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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

2

Sydney broadcasting listings for May weeks ahead

The Sydney station schedule lists numerous radio programmes for May including concerts church recitals talks and sports events across multiple venues and days. It notes performances from Leander Grotto and Milne’s Way with times ranging from morning to evening and highlights special broadcasts at St Marks and Conservatorium as well as Empire Theatre and Christ Church activities.

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Silk Romance of Courtaulds Profits and Decline

Fragmented OCR outlines Courtaulds silk fortune with sensational profits and a linked decline. Mentions Nelson family figures like Samuel Courtauld, William Callen Courtauld, and George Courtinhal, plus stock holdings and factory concerns amid a shifting market and public interest in the firm.

Petind Lewis Pera Lorrie Camiunercail Ucdinany MTP Mecety Lta Cordini Tata Siemuel Courtauld Nao Melopn Willarm Callen Courtaud Jenny Bat Keses Hans Perepadead Meat Earth Tse Eertetiarilel Wibstania Hhoed Cveutibel Sylore Vibe Vine Hehdaers Biases

Panama Canal defense plans spark global alarm

Releases describe large scale fortifications along the canal with 470 powerfully armed batteries. Analysts note Nairobi and Washington discuss securing critical trade routes as naval powers observe the preparations. The article mentions international figures and ceremonial elements tied to a looming security stance.

French Film Industry Faces Turbulent Reforms and Debates

Fragmented notes describe upheaval in the French film industry as commissions appoint new leaders, reviews funding, and debates over censorship and personnel. References shift between production, distribution, and education, with calls for modernization and international collaboration.

Flag That Always Flies Observation at London May Day Procession

A late 17th century notice records surprise at the flag that never lowered during a royal procession past the Admiralty and Whitehall. The report names York's Duke and King James as figures involved, with inquiry by Lords Commissioners into the matter.

Admiralty Whitehall Corot York Jammer Gienmeuboo

Thatch Roofs and Local Fairgoers At Newark Fair

Visitors flocked to a centry fairground scene with thatched structures and open pits. The report notes safety concerns as crowds gather near a public fire pit and golf ball hazards near booths and tents.

Dar Jisisnt Jvaris Lobe Newark Babe’ Lee

Fragmentary OCR Note on Hair Weights and Composition

The readable fragments discuss weights of human hair and the composition by color or origin. Specific figures are unclear but mention percentages and comparisons to other materials. The tone suggests a scientific or analytical note, with emphasis on accuracy and measurement.

Geography Up-to-date Teaching Novel Tertals

A fragment describes a geography teaching method and its reception by a wealthy patron and others. It mentions American child education, ruinous ideas, and the aim to outline a geography themed outline. The passage references rivers, car hikes, and studies of geography for children.

Geo Peter Bee Darin Aguierius Ulmcation Prado Peon Assia

Fragmentary Notes on Unearthed Stone Lore and History

Fragmented text discusses a stone in Utah and its mythic significance. It references belts of history, ancient names, and possible references to natural wonders. The legible material hints at a blend of geology and folklore with scattered proper nouns.

Canberra Pienstnia Cone Misha Poweber Utah Moore Elaine Tie

Fragmentary Sports Memoir Sparks Curious Read

A garbled OCR fragment preserves hints of a long sports story. Names, places, and events are obscured, but references to a dramatic walkout and a theater setting suggest a notable incident. The text lists scattered clues about teams, individuals, dates, and venues.

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