24 May 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
1
A garbled report recounts a statue at Venus Gardens tied to mysterious events. It mentions Apollo, a plane, and a recent incident with residents noting a loss of something valued. The text is fragmented and replete with misreads, but centers on a notable statue and local reactions.
After nearly four hours of silence Amy Johnson was reported safe by Amalgamated Wireless Ltd. A message from Dutch East Indies radio authorities said she landed at Haliloenit on Timor at 8.41 p.m. Sydney time yesterday. She traveled by motor car to Atamboewe and plans to return to Haliloene then fly to Atamboewa. Departure from Atamboewa to Darwin is not yet known.
An unclear report discusses rail charges affecting Syriainy and Lineniier amid a treated audio car toy context. It references government involvement, revenue, and a potential regulation stance, with mentions of numbers and dates largely obscured by garbled text.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local notice about a water poisoning incident with references to deaths, memorials, and community discussions. Names and places are garbled, but the piece hints at a town response, safety concerns, and possible investigations surrounding a contaminated supply.
Fragmentary report describes a perplexing aviation incident involving unnamed individuals and settings. The text mentions a flight distance and confusion over control, with references to veterans and distant places. Specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A fragmented report from London describes political tensions and unnamed officials denying a threat attributed to Dominion. The text includes garbled names and phrases, but references an inquiry or committee and mentions individuals such as Helenanhon and Cortinaty.
Fragmented unreadable lines mention Puritas and Washingtons, with brief garbled names and a note about a total none for stumps drawn. The text appears as a damaged sports or figures page with no clear final outcome or complete details.
London reports Labour MPs privately reviewing the political crisis with a consensus that any election will be delayed until autumn. Party headquarters remain cautious about timing, signaling a postponement rather than immediate action.
Hawkesbury Ferry charges heavy tolls on omnibuses and other vehicles crossing the river at Tutt Horry near Newcantle. The tolls limit carriage of large loads and affect service reliability, with drivers and operators warning of delays and noting the loss of passengers on busy Sundays and holidays.
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