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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
6
An account from a London office discusses dangers linked to toy weapons and the spread of toy firearms. It notes how illegal sales of hazardous items threaten public safety and the authorities challenge importers and traders amid rising concerns over child access to dangerous devices.
The article notes Yearly Examinations in both primary and secondary departments at Felopen Wark. It mentions rugby league plans for Etapa Park School against Lausanteyna, and a local girls hockey team from Telopea Park with Lilly Welch and Howie Hunt selected to represent the Nomads in Canberra Ladies’ Hockey. It also covers a welfare presentation by Amalie Children’s Welfare Association and upcoming demonstrations, plus quarterly exams this week and football and juvenile matches in progress.
A garbled local item describes attendance at a community cup event and notes a drinking fountain being erected at the Russell Hill Atlantic school to serve attendees. The text mentions hockey clubs and a commandant figure, but details are fragmentary.
Fragmented text notes Ainslie Public School on a leave and a community drive to raise funds. Mentions individuals and groups in a garbled quote about education, legality, and a project. Limited readable names include Turk and Indian words, with unclear dates or places.
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