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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

5

Short Stories Evening at the Canberra Society

The Canberra Society of Arts and Literature hosted a varied evening at the Albert Hall with Allan Por presenting two sketches rich in atmosphere. Readers included Mr White and Miss White reciting supernatural themes and a Maupassant comparison by Mr OK Banewall, while Mr R Broinowski contributed by reading.

Iane Canberra Society of Arta Uterature Albert Hall Allan Tar Mancina Eirels Guy. de Maupassant Fred Hart California Temence Vartner Banewall America R Broinowski

Muriel Starr Stars in Capitiol Theatre New York Run

Mel Starr company presents a musical drama with Muriel Starr and the Metropolitan players at Capitol Theatre in London and New York. The plot features a returned husband, a detective, and a police inspector amid tangled romance and interference, with a strong cast including John Myles McDonald and Helen Ferguson.

Weppertice New York London Muriel Qtarr Roy Iwackowil John Marley Iswi Sipani Out Canberra J. Williamson, Ltd Australia Muriel Starr Sydney John Barry Rutland Beckett Darnley Fred McDonald Wm. Hanlon Brett Randall Robi Les Noe Ferris Helen Ferguson Mollie Brennan Flo Joshua Marcelline D'Alray Cox Pinus

Gambar School Ball Aids Canberra Grammar Fund Drive

The Canberra Grammar ball to raise funds will occur tomorrow night with Lady Bionehaven promising entertainment. Energetic ladies prepare the supper area. Skewes and Mine serve as hour secretaries.

Canberra Grammars Bionehaven Skewes

Merrylinds In Vast Eight Incident At Unclear Site

Fragmentary report notes an incident involving the Merrylinds described as vast and linked to forcing a door in a setting referred to as a sireening room. Details are incomplete and unclear.

Sydney Merrylinds Seon Rand

Veer mites Were opened by cracks meen during the Week-end

Sydney report notes vague weekend events with scattered phrases about cracks and mites and small monetary mentions. The fragmentary text mentions Sydney and weekend timing but lacks clear actions, entities, or outcomes.

Sydney

NRA Carnival Postponed due to Rain

NRA Carnival events were postponed today as rain canceled planned activities. Organizers cited soggy grounds and safety concerns, with no rescheduled date announced.

Severe floods feared as Hawkesbury rises high

Heavy rains forecast push Hawkesbury to flood levels at Windsor with water 27 feet rise since yesterday. McGrath’s Hill flats submerged. Windsor road passable. Flood boats prepared. warnings issued for central and south coast rivers. South Head reports a strengthening easterly gale ahead of more rain.

Sydney Hawkesbury Windsor McGrath’s Hill Weather Bureau New South Wales South Head

Abbott Returns To Canberra With Broad Victory

In Canberra the Abbott administration clings to power after a tight race. Abbott’s party gains a small majority amid shifting support from Ministers and colleagues, while rivals led by Sir Neville Howse and Mr Marr struggle with reduced margins. The Prime Minister’s fate hinges on second preferences from a previously unknown opponent as transfers shape the final tally.

Alot

Car Somasertul Mother and Son Hurt in Crash Near Mount Pleasant

A late night two car rollover near Mount Pleasant injured Berkely injured a mother and son. The wreck involved Mia Killen Rogers and others. Hol sustained a fractured skull and Holberson and Wherson were helped by Dr Melia. They were taken to Parrott hospital.

Sydney Mount Pleasant Mia Killen Rogers Luer von Wherweld Hein Togern Melia

Flood waters threaten homes near Canterbury and Campsie

In Sydney's Canterbury and Campsie districts the Thy Cook river burst its banks, flooding low-lying areas. Residents awoke to water near back doors as suburbs like Canterbury mane Campsie faced inundation and access concerns.

Sydney Cook River Campsie Uvontertry Karlwoot

Higher prices loom as Federal Opital Commission acts

The commission announces liquor price increases across beer and spirits amid rising costs. Beer prices rise to two pence per pint, brewed beer and drought beer see hikes, and all spirits up sixpence per bottle. The move follows rival concerns and anticipated enforcement by the commission.

Oman Acton Heb de Swinton

Tennis Match On Parliament House Courts In Batuneloy

A muddled tennis report describes a mixed afternoon match on Parliament House courts in Batuneloy between Parliament House and Forestry School teams. Scattered results show several close pairs with partial scores, featuring players such as Turnbull Turnham Behan Gowle Campbell and Edwards among others in a series of doubles contests.

