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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

3

Channel Tunnel project to cost 190 million pounds

A report by the Economic High Commission on long-distance communications outlines a self-contained electric railway linking London to Paris as a Channel Tunnel concept. The plan estimates 190 million pounds for construction, including a twin-track route with trains traveling London to Paris in about two hours and features a cross-channel rail link and associated infrastructure.

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Musical philosophy and Australian music movement noted

A fragmented editorial discusses national musical identity, mentioning Australia lacking a definite school and exploring various styles and figures. It highlights a developing movement, the formation of new groups, and an information bureau led by an officer in Sydney offering guidance and indicating an address at 104 York Street.

Oonmee Caid Australia Himuraio Jormunie Peter Bhoyer Tusiein Mitric MH. 4 Metall York Street Sydney

Ostrich Vindicated Amid Vital Bird Study Sketch

Fragmentary passage discusses ostrich behavior and a comparison by a philosopher, noting the bird’s dull plumage and the plains of South Africa. The text suffers from OCR errors but preserves mention of a Chambers Journal piece and a naturalist’s observation. The tone imitates a late 19th century natural history note.

Korrold South Africa

Birds and the Wind in the Wig Pressures on Birds

Fragmentary article discusses birds responding to wind and air pressures, noting how birds, whether small or large, sense drafts and adapt their behavior. It explores whether wind guides flight and how perception of wind affects movement and breathing, referencing various birds and imagined mechanisms.

Mar Falco Prude Prater Helly Owen

Overcome by Fame Saved in Pit Rescue

A fragmented report from Sydney describes 22 year old Frederick Seutly narrowly surviving a deadly incident after being attacked by hitmen during an inspection. Workmates hauled him from the pit in time. his condition is reported as fair.

Sydney Frederick Seutly Petre Aloo Henry Hodlay Erin

Fragmentary animal behavior notes from a stray OCR line

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a description of a meat coneople like bird behavior. It notes fear responses and a posture with a long neck lowered toward the sand. No coherent events, names, or dates are legible.

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