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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1938
Page
2
Regional forecast reports temperature readings across multiple locations with degrees and times, mentioning humidity and wind. It notes rainfall expectations and a summary of recent moisture, with references to Canberra and Canberra area. The text is garbled with several misspellings and partial phrases.
National Insurance faces heated debate in Parliament over a proposed national insurance agency. Senators criticize mutual companies, warn against government overreach, and argue the bill could destabilize existing private and cooperative insurers. The vote hinges on party lines as lawmakers push amendments and await House approval.
Fragmentary text references RAF and air force figures with garbled names and places. Ambiguous details prevent clear attribution or event.
The Governor opened the second session of NSW Parliament noting a busy agenda. Legislation expected covers tax changes, defence funding, rail and air matters, and state control of aviation rules. Debate likely on gambling reform, mental health, transport, and speed limits with procedural reforms urged to speed legislation.
A Canberra city air force incident reports damaged propellers after a training crash near Richmond. One aircraft suffered a gear retraction and fuselage damage while attempting a landing. Engineers plan to return to Mythey for repairs as other planes resume flight.
Fragmentary OCR text references a by election in Coogee. Mentions Mr TD Much a former member Yor Holang and possible reentry to Parliament but lacks clear dates names or outcomes. Contains garbled terms and no verifiable facts.
Local by election results show Labour candidate Mr Kent-Ing polling the highest share among the heard vote, with other candidates including Mr Muteuvermir-Central and Captain Wilhra Thare noted as figure standers. Final tallies remain unconfirmed as reports indicate lingering figures and party contention.
A University A win headlines a dramatic bout linked to a controversial charge of racial and colonial attitudes. The report notes football triumph at Manunes Oval, details key players, and records a postmatch clash of views on colonial policy and aboriginal welfare amid a broader debate in North Queensland.
A chaotic OCRed report details a Grammar school rugby match with frequent names like St Patrick and Gram, noting tense play and defensive efforts. Players such as Carmody, Slattery, and Klek appear amid scattered references to teams, scores, and proceedings, reflecting a lively but tangled school sports scene.
A fragmented report notes a dispute over Ale between Mayahal of the royal group and Sin Wawats Ellington with officers present. The scene references a Canberra arrival and a command unit at a city area, with unclear roles and dates.
In a disrupted report, Sydney rugby fixtures feature Manly Norths Brive and Dyan, with players like Wie and Luk contributing scores. Notable scores include Tateloma Subwiens 15 and Kevin 18 as Waverly and Northen struggle to balance offense against Western Rubiirhy and Weslem.
Queanbeyan rivals Crookwell in a rugged rugby league clash with end-to-end pressure. Early forwards and swift wings tested defenses as J Rowley and W Polam linked plays while Crookwell sought breakthroughs through Cooper and Bradbury. Final notes show Canberra 7 Queanbeyan 6 with tight late defenses and missing kicks shaping the outcome.
The Manny and Carr Cup draw last night shows Canberra somethings as favored entries. Queenslnd teams Queanbeyan and Goulburn lead, with Halders vy and Bombala among listed rivals. The event names, dates, and precise results are partly obscured in the fragmented text.
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