Census of the Capital Canberra population figures 1939 1937
The minister outlined a census plan for the Herken Capital Territory to count inhabitants over a five year period. The document shows returns indicating Canberra’s population by year from 1929 to 1937 with numerous abbreviations and place names, noting the figures include senior residents and main community groups.
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Housing scheme next week under new plan
A confused OCR reads as a note on upcoming housing arrangements and government actions. It references briefings from the Treasury and councils, mentions Deborah Capel and a prospective marriage query, and hints at legal questions around property and housing allocations.
Government House cost figures under scrutiny in house inquiry
Discrepancies in estimated costs for the Governor General's residence and figures given to the House by the Minister for Home and Territories are dissected by Mr Parker Moloney. The testimony lists totals for construction, alterations, gates, and garden works, with a claimed total around £144.5 thousand and a noted suspension of certain builder registrations.
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House of Representatives
Ulterationa
Nm Guardann
Rontraet Inbiour
Smiths Plane Ready To Take Off In Vancouver Report
A noisy OCR fragment claims Captain Kineford Smith announced plans to take off on Thursday morning amid uncertain weather. The text mentions instrument checks, a mechanic named Boldtabe, and a flight crew amid a tense preflight scene with lingering garbled phrases about conditions and safety.
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Secret £1500 hidden by ex Alderman Green’s wife
Ex Alderman Green testified to a Royal Commission inquiry into the Bunnerong contract that for years his wife hid £1500 under their floor starting in 1919. Mrs Green admitted keeping the money from him, while the hearing covered numerous links to city contracts and payments to clerks and directors.
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Flying boats arrival at Broome Melbourne
Fragmented OCR text mentions arrival of flying boats at Broome and Melbourne. The readable strings include gears of an airline or marine context with names and terms that are unclear, creating a partial snapshot of a historical transport note without coherent details or dates.
Fragmented German Reception Reel in War News
A garbled wartime report references Wilkins and American airmen, mentioning German reception and an agency involved. The text includes scattered names and phrases about Germany, air operations, and possibly a postwar assessment with uncertain details.
Fragmented House Talk Sparks Anti-War Pact Debate
A garbled House discussion on an anti-war pact fails to produce clear direction as officials spar over who has access to the full note from the limits. The exchange centers on timing and authority with no decisive action reported.
Australian cricketers’ county performances noted
Fragmented report from a county match shows players like Gunn and Whysull among top scorers with Varhe 108 and Chutbnor 146. Mentions several others with scores, but text is garbled and hard to parse about teams, dates, or venues.
Belgrade Hosts Turmoil Echoes in Feud At The Sabon Theatre
A chaotic scene unfolds in Belgrade as clashes erupt near the Sabon Theatre during a tense gathering. Wary security moved to subdue unrest while attendees voiced sharp accusations, and several individuals were escorted from the venue amid ongoing tensions.
The Cenotaph Tribute in Sydney Presents Debating Viewpoints
The report outlines a Sydney cenotaph ceremony with a focus on varying opinions about the event and participants. It notes tensions during the proceedings and references individuals such as Mr. Fred Daymon and others connected to the gathering.
Pleads Guilty In Sydney Court Hearing
A garbled Sydney court record shows a guilty plea facing charges. The readable names include Sydney and McCoeteande, with vague references to a court date and location. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Unclear Motor Race Report From Local Page
Fragmentary OCR text describes a long motor race over 500 miles with references to names and places but many garbled words. It mentions a Wednesday event with a driver and possible team names, but details are unreadable and uncertain.
Honolulu Waits Trans Pavite Pliers
An unclear Honolulu article fragment references Monteeta Avestneuay Benoit Hie uatigppy et al. It mentions Gynsin RePM and Farth Rehen Mani of the Sivtrutian Mees in a disrupted report with errors. The piece alludes to Jatwein and Gitrrcideers at a dock and a discussion of Taytiot shares Bev and HM eat setts.
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FLIERS ROBBED DURING ABSENCE FROM HOTEL
Oakland report: guests return to hotel to find fliers stolen from rooms. Police investigate thefts in Watel area near Lyon TK. No further details available.
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Fractured OCR leads to unclear trial flight note
Fragmentary text shows a trial flight remark with garbled names and terms. Key entities and events are unreadable, making it difficult to extract a clear person, place, date, or outcome for a concise headline and summary.
Metal Workers Layoff Report Across Stalled Plant
A scrambled memo mentions layoffs among metal workers at a factory, indicating reduced production, possible plant shutdowns, and uncertainty for employees. The fragment references wage concerns and potential changes in staffing levels affecting the local workforce.
Marconi to Begin Landon Ator Frat Hots on Hort Wave
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a news note involving Marconi and Landon with references to institutions and names. Details are garbled but imply a start or initiation related to a fraternity or event at a campus or school, with multiple named entities and dates obscured by errors.
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Irish Championship Golf Round One Report
Fragmented golfing notes list players and scores from a London based Irish Championship event. Names such as Channon, Joly, and Heurun Mtewvart appear amid garbled entries, with scores like 40 and 72. The text references tour rounds and participants Weymouth and MOH gleih, indicating an early round summary with unclear details.
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Poisoned. Verdict On Exhumed Body
London officials report a coroner's inquest into a death tied to possible poisoning after an exhumation. The inquiry names a farmer and a wealthy landowner as part of the evidence, with testimonies outlining chronology, location, and procedural steps at the coroner's court.
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Cooks' Union Rejects Owners Terms
A disrupted Thursday meeting of cooks and shipowners shows the union rejecting proposed two instalments of the shipping rate and insisting on continued negotiations. Attendees voiced alacritous sentiment as testimonies arrived, with the committee considering new adjustments while urging management to honor stated rights of workers under existing rules.
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Committee of Management
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Prince Considers Racing Role Change At Norwich Aero Club
Prefers riding and plying but may switch to later racing duties. Mention of Walon, Heintot Rafer, and Captain Rien chabyman at Norwich Aero Club. Report notes the prince’s hesitant schedule and potential to delay a planned aeroplane performance while focusing on acting commitments.
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