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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
5
Fragmentary text references a resignation and a bid for chairmanship, naming individuals and groups in a campaign context. No clear events, dates, or organizations are fully readable to confirm a specific story or outcome.
Farm relief loans worth 154,000,000 dollars are discussed as a possible policy by the board. Aimed at aiding freemen in farming, the plan contemplates aid through government channels or private houses. An additional member will be announced soon as President Hoover may appoint an expert to address wine surplus issues.
A fragmented article discusses advertiser relations and the idea of turning pennies into pounds for retailers and manufacturers. It mentions World coats and a Canberra paper, with references to vendors, sales, and public sentiment about advertising's impact on consumer spending.
Fragmented OCR reports a violent disturbance with multiple figures named Devine and others, including a bomber and a gunfire incident. Police suspect Matthean led a driving auto assault near East Hye, with one man shot and another, possibly Alek, involved in the chute firing incident.
Three men face charges at Police Point today. Jamon Devine is charged with murder of Gear Bammer. Hank Green and Disney Mc are charged with illegal possession and related offenses. Bail denied and further inquiries ongoing.
An evening program showcased local gymnasts with performances by Miss Wood Hemminge and others, alongside tributes to dedicated teachers and supporters. Speakers praised community involvement and noted several donors and attendees, including Colonel Cridos and John Gutters, amid a lively turnout and planning for future events.
A chaotic Canberra report centers on Alan Ridley and figures from the ACT rugby scene. The piece narrates attitudes toward rugby leadership, a proposed match, and local figures like Nott and J Crappy amid a discussion of rates and football involvement.
A garbled report recounts Acton Rovers presenting before Canberra residents at Canoway Hall. Key figures include Tedley and Hogby Longe praising the team’s standard, while the captain receives a tribute from the Whitemickerbacker Chui.
Federal Capital commissions invite sealed tenders to supply, deliver, and fix complete furniture for the Kolar Observatory Mount Stromlo and the Holar Observatory Mount Stromlo, with specifications and tender forms obtainable in Canberra and Sydney offices. Tenders due noon Thursday 28. July 2, 1924.
Canberra to visit Goulburn and Queanbeyan with selected players listed. Matches set at Kenmore Hospital ground on Saturday and Ansoniutan ground on Sunday. Team lineup includes Welch Aitken Arthur Keun Monee Rain Avery Gord en Woute Cote along with captain Lind and players Griew Cumidy Rapper Grimiick Rivergende Laiewp Boylan Winpire Osborn.
A parachute descent near Manly Ank California ends with a soft landing at a jet three miles from the airport. The parachute was 60 feet long and covered a wide area.
A damaged OCR snippet references a Berwals Party and a race, mentioning names and numbers in unclear context. It appears to describe a quick action and a monetary amount, but the text is fragmentary and opaque.
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