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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
2
Public notice from The Canberra Times listing prepaid description rates for Australian made newsprint and asking readers to contact for delivery details. Includes scattered names and places such as Kingston AW and Wollfven to indicate circulation regions.
Weather notes show a June report with forecasts and measurements for 9 p.m. and 8 p.m. readings including temperature highs and lows and rainfall totals. The monthly rainfall total for the year is recorded up to the current date with wind observations noted.
Noon yesterday forecast in New South Wales and Victoria describes fine conditions with variable winds. Northerly to westerly shifts expected as fronts approach, with showers later in the period and cooler temperatures in the higher elevations.
Cloudy unsettled conditions with showers in Tasmania and the north west, fresh to strong winds along the coast. Queensland reports frost in the southeast and scattered showers on the south west coast, while Western Australia expects further showers in the southwest but mostly fine elsewhere. North Australia and Queensland see rain along the coasts and Pacific slopes with generally fine conditions inland.
Fragmented forecast notes show Victoria to New South Wales expecting clear spells with northerly and westerly winds. Limited rainfall reported along the eastern seaboard and southern coast, while western areas near West Australia show variable cloud and periodic showers. Frosts and fogs possible inland. cooler nights in southern regions with light to moderate rain unlikely in most districts.
Rainfall figures are listed for Victoria New South Wales South Australia Western Australia and Queensland with multiple towns showing measurable amounts. Notable values include Grafton 12mm Newcastle 1mm and Rockhampton 7mm while Brisbane and other eastern towns report varied totals.
The Prime Minister’s recent statements on industrial arbitration are criticized as lacking aPeople mandate. The piece notes eight months since the policy was pitched to voters and questions whether the government will adhere to its endorsed policy or pursue a new line without electors’ approval.
A garbled field of racing notes describes Rosehill events with jockeys and horses named in uncertain terms. Mentions include a Plea for the Tow-Youur ibd event and Franciscan war references amid unclear details of horses such as Land's Pride and Kiaot Abate.
Repair scheme for Commonwealth construction in New South Wales outlines automatic basing intervals and periodic reviews. It details state versus Commonwealth responsibilities and future tendering after each completion phase to ensure continuous oversight and consistency of work.
The list outlines a verbatim order of favouritism for the Grand Nationals. Names and terms appear garbled with several errors but indicate a ranking or prediction for top contenders, including references to MELDOUSINE and other unclear entries.
A jumble of names and terms appears to describe a race or event with references to rivals and officials. The fragmentary text mentions Vallice and Grand National with scattered surnames like Cochranwell and Hechler, suggesting a sporting or competitive context without clear outcomes.
A Canberra visit by Biener A. Coser prompted statements from Daly’s office as he left the capital after speaking with a government official. The departure comes amid ongoing discussions with general department aides.
The report outlines renewed activity at wool firms as the season clears. Details mention By lene y Manly, Doghett Works, and Mechuiy LUT Hite with prices and dates unclear. A discussion on female labor, trade rules, and competition includes Clive De De Tem and CIMT referencing parity and market conditions.
A garbled report notes Bentley cars achieving success in Paris during a Grand Prix event. The text mentions a driver named Jaciie and a winter endurance or distance figure of 2800 kilometres, with references to a five mile or five hundred measurement, though details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR item notes an obituary line and mentions names and places, with unclear rendering. The readable segment references a grant or route related entry and a set of personal names in a historical local context. Further specifics are not recoverable from the legible portions available.
A party aboard the airliner Canty from Victoria Chowins reached Wynthiam to meet ministers and officials. They toured stations, discussed aboriginal issues, and planned further travel to Darwin and Fortes Station, with remarks on road transport and local industry.
The Tasmanian Flood Relief Canberra Fund raised £60,000 worldwide with major contributions from the Croom Heys Staff and St. Christopher's School. The final meeting, chaired by Sir John Butterer, approved closing the fund and auditing accounts, with plans to forward receipts to Launceston Mayor's Fund and thank supporting organizations.
The society plans an elaborate artists ball with a focus on period costumes and character representations. Subjects range from Shylock to Portia, with prizes for best company portrayal and awards for outstanding individual performances, enhancing the historical pageantry.
A local dispute over golf course conduct in Canberra escalates as officials weigh an ordinance to curb disruptive behavior. The allegations center on tee times and neighborhood complaints, prompting officials to consider legal action to restore order.
A shunting accident at Tulwokumtea injured ten workers and caused fatalities among crew members. Investigations highlight failed signals and unsafe procedures as the cause while emergency crews treated the injured at the scene. Names and exact times are unclear due to damaged text but authorities are reviewing cargo and yard operations.
Fragmentary political warning text appears to warn of imminent danger or upheaval with scrambled words and unclear attribution. The snippet mentions a marcher, diet, Mayan inns, and a revolu tion context, lacking coherent names or dates.
Fragmented text describes a Yellow Bird flight to Paris with patrols and missteps. It mentions LOE forced actions, clips and signs, a journey past storms, and late timing. Names and places are unreadable, but the sequence hints at a mismanaged voyage and abrupt end.
A chaotic crowd pressed the cordon around the dignitaries as a ceremonial event unfolded. Officers struggled to maintain order while attendees remembered past glories and displayed strong emotion amid the crowd and distant cheers.
A Sydney report describes a contested judgment about a judge's age and eligibility. The document related to Campbell's case connects to a birth certificate and questions whether the Supreme Court appointment complies with tenure rules.
A historical note reports debates over the North-South railway in Melbourne. Officials express dissatisfaction with water shortages and infrastructure for the project, referencing former administrator roles and professional institutions but with obscured wording in the OCR.
A muddled passage discusses a boy named in a 21 year old context and a medical case involving a defendant. The text mentions a newspaper and a focus on a trial or investigation with reference to a substance or drug and a laboratory observation.
In a confusing report from RyDNEY Monday, Dennis Chuang notes a fatal railway accident involving a person named Gearing. The fragmentary text describes a failed attempt at crossing near a concrete railway path, with references to an altered state and two trucks aiding nearby witnesses.
A well known district pastoralist Cs. Go Midtorson of Naddoa teoket was found dead after a collision earlier Monday. A search nearby located the body two days after the death as authorities investigated the wreck and cause.
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