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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1928
Page
8
A word puzzle riddle hints at a single answer built from parts. Each clue describes a segment, leading to a final total that resembles a numeric phrase linked to a hunt or search, with playful mis-spellings guiding toward pronunciation cues. The full solution binds the fragments into a coherent target word or name.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a team and a match with vague details. No clear entity names, dates, places, or scores are readable to identify sport, teams, or outcome.
A fragmented verse markets various laces and fabrics with odd spellings and garbled names. It references different textures like cotton mohair and leather and hints at a queen needing pearls, suggesting a satirical or poetic commerce scene with unclear context.
Poot Bnorum suffered nine horrid colds that left his throat sore. In a whispery note, he vows to endure the chill and seek warmth as he saves pennies to buy a hot water bottle for relief.
A young girl Hetty hides a pink frock altered into a white wedding style dress for her friend Peters party. Betty and Mum modify the garment to masquerade as a new dress, preserving the surprise and concealing earlier damage. The tale centers on family effort, a playful caper, and a resolved wardrobe mishap with a happy ending.
A narrator praises ongoing planting by the Federal Capital Commission across Kingston and Forrest. Describes saplings and hedges from Britain Palestine and Australia, naming robinia acacia betula alba juniper and other species. Urges girls and boys to avoid running over hedges and litter, closing with affection until next week.
Fragment reveals a garbled account of a trick to blow on a cigarette or cigar to make it drift as a prank. The text shows misprints and partial phrases about bending down and following a moving thumb, with scattered phrases and odd punctuation.
The readable fragments show a childlike dialogue and affectionate references. Names and clear context are scarce, but phrases about family members and a bedtime scene hint at a domestic vignette with playful mispronunciations and warm tones.
In a vivid description, designers unveil long taft coats and capes in blue navy black white and chartreuse. The collection features two-tone ensembles with matching swan accessories, intricate draping, and evening wear emphasis as models parade during the afternoon event.
A fragmented bygone guide discusses bathwater temperature and additives for a soothing bath. It mentions tepid water in autumn and winter, the need for proper temperature, and suggests ammonia WycheMint as a potential additive. It also outlines a recipe with table spoons and powders for preparing bathwater with various chemicals and for a dancer's practice using artificial bath additives.
Readers note popular scarf streamers making a show with bright stripes and tied ends. The display features bold patterns and inventive draping as attendees praise the colorful trend at Dame Fashion's event.
Readable fragments describe dessert using grated pineapple and cornflour for a flan, plus multiple bacon fry and batter-based items. Instructions mix steps, quantities, and terms, with baking details and variations, in a WWII-era home cook style.
A historical guide explains lotion use, warning against wasteful pouring and overapplication. It advocates minimal amounts, direct patching on the skin or hair, and letting pores absorb slowly to avoid greasy, patchy results while promoting economy and effectiveness.
A fragment describes handbags made of wool and leather with varied handles and belts. Some styles feature geometric patterns, colored handles, crystals, and feathers. It notes matching jumpers and hats, suggesting coordinated fashion items.
A distorted OCR fragment describes a nonsensical scene with references to a lamp, tunnel, water, power, wires, and drying. The legible bits mention placing a valve and removing creases, but no coherent event or recognizable entities are identifiable. No clear people places organizations or dates appear.
An advertisement promotes "Marie Stain" as a reliable colouring used by many in Australia for years. It claims light, medium, and black shades with confident results and lists price 10/4. Sole proprietor Marie can be found at Trent on House, 138 Phillip Street between Hunter and Bridge Streets.
Fragmented OCR text describes folding paper to create a magic star. It mentions using five points, a square of paper, folding steps, and diagrams labeled figures 1 2 4. The readable parts imply a simple origami activity but lack coherent steps or complete instructions.
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