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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
3
Weekly features list from Sydney broadcasting stations for late May detailing varied programs. Entries include operatic recitals, theatre plays, races, concerts, religious services, and special anniversaries with times and venues across Randwick Petersham and nearby halls.
Workmen at a chateau in Charente unearthed a vast earthenware urn containing about 1700 coins dating from Henry IV era. Coins included gold silver and bronze, stored in rolls and journals, many well preserved. Excavations continue in the château park with district archaeologists supervising.
A vast 1900 foot high burning cliff spanning twenty miles was discovered in the Arctic by A J Stone of the American Museum of Natural History. Fire erupts from coal seams in numerous chimneys along the coast, emitting black smoke and a blue Arctic glow with a palette from cream to terra cotta red.
A juror summoned for Melbourne General Session asked to be excused as he did not believe in trial by jury. Judge Wolinski said he must give a better reason to be excused. The juror cited an inability to concentrate his thoughts since the war. Judges Woinarzak noted the juror’s views and concentration issue would bar service. the man was excused.
Several weeks ago two dozen bathers at Beadon Western Australia suffered excruciating pains. Professor Nichol of the University of Western Australia supported the view of Dr. Everitt Atkinson that a shoal of small sea snakes caused the injuries. The snakes bite with tiny punctures likely tainted by the snakes.
The New Zealand cricket team suffered their first defeat in England as Essex beat them by five wickets. New Zealanders are building a strong reputation for fearless hitting in the tour.
Muddled report describes emeralds at high carat values and rare relics. It mentions a deck of hate, Hind, and Adol Towne discoveries tied to antiquated culture. The piece references dated items like ceramic hone and early toy concepts, plus coins stamped with various letters and values.
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