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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
4
A fragmented note describes the Canberra Times being printed on British newsprint pending Australian-made stock. It mentions delivery via railway stations in Vale, Goulburn, and Albury and directs readers to contact the circulation manager for early morning delivery. It references prepaid subscriptions and distribution within the Commonwealth.
A fragmented report notes Labour gains and calls for public power reforms in coal, iron, and mining sectors. Mentions Labour’s push against wartime controls and concerns over political shifts ahead of Parliament elections.
Macdonel from the Studio AS of Mr Cordon Laver will commence a course in Canberra in March covering Mantorte Oral Theory and Marony. Students prepare for the Ammonited Hoard and the Australian Hoard Examination. Macdonéit has wide experience as a teacher pianist and is well known among conductors and teachers in EtSinddfud communities.
Weather notes for Canberra on May 1 include variometer readings, temperatures, and maximum May expectations. Data points list parameters such as thermometer readings at specific times and locations, with values around 62.7 and 364 degrees, indicating a compact archival weather record.
Victoria and Queensland stations report varied rainfall and stream totals across numerous towns. Entries list many place names with single or double figure amounts, reflecting uneven precipitation patterns and regional differences in the weather record.
A period rainfall tally lists monthly totals for the current year with a comparison to 1928. The year’s cumulative rainfall to date is noted, while the 1928 reference for the same period stands at 1,096 points.
Queanbeyan records show a period end note with unclear wording about May and a cen note. The fragment suggests archival notation, potentially referencing a financial period or local record keeping. Further context would clarify the exact action or deadline referenced.
In a brief weather update the newspaper records rainfall totals for January and February, noting unusual patterns and comparing against prior averages. Local meteorologists analyze the data and estimate implications for agriculture and water reserves in the region.
Noon yesterday forecast cloudy conditions across Canberra and New South Wales with north westerly to southerly winds. Rain expected in western districts as a cold front moves in, with frost and fog possible in some areas. Cyclonic low to the south brought strong winds and possible thaw in higher elevations, while Western Australia and South Australia faced unsettled conditions with showers and cool temperatures across the day.
Police in Grafton and surrounding areas pursue a missing boy case amid unclear clues. Investigators examine a routine trip report and a note suggesting a possible sighting near the last known location as they seek leads.
In Coburg a violent incident left several wounded and a man identified as Vita ie MELAENCTENTS among the injured before a death occurred later at a local hospital. Authorities investigate motives and connections to the Cotrure Yearly event, with witnesses urged to provide details.
A garbled report notes individuals with titles arriving in Australia and a payment obligation to the Minister for Home Affairs. The text references Canberra and a fourteen day term, with unclear names and roles.
Fragmentary OCR from Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo detailing moon and planet rising times, Venus and other bodies, with unclear times and names. The text names Moon rises around 2 pm and Venus about 4 13, but legibility is poor and several terms are garbled.
The article argues that dictatorship and autocracy, though rising in Spain and other parts of Europe, increasingly alienate public opinion. It notes Spain's repression and censorship, yet predicts a shift back toward constitutional liberalism as people gain education and independence, preserving government by elected representatives.
A Queensland grazing association official stated in Sydney that a drought relief railway project could speed relief to starving stock. Officials expect government action to connect the western rail line to Newsmith Valley with the Western railway, providing a vital supply route for cattle and sheep. The plan targets a 28 to 30 year horizon for full implementation and relief effectiveness.
Fragmented OCR note reports Thuretay Drisnane resigning from the Latour government with uncertainty on ministerial posts. Mentions Mount Morgan and possible cabinet changes as the country braces for future leadership shifts.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a misread line about a Federal Capital event and a row discussing conversation. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled print. The readable bits hint at a publication by a printer credit and a reference to a capital city matter without concrete facts or dates.
Report of a parliamentary inquiry into a landing near the Southern Cross coast. Key witness Myundron leader Charles Kinunford Anil described March 18 assessments and indicated a weathered plan to approach from Wyndham with a plane carrying food to Glenully Kilver, about 16 miles away, amid debate over duties and timing.
The text records a fragmented account of a meeting with unclear participants and roles. It mentions a minister and a Latin officer, details about a stand on Sunday, and references to individuals such as Mr Wright and Colonel J.T. Gondwiny. The overall context and specifics remain obscured by garbled OCR.
Fragmentary report details an aviation mishap with personnel and a plane, citing a Sydney origin and later mentions of a coast landing and investigators. The narrative remains incoherent, with jagged phrases about responsibilities, machine condition, and a “plane” related event near Wyndham, including references to authorities and possible contracts.
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