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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Famous Street and five names, Frew tie, Penna data, swans, channel, Auta, thieves, and various garbled terms. No coherent event or facts clearly emerge from the readable portions.
Market report from Goulburn Yass Cooma district shows higher prices for ewes and rams as buyers attend. Prices quoted include ewes around 10 9d to 18 8d and hoggets higher, with demand strongest for fairforks and prime lines.
Immersive fragmentary report notes a ceremony with many attendees and mentions individuals such as Michae Avene Tetley and Thay Molloy. The text references a divorce or split and hints at social gathering details but lacks clear context or complete names.
A garbled 19th century style report from Melbourne on EPSOM races includes winner names Barilla, Lejeune, and variations of horses with times near 1.50 and 1.18. The text lists handicaps, winners by several lengths, and notes unsteady details about horses such as Belostl and Green Chat.
Unclear readable fragment mentions a horse or event with names like Landon Thewday and Robeh Sya. Several garbled terms reference a victory or performance, but full details are missing. The readable bits suggest a race or showcase at a venue with a listed date and a winner among participants.
Rosebery racing meet is postponed due to unfavourable weather. Jockeys Burns and Rooney, plus trainer Roveters, were preparing for the event when conditions forced the decision, with no new date set beyond Monday next.
London reports a record totalisator trial with a four-figure finish and notable performances. A four in the clutch set a daily mark while Commodell and Gan? contribute to a pavilion of results. The event featured a 4a Faulkienly Mednaduul style performance setting a high mark for the day.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a locomotive demonstration at the Great Western Hallway. The report mentions a train moving from Paddington to a location named Alouxa with a driverless or automated braking device. It references a robotic system onboard the engine cab with an electrically controlled brake valve and air command, plus a ramp connected to a box on the nearby line.
The filing notes the registered office and official company details for Feder Preae of Australia Ltd. Information provided mentions capitalization and administrative aspects, with reference to the company's registration and related formalities.
A scrambled text fragment references a conspiracy charge and attempts to halt proceedings in a criminal case. It mentions individuals possibly named Sydney Worttowlay and Justin Montala Carwin Che, with unclear roles and several garbled terms. The piece lacks coherent facts or verifiable entities.
The Canberra cycling club held a meeting to present trophies and discuss past and upcoming events. Williams dominated the night, with notes on lane setups, races, and recognition for leading riders amid club and state affiliations.
A terse ad style notice touts a sleep aid claiming restful sleep tonight. It emphasizes ease of use and quick relief, promising a sedative effect with minimal side effects. The fragmentary copy mentions tablets and consumer relief from wakefulness.
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