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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
4
The notice promotes prepaid subscription rates for The Canberra Pine with a daily morning delivery. It lists contact points including The Federal Capital City Proprietor and circulation manager, plus pickup at major stations and outlets in Sydney, Melbourne, Goulburn, and Albury Hall.
The weather report lists rainfall and temperatures for the current month. It notes the latest measurements, totals for the month, and daily observations with several garbled readings. Details are incomplete due to OCR issues.
A garbled account describes a German university experiment with fish learning by colour association. It mentions loading a cage with "Toot" and "We open HK hw pal airton" and notes 60 Hettere sera and various tuarges. The text records the fish feeding behavior and apparent imitation of a barrier, concluding with the idea of acquired abilities.
The discussion centers on sales tax mechanics and who bears the burden. Critics warn of hidden costs on consumers and distributors while officials defend revenue needs and public protections.
Private offer to build a Sydney railway was presented to the state cabinet. Details mention an unnamed party and planned works along an established walking route. The exchange referenced a timetable and cost estimates amid unclear attribution and damaged text.
The article recounts a London conference on the London Treaty with Prime Minister and ministers from Britain, the United States, and other nations. It discusses aims to prevent war, naval limits, and disarmament measures while detailing committee work, amendments, and calls for broad power to finalize terms.
In a chaotic report the circus trade battles for space amid competing entertainments. Clowns perform while street acts and theater spaces vie for audiences as Vieantine of the clown force draws crowds at Montmarte and nearby avenues.
The Misnex Any and Eilwa Castles arrived in Canberra by train yesterday morning. They were entertained by the Muriel Society and honoured by the secretary. Amy County and Vion, sisters, received acclaim for their performances. Rumors link Amy to a Hollywood contract next month, while plans include a stay at Hotel Canberra with various city engagements and a charity tone to their visit.
A fragmented report from Wednesday notes Premiumtian Hulten and wheat pool leaders pressing the cabinet for guarantees to farmers. They warn of a potential collapse of the wheat market and seek compensation for losses, citing high advances and a fall in price to four shillings per bushel.
A plan for Hagerack Park in Merlin town moves forward with design aims to transform the area into a recreation space. The proposal envisions gardens and creation grounds, detailing birdlife and plant features while noting limited funding and expected construction activity.
A fragmentary report from Paris describes a murder case involving a French youth, with references to suspects Tom a Riayden andee Leleblye and a witness named Madame Jollivel. The article recounts how the crime was discovered, the victim tied and strangled, and mentions a body found near a location described as Ne foret Jompola among others.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a ladies golf event with misread names and places. It mentions a winner and several participant references but lacks coherent details, dates, scores, or affiliations. The readable pieces point to a local club competition with multiple named players and unclear entries.
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