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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1930
Page
5
Fragmentary church notices list various denominations including Church of England, Catholic, Baptist, Salvation Army, Presbyterian, Methodist and more. Text references locations, ministers, dates, and community events, but many headings and names are garbled.
Fragmentary notes recount events at Canberra Baptist Sunday School with names such as Mrs Mobis Misvere, Mrs Mayle, and Mrs Korres. The text mentions attendees, a person named Te Walher wet con ant Weak, and references to meetings, a Grind run, and a party meet. Exact details are unclear due to the garbled OCR.
Sir John Walker is reported to be recovering and facing domestic concerns. Alexander Metarmlok hopes for progress. Walker may rejoin duties in coming days. The note mentions attendance at events and trade talks, with references to Sydney and other localities, amid ongoing recovery.
The article covers farmers and traders debating a wheat export bounty and marketing measures. Key figures include Parker Moloney and other unnamed union leaders, amid government policy tensions and calls for a unified action to protect domestic wheat markets and prices. The discussion references meetings, proposed guarantees, and potential impacts on Australia’s wheat industry and exports.
Mr Snowden delivers a speech on trade policy amid chaotic phrasing and oblique references. The report highlights confusion over committee roles and a misquoted line about reforms, with observers noting unclear positions from several representatives and requests for clarifications.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names, places, and organizations with scattered phrases about a tennis ball event, patrons, and various attendees. The text is heavily corrupted, but indicates a formal function involving the Up h a madore Orchestra and a long list of attendees and sponsors.
An anonymous benefactor provided funds and comfort to the destitute during a harsh period. A local figure recalls travel and effort to help, noting the unseen donor's generosity and intent to remain unnamed.
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