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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1929
Page
3
In a heated session, Fair Rent Court debated proposed rent controls and enforcement measures affecting listed properties. Officials discussed penalties, oversight, and the impact on tenants while creditors and local commissioners weighed in on the balance between housing access and property rights.
The case concerns Amiley lorry charged with theft from a property owner identified as Mr. Ulin. Witnesses testified to a motor lorry and items taken from a location on a farm near Fortes. The accused, unable to defend, faced proceedings with several witnesses including Din We and others. The proceedings note a June 1 date and mention a motor lorry linked to the alleged theft and a search at Olive bee.
A police court summary lists multiple offenders in Canberra on January 11 and related dates. John Johnston and Arthur Green faced charges for driving offences including exceeding speed limits and failing to stop. Pleas varied from guilty to not guilty with costs awarded in civil ownership cases and chastened warnings noted.
Snow's Whirlwind Sale advertised in Canberra promises deep discounts across departments. The notice touts shirts, towels, pillows, sports gear, and more at low prices, urging readers to visit the store on Friday night and stay for a busy shopping evening.
A chaotic public safety report describes a Canberra club gathering disrupted by a power failure and crowd tension. Names and places are inconsistently captured, but the account notes disturbances, security concerns, and attempts to manage the scene as authorities respond to the incident.
A public meeting begins with unclear topics including Vtrattes Admalbe and Atithirlsend faye. Attendees discuss upcoming community concerns and potential actions as officials outline a tentative agenda.
The article details Thos. Meighan's stage appearance in a Capito Woven production with The Buvekget. It comments on the cast and performance while noting the critic Harter ten Ek collected the notes for the feature. The supporting cast includes Aes Laan Hier and the company behind Hontinetewen.
A garbled OCR style field contains scattered cricket and football references centering on England and the U S A, with mentions of players such as Riches, White, Whittfield, and others. The text weaves partial innings, wickets, and team names like South Australia, with confusion over scores and events.
In Sydney Monde reports Bradman and Jackson leave for Adelaide amid mixed details. The Victorian captain, Ellis, Bradman, and Andrews are mentioned in relation to team duties, with Andrews set to travel later tonight for the match preparations.
The article outlines St Patrick's sports activities with focus on a February meeting and the inclusion of the "Letters" section. It notes key figures like Mr McNarman as secretary of poetry events and mentions the Horrid wd event, with plans for a program on Mawel 17 and a committee structure guiding the schedule and venue arrangements.
The Dunney Monelyy report notes only two of John Mreawn’s horses sold at Warwick Fair auction. Jovani lel toon went to We Hurney for all Buin, and Adhin Tallon to Wee Tretia back. Magnitino failed to attract bids, Windbous’s brother with no offer, Marco Mareli brought 2900 guineas, Worthing Hen bought for 8 Thompson A. Bamehe, Greenwil sold to W. Chaffo for 400 guineas.
A fragmentary report notes croquet matches at the club with players such as Mrs Lillochithd and Mrs kit earning wins. It mentions dates in 2014 and a member welcomed into the club, highlighting ongoing activity and competition.
The article appears severely garbled with missing and distorted phrases, names, and locations, preventing reconstruction of a coherent event, person, or organization for a reliable summary.
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