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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1931
Page
3
Fragmented note from a Sunday issue mentions Sir Grinville Nygio and a British imperial wool market topic. Reads like a brief overseas market dispatch with unclear phrases and several OCR errors. Key entities include Australia and the wool market, with a possible reference to a price or showing event.
City officials plan a formal inquiry into footpath construction amid complaints from local groups led by Lew repreventativer and Wel Limnoyn. The council debated whether to halt work pending findings and possible policy changes at a public advisory session yesterday.
The Ministry for Home Affairs submitted a proposed Workmen's Compensation Ordinance to the Advisory Council for consideration yesterday. The council discussed the clauses, and the majority approved the measure. A report from the Director General of Home Affairs is planned, noting sections similar to the Commonwealth Employees' Compensation Act of 1930.
Long OCR text reviews proposed ordinance for workers compensation in the Territory under Commonwealth Act. It outlines who is covered, payment of hospital and medical costs, permanant incapacity, and appeals. It compares to New South Wales Act and mentions employers, employees, insurers, and court processes for disputes and enforcement.
A lurid report from a London village describes a brutal assault as a killer abducted a 13 year old girl from her home. The victim fled, was chased, and bound before discovery of a grave dug nearby. Police search noting a blunt instrument used. Local reaction remains tense.
The coroner concluded the inquiry yesterday into the death of Sidney Luengball of Melon Tornbith. The victim, who collapsed while walking on Saturday, died at the capital.
A garbled, puzzle like text mixes references to safety, a poet and named figures with stray phrases. It reads as fragmented OCR from a page, mentioning terms like safety, engine, and various names, but lacks coherent narrative or clear event. The readable parts offer no definite facts or dates to report.
A missing girl from Tilo township, 16 miles from Madge, amid severe storms, was found near dawn in rough weather. Neighbors combed the area but could not locate the child until morning. The girl is soaked and has minor injuries, with authorities expecting her to recover.
An advertisement touts VACULA OID as a cure for hemorrhoids and related intestinal issues. Dr J. Leonhardt reportedly championed the remedy with a large patient record, urging sufferers to obtain the product via a money-back guarantee and listing distributors in Cuba and Canada.
In Queanbeyan a large Monaro awake mass convened to discuss political action. Officials and supporters spoke on unity and upcoming motions while opponents urged a cautious approach. The gathering, led by local figures, debated consolidation of parties and the aim to mobilize voters for the next election.
In a garbled report from London on May Day, New Zealand selectors express astonishment at England selectors’ praise for the Lord's Test. The piece notes NZ’s frustration with weather and conditions and mentions expectations for two more Tests and mutual respect between teams.
A fragmented listing shows a long radio broadcasting schedule with programs, segments, and personalities including Melbourne, ABC, and various music, weather, market reports, and talks. It reads like a partial timetable with numerous misreadings and odd spellings.
A garbled sale notice lists various items including firewood and apparel. The readable fragments mention a 1% engine and several unclear product names, with dates and places obscured. The overall takeaway is a classified sale notice offering multiple goods.
A chaotic notice lists a Canberra area gymnasium class starting at 7 pm on a Wednesday at Alaslhs Public School with stray names and addresses. It mentions events like tea cup reading and breadmaking competitions, plus a monthly meeting for a local sub branch with sales and grocery specials and scattered misprinted details.
Two of the wealthy estate owners and relatives in Richmond were killed by a revolver with a pattern matching a 20 year old murder. Authorities report a private lawyer Wyatt was fired and then carried away. A similar blast killed Roy Midridge in a separate case.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Spotaal Arran and Renter's Wenla Service with references to agencies, rights, and formal notice. The readable fragment hints at a public legal context affecting obligations, but the exact actions, dates, and entities remain unclear in the garbled source.
A recent meet featured a close tie in the pentathlon at Cone, with competitors delivering strong showings across the five events and sharing top honors.
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