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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
2
An early 20th century publishing notice announces prepaid subscription rates for Australian made newspapers. It notes postage within the Commonwealth and prepaid or post free options with limited formatting and typographical errors.
Fragmentary OCR lists include names and firms such as Furlick & Bone Queanbeyan CC W Robina Ode Okks Estate Mra M Newauay and real estate and auctioneering references. Readable items show agents Graham Wogin g W Prowse and Chariton with locations Westlake Manuka and Mungendorr Southwell Brown.
A fragmented notice describes a home delivery service for Canberra and Queanbeyan areas prior to the previous day's edition. It instructs Canberra residents to provide name and address and indicates orders may be placed with The Chambers, Place in Queanbeyan. The text is garbled but centers on a newspaper home delivery ordering process.
Weather notes from Canberra include monthly rainfall records and temperatures. The document lists daily figures, monthly totals, and wind conditions for Queanbeyan and surrounding areas, noting maximums, minimums, and barometric details for the period.
A distorted report describes a Council of the Gold Coast issuing a challenge to sorcerers in Africa with a £10 prize. Protesters threaten disruption as a symbol of emancipation, while locals fear religious and native magic influence.
The article argues NSW Upper House reform is necessary rather than abolition. It cites referendum impracticalities amid elections, notes postwar constitutions provide review chambers, and links reform to group representation and staged retirement. It urges public education and nonpartisan decision making on the reform path.
Revenue from customs in May amounted to 42 880 496, up 320 58 from May last year. The figure trails the corresponding month of the prior financial year by about 25 035 007, with several sectors showing mixed gains and declines across the period.
Queen Mary expresses gratitude to Your Excellency Governor General and the Commonwealth for birthday messages. The message notes a partial reception at Fondling and references a secured arrangement involving the secretary and a designated port entry. The Excellency of the 15th variant general is acknowledged.
An explosion at a Wellington home injures Mrs Kelly and her young child, with other family members hurt as debris and fire raged. Police and investigators describe a violent blast that shattered the residence, leaving a scene of destruction and fear.
A government program released funds for relief works in multiple councils including Maran Whyney Cas ino Cudgeons Goulburn Kyrie Mumbutin Tamworth Stockton Tumut Wellington Monaro Canterbury Crookwell Lavtlan Liverpool and Wage. Cheques were not ported to several councils as listed in the Commonwealth Treasury notice.
An American tennis team plans a tour of Australia starting in November. The schedule involves flights to Australia and formal reception by the New South Wales Tennis Association. Discussions with Australian officials confirm tentative arrangements and travel plans for the squad led by Mr. Chomgnuer.
A fragmented report notes rising use of electric motors in machinery and car work with high production share. It mentions percentages of workers using electric power and labor distribution across states, including Nebraska, amid unclear figures and stray OCR errors.
Mrs Wxcetteney, the Governor, and General led a meeting of the Rederal Bacoutlve Comciler at avetneiah Mower taberbe. The session focused on administrative matters and coordination across departments with emphasis on regional issues and policy alignment.
Bulletin notes famed aviator Charles Kingsford Smith's visit at the Capitol amid talk of a hoped trial and a planned Atlantic dash. The piece highlights his daring feats, reception by officials, and an upcoming theatre appearance described as a rare aviation era showcase.
The item outlines YWCA notes on lectures, classes, and social events held for women, highlighting efforts to promote education, civic engagement, and wartime solidarity. It references weekly meetings, volunteer work, and plans for broader international connections through the World YWCA.
An unclear Times of Tainan item contemplates an evaluation of a violent incident. The piece references a verdict, a lengthy punishment, and references to a judge and a jury in a court proceeding. The text is garbled but signals a report on legal proceedings and outcomes.
Fragmentary text shows a revolt or protest in Darwin Danan PARI with references to government access and permission issues. The readable lines indicate demands or claims about service, authorization, and authority, but many words are garbled.
In a report from Ottawa Mr J M Thomas Dominion Secretary informed Mr Hornby that NSW could not be represented on the impression the government imposed unemployment tax. The issue concerns domestic taxation methods and trade representations in the Dominion context.
Fragmentary text shows Mr Lang denouncing Cowra and a figure named Aderomaine in a wartime setting. The report references a term of office or decree and mentions actions against or by individuals including Wiecelina Tory, with unclear motives and consequences.
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