05 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1928
Page
1
A garbled report suggests King expresses wish regarding church services and a Prime Minister, with unclear details about rites, location, or timing. The fragment mentions county, estate, and farm activities but lacks coherent facts for a full summary.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a boxer dying after a Melbourne bout with unclear details. The garbled text mentions injuries and a late round stoppage, with references to a wide range of stray letters and names, making the exact facts hard to extract. The core event is a boxer’s death following a fight in Melbourne.
Fragmentary report describes a Sunday assault in Sydney with a skull fracture. Details are garbled and unclear but indicate a intruder broke into a flat, tied a victim, and fled with thefts noted amid confusion and missing names.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a chaotic Melbourne scene with mentions of a feared Mitton and Meooks on a coast yard, a Gee scturred fant night, and a cabinet approved action. Names and places are jumbled, but references to Melbourne, pirates, and cabinet action appear amid garbled text.
Vic torias position remains under pressure as Ponsford and Hendry build a stubborn stand. The pair faced tight bowling with Australia seeking valuable runs to shift momentum in the match.
An oblique column reports on ground rent problems and theater improvements in Turin and nearby areas. It mentions tenants facing rent terms, publicity, and a transitional civic meeting about plans, with references to local officials and property details.
A burglary occurred at a Sydney newsagent shop in the early hours, with thieves forcing a back window and taking £19 from a cash box. Clues point to a planned theft. authorities warning the public and reviewing security. Police investigations continue as owners report losses and assess shop operations.
Fragmentary OCR text reports an election canvas with scattered phrases about voters, states, and numbers. It references an Independent canvas and votes but lacks coherent structure, names, places, dates, or outcomes to form a clear news summary.
Article reports Coolidge expressing optimism after hearing President Hoover address the nation. It notes the political climate, urging support for the current administration and outlining expectations for the campaign and national policy directions.
Fragmented OCR text discusses relief efforts for unoccupied tenements and redevelopment plans. It references locations and agencies but lacks clear details, names, dates, or outcomes. The readable portions hint at housing relief and local oversight without concrete actions or parties.
Amidst mixed reports a sea plane test by Grieg claimed 350 miles per hour with comparisons to a 34K rate by Mean hier. Officials noted preliminary tests while ministry officials pursue further recon.
In London on a Saturday a prototype airliner named New Airliner is described as overcoming storms with a 168 passenger capacity and cruising speed aimed at reducing travel times between New York and London to about 1086 hours. The report hints at rapid development and potential launch, placing emphasis on design features and strategic routes.
A fragment discusses business sites near Canberra and its towns including Wurga Albury Tamworth Lixnore and other country settlements. It argues shopping trade relies on market days, with farmers families and stock, and notes Canberra's surrounding holdings expanding with population. It advocates encouraging further southern settlement and residential outlook for extension of towns and infrastructure.
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