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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1927
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss species counts and prehistoric timelines, noting a claimed 312,000 species and a poem reference. The text then shifts to a claim that even large numbers pale beside a prehistoric period said to have produced many kinds of animals, with garbled figures and undefined terms.
A 1926 bulletin notes wool influences on industry with prices in decline from the prior year. It cites demand shifts in Austria and New Zealand, competition from Sydney and Hobart markets, and rising freight costs. Export figures show Japan and Britain as key buyers, while raw wool supply and price movements hinge on Australia and Europe.
The article reviews 1926 US automotive industry figures including 1.6 billion in output, 194,201 dealers, 66,116 in the rem business, and 258,847 miles of improved highways. It notes 1927 programs, total motor vehicles, and UK and New Zealand roles, with 1927 January passenger and truck totals and overall production figures.
A reported paper manufacture scheme details a plant using gum tree pulp to produce newsprint. The plan cites a 260,000 unit capacity and a base energy load, with involvement from the Pantata Heltway Company and Haw Pauls Tramway linked concerns.
Fragments describe a meeting, sales figures, and various prices for materials like fungi and pigments. The text references competitions, duties, and trade terms, mentioning regions, years, and trade figures in a disjointed OCR style.
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