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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
3
An unclear line features BB unsure about the meaning of travel weariness and mumbles about always feeling fresh as he mentions Wrigley’s gum. The fragment hints at a casual aside or misheard phrase without concrete events or named persons.
A fragmented report cites the Booksellers Association and critics objecting to a proposed tax on books. It notes concerns over increased prices and potential bans on certain titles. The piece mentions discussions of collection, representation and possible effects on readers and shopkeepers.
Sydney on July 10 a writ was issued on behalf of George Guect seeking 6,000 damages from Antis Newspapers for alleged libel in a story about a horse named Shnika. The article allegedly portrayed a faltering wager and related misconduct.
Canterbury race card details final acceptances for two mile events and sprints. It lists Maiden and Welter Handicap divisions, names horses such as Grace, Prince Oto, Turtle, and Lady Buck Regie d Or, with jockeys and weights, plus Flying and Canterbury Handicaps, and second division entries including Palm Tala and Snow Sun. The lengthy OCR lists multiple races, participants, and odds in a period-voice style.
In a chaotic jumble of times and names the reader sees scattered results from Mooney Valley including a two year old event won by a horse named Mhoe and multiple welter plate and president handicap notes. The fragmented OCR reads like a list of winners with prices and jockeys but lacks coherent details.
Fragmentary notes recount a stalled budget debate in the House of Representatives. Key figures like Lewis and Wien faced questions as the session shifted to national service discussion. The chair appeared to end proceedings briefly, with the government pressured over a planned economy and potential savings between £49,000 and £50,000.
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