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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1931
Page
2
Disjointed OCR text references prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth and notices related to weather, tours, and local listings. It mentions Canberra, Queanbeyan, Albury, and various names and agents, with scattered phrases about subscriptions, dates, and contact references.
Canberra weather record shows a 42.4 degree morning reading, 64 degree wind, and 0.7 rainfall for the day with a 24 hour maximum and a July rainfall tally. Queanbeyan notes include monthly rainfall figures and temperature ranges for the current year to date.
A jagged report describes a rock formation linked to the disappearance of Howihees Cloud. Police and civilians searched the Montana mountains, and initial findings suggest a key clue near the site, though details remain unclear.
In a financial notice the bank outlines fixed deposit interest rates and terms. It notes changes in the contract end dates and the tenor of deposits, with adjustments to maturities and accruals. The document emphasizes ongoing accruals and future rate considerations for existing and new deposits.
An article analyzes rising unemployment across sectors with data from Western Australia and other regions. It notes increases in joblessness since 1923, citing manufacturing, shipping, and retail, and references quarterly figures, government notes, and industry reports to suggest pressures on the labor market and potential policy responses.
Generally cloudy forecast for Canberra with heavy showers on parts of the tablelands and the Alps. Winds are expected from the north-west and it will feel cold across the region.
The Melbourne conference of Premiers accepted a rehabilitation plan now awaiting Victorian Parliament passage and NSW economy measures. Banks are urged to provide stimulus by credit release once the plan removes recovery obstacles as Australia moves from deflation to readjustment, with leadership seen as essential to restoration.
Report surveys intense global auto industry competition and forecasts for American leadership. It notes Henry Ford era plans, Packard and Oldsmobile as leading contenders, with multiple vehicle types and evolving markets shaping forecasted growth and employment in manufacturing.
A garbled inquiry unfolds in Canberra about delays affecting a bread service matter. Officials including Mrs Townend face questions on committee actions and commitments while representatives defend normal operations and timing amid confusion.
A garbled historical bakery statement appears with names Kilian and Humberrie amid unclear phrases. It mentions bakers, a possible event or meeting, and scattered references to statements and actions, all in an obscure OCR fragment. The text resembles a disrupted record with many misread terms and missing context.
A Melbourne report notes the Postmaster General Mrs Grean advocates reducing broadcast licenses from 4 shillings to 1 shilling and 9 pence. He promises a thorough investigation of the broadcasting petition while a separate Bakery inquiry detail is mentioned amid references to inquiry participants and officials.
A fragmentary report notes Graf Zeppelin's departure from Leningrad for the Arctic route. The text mentions individuals and unclear routes, with conjecture about weather and travel plans amid site confusion. The readable items emphasize a northern voyage and mood rather than concrete details.
A fragmented report describes a suspect escaping while a constable is knocked unconscious. The incident includes unclear references to individuals and locations, with details garbled but indicating a violent confrontation and subsequent actions by others nearby.
A chaotic report details escape attempts by mentally ill patients and subsequent recapture near a military facility. It lists numerous witnesses, doctors, and officials, including names connected to a medical society and an anatomy institute, with unclear locations and events. The piece reads like a fragmented OCR clipping from a wartime era newspaper.
A divorce action centers on a marriage between two parties, with allegations of separation and the filing party seeking dissolution. The record notes multiple references to prior relationships and the potential complicating factor of children from another union.
Fragmentary text references betting, money, and possible regulatory action involving bookmakers and authorities. Mentions individuals or entities with unclear roles and vague outcomes. exact facts are unreadable in the preserved text.
A sanitized 1920s style parliamentary report outlines substantial profits and supply concerns for ELECTRIC SU and Canberra's administration since 1925. It discusses trading accounts, manufacturing lines, and potential tax or policy effects on industry and public works.
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