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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1930

Page

2

The Famous Tower of Pisa and Its Leaning History

An OCR fragment discusses the tower at Pisa, noting its height about 180 feet and its deliberate plumb misalignment. It mentions expert debate over construction and the long history of the leaning structure, including references to years around 1620 and 1810 as the tower’s top shifted and the town distance altered.

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Easy Divorce in Russia Sparks Courtroom Drama

A witness reports a two hour melodrama at a divorce court under Bolshevik rule. The testimony highlights the fragility of marriage and the drive to omit formalities in a state seeking radical social reform.

Alexander Watson to headline Canberra recital tour

Promoter Canberra Musical Society schedules Alexander Watson for a two night program at Allert Hall with a varied lineup including J Mycroft, A A Milne extracts and de la Mare poem. Ongoing arrangements involve the Society of Arts and Literature and MP Wateron Tun, with another program on Tuesday night. A separate Melbourne arrival concerns actor William Johnson and a separate incident follows a child injury and police notification at Bed Gravestock's.

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Thugs Attack Men In Sydney Street Robbery

Two late night assaults in Tevonabire street left Charlie Young Hoo with facial and body injuries and Murbert Lovert with a probable leg fracture. Attacks occurred as victims were searched and fled, with witnesses naming suspect Burrey Hills. Authorities report hospital treatment and ongoing inquiries.

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Career of Edward Everett Horton Recalls Stage Years

Edward Everett Horton’s career spanned vaudeville and theatre, with early chorus work in Gilbert and Sullivan operas and twelve years with touring companies. He gained notice in New York’s Majestic and later starred in plays such as Never Mighty and The Front Page, before entering contemporary drama with Ethel Goody.

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Girl Dies as Police Probe Continues in City

Police and doctors investigate the death of two year old Atlan Keele Mary Weather in a city district. Violent vomiting preceded the incident and investigators are examining the circumstances around the girl's death with no clear cause found yet.

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Shooting Plot Merange Story Tell AYDNEY

A man visited Patio and drew a revolver, then handed it over under questioning. He fired toward a nearby water which was described as the Toward for his celling. The incident remains unclear as authorities continued to investigate.

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Open Verdict At Sydney Fire Coroner Report

Coroner AYDEN presided over an inquest into the death of Hlonulet Me the rowall of w fre wt Vauxhall Huis Batinirat lye, with testimonies detailing trapped residents and the blaze’s progression. The jury returned an open verdict noting two to four thousand cellt old in the building, with witnesses describing efforts to warn occupants and firefighting actions as flames spread.

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North City and Hawke rugby clash at Manuka Oval

North City faces Hawke at Manuka Oval with a strong lineup and keen for victory. The match features standout players from W.A. Newcombe and J. Harritz in a tense contest, as South City supports their team in a high stakes league game.

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Coleman Case Prompts House Debate Over Return of Mr Coleman

A House debate focused on whether UTM Minister should return Mr Coleman, with Mr Hawker interrogating witnesses about Coleman’s conduct. The committee reported prior findings and the hearing examined if Coleman’s actions warranted further inquiry.

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Government Printing Rush Delays Timber Report

A parliamentary note complains the Government Printing Office delays the Tariff Board timber report. Mr Fenton insists the document should be ready for members soon and questions pay and access to the report. The item references a high grade player piano as a side mention.

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