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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
3
Reading from a damaged OCR fragment shows a terse discussion of vote counts in Neer Iowa with names and details partially legible. The text hints at a poll, an official count, and a candidate or committee stake but lacks clear nouns for full summarization.
A partial OCR line references weekly events and social gatherings but lacks clear names places dates or actions to form a coherent news item. The readable fragments do not specify involved persons organizations or outcomes for a proper summary.
A detailed sports report describes a tense day of play with Manuka and rival teams. It notes strong forwards led by Mathew and Quinny, Kirk, and Kirke emerging as key figures, while captains express cautious optimism about future performances.
Melbourne riders V. A. Sineock and Alan Rice departed Budapest by motor cycle built over four months with a super charged engine and carburetor. They plan to attack weight world record at 100 miles per hour, streaming from Mellinerms to press leader W. Teyities.
A garbled report cites attacks labeled Chantiz on Patrio sparking talk of further conflict. The text mentions Eoghan Nye and VT genre discussions, with references to war’s premise and a call for restraint amid unrest. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary report from a Japanese coal area describing trouble at a colliery, rapid pit activities, and workers involved. References to Iron Works operations and unrest hint at broader industrial strife and potential injuries or disruptions shifting attention to labor tensions.
May, EB Wheeler returned to the Rectory and found it broken into. He fired his revolver toward the intruder, wounding the assailant as his wife notified police. Officers arrived and captured the intruder.
The report describes a forthcoming round at Conborin Golf Club with players including Mulvh, Far the Conborin, and Guphy. key details on draw, start time, and weekend schedule appear alongside numerous player names and club officials. A note mentions a honey competition to begin after certain engagements.
Fragmented OCR text lists hotels and accommodation options in Sydney area including The Oriental, King’s Crown, Central Stata thong, Willard, and laundry services. Mentions weekly rates, daily rates, and office delivery notes. Details are unclear but indicates lodging options and related amenities.
Reported at Sydney Town Hall a crowd of about 810 witnessed an assault during the All for Australia League event on April 27. Gardiner attacked a man from behind, choking and striking, while another man defended him. Police charged several, with Gardiner denying guilt. Awaiting trial, multiple defendants faced fines and further hearings.
A boxing tournament is planned for May 14 at the Causeway Hall to raise funds for the Relief Society. Referee Archie Hamilton, a Hyneley champion, will oversee eleven bouts featuring fighters from Sydney Melbourne and other locations. Promoters Cyclone Gambdvid and Comtubsie Hisuhes will organize the event with tickets priced at 7s 6d and 8s 6d for prime seats.
A historical note discusses beetles harming old structures, naming Munro of Imperial College and potential damage to Wertheimster Hall and Hath, with references to substances and routes, and mentions of Indoors industry and European sites. The fragmentary text notes destruction and decay threatening buildings and notes distant origins and events with scarce clear chronology.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a stowaway's suffering aboard a vessel, with garbled names and places. The text hints at authorities, confinement, and potential release timing, but readable specifics are sparse. The piece foregrounds hardship and investigation context without coherent detail.
The Rev Walter Bement Comton of Alabama reportedly confronted Mrs Dykes at Waverley on May 25 alleging she spoke insulting words. The defense denies creating trouble and states the case involves alleged public harassment and family contention.
A garbled report notes Canberra and Berlin related development aims with mentions of Sunda Austell and plans for subsistence building. It references a forthcoming event or opening and mentions attention to a virus situation, with scattered references to Bettiah schemes and local natural concerns.
Master Batcher sues in Sydney on Monday alleging divorce grounds. Gladys Klatd is named as wife of Wilten and a child is mentioned. Wilwan Botwour funeral notes appear. The compendent denied alternate arrangements and Joh Alexander Winn’s wife Wilton seeks intervention. Field's obarien is cited in the claim.
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