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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1930
Page
2
The Cambridge Grammar School will begin its standard examinations at Pelah Park and Tyler Park, with all details announced in the weekly notice. The school plans for the examination line to proceed after the opening address by Mr. Meephers, with maghtoon and other events on the program.
A garbled account from Tela Park describes a chaotic youth sports day with mixed names, locations, and activities. It mentions a barge visit, inspections, and multiple events including doubles and wingler style play for boys and girls, with unclear scoring and dates.
The Lennie courts of the Canturat Grammar School faced a contested match in the competition. Officials noted confusion and questioned results as the October event proceeded with tension around one notable innings and participation.
Fragmentary notes describe matches at Thurston's and Lindeym, with players McConmudy Davis each receiving 700i as they play Liverpool and other contestants. The text cites Newent 8983 and Welchine Wremke of Had 8a 035 among names and locations in a chaotic historical billiards record.
A garbled aged wire service summary from Melbourne and New York reports confusion at tracks. Mentions a mutineer and German partner in a steeple event, misread results, Flemington and Hue references blur outcomes.
Sydney market reports strong demand as wool sales proceed with high volumes and intense bidding. The article notes wide participation and brisk activity among buyers and brokers, with prices supported by confident buyers and stable futures signals.
Fragmentary report from Newcastle describes a domestic incident involving a mother and her two children. The article mentions a man named Allee Pumwlok and references a council or local setting with unclear details. Conditions and motives remain unspecified in the surviving text.
A weather bulletin from Sydney is unreadable and incomplete with many garbled words and fragments. The readable segments mention flood danger easing but lack clear dates, locations, or official actions.
Ty oldem tyvlee in Muwland dies after eighty years. Philadelphia Cowlard of Shepperton passes away. Francix Yates of Huninan hy Yorkshire is named as her brother. Mrs Cowlard, widow of a wolfe hatred at Shop Tor 1 a half aw century.
Two minutes in Europe recounts Charles Witherspool, famed New York figure, and his near flight to a minor dignitary, as Hes Higgins committee delays the voyage aboard the Augustina. A passport issue arises, and a subsequent burial at Jawhertann is mentioned.
Fragmentary 1870 letter from Florence Nightingale to Molten Nightingal about Lord Lawrence’s death. It mentions Lawrence’s gift intent, old clothes, and a few kept items, including a watching stick, with garbled names and places scattered through the text.
Royal home sale notice from Ely reports a property auction linked to a deceased claimant. The text references a mortgage bail, a compulsory sale, and details about the late owner, with terms involving a £25,000 obligation and settlement actions.
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