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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1929
Page
4
The Canberra Times announces morning delivery plans and circulation details for Moss Vale Goulburn and Albury railway stations. It mentions partnership with local names EJ Dante and M Pavan Bane Boat and outlines daily air delivery proposals for the capital region.
A disjointed account describes alleged land transactions involving multiple parties and unclear terms. The text references lawyers, parties named Hy Hint Hamann and Hinman Kobora, amounts such as £7.00 and £80, and a complaint claiming no response was received, with tunneling and money elements recurring throughout the fragment.
State officials indicate a delay or denial of amusement tax plans amid debates over tax policy. The discussion references officials and named entities in a wary, uncertain tone, with broad questions about implementation timing and regional impact. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
Fragmentary weather notes describe irregular measurements and vague indicators. The garbled OCR mentions temperatures near 83.7 degrees and winds from a northern direction, with unclear month and date references and several unreadable terms.
A garbled field from the Queanbeyan area shows a weather entry with temperature and wind details partially legible. The fragment references a maximum or minimum temperature and mentions humidity and barometric readings in a brief note.
Fragment shows rainfall totals and dates from January with figures like seven feet and references to municipal notes. Names or places are unclear due to OCR errors but the item records monthly rainfall amounts and related statistics for the period.
General forecast warns of showers on many coasts with strong moderate winds. North and western districts expect thunder and rough conditions. southern regions see variable winds and cooler, unsettled weather. Northwest to northeast flow brings cool temperatures and occasional rain across eastern areas.
The readable text records a Canberra January 30, 1929 weather and astronomy briefing with scattered data on celestial observations, observers, and conditions. It mentions Mount Stromie, Ran pubR 620, and references Shene and other plane entities, but most of the passage is garbled.
The Ganberra Times argues business interests back a England France tunnel as a practical, peaceful transit solution. It notes historical political objections from military sentiment and Anglo French pride, yet cites aeroplane and motor car advances easing fears. Recent cablegrams renew debate, with Professor Richardson proposing double tunnels for road and rail use.
The report describes a northeast to northwest wind pattern with variable gusts along the western district and Peninsular coast. Strong coastal winds persist, with a general tendency toward unsettled conditions and shifting bands of rain across coastal and inland areas.
A garbled wire service style report notes India discussions on monetary policy and import controls. It mentions attempts to halt a policy and references statements by a government speaker about reforms impacting currency and trade. The text is partly unreadable but suggests broader economic measures and parliamentary discussion.
A battered mood in the region framed by shifting weather alerts as storms ease after over a week of rough seas. Officials note waning wind and rain with cautious forecasts for improving conditions and return to normal maritime operations.
A truncated report outlines a U S project on the Pacific coast related to air base operations. The item references personnel and equipment, noting ongoing testing and design adjustments near the coast. Details are sparse due to OCR gaps but emphasize logistics and safety considerations.
Fragmented leasehold item contains scattered names and terms with odd phrases. It mentions Mr Qrapp and Mr Cuvamantt and various garbled references to leasehold, restrictions, and potential dates or actions. The readable content is disordered and largely unintelligible.
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