23 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1928
Page
1
In a dense, OCR heavy report from a New York courtroom, witnesses and experts discuss credibility and technical details of evidence. The piece notes an interview with a key figure, references to a judge and court procedure, and mentions a survey of a city area as part of the case. It preserves tense, period voice and numerous named individuals, though many fragments require interpretation.
An altered timetable notes earlier Melbourne rail service with trains to HyA and We tentination, listing arrivals around 9.26 and 9.20 with connections at Gonihurn PAB. The notice mentions express segments and adjustments affecting connections and transfer points.
Historical vote counts show Herbert at 48 746 tallied with about 4000 votes remaining. Dr. Nott’s lead appears likely to hold, similar to the 924 result when he defeated Theodore. Government candidates Hunter and Grosvenor Francis gain ground as totals rise, while Victoria Senate counts hint at a close race between two groups.
The notice states Oxenham is scheduled to play this week at Htiwannls with Gary Peel listed as an official. The fragmentary text confirms an upcoming game and the involved location and person.
A cluster of unreadable text appears to be an OCR fragment from a historical page. No clear names places events or dates emerge to identify a specific person or occurrence. The legible words do not form a coherent report.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions readiness and a city context with tangled names and dates. It shows no coherent events, persons, or organizations clearly. readable facts are minimal and uncertain. The piece lacks a discernible story, location, or outcome to summarize.
Fragmented notes show a government bid failing in the upper chamber amid protests and partisan clashes involving officials including a minister and a Boyer ally. The text mentions taxation, a selective council, and warnings tied to fiscal policy.
A bank hold-up erupted in the Avignon area as a crowd watched a stunt gone wrong. A suspect named Louind thewwenie, also called Louder BG, was later found deceased. Police stated they recovered a stash near the scene and are reviewing footage and witness accounts.
Fragmented readable names and phrases reference a city agency, a secretary, and voluntary service. The text mentions terminals, wages, and work plans but readability is poor and key facts are missing. No clear event date, location, or participants beyond scattered proper nouns.
FCC officials back reduced hospital charges amid a contentious plan presented in Madison Square discussions. The proposal aims to ease patient costs while balancing hospital funding, drawing public scrutiny and calls for clearer timelines and oversight from local authorities.
A violent blast at a South Melbourne boarding house near Moray and Ri Streets injured a man and caused extensive damage. Neighbors and police described a chaotic scene as windows shattered and rooms burned, with residents including a labourer, a woman named Mart, and two children affected. No further details on casualties or motives provided.
The Red Cross Society and volunteers report a flu outbreak with efforts in Sydney and surrounding areas. Health authorities warn of crowd risks and emphasize rapid response, while officials discuss funding and resource needs to contain the spread and support affected families.
A late professor’s family will attend the first Halford lecture as the service marks a solemn return to tradition. The gathering includes noted academics and local officials who will honor the memory of the deceased mentor. The event promises a reflective address on future creation and scholarly pursuits within the department.
Fragmented text shows an electoral notice about state house seats and a meeting at a venue with unclear names. It references multiple individuals and a date but specifics remain unreadable. The article appears to be a brief on upcoming political events and candidate mentions without clear outcomes.
Fragmented report outlines the opening tennis series involving English players with names and placements unclear. It mentions matches between Hageman and Colline and references Crawford and Hageman as winners in a listed event.
An aged monarch is described as ill with a fever while confined to bed in London. Reports indicate the king’s health is fragile though not immediately perilous, with court circles awaiting further updates on his condition.
A campus hoax at Oxford University caused a night of mischief with masked undergraduates alleged to have smashed a Proctor’s office window and cut phone wires. Police intervened as the tale escalated, culminating in a staged dawn “Proctorial” summons in the Proctor’s quarters with a bowman outfit and bulldogs. The first brigade’s dramatic response revealed the ruse as a fire drill and hoax rather than a real threat.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Poa training at Camborea Hospital and a disrupted record involving a Reguration Board and Jon Howth Wailer. The text references a Canberra hospital with waivers and a provisional event, but details are unclear and the document appears partially damaged.
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