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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

4

Miss Macdonetta to begin Canberra tuition in March

A. E. Whatmore of GEE and Co solicitors announces Miss Macdonetta Lavern will commence pianoforte oral theory and harmony tuition in Canberra in early March. She will prepare students for the Associated Board and One Australian Board examinations, with special training for all Eisteddfods including choral conducting, backed by extensive experience as a teacher and conductor.

Miss. Macdonet S. Condon Lavern Canberra Brudentx Associated Board Speeil

Canberra Times Publishing Notice and Address List

Publication notice for The Canberra Times from The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. lists publishing details and office addresses in Canberra and surrounding districts. The notice requests orders and outlines distribution arrangements in the Canberra region.

the Federal Capital Press of Australia, Ltd the Times Funlding East Row City Canterra

The Maus Baits clone at the General Posts Office Canverra

The note lists registered and parcel mail to India and North and West, with times and routes via Winds at Victurial, Cealbury and Kenie, and mentions Queanbeyan And District Mele A028 Dantroun and other places with listed figures.

General Posts Canverra Indiwle Norte Victurial Mate Fry Queanbeyan District 4

Weather forecast fragment for Toomday and local terms

Fragmentary weather note lists temperatures and conditions with names and times. Mentions May and local locations but is incomplete and hard to parse. Provides minimal usable data for a brief forecast.

Rainfall Records for Current Year Totals

Incomplete rainfall tally shows monthly totals with January and February values garbled. Mentions March and April partial figures. Compares to 1924 rainfall for the same period, noting a lower total than 1924.

Fragmented fragmentary note hints at political unrest and authority threats

A garbled report references northeast movements and violent agitation around Parsh Ly bate and Kimberley. It mentions an extreme authority and a harsh response by forces, with implied trials or warnings and stalled communications amid tense regional control.

Kimberley Furtesvie Altvision

Weather Rainfall Report With scattered regional notes

Rainfall at 9 am recorded across multiple locations with varied amounts. Observers report measurements from Fietordum Moorlam to Queenstnn Heehwrton and nearby wards, listing numerous names and places with uncertain figures. Further notes reference people and places such as Mary be fuel Zorlalaye ail Nyhe Vouktinnn and Perth Capa Lavin, among others.

Toemmila Stanley Mam Dove Uatlambe Mary Fuel Part Poulutin i Manly Mae Was Caviarth Perth Capa Lavin

Commonwalth Solar Observatory Report Confused

A garbled OCR fragment from a report on Mount Stromlo mentions the Haws and a plan involving ar, toon, and olin, but the exact event, date, and participants are unclear. The readable items reference a solar observatory and Mount Stromlo with minor named entities.

Commonwalth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo

Commonwealth to introduce child welfare scheme soon

A Commonwealth government plan on child welfare and maternal health for women and children is near completion. The expert Bruce or Bruce-like figure will propose a national scheme with a focus on standardizing services across states and improving health outcomes. The proposal will be submitted to Australian authorities after consultations with state governments.

Mruce Australia Hrure Uke Eitint Diane Danet AN Wontie Ehuriy Watergat Wallen Childern Monsenth

Bribery Inquiry Yields Repeated Evidence

In Sydney, a bribery inquiry heard repeated testimony about efforts to influence state officials. Witnesses described cash gifts and promises involving ministers, party funds, and payments tied to political favors. Statements referenced a minister, party figures, and a named department head amid questions of improper conduct and intent.

Sydney Margun Michael Fhayibbana wMet Fttr Shir Mideast Cig Vie Unni Bitaagibone Darvie At Darvie Alka Filmeshbank Remaids Janine Gaul Swaine Sarvig Myth Dane Stewart Fry FM Takl Renntaell Wilmome Wilnema von Hawes Cooper Nowra

Queanbeyan Weather Records Fragment

Fragmentary Queanbeyan weather note shows crude table headings for record temps with max and min figures and partial station names. The readable text offers no specific values or dates, leaving the exact temperatures and times unreadable.

Rainfall Totals Record for First Quarter of Year

The text documents a rainfall tally for the first quarter, listing monthly totals from January to March with values and units not fully clear due to OCR errors. It records weather data from the period, highlighting precipitation amounts for each month.

