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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1931
Page
2
A damaged OCR snippet discusses how the Great Wall isolated China from the world, retarding its progress. It mentions a Chinese commander and references historical time near 204 B.C. but contains many garbled words and unclear details.
Lawmakers clash over a proposed 2 shillings per bushel levy to finance wheat price supports and a bounty to growers. Senator Greens leads a bid to temporarily withdraw the bill citing constitutional concerns and potential price impacts across states. The chamber votes narrowly amid sharp opposition from Wheat Marketing supporters.
A Sydney stock sale notes a large turnout of buyers for about 49 000 sheep and cattle. Prices quoted include lambs from 7s to 18s and ewes around 7s 10d, wethers 7s to 10s, and cattle with varying bids for bullocks and cows.
The debate centers on government expenditure as ministers push for travel and lodging allowances. Opposition argues for tighter control while MPs complain about inadequate country distribution funding and incomplete committee reports.
An OCR filled tale recounts a ruler named Huswein Nod and his wealth, influence, and exile after war. It portrays alliances with Jeddah diplomats, a palace tea party, and a vast gold hoard estimated in multiple currencies. The piece links his rise and fall to Allanby’s campaign and Palestine politics, ending with rumors of a lonely death and immense treasure.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses changes in parliamentary days and references the House of Commons. It alludes to Sundays, Saturdays, and specific figures like Charles and William in a context of the reign, Hampton, and a Norfolk or related setting without clear events or dates.
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