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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

2

Dover Toad and Milnes Comedy Delights at Allert Hall

The Arts Society staged a lively Dover front comedy, The Dever Read, with strong cast led by Mr Latimer and Miss Marion Carter. Warm reception and polished costuming marked the performance, aided by scenic and electric elements from local sponsors.

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British Empire from the Pulpit Revival Remarks

A fragmented discussion covers the British Empire's religious revival and its relation to modern power. The piece references Dr. AL Wattool, Victoria, and debates on technology, morality, and national destiny within a churchly framework. It notes the interaction of religion with industry, science, and governance, urging contemplation of national character.

AL Wattoel Victoria Union Gateleriane Capris Beith Weenie Rewests Sondern Enghumster Pines Glory Keri Aviiariel Erin Cale Melvin Fueen Victorino Treeley Celemer Meine AOE Serra Bern Mita Parsons Crete Ariel Peru

Very Rev Walker Appeals For Patriotism On Empire Sunday

The Very Rev John Walker spoke at the Presbyterian church in Aimdie on Empire Sunday. He urged loyalty to Britain and devotion to faith and country, praising wartime unity and exhorting Australians to remain true to their heritage and duties.

John Walker Cire Hoth Bern Samuel Pak Wales Teather Tavis Ament PWG Osella Aioe Bertel Tye Heather Emma Lerard Etic Witiel Empire Mr. Wuartler Phas Willer Seeret Anid Walker

Weather report shows monthly rainfall totals and years

The document lists monthly rainfall totals for the current year with scattered illegible letters. It notes a total rainfall of 1120 points for the corresponding period of 1923, indicating a year with variable monthly amounts.

Rainfall Totals For Queanbeyan With Monthly Totals

Fragmented OCR shows rainfall records for Queanbeyan with a list of monthly totals. The readable portions indicate months like January February March and May with associated figures, but many digits are garbled. The piece seems to be a weather record page noting monthly rainfall amounts and dates.

Superstition Spreads As Kaiger Loses Luck With Horseshoe

The text notes a superstition about horseshoes bringing luck and warns that luck can run out. It mentions hanging the horseshoe in a capital D shape as advised by the Credious, with emphasis on not hanging it at all if misformed.

Tomer Kolver Credious Uwe

Ice Road Across the Danube Opens For Villagers

Residents of Langenserdorf construct a two yard wide and nearly a third mile long ice road across the Danube to Klomterneu-Surg. The route is leveled and sanded to prevent slipping with soldiers testing it as a safe crossing. Volunteers and locals pay a penny toll for passage.

Froeen Danube Vilage Langenserdorf Klomterneu- Surg Thim

Generous Northumberland Duke Eases Tenant Rents for Two Years

The article notes the Duke of Northumberland granting a two year rent relief to tenants as a sign of care for estate residents. Visitors entering Kinwick from the south see the Pere Tenaniry column, erected in 1816 by Hugh, second Duke Northumbrland, to honor his mercy during a famine era.

Northumberland Kinwick Hugh Northumbrland

Smashing the Atom Pressures and Experiments in Switzerland

Reports describe scientists in Switzerland aiming to reach pressures up to thirty million volts. A large wire mesh setup spans between two mountain peaks at about 250 feet high, suspended by long insulators and anchored to a lightning-proof frame. Electrodes can be extended to fifteen feet apart, with sparks jumping across the gap at roughly one per second during storms.

Fierman Rwiteerland

Aerial Triumph in Darwin as Brain Locates Missing Airmen

Pilot Brain finds Moir and Owen near Cape Don lighthouse in Arnheim Land after eight days missing, marking a bold Australian aviation milestone. The mission highlights civil aviation's role, need for wireless landing gear, and lighthouse equipment, with Brain earning national recognition for private and government-backed effort.

Darwin Brain Atlanta Moir Owen Cape Don Arnheim Land Discovery Australia England Kookaburra Quantas Ltd Sydney Pilot Brain Eee Ncment

Readers' Views on Football Fair Play and Spartanship

The Canberra Times letters critique the Balitorn era football culture emphasizing fair play and Spartamanship. Readers argue against coercive tactics and call for just sporting conduct in schools and Federation sports to avoid corrupting youth.

Princ Taghy Lettine Canberra Unik

Pred and published by entities in the Australian press

A garbled notice references the Meadrialupial Press of Australia Ltd with a registered office in Canberra. The excerpt lists the publisher and printer disclosures unclear due to OCR errors but indicates formal company details and publication origin.

J. Simie Sfeare Meadiralupial Prees of Australia. Ltd Dines Canberra

Golf Club Champion Ship crowns Burton Smith in Canberra

Burton Smith wins the Canberra Golf Club Championship with J Mildertis as runner up amid a weekend of tense matches. The event features semifinals and finals in A and B grades, with Mildenhall, Richards, Dickens and Dowkine among contenders. Monthly medal goes to W M House, Pletcher second.

Burton Smith Canberra Golflui J. Mildertis Wade Boon Meamann Durton Smith Kudon Tata Mie Peedi Toms Dintatiyn Tie Reed Broith Mildenhall J. Mildenhall H. A. Stichards T. Dickens Im. Sweetnam Filshle Nat G. Dowkine W. Sandral Dr. James le M. Bhannon A. Tt. Townernd W. M. House En. Pletcher

Broadcasting Monday May 27 Local News Summary

A scrambled excerpt notes a Monday May 27 broadcast with scattered names and references to TV and a production segment. The text mentions individuals and a director but provides few coherent details.

Melbourne TAB fee and local events listed

A fragmented 1920s style listing mentions Melbourne TAB fee adjustments and community events. It references local societies, a children’s procession, stock market notes, and theater listings. Names and dates are obscured by OCR, but the item reads as a mid page roundup of notices and entertainment listings.

Melbourne Market and New Music Events Summary

A fragmented notice outlines Melbourne events featuring new musical performances and talks. It mentions vocal and orchestral programs, conductors, and venues, highlighting a series of lectures and concerts with notable artists and schedules.

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