General Weather Forecast From Noon Yesterday Across Regions

Noon yesterday forecast recorded varied conditions across regions with cloudy intervals and scattered showers in the northwest. Winds were mainly light to moderate, shifting to northerly in some areas, while tropical zones remained unsettled and southwestern winds strengthened near coastal zones.

Helena Hoey Hines Nortok Isiat New Zealand West Australia Tropics Ganoyne Milan Seth

Weather synopsis from Vie jarls Overcue region update

A fragmented weather synopsis describes cooler conditions across Riverina and coastal regions with calm to light winds. It notes variable cloud cover, modest rain chances near shorelines, and general cooling trends as a low pressure system moves southward, impacting coastal towns and inland areas.

Evening Commercial Class enrollment at end of term

Satisfactory enrolment was reported for the evening commercial class at Tetopea. The text notes low prior continuity and a hoped increase as a new session began on Monday with nine pupils expected, aiming to reach matriculation through Canberra University arrangements.

Tetopea Ein Finchon Munday Fur Twulentn Emirate Canberra

Liberalisation of the Ordinance System in Canberra Times

Canberra Times discusses the Rates Ordinance 1929 and broader defects in the Territory ordinance system. It praises Chief Commissioner led reforms to require public surveying and tabling of ordinances, rules, and regulations, seeking universal transparency to protect citizens and speed reform.

Ty Ag Canberra Ter Commonwealth Federal Capital Territory Commission

Flood relief fund reaches new Tasmanian total

Tasmanian Relief Fund reports a new reach of 467 pounds with unclear OCR text mentioning relief efforts, dates, names, and locations. The fragment references community aid, potential events, and emergency response in multiple places including Hobart and regional centers, though the exact details remain obscured by transcription errors.

Read ers Views Dead Fliers Bodies Flue Bulitor

Fragmented letters discuss public figures and events with garbled phrasing. The piece references readers' views on a past incident, civic figures, and a mocking tone about a local affair. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the sentiment concerns accountability and communal reaction.

Civil Servants Right of Approach Debate at Commonwealth Conference

The Australian Public Service, government and semi government employers discuss reform and collective bargaining at a federal conference. Delegates consider approach rights, limiting powers, and the role of unions in civil service employment policy.

Rassel Sated Mawel Astenot Eumicttalitien Unvate Committee Reid Tere Chayphs Publi Bervante Hallas Aml Bae Uinemen Anica Kimplayers Merriami Civil Awet Rai Msetine

Coal Conference State Cabinet Moves to Secure Meeting

Fragmented text describes a cabinet effort to arrange a 19 day meeting with ministers including the prime minister. Mentions Bydey Toray and exceptions in the lines suggest a conference with the prime minister and others, but the readable portions are garbled and incomplete.

Bydney Toray Teymunainle Emates Aberin

Premier Warns Mita On Night Demonstrations

The cabinet plans to deploy forces after protests in the city. Officials emphasize public safety and say contingency measures will be used if demonstrations escalate. Police and security units will monitor streets tonight. The rhetoric stresses calm and lawful action by authorities.

Mita Witan McPhirson Thas Keaton Tyal Pubny Pro~ Romana Amy

Labour May Lose Seats Amid Electoral Uncertainty

A fragmented and garbled OCR text references Labour potentially losing seats amid political shifts. Key names and places are unclear due to damage, but the article indicates a party position shift and new dynamics affecting Labour’s prospects.

Cratuity Bonds Amid Empire Bond Strategy

A garbled report discusses majority small holders in relation to a government offer to convert or redeem bonds at a date in May. It notes holders, many ex-soldiers, allied with varied bond placements and treasury measures, amid uncertainties over redemption and conversion to savings bonds.

Bondi Ty Meathorstian Meray Ube Jaun Lenni Honda Savinas Bowds Amcertaine Thair Holdings Sonvermon

Fragmented Historical Letters from London Archive

Fragments of a historical letters page from London discuss military affairs and governance. Names, places, and dates are garbled but reference Militia, governors, and colonial figures with scattered phrases about purchases and authority.

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