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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
4
The Canberra Times lists subscription rates for one year and single issues, with delivery options and a map of office locations in Canberra and surrounding regions. It notes mail and telegraph connections, regional agents, and station listings for distribution and sales.
Return thanks from Phan Mew Giratany and Mpa in a brief note likely expressing gratitude to supporters. Names appear as given, with no further context or dates.
Monthly rainfall totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan are shown for the current year to date. The Canberra record lists months from January to October with a total around 1492 points and notes a 1928 comparison of 1,490 points. Queanbeyan's figures cover January to October with a total near 2, and include the October value.
General forecast at