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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
4
A damaged OCR text fragment from The Canberra Times lists publishers and local offices in Canberra and surrounding districts. It references circulation details and delivery early morning, with mentions of Canberra streets and regional town names. The fragment preserves the era’s newspaper branding and address style without clear events or dates.
The report presents monthly rainfall totals for Queanbeyan and Canberra for the current year to date. It lists the maximum and minimum temperatures and precipitation amounts, noting figures for February and March, with totals reaching around 1808 units in the record.
Weather bulletin lists rainfall observations and numbers across multiple places such as Balith Nimmjiabet Laemjone and Wyndbam Kal fiwrlie Hawlers Ty Montes Tiwamania Waratah Wadaammane Uatriate Spins A. Aeon and Victoria Cairo with varying amounts noted for the prior 24 hours and yesterday.
Fragmentary text describes mayoral or civic matters with times and figures, but readable details are limited. No clear events, names, or locations emerge to form a complete item.
The article notes Canberra’s ongoing growth and doubts about its future. It praises Lord Beauchamp as an ally who recalls Washington and Ottawa’s early struggles. It argues for renewed public backing, faster development, and bold government investment to turn Canberra into a thriving capital with productive use of funds.
Fragmentary text mentions Captain's Flat Line and a railway to Catalan coast. It references George ACN, Ulin Sam, and a Reagan tor with low price hints. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable items center on transport links and pricing in a historical context.
The note references unclear source material in a European intelligence commission context. It mentions Australia and New Zealand with unspecified rights and potential publication constraints. The fragment suggests licensing or rights terms for a regional intelligence issue.
Lord Beaveroook brands empire free trade as dangerous in a Canberra address to the Commonwealth Parliament supporters. He argues free trade could threaten Britain’s prosperity, urging cautious diplomacy and restraint while noting opposition from Australia and allied nations.
Disjointed OCR paragraph reflects concerns about Russia threatening Western Europe. It cites Dean Inge and a then-ambiguous analysis of European security, power balance, and potential military strength. The text hints at fear of Teutonic or German influence and debates future political alignments. The garbled language limits clear facts.
Berlin seven Wednesday reports metal workers aumburline 17 percent 1 percent 270 tuctaring moored work. A tow biR Heme carrying on with shoeton attack. Bony vapolt places were worn outtry his eighied war Veteranan and mexucene riams, exempt from the atynee order, may continue a]0 deny these penalties. practically their only workers.
The license in the Federal Capital Territory enables a new wireless transmitter station to be built near Canberra. Mr A J Ryan reports negotiations have progressed, with exclusive operating rights and a 180 meter wave length planned for the initial high power tests. The project aims to boost communication and attract associated industries to Canberra and surrounding districts.
The government reports a 30 percent increase in NSW wheat sowing compared with 1929, lifting total planted area to 5,194,400 acres for harvest, with 424,000 acres for hay. The total sown area reaches 618,400 acres, reflecting substantial growth in the district and earlier delays due to farmer difficulties.
The assembly rejected a motion to appoint a select committee to consider the disability of the hate urging from federal finance. The item centered on taxation related to the warden of federal institutions.
A London report outlines New Zealand produce concerns with Mr Forbes conducting commercial inquiries. The piece notes high prices, quality in sajenmanship, and market demand, mentioning inspectors, suppliers, and potential trade policies affecting New Zealand exports.
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