Purnament House Batuneloy Parliament Hose Forestry School Jurluament House Parliaooent House Prac Marin Gry Macdonald Turner Blackown Turnbull Muir A. Behan Goode Perallack Chandler Campbell Edwania Jacobs Whitehall Loof Martin v. Turnhill Ab Dr G—s. Turner Mackman Behan Gowle Whitehill A. Campbell Falwards Gray Martin Berallack Mhonder Blackman Jacobes Rehan Goodevy Mac Hamat Edwards Turnbeall Leet Turner and Blackman Mardgnald Pehon Ami Goole Turnhell Math Campbell Ani Edwanks Terallack

Party wreckers and a rally against the Nationalist Council

A fragmentary report cites Mr Prankonah, a premier of the Nationalist Council, accusing wreckers of attacking the Bruce-Page Government and deriding Nadnalisah. He claims the wreckers, aligned with Tige warty and other factions, corrupted the nation and seeks to unmask betrayals and tax reforms.

Il 'Burney Prankonah Nationalist Council Sakl Bo CMO Architention Nationation Peison Nadnalisah Nationalisg Weimust Joe Rine Nationaliam

50 YEARS Huge Sentences COOTAMUNDERA

Frederick Muarshall, charged as habitual criminal, was sentenced today at the local court to a total term of 612 years for false pretences. Police report six other similar charges pending against him in Cowra.

Cootamundera Frederick Muarshall Fonland

Dr Alcorn’s Messages to Scullin and Hughes

Dr Alcorn sends congratulatory messages to J HM Scullin and W M Hughes as the third Commissioner. He expresses praise for their victory and a claim for the status of the Federated Capital community. The tone reflects party allegiance and national contributions to Australia.

Alcorn Mer J. HM. Scuilla W. M. Hughes Scullin Alcorn Nail Medera W. M. Hughenee Federa Australan Natten Re

Fragmentary ad prose on consumer products and gendered claims

The unreadable OCR text mentions advertisements for Hennafoarm and Facial Youth, claims about who makes them, and scattered pricing cues. It reflects a chaotic, gender targeted marketing fragment with vague product references and dubious authority by unnamed figures.

Movie Shares Rise After Election The Feat of the Market

Sharp rise on change reflected by a surge in movie shares on the stock exchange. The gain represented about 1,000,000 in total share valuation for fear competitors.

Rvydney Monkey Torkay Fear Compeatives

Special Arrangement Notice in World B Service

By special arrangement Reuters World B service and other information services are used in compiling the intelligence in this issue. The print remains part of the circulation and all content is published under the agreement.

Reuters World B Aue

Australian Labor victory linked to peace efforts and leaders

New South Wales MLA Mr A A Alam predicts the Mandated Government will rule its allotted span. He cites Labour's rise in Austria as influenced by MacDonald and his peace ministry. Alam, speaking at WASSER station, credits MacDonald and Findway with shaping peace policy amid global tensions.

New York Findway A. A. Alam New South Wales Rato Wasser Labour Austria MacDonali MacDonald America Aus Ialian Alam Mar- Denad

State Cabinet Draft Bill For Reconstituted Council

The state cabinet today discussed a draft bill to reconstitute the council and financial actions. It will be submitted to Parliament before Christmas. Voters will elect councils under an expanded adult franchise.

Bydney Christman, Patore Wy

Arrangement for Cath ole Kall Ball at St Gregory’s Hall

The second manual Cath ole Kall is arranged at St Gregory’s Hall for Thursday next October 17. A cabaret themed ball has drawn interest with late patrons urged to apply for tables via secretary Mrs Gordon Jage and Miss M Culley at 105.

St. Gregory's Hall Jm. Meliete Phan.teerway Secretarien Gorden Jage Mien M. Culley

Release of Mrs Mort Approved by State Cabinet

State Cabinet approves release of Mrs Mort from Long Bay jail. The ministry confirms the minister for justice proposed the nomination and the premier states the petitioned political act will take effect at a convenient date.

Sydney Btute Mrs. Mort Long Bay Juste Mr. Mort

Japan Wool Trade Prospects Seen Stronger This Season

SYDNEY Monday Mr Kate of the Japan concentrating company who returned to Burney after a trip to Japan said Japan would tie Techong more Australian wealth this season than last year. He noted general business in Japan was dull pending the currency action.

Sydney Kate Japan Concentrating Company Burney Japan Techong

MacDonald Silent New York Election Note

The item notes Rumeau MacDonald declining to Taunen amid Australian elections, reported from New York. No further context or outcomes provided.

New York Rumeau MacDonald Taunen

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