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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
5
Incomplete OCR shows garbled lines about remarks at a meeting. Names such as Reyes and Ryan appear, with references to a chairman and possible discussion points, but specifics are unreadable.
Fragmented lines hint at a forthcoming football match between Ainslie and Eastlake with quotes about the encounter. Names like Kelly and Noonan appear among scattered references, but details are incomplete.
The article notes government limits on retirement age for public servants and potential reforms. It references officials and departments discussing retired age policy, and the impact on government staffing and public service.
A garbled text fragment references a minister and senator names, with incomplete quotes about attendance and appointments. It mentions Dooley and Dooley related phrases, plus a possible July or April time cue, and a distant Telegraph office margin note.
A fragmented report discusses Soviet imports and trade concerns in Australia Canada and Russia. It mentions a proposed delegation to investigate working conditions and reciprocal factory access amid controversy over dumping and labor standards.
The Canberra Unemployment Relief Committee reported continued public support and government measures. Volunteers and officials note ongoing donations totaling nearly 4,000 pounds, raising the fund toward 1,000,000 pounds with government shortfall closures.
A fragmented broadcast schedule lists musical items, soloists, orchestras, and talks. It names Clifford Lathiean, Muriel Buchanan, Rosamond C Ford, and Jack Woods among performers with pieces spanning string quartet to piano and vocal numbers. The bulletin also references weather, news, and sport interludes from Melbourne stations.
The secretary of the Monaro South Count movement announces a convention in Queanbeyan on Wednesday to push for reform. The group aligns with the How England movement and urges Parliamentarians at federal and state levels to back canalization proposals.
Witnesses describe a complex plan to steal money in a railway van raid. Alleged participants include Ryan, Wilkinson, Collins, Wyatt, and Morris, with sums reportedly ranging from five to ten thousand pounds. Evidence covers conversations about sharing loot and fears of betrayals.
A Canberra advertisement features a large stock of English and Australian tweed suitable for ladies and climatal wear. It promotes tailored outfits and off the rack items with prices in guineas and mentions on‑premises work by Sally Made On Premises and Pharis B138.
The Treasurer announced updated figures showing Australian notes in circulation rose from 44,468,296 in 1928 to higher amounts in 1930 and the year following. Official figures indicate significant growth across years and currency totals.
An odd feature described as a practical electric door chime uses a magnetic tube to amplify tone so that visitors hear the chime throughout the house. Elves, a single Musician, and a Death figure are noted in the fragment, with references to a button and dress, suggesting a curious staged scene or advertisement.
Partial OCR summary of a Sydney hotel ad mentioning the Oriental Private Hotel at King's Cross near Central Station and GPO with hot and cold laundry and 160 capacity rooms. Rates and booking office details are incomplete in the fragment.
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