Tropic Romance at the Capitol Theatre draws readers
A fragmented preview notes Cap Theatre showings with names like Willian Shvrne and McNuth, plus references to a writer and artwork. It hints at an inland wind, a famed poster, and ongoing performances featuring notable figures in a coastal setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Awemo Richter
Derweysh
Conde
Willian
Shvrne McNuth
Henig
Poe
Graver Hwa
Wateran Seven Weiter
Welliuurs
Nail
Carrell
Mivihners
Census Fun Ends in Gaol Amid Confusing Remarks
A fragmented OCR fragment describes a public census scene with references to imprisonment, questions about language ability, and a tense exchange. The text includes garbled phrases and names, mentioning English ability, religion, and an implied inquiry into wartime service, ending with a note about a future event or outcome.
Sydney Wool Sales Report Shows Mixed Auction and Private Sales
Turnday wool market in Sydney saw 686 bales sold at auction and 817 sold privately from an average tonnage of UA25. Prices largely unchanged from yesterday with Merino and crossbred lots competing for the Continent, Japan, and Tradeford. Farmers and cooperative efforts noted, while overall activity remained steady despite limited changes at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Japan
Tradford
Mradford
Tennis results and lineups at Elm Street club court duels
Readable fragments show multiple players named Weaver Horan Wood Howier Mine and Woods in a weekend tennis schedule. Match notes list pairs and outcomes with scattered scores and lineups, including Weaver with various partners and opponents. The text suggests a players’ round robin or club match series with mixed results and a final tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toye
Tee
Anid Hoenn CP
Hratiaraty
Wood
Howier
I. Woods
M. Moran
Fanny
Thue
Ramon
Harman Cup Victory At Queanbeyan Heights Golf
Queanbeyan Heights Golf Club hosted a competitive event with multiple matches across nine and ten hole formats. Fred Greenwood and Murry Kendall led the Harman Cup round, while M. Webb and Mrs Ay Harman posted notable scores in the 18 hole segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers
Thi Mneinid Rand
Ne Tank Clan
Fens
Harman
Fred Greenwood
Mian
Narman
J. Ewmond Y. Ey
Jet T. Kendant
Iah
Marman Aen
Harold Deane Veang
Murry Kendall
Ye Deane
Mrm
Webb
A. Harman
Ming
Abraham
Musical Society Lecture At Albert Hall
Announcement for a Musical Society event at Albert Hall in London. Air ACR and others will present a short musical program as part of a lecture featuring a capital city theme. Canberra patrons and local community invited to attend and cooperate with organizers in this cultural program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belie Howe
Jane Week
Albert Hall
Pit
Air Acr
Beton
Claey
Potapn
Mimic
Canberra
Iene
Public notice of a regional concert and transport details
A fragmented notice warns of a second subscription concert at Hotel Canberra and adjacent venues in Kingston tomorrow. It mentions arrangements by a local society and transport connections from Ow Alimrt Hall, with references to Canberra and Din Tor and a need for attendees to plan travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Prawns City
Gren
Kingston
Ana
Ow Alimrt
Heneest
Thousand crocodiles on view burn benefit fund
A garbled notice describes a fundraising event featuring “a thousand crocodiles” and related animals. It mentions arrival of creatures, a journey, and expected figures for a burn benefit. Names and clear details are obscured by errors, but the item centers on an exhibition with animal participants and a charity purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Merlin Ja
Arknawiederd
McDonald
Drop in Metal Prices Shocks Market
Metal prices fall sharply with copper dropping to 84/4 a ton and zinc down near previous highs. Record losses noted since wartime peak, markets show little recovery from the dip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turward
Ban Hoeday
Fragmentary notice of piano and gear sale
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a high orace pat piano and possible sale of items. It is unclear and reads as a partial list of goods and buyers with stray words and misspellings. No clear names, dates, or locations are discernible.
Club tribute to a long-remembered waiter at the Minnewton gathering
A lavish dinner at the Wey Club honored a legendary waiter widely known among members for decades of service. Attendees, including Anning Miller, recalled his quiet presence and loyalty, while addressing the club’s history and the memories tied to his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudi
Wey
Wmcical
Murvicin
Julien
Jamon
Chinas
Porkraly Dupicix
Stingless bees introduced at New Jersey station
A New Jersey experiment station reports the introduction of stingless bees, Vgoud-mturia, for producing honey and wax. The article describes origin from Caucasus, worker roles, and unknowns about commercial viability, with notes on honey yield and wax production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Ural
Bewcticlats
Cuncasus
Huntley
Neier
Yell
Glover
Fatal rifle duel in Portugal ends in death
A fatal duel in Portugal between Harral and Antonia Muthu Ing erupted from an age old grudge. Both used rifles in the confrontation, with Antonia Muthu Ing killed and Harral left wounded. The incident stemmed from a longstanding feud, and authorities are investigating the duel’s circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gure
Portugal
Harral
Antonia Muthu
Turner
Iuil
Brad Simuttas
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Foler
Dawadle
Whitspet
Garden City
Tor
N.S.W
Overland Sydney Ltd
Ste Uo
MacDonald
Acerateniant B
Bowraville
Karswood
Poultry Spice
Alanial
Miwhieh
Minter
Tourin
Noe Trumon
Olter
Youn
Huner Ender
Ngoun
Winehroi
Bennie
Hrullayy Yatuow
Henj
Tram
London Nevis
United
Ian
World Fmidv
OFAN
Metala
Lund
Australia
Stern
Helentiy Co
Bydney
Sydney Wool Sales
Ghisler
Kyrtney Woot
the Pines
TIDES
Queanbeyan Heights Golf Club
Musical Society
Pyne Roan
Single Shell Motor Oil
the Shell Company Limited
ORACE
Waiter
Federal Capital Press (of Australia Ltd
Canberra Times
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