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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
2
A weather note reports wind at Bam and AW at a fen with DW readings above 3. The fragmentary item hints at atmospheric conditions but lacks complete context or precise values for full interpretation.
Readable fragments show a game scene with a home team, a player named Tim Smith, a throw or pass sequence, and a charging moment. Names and actions are incomplete but imply a tense late moment and a returned effort.
In a fragmentary report a diver suffered a slashing injury with possible fatal consequences. The incomplete text hints at emergency action and ongoing assessment of the diver’s condition.
An elderly man, 83, reported a robbery at a park in unclear circumstances. Details are fragmentary, with several garbled names and places. No clear suspect, location, or timeline could be confirmed from the readable text.
Debates over respect for national sovereignty surface as Australia rebukes the Japanese Consul General in Australia for meddling in Canberra’s policies. Critics argue Japan overstretched by seeking to influence Australia’s embargo on iron exports and internal political matters. The stance upholds noninterference while condemning external pressure.
A muddled report notes government talks and a planned end of July reform push. It mentions a pending vote, constitutional amendments, and party leaders debating measures while awaiting congressional action.
A Japanese consul issued a statement tonight on the iron embargo by the Commonwealth government. The note warns that halting iron exports could affect development work in Australia and risk straining imperial relations. No fresh evidence suggests resource depletion, and the embassy asserts no planned interference with mining or industry.
A fragmented text discusses Bradman and an Australian cricket match with mixed commentary. It references errors, warnings, and moral questions, noting the time and stakes, while mentioning a late or contested result and a debate over conduct and rights.
Slow batting and wary fielding marked Australia versus England as delays and rain watered pitches. Bealman’s view notes Brown and McCabe key scorers for Australia, while Meyer's bowling and Brown’s sharp fielding restrained England’s innings, with Australia posting 200 in 234 minutes and McCabe scoring 72.
Fragmentary notes list names such as Gibb and Maye with potential match references and scattered terms like Brrawn Metals and Four wickite. Unable to determine a clear event, score, or locale from the unreadable OCR snippet.
In a fiery session, Mr Cameron refused to withdraw a controversial remark about Vicktorian opposition MPs. Mr Wilson voted with the Opposition after multiple divisions, and the Speaker urged withdrawal while Lyons sought a royal commission on health and wages. The government pressed ahead with a scheduling motion despite protest.
A partial OCR fragment describes an emergent fever situation and targeted work by a group or authority. The text is unclear but references a fever response and related actions, suggesting a public health focus without complete details.
Chief Electoral Office announces 14 candidates for the new Canberra Hospital Board with Arthur William Getpp and John Cheyne Garvan among the names. Five public representatives are expected to be elected, polling by post on June 30. About 3,000 electors are anticipated.
The House of Representatives and the Senate approved Roosevelt’s two year reform program. The bill sets a minimum wage of 40 cents an hour and a 40 hour work week, advancing toward broad labor standards.
Laurence Benn, 41, appeared before the court charged with rough riding during a dicey night near the Wild Colonial Bay. He was fined £10 after police noted a prior record of forty convictions, with Benn denying intent to incite a mob while intoxicated.
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