20 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary lines list players Ryder Woodfull Ponsford Oldfield Gregory Grimmett Harris Kellaway Kippax Ronmonger Okenham and notes on a test match against Sydney in Melbourne with a mix of unclear terms and names.
Sydney reports a tense second innings as Australia IX battles rain interruptions. Geary, Harri, White, and Hooker anchor a scrappy chase with tough fielding and late wickets, leaving tensions high and a remaining target in sight.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an attempted escape at Pent Ridge Gaol. The garbled text references inmates or events including names Petunia Hehe Hibate and others, with unclear dates and locations. Further readable details are not recoverable from the provided fragment.
Figures received yesterday indicate Abbott leads in Gwydir, Hunter wins Maranoa for the Country Party, and Curtin holds Fremantle for Labour. Nott narrows his Herbert majority, while Senate results hint Labour gains in New South Wales and Victoria and Government gains in Queensland but details remain unclear in Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia.
An item notes likely members of the new parliament from the Nationalist group. Names appear in fragmented form, with several candidates and regions referenced, suggesting early lineup details and party alignment.
Fragmentary text lists names and terms with many garbled elements, revealing no coherent event or context to summarize into a clear news item. No verifiable persons, organizations, or places beyond scattered proper nouns can be identified.
The notice reports that Byrd plans a two year stay in the Antarctic. It lists officials and destinations across Australia and mentions figures from Queenstown and Tasmania. The fragmentary text references leaders and locations including South Australia and Western Australia.
Fragmented report notes wool and textile trade activity at Sydney markets. Mentions price indices, districts, buyers and sellers, with unclear figures and several garbled terms, indicating a bustling but uncertain trading session.
A brief local notice reports a notable incident involving Johnson III Newcartle and the Mombity AC team. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a duel and removal from a location appears. Further verification needed for precise names and actions.
Fragmented report from London details political and transportation concerns. References to elections, routes, and figures such as WA Mommie KIWI and Htim. mentions of Trunk TeleRrayh and government aid debates. Authorities and specifics are garbled, with several names obscured or miswritten.
Fragmentary excerpts show Mr Scullin pleased with a Labour gain as public sentiment shifts. The text references Mr Bavin and a party-tone debate, noting rising Labour ratings and implied electoral momentum amid unclear context.
A garbled editorial fragment discusses political shifts and calls for federal action in New South Wales. It mentions a 1925 context, opposition, and a looming question about power balance and loyalty, reflecting tension in a regional political struggle.
Fragmented OCR text appears as a garbled note referencing the Daily Herald with unclear names and marginal phrases. No coherent event or person details are extractable for a factual summary.
Police Chief warns on dangerous glare from headlights as drivers face risk at night in Holintonia. Officials urge reduced speed and caution after several near misses along main avenues.
A lone woman, Monally White, was robbed of £11 in a car in Sydney’s streets late last night. The attacker demanded money and threatened violence while bystanders watched, with the assailant brandishing a bladed object before fleeing. Police inquiries begin as witnesses describe the incident.
A nameless motorcyclist died after a collision involving a hand rail and a barrier near Hy duties. Witnesses reported a violent impact and emergency crews transported the rider, whose condition worsened before arrival at a regional hospital. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
A historical notice discusses weed in the compilation of overseas intelligence published in law reviews and art rights in Australia and New Zealand, noting reserved positions on information dissemination and jurisdiction.
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