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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1929

Page

3

Weird light and tombs of the Apis Bulls near Cairo

A fragment describes the tomb complex for the sacred Apis bulls near Memphis and the Sakhara region, noted for its vast subterranean galleries and massive granite coffins. It recalls Mariette Pasha’s 1834 discovery, the bulls’ ritual drowning, and the perilous, candlelit exploration of long, dark passages.

Rakhara Cairo Sakhara Apis Mariette Pash Lower Egypt Memhi

Unchanging China News Growth in Press Industry

The article notes rapid modernization of Chinese journalism with rising reporters, foreign and Chinese-owned papers facing censorship, mall denial, and editor firings. It cites Beijing, Shanghai, Canton, Nanking regions, and cities like Tianjin and Harbin, reporting dramatic newspaper circulation gains and fierce competition.

China Shoanghai Canton Peking North China Star Nanking Bharghal Anton Tientain

Fragmentary notes on sacred bulls and ancient wonders

The fragment describes a remarkable molding plate and wonders related to ancient sacred bulls, suggesting a reflection on antiquities and their majestic imagery. It hints at craftsmanship and reverence without providing concrete names or a full narrative.

Hockey Carnival to Bring Canberra and Town Teams Together

Canberra hockey team invited to participate in a carnival with rivals Orange Murrumbidgee Sydney Goulburn and Queanbeyan. Young and Cudgeeira also listed for matches. Kenmore may visit Canberra on Saturday August 17 for a related event.

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German Author Faced With Impersonation Scams

Reports trace cheerful impersonations of a German writer identified as Herr Leonhardt Frank. He tours Germany and England, reading from Karl and Anna, amid alleged fraud for payments and a staged wire service story. A separate case involves a young girl seeking Frank for marriage in his home, prompting police action to curb the scam.

Germany Joe Leonhardt Frank England Karl and Anna Lugane Wagner Wireleas Mamm Mer Frank

Printed notice for Australian Capital Prem of Australia Ltd

Printed and published by C. J. Shake. eeared for the Federal Capital Prem of Australia, Ltd. of the reg istered office of the Company, Alpalie, Canberra.

C. J. Shake Federal Capital Prem of Australia, Ltd Alpalie Canberra

Menangle Park Races At Menangle Park Tuesday Summary

Races at Menangle Park yielded multiple divisions with prominent wins. FACST won the Two Year Old Handicap First Division by a neck at 5 to 4, Promissory Note took Second Division by two lengths, Mayra at 3 to 1 won Maiden Reveckraft by a length and a half, and Valhalla claimed the Highweight Handicap by two lengths. Franciscan secured a win in the Menangle Park Rundred at short odds, while Prince Verderer led in the Novice Handicap by a length at 10 to 1.

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Royal Commission to examine pacing in Queensland

The cabinet decided to appoint a Royal Commission to conduct a full inquiry into pacing in Queensland. The commission is expected to be comprehensive and thorough in its investigations and recommendations.

Queensland Hwushane

Rosehill Races Weights For Saturday Hurdle

List of weights and runners for Rosehill hurdle and Maiden races. Includes horses like King Ely Beudualong Kilperon Bongift Reonhomime Piratic Hiblorn Papral and many others with noted weights and classifications. A dense entry sheet covering entrants across multiple events with horse names and assigned weights.

Missing Man Returns After Fortnight

After being missing for a fortnigh, M. OW. Mitty returned home last night and told his wife he had met someone who led him to safety. He was found by Beene farm hands on Saturday half a mile from his ear and was able to drive home after receiving food and care.

Mag Fesium Rager Madea Wellington Tien M. OW Mitty Beene

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