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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1937

Page

2

Canberra Times headline summary fragment

A Canberra based item from the Canberra Times with brief, unreadable OCR text fragment. The readable portion notes a local news item or notice, but details are not discernible from the provided text.

Weather forecast fragment with unclear details

Fragmentary weather note mentions temperatures around 56 degrees and 24 hour outlook. Includes stray times and vague directions. Unable to extract a coherent region or model.

Fragmented OCR note on judge and defense case

The readable text mentions a Saturday event and a schedule aimed at preventing something. It references a person or office and a case action involving a defendant, with garbled terms suggesting legal or procedural context. No clear names or places are extractable.

Fragmentary note on visit by statesmen in Bay area

Incomplete OCR fragment hints at a visit by Hon W and prominent public figures to a location in the Bay area. Mentions of days and an opportunity to engage with attendees among various statesmen. No clear names, dates, or definitive events recoverable from readable text.

Hal Aoi Tata

Gwydir Result Sparks Debate Over Next Federal Vote

The Gwydir by election outcome ignites talk of a federal parliament shift as Labour and conservative factions assess swing dynamics, with calls for courage and wisdom in government. Analysts cite Abbott’s appointment, agricultural debt concerns, and policy failures as influencing voters ahead of the next general election.

Cayyur Thare Juve Shere Ing Labour Scully Ima Gwydir Costin A.lp Abbott Agein Degard Gaga

Road Fatalities in Sydney After Vehicle Collision

Two men died in a street collision on Witlan Street City as a driver struck them while cycling. Sidney Martin, a bystander, witnessed the incident and reported injuries to emergency services. authorities have not yet established the exact cause or identified all victims.

Sydney Witlan City Martin O' Moar Frother Sidney Martin Pulliony Acre

Royaj Visteors Say Farewell In London Depute Meeting

A garbled London dispatch notes a farewell for Royaj Visteors with unclear delegations from Suma Ao Landon. The text mentions royals, a deputation, and missing attendees, suggesting a seasonal or formal event amid diplomatic proceedings.

London Saturdag

Queen Mary Visit Shrouded In Frank Town Gossip

A fragmented report describes Queen Mary visiting a London district and meeting locals amid crowding and curiosity. Confused phrases hint at ceremonies, police presence, and a guarded return to a residence, with references to pious rituals and public perception in a dense urban setting.

London Ale Enel Purfiowa Mapborogh Seane Ce Methvsiasen

Gloster marchers bid farewell to royal envoys

Fragmentary text records a royal farewell as the King and Queen, escorted by dignitaries, depart with the duchess and attendants. The snippet hints at a formal departure and farewell ceremonies in a Gloucester setting.

Lehmanns Grand Concerts in Sydney and Canberra

Madame Lehmann returns from Paris to perform a fine programme in Sydney and Canberra with pianist Paul Vidnowely. The tour features arias and songs by Schubert Schumann Wolf Bräuer and others, with counts of attendance and a noted Governors General presence. The accompanying artists and material experts promise a memorable concert with precise seating and a refined musical selection.

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Northbourne triumphs in mixed and singles at tennis meet

Northbourne leads in a crowded tennis day with wins in mixed and singles events. Notable performances come from Worthboxene, Weonun, and Northbourne stars as they defeat rival contingents, with detailed results across divisions and numerous pairs contests.

Rugby Union Neb Sndippy Play at Duntroon

A fragmentary report details a rugby union match at Duntroon where Shore edge MC by a narrow margin. Key players mention Connor Symes Travers Robineon and Johnston with a score line noted as Shore 21 MC 5 amid crowded play and standout scrums.

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Gaol Sentence For Listening In

In Hamburg, several ex-members of the German Communist Party were sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging two years to life for listening in. The court ruled the acts amounted to high treason as they heard and used the material for propaganda while the activity was forbidden.

Berlin Germs Communist Party Hamburg Moscow Ravtio Ebel

Bryan Cla Matches Off as Weekend Games Not Played

The report notes several scheduled matches including Bryan Cla, Ghellenfra, and Hyon Gup games were not played during the weekend due to arrangements. Various divisions and venues are referenced with multiple teams and players named in a fragmented OCR style.

Buyion Aay Bel Ie Ee Bryan Owing Thoubamyys Altey Tho Rai the Gen Hyon Gup

Rugby League Contests End In Close Defeat And Noise

A tense Rugby League match featured many goal attempts and disputed calls. Corcoran’s late dive near the line failed to secure victory for the home side as Queanbeyan clinched the win amid crowd protests and referee decisions.

Crask Rahon Williams Miloh Wititene Caramedy Wil- Tama Wieams Avaatk Phe- Tan Hae Yass Corcoran Kiel Gunly Wnolt Queanbeyan O.neill Aianmay Ahd Ahd Cof Rolle Agel Hla

Curtain Raiser Shapes Rifted Match In Scrimmage

The Curta in raiser sees Queantmyan Rexerves versus Hone Renarvag with Bik pokes to All Drain and Wet pt the elustoes ture. The home side Lurted on a variety of football, senior team expected to emulate Wendling as Giemboyan Aeseryen earned praise. DinkirkY Day Rywiry and Woutel registered, while Willian teiekéa and others faced an offday and a crowded defense.

Queantmyan Rexerves Une Giemboyan Aeseryen Annigens Dinkirky, Day Rywiry Woutel Willian ‘Teiekéa Kielting

Kingston Triumph Over Melbourne City In Open Cup

Ringeton Deleal led Kingston to a 48 to 10 rout of Cunburea City at Manicka Oval on Saturday. Kingston benefited from Dowling and Billiman, with McGrath, Clear and Stanwell among others scoring or setting up tries. City’s Byrne and Kearney shone, while CiTERien added a goal for City as Kingston dominated the match.

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Wartime Social Event Revived Community Bonding Night

The Diggers host a wartime social Saturday night to boost morale among returning soldiers. The program opened with a tableau, featured songs from a period repertoire, and readings by local figures. Highlights included performances like The King and The Rose of No Man's Land, with assisted acts and interviews throughout the evening.

Marge Sarlen Tubtesta A. Albite Lao Presisten Canteln H.M. Marshall Wood D. BéVey W. Pharris Meauen OB. Parfowe WY. Thompson No Man's Land Ay “Spudlt Murphy Dhrelved Bri Jock Sulesee Dick Turton

Unclear OCR Summary of Monarchy and Empire Enthronement

Fragmented OCR text reflects a discussion of royal enthronement and national ideals. It references the British Empire foundations, hopes of the nation, and expectations of subjects. The garbled lines mention the king and queen and national sentiments during a coronation period.

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Confusing Bowl Notes Highlight Local Practice Lines

Fragmentary OCR text describes a football or bowl practice with scattered names and events. It mentions players, plans, and scores in a jumbled form, including references to practice plays, team names, and locations, though many items are garbled. The readable bits suggest a periodical sports summary focusing on team activities rather than a single clear outcome.

Day Cott commitments amid unclear notes

Fragmentary OCR text mentions areas and something about a Beato of the Ho clesims, a horse, and commitments. The readable items include names and scattered phrases without clear events or outcomes to anchor a proper news item.

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