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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
2
A partial OCR reads a local notice mentioning Canberra and a court or public matter. The legible names include Rae and Aan, with references to a petition or plea and a November timeline. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary OCR note records an extreme low temperature amid unclear context. Mentions a minimum of 201 degrees and a weather event at an unspecified location with references to Wed and corae. Details are unreadable but imply hazardous conditions.
Fragmentary forecast notes show windy, cold, and unsettled conditions with mentions of frost, chilly winds, and fluctuating temperatures. Local areas include references to places and unnamed towns creating a scattered regional outlook with no clear system.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous towns and places across Victoria and surrounding areas with scattered numbers likely representing scores or counts. Names include Mildura, Warracknabeul, Bendigo, Ballarat, Traralgon, Warrnambool, Geelong, and many others, interspersed with odd characters and unclear figures. The piece reads like a local standings or zip of results without coherent narrative.
Crown Lands policy approved to retain crown tenure reform, extending land areas, enabling reappraisal of leases, and adjusting survey fees and compensation terms for officials, with mechanisms for monitoring and potential future amendments by the legislative assembly. The move includes creation of special teams and aims to modernize crown land administration and assessment.
Postal votes in the Upper Hunter by election were delayed as the counting began. The process hinges on the receipt of all driving papers from the central offices before counting proceeds, with second preferences to be tallied only after complete paperwork is received.
Officials enforce new liquor hours at the Nanaia residence amid local concerns. Police report adherence remains inconsistent as residents adjust routines and businesses monitor compliance with the revised time limits.
A six week surge of whooping cough disrupts schools with multiple notified cases from March 15 to April 25. Authorities urge vigilance, isolation, and school measures to prevent spread while investigations continue. Strong emphasis on protecting young children and preventive actions in households and classrooms.
The Canberra Times criticizes abrupt liquor policy changes in Canberra as the Licensing Court prepares to hear cases. It notes past omissions in petition rights and questions the haste behind the new ordinance while urging public consultation and clear safeguards for the people.
Fragmented remarks trace the political debate on cuts versus taxation. The discussion centers on Holloway’s policy retro and its impact on the economy. Government ministers weigh reduced expenditure against higher revenue to avoid widening the burden on the public.
A government memo reports a council request to allow the advisory council to appoint its chairman was rejected by the minister. The Civic Administrator, currently chairing under ordinance, would have served without voting power if the change had been adopted. The minister declined to grant the request after careful consideration.
A British minister advises on pension exchange rates affecting Britons abroad, noting guidance from a WC branch and a 3820 clerical reference. The message emphasizes merit-based adjustments and cautions in Australia, with potential implications for kin in Koonin.
Fragmentary text references officers, a governor general, and a city visit to a Comforts Grammar school. The legible items include a central summoning or cabint line, with undetermined actions and dates. No coherent event details or names can be reliably extracted.
A troubled report outlines the Western Lands administration under scrutiny by the Foyt Commission. It details delays in land reappraisal, pending tenant rights applications, and the long stalled process for extending leases. Noted figures cite years of inaction and potential cost figures running into millions, with no clear action plan until a future meeting.
Petitioners ask for public works at Kinston including new care facilities and a park area. Administrators report preparations underway and address parking concerns affecting residents and visitors, with proposed measures to balance services and safety.
A memo from the Montinwater General's Department rejects a proposal to move the District Iowa Inspector's office from Cooma to Canberra or nearby. The damaged memorandum notes Canberra's central location on the main railway while Cooma remains southern, with travel costs and staff impacts cited.
Arthur Wilson, 35, of Greta, drowned when a squad boat capsized in a local water body. No other persons were reported injured or missing. Police and rescuers attended the scene. investigation into the accident underway.
A fragmentary report notes a case or event near Sa with sparse readable details. Names, places, and exact actions are unreadable in the OCR, leaving only a generic reference to a location and time. The brief item hints at a local event without clear outcome or participants.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a ranger and Actin Drowecutter with vague references to gradual flow and illness. Names, places, dates, and actions are unreadable, leaving only fragmented terms and unclear context about events or authorities involved.
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