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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1930
Page
4
The Canberra Times lists morning delivery details and a compilation of readers and vendors across Canberra and nearby towns including Goulburn and Merimbula. It notes multiple names and locations connected to distribution and service inquiries for readers seeking subscription or delivery information.
Isa Whed entrane on Dywne, a fragmentary note appears to reference a coastal incident with a muted, unclear context involving Tait and a death. Details are sparse and names are uncertain, preserving only readable fragments amid the garbled text.
A rain event yields varied totals with many towns logging modest rainfall while others report higher figures. Notable values include 18 inches in Whit Tillinmorn and 16 inches near Barkhampinn, with several locations showing single to double digit inches and some unlisted areas pending reports.
Noon yesterday weather summary notes potential heavy rainfall over central and southern districts with strong winds. Forecast indicates cooler conditions through the day in Beilhorn Fairlylands and Cahirianda regions as fronts move eastward from the southwest.
A garbled report details an alleged bribe directed to a police officer linked to a case in Chattanooga Tennessee. The account mentions a surveillance scene, names a person connected to the incident, and references police involvement and possible corruption.
The Canberra Times urges urgent cross party and government cooperation as Australia faces grave economic strain. It notes past warnings of overspending, the wool price drop, and rising unemployment, urging reduced imports, higher exports, cost cuts, and shared sacrifice to avert disaster. Strong entities include Australia, London creditors, New South Wales, and primary industries.
The piece details a heated debate over Tasmanian state government expenses and taxation policy. It references a Parliamentary committee hearing, concerns about expenditure levels, and comparisons to other states. The text suggests calls for restraint and questions about financial management within government.
Fragmentary notes describe urgent calls for new funds to support coal work sites and labor conditions. Reported figures show debates on wages, safety measures, and potential government backing amid industrial strains and shifting policy.
The loan council awaits formal approval for a hospital loan. discussion centered on a Saturday report from the committee chair, noting progress but noting that final consent hinges on further review and a potential ten day window. Several council members expressed concerns about timing and funding sources.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person named Bunn and a lifelong residence issue with a will. It references travel, a widow or widower, and a long-term arrangement. Several proper nouns are garbled, with mentions of names like Sunherra Yor and Mrs. Fonenty. The text is largely unintelligible.
A local board faces a dispute over cement supply pricing with the department of public works weighing bids. Roy Signe Cal Contraety negotiates terms as the committee reviews options for this essential material.
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