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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
4
At Killara near Park Station a homeowner praises Sunlight Soap for washing and cleaning, saying she uses it exclusively and finds it far superior to any other product. She claims Sunlight cuts drudgery in running the home without fuss.
Sir Bernard Stilshurs questions Louine Muud Stele after her body was found at Blackioath on Friday. Authorities say the murder involved brutal assault and likely a premeditated attack. Police quarry potential witnesses near Hertland Yard and Water In belie Tent as they piece together events of the night.
Light to heavy rainfall observed generally through the weekend with western division walls unlaved. The heaviest rainfall reported was 230 Pointe a Tamburumba, indicating substantial precipitation in that location.
The text describes a railway project linking Lithgow power plant with Hur Thulick station via wireless communication. It details the construction of a master station and a white round shed, with transmission equipment rated at 200 watts and 1000 frequency signals. It mentions associated stations and the aim to coordinate maintenance and signaling across the network.
Police search for Mail Avorn after a party trip to the canyon last night. a man is missing and a woman was found later, reportedly unharmed though shaken, recounting a troubled trek through brush before reuniting with her friends. The scene centers on Katoomda authorities and the eerie disappearance during a mountain outing.
A troubling report describes a girl in Red Range whose body was found in a well with two infants concealed. Authorities investigated a remarkable birth, suggesting one baby was born alive and discarded, while the woman’s parents were unaware of the condition.
A fragment reports cosmetic analysis at a site in Roan Kotte near Kennkiart, noting extracts preserved from excavations. Chemical tests reveal a single metal and ingredients consistent with traditional dyes and dressings, with mentions of Choreanenitany and Anymuxtern procedures.
A garbled report discusses a remarkable new four cylinder motorcycle design by a company, claiming advanced speed and acceleration capabilities. The text references a two year development period and mentions riders or observers commenting on performance and possible military or high speed use.
A fragmented wartime-era will details bequests to a butler and a soldier and mentions a widow in New York City. The text references Mrs Edwarda and an American Council-Gosarat and notes a marriage leading to a laboratory home in New York. The document hints that relatives may contest the will.
West Indies defeated a county team in a closely contested match. The first innings saw notable bowling by Woolam and Wight with several Cricket legacies, while the second innings featured contributions from Conantine and Constantine as the visitors posted a challenging total.
At Newcastle races today jockey Monihay Unrine was hospitalized after a horse collision involving Navion s Handbag and Quadosta. The rider sustained a fractured shoulder and is likely to be destroyed if unable to recover. the horse also suffered injuries in the incident.
Incomplete text hints at a woman arranging a second marriage. It references the potential personal and family implications and mentions an extinction or end regarded as news in a fragile context. The readable portions are too garbled for full clarity.
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