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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
6
In a fragmented narrative a farm family confronts poverty and cruelty as a boy Tiny endures harsh treatment from his mother and others. The scene depicts strain, fear, and a harsh cycle of disciplinary abuse set around a farm in a bleak, uneasy atmosphere.
A merchant bought 35 turkeys at 10s each and paid 2d more per bird at 14s 1d. The tale weaves puzzles, a frightened farmer, a strange sealed letter, and a lively set of curious scenes with a girl, a man, and an audience. The narrative blends misheard words, odd clues, and a playful deduction exercise through a jumble of voices and riddles.
In Dublin the Australian Davis Cup team secured key singles wins over Ireland. Tralla won early, Crawford defeated McGuire, and Moon edged Mugera in a tight match as Australia mounted a comeback, with resilient play and sharp serves shaping the decisive moments. The report notes Moon’s late break and a dramatic finish as the Australian momentum grew.
The Canberra Soccer Club postponed the second round cup match at Manuka to Saturday May 31 after ground unavailability. A second team trial is set for York Park on Saturday afternoon to prepare and select players, with trials and reserves filling spots as Canberra seeks players and a larger turnout.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sheep sale in Goulburn with quality grades and prices. Mentions a visit to Canberra, European conference travel, and various names and figures, but text is garbled and uncertain about specifics.
Fragmented text lists a bowling competition starting time and multiple pairings. Readers should expect matches featuring Goody Monahan Wallace Jeffries and others, with winners advancing to further rounds against teams or players such as Kywinetown Trion Jonun and Wallace.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a patty and cleaning advice with vague references to woods and a cave. No coherent individuals, organizations, dates, or locations are clearly identifiable from the readable portions.
A fragmented record shows a far reaching discussion on an insurance measure with references to government roles and multiple unnamed individuals. The text hints at committee stages, oversight concerns, and a timetable targeting midweek actions without clear concluding votes.
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