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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1932
Page
4
A large crowd gathered as Grafton inaugurated the Clarence River bridge marking a long sought direct link to Beiabang. Government officials praised the project as a rural uplift with anticipated boosts to regional traffic and coast transport.
A garbled excerpt cites a university professor commenting on a policy or plan. The misread text references “Professor Rubercs” of a minor group at a university and discusses an opinion about a passage or decision. The fragment implies debate over a proposed course of action and prior constraints.
Mr Binns will lecture on books and libraries to members of the W C A fad night by the Common wraith Parliamentary Librarian. The talk, illustrated by lamtermullden, notes that more than 1,000 member powers are registered at the Common earth National Library, reflecting public interest in Canberra books and the upcoming lecture.
A damaged line near Newcastle faces collapse risk following suspected theft of ballast from the railway. Indications point to a vehicle entering and removing ballast, with the line previously galvanised long ago when metal prices were high. Local authorities fear further danger if more ballast is taken.
Edward Daffy aged 85 was incinerated early this morning when a pipe sparked bedding. Daffy, an invalid confined to bed for months, was sitting up in bed smoking a pipe before the blaze started in Warwick.
Fragmentary report notes a small remaining loyalist force after the 1917 strike, with phrases implying government action to restore full privileges and service members. Names and exact places are obscured, but the piece records a dwindling loyalist presence.
Saturday's matches in the fraternity round review Queanbeyan East Lake Goulburn and Acton, with Manuka and Eastlake producing the standout performances. Notable players include Jim Mullane, Nat Tayfor, Bot Kaye, and C Bourne, while Eastlake and Queanbeyan showed strong form heading into next weekend’s games at Queanbeyan and Kingston.
Two unemployed men from Molonglo, Cecil John Luton aged 21 and Albert Edmond Almond aged 19, pleaded guilty to attempting petrol theft near Canberra’s picture theatre. They were fined £6 with two months hard labor. Police described an ingeniously camouflaged petrol tin and other items seized at the scene. Almond and Taton admitted planning and executing the thefts, with Taton later apprehended en route to Malan. Luton claimed the petrol belonged to him and that the other man’s car was involved.
Race results from Menangle showing maidens and handicap events. Winners include BAMOVAR and BRONE HAWK with margins of two and four lengths respectively. Times and prize figures listed, with multiple horses unnamed or garbled in the OCR.
A minister condemns a university free thought magazine issued last week by Ayinay University. He says the publication contains statements misaligned with British community values and has referred it to the Crown for examination. He warns those writing in such material to pack up and get out.
Canberra Diggers League and Capitol Theatre present a benefit screening of Alexander Hamilton on Wednesday August 2. The event raises funds for widow and children of W. Cope, with support from ex Winker and Lodge members, and includes a talk on The Evolution of Canberra plus a music program.
Queanbeyan correspondent reports a visit by the Orange Hocter soccer team. Guests arrive Sunday, are entertained with dancing and pedal rides at the Parish Mall, with music from a volunteer band. A match follows the next day at the Weesl showground, Canberra versus Comm Blacks, after a special Cooma train.
An advertisement touts internal remedies for piles promising rapid relief and safe cure. It asserts external treatments rarely work and promotes Vacuoid as a guaranteed tablet sold by chemists with refunds for unsatisfied customers. The copy lists distributors in Kingston and surrounding areas.
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