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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
6
A fragmented tale follows Betty as a fairy Ammonite spirits her to an underwater realm. Betty meets sea royalty, enjoys a grand feast, and aids a frightened crab fleeing an odd cavern while the sea beings prepare for a rescue.
A whimsical note describes a game where players jot down funny phrases and “quaint” topics. Each participant must pick pins, paper, and pens to write down odd ideas as they rotate through a series of humorous prompts. The winner is the one who pens the most amusing entries.
A step by step guide shows how to craft a blotter using two oblong cardboard pieces. Glue or cover with fabric, seal edges smooth, add lining, and attach blotting paper with a ribbon or silk cord down the middle.
Local letters and notes from readers describe farm birds, school events, and weather. Students share stories about bonfires, poems, sports, and a growing interest in birdwatching and nature, with mentions of Empire Day plans and school activities across regions.
A fragment of puzzle style lines asking about meaning and wordplay. The garbled text hints at many riddles about difference between torn and ceremony, body parts, manners, and returning something that never harrows. It reads as a miscellany of playful questions.
A dreamlike tale follows Betty fleeing a large crab through a seaside world of halls and seaweed. She outpaces fish and encounters cheering creatures before the king and queen judge her fate. Waking, she finds her mother’s hand and a bedtime kiss ending the adventure.
A fragment lists instructions for letters including name age and address on each letter, note to write own name, birth date, ink use, and paper one side only. It mentions marking borrowed material as copied.
A concise line from Bonar invites readers to think truly as the world faces famine fears. The fragment emphasizes inner reflection amid widespread scarcity and moral concern, resonating with era themes of virtue and social hardship.
Readers are invited to cut out thirty six squares to form a picture and solve a nine word anagram message. The puzzle promises a holiday greeting image aligned with an Elizabethan style grid and an encoded phrase about peace and warm heads.
A delightful children's party was held at Monte Viet Rowe Creecont Portoet for a large group of children. Tea with assorted donations entertained guests while gifts were presented by Mrs Terrill. Contributors included Erica Campbell Joan Binns Vetty Powna Iris Taylor Bel Townsend Whitlam Fred Tempertoy Greg McDenard Jon McDenard and Larry Terrill.
A 1 year old child and a friend write a simple notice asking to honor mothers on the second Sunday in May. The piece expresses kindness and asks for obedience and celebration of Mother’s Day with traditional duties like cooking and washing.
A vintage brain teaser describes an animal with head and tail measurements and a body tail total. It asks to find the number of spots, given a per inch spotting rate, and to cut out pieces to form the animal silhouette and spell its name.
A fragmented reminiscence discusses teaching children to protect pretty birds, contrasting springtime warmth with sorrow from witnessing birds killed. Personal memories mention a large aviary, two whistlers killed, and a longing for happier days with birds and loved ones.
An old tale describes a sailer jailed in France who is freed and buys a cage full of birds. He says the birds’ release brings joy, while a kind woman explains how a sheaf of wheat helps birds endure winter. The narrative blends generosity with the season's spirit.
A fragmented verse trains Girl Guides in daily duties from sewing and cooking to first aid and safety. The text mentions handling missteps and helping others, with stanzas implying practical skills and duty to service.
The readable lines mention Sently by Purkey and Adorn tite thie pepigalet Deru, plus a question about what poet the speaker would think of. Names Longfellow and GQ Wheat appear as uncertain targets amid garbled text and stray letters.
Fragmentary notes recount a Saturday event with votes, names, and varied terms such as Pak Gite and Moye. The unreadable OCR yields scattered references to animals and objects like apple cat eagle lantern owl and a mix of personal or place names. The text lacks coherent narrative or clear outcome.
A tribute poem praising a soldier who made a great sacrifice. It lauds courage and nobility, noting the hero earned a larger medal of fame in death and the glory of a heart of gold. The piece recalls his fearless spirit and exemplary conduct.
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