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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1929
Page
4
A fragmented page from a Canberra advertisement lists prepaid subscription rates and orders flow for a local goods publisher. It mentions a proprietor and various names and addresses and a mix of nonsensical phrases. The garbled text indicates catalogue offerings and bookstalls at Sydney or Kingston venues and generic contact notes.
Monday to Huday depots listed with 0.4 aim and 2.20 nam timings. Amatin Ladour Almac and Apaw Amalie noted with Wednesday exclusions. Queantey to Bop LAO am Pallich’s Commer 12 am Bret Obie 4 Patti Post Omee with Wednesday exceptions. Paltich’s Corner listed as Saturday tab at 10.40 p.m.
Weather section records a June day with a 64 degree maximum and 0 percent rainfall. It lists temperatures, rainfall totals for several months, and a general note on rainfall records. The entry mentions rainfall totals for January through June and includes stray place names and numbers from a damaged OCR page.
Memoriam style weather bulletin reports winds and scattered rain across central and western Australia. Observations mention north and south regions with varied wind strength, cloudy to partly clear skies, and notes of light rain in places such as Ravenswood. Several localities including Moya and Zeehan are referenced amid broad regional summaries.
Rainfall figures across numerous towns and districts show varied totals from 1% to 43% with notable tallies in Cardwell 43, Cranbrook 42, Kut HW 43, and York 2%. Other areas report smaller percentages and mixed weather notes, reflecting uneven precipitation across the region.
Melbourne area reports cloudy periods with scattered showers and cool nights. Victoria trends toward mild dry spells with some fronts and wind shifts. Tasmania observes north cloudiness and mild conditions with possible local showers. South Australia mainly fine with variable winds and occasional fronts. New South Wales shows a mix of fine spells and increasing frontal activity. Queensland areas expect showers along coast and inland warming trend. Western Australia foresees onshore winds and a progression from cooler to milder conditions with intermittent showers. Northern Territory notes generally fine weather with periods of cloud and light winds.
A flood relief collection closes today with contributions from Canberra and surrounding areas. Funds gathered will be forwarded to New South Wales authorities for disaster assistance and population welfare efforts.
A fehter foomhe Mayer writes thanks to the swerstary of The fund Feterommed Wellett. The letter mentions her van on the bay Cab Canberra and acknowledges those who have rmstecodd lay thy rete of haraehip.
Cloudy conditions prevail with unsettled winds across the region. Rain is possible in the northern areas with scattered showers elsewhere and a mild to moderate temperature trend.
Local notes describe a teen basketball game featuring Queanbeyan Betas Colt Favh and Warrindale team members. Involving a preview of lineups, venue, and timing with mentions of coaches, spectators, and expected pace.
Forecast issued by the State Meteorologist at 8 p.m. ahead of weekend observatory notes. Mostly fine for the present with a tendency to showers. Cold night with frost and fog. Light variable winds across the regions.
The piece argues that mechanisation boosts overall employment through new industries and higher consumption. It cites examples: auto production, brickmaking, and locomotive repair requiring fewer workers, while motor cars, radios, hotels, and education sectors create new jobs. It stresses the temporary dislocation but long term benefits and calls for constructive cooperation between capital and labor.
Unable to extract coherent names places or events from the provided OCR fragment. The readable portions do not reveal a clear subject or outcome.
An OCR fragmented notice appears to reference housing provisions and a person named Ayumi Rodan amid garbled text. The readable fragments suggest a housing format or ad layout, with unclear references to funds or biennial plans and a person or entity named MATT. Further readable details are not present.
Jury fails to reach a verdict in the case against Goulanitan and others. Court records indicate the defense questioned witness reliability while prosecutors argued over evidence including a reported motor cycle incident. A new trial date was set as legal proceedings proceed with a focus on the alleged acts and surrounding circumstances.
Sydney hearings reveal conflicting testimony about an air inquiry linked to a broad investigation. multiple witnesses, including managers and supervisors, describe chaotic events, delays, and questions of responsibility amid shifting accounts and procedural concerns.
An OCR filled page shows scattered church names and places including Canon Wark St John the Onto Smoky Boca and Co operative Church Fon Hye with garbled lines. It mentions multiple communities and events scheduled for a coming Monday and references various venues and individuals in a tense packing of church related terms.
In Canberra Parish Church of England a festival service is planned with H.C.L 815 and attendees including Remi, HMC, and others. The event features Shr Vivi Hitt and Reena Miata Chanel Sidney with local church members, focus on community worship and gatherings.
A garbled OCR list outlines Sunday services and leaders at several area churches including Methodist at Mol Weds Can Mewset Vere Kanigat and Church of Christ at CAM Pantor Kluart Ruvent, Baptist Kings Alinimer and others. It mentions public services, weekday gatherings, and weekly bulletins with names of ministers and attendees, reflecting a packed community church schedule.
In Canberra this week a government briefing drew attention to unidentified visitors and security concerns. Key officials including Mew Walker and Colin Mee spoke as the prime minister prepared to discuss policy while a rumor of a high profile departure circulated.
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