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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1929
Page
6
Fragmentary verse notes fallen figures near a stony cave. It mentions a Bent Run by Kangaroo Faw and a Meath northern stare, with reference to a southern homeland in Australasia. The piece evokes a somber mood about dead individuals and distant lands.
In a muted October evening, hunters travel down a leaf laden forest road toward the castle past the drawbridge bearing their load.
Four matches scheduled this afternoon at Action Flats list government printing office against forestere at 1:30 pm a second game foresters II vs ae at 2:30 pm city II against telopea at 3:50 pm and telopea I versus city I at 2:40 pm all times reflect local schedule and venues with four games in total.
Acton Flats hosts women’s hockey with Cygnoete IT versus Bofronian IL at 2 o clock and Cygnet L versus Womeraha at 2 20. Expect an interesting play as Womerahs test Blundell Rowley and center Wearne while Roronias aim for a win aided by new players Hope Tillyard and N Pooke.
Pupils of Miss Irene E. Kermode achieved passes with honours in 1.C.M piano and Conservatorium Theory during May and June. Reckkes Johnson, senior 1.C.M piano, 88 percent honours, praised by examiner Professor Juncker for an excellent performance and bright future at State Conservatorium. Fiorenso Crockfood, Grads V., 5 per week.
A narrator recalls disliking Dickens at first and finding analysis tedious. Interest grows as teacher-led study deepens, with "Great Expectations" shaping affection. Charles Dickens, born poor, rises from factory work and reporting to fame through readings like "Pickwick Papers" and later serials.
A reflective verse urges a steadfast path, plain duty, and a pure heart. The speaker vows to endure irksome tasks and keep battling on, staying true to right thoughts and constant growth despite weariness.
A compact verse fragment exalts the motherland with phrases praising freedom courage and glory. The lines reference immortal men and the enduring spirit of the nation in a stylized patriotic tone.
A fragmentary verse notes an aged figure, the Silver King, gathering gold while facing declining strength. The speaker reflects that old age fights back, with winter’s cold dawn signaling the end and the fading of days.
Readers share letters from Dimity and others about stamps gardening and school life. The Pink Merit Card prize is noted, with thanks to Dimity Dell and other contributors from Canberra and Duntroon. The writers describe weather gardens hobbies and cheer circle activities while awaiting spring.
A six year old named Newomi in Ainslic reportedly requires one smiguom. Details on the source are limited and unclear.
A fragmentary dialogue presents a riddle about a tail entry and looting with a fortnigh t hint. Aniea and Benny figures appear in a jest about a head and tail, while Anno and Lomion bridge clue a window and dropped item. The wordplay evokes clocks or time in an archaic tone.
A tiny, despised star named Twinkley longs to prove his shine. Queen Moon hears a sailor’s tale and rewinds him to glow brilliantly at night. Twinkley promises to stay good as he helps sailors and brightens the heavens for all to see.
A fragmentary birthday note asksDimity Dell to send best wishes to John Potia aged four, listed as Aetan, with a tomorrow date of July Robert Ridgeway Forrest noted, and July a7. The message urges writing in ink on one side of the paper only.
A fragment poem recounts a race where a tear and Mille mile Bel run, watchers note a promising start by the Hite tear, yet the outcome ends with an unclear, incomplete ending as a title shines and the tear is beaten by the unnamed rival.
A wedding day puzzle from Mrs. Cuthbert Jones presents a round dining table scene. She asks to count guests around the table using fractions three quarters and one third of the party, with an artist observer named A Dawber illustrating. The note hints at a solvable arithmetic conundrum to determine the total number of persons present.
A fragmentary verse recounts Lucy Gray, a solitary child seen at dawn, warned of an approaching storm. A lantern guides her parents through the snow as they seek her, following footprints to a frozen bridge with no further trace, fueling enduring legends of her survival.
Fragmentary verse extols an empire flag unfurled through storms and trade shocks. It proclaims Britons united beyond factions as an English tongue and world mistress, while acknowledging diverse peoples and celestial destiny. The archaic tone echoes imperial patriotic rhetoric.
The article notes a rise in country fashion with women embracing knitted garments over town attire. It highlights bold geometric patches, irregular triangle patterns, and tree motifs as chic decorative elements integrated into jumpers. Subtle, built in details replace old trims, favoring flatness, tiny tucks, and understated edgings.
The readable fragments reference a tense scene with mentions of professionals, a person named Tremont, and themes of privacy and restraint. The piecemeal wording suggests an internal or censored note about conduct, appearance, and safety, but details remain unclear due to corruption.
Washing artificial silk requires warm water with pure soap, no alkali, and thorough rinsing. Use gentle suds, avoid rubbing, roll in a towel to remove water, and dry slowly flat or rolled. Iron on low heat with care, avoid scorch marks, and cover with fine cloth to prevent imprint.
Poaching advice suggests adding half a teaspoon of alr to water to prevent age lines. cleaning currants by dusting with a Nite four and rubbing on a hair sieve. spongy cake tips advise pouring cooled water into batter for a light, tender crumb.
A recipe describes stuffing tripe with crumbs and onions pepper and herbs, shaping into a log, skewering ends, then roasting for about one and a half hours with thorough basting. It guides roasting until cooked through and evenly browned.
A damaged description outlines linoleum care using gentle polishing methods, wiping with soft cloths, and avoiding excess moisture. It emphasizes handkerchiefs and cushions in the routine, noting that proper preparation helps a smoother finish and longer wear.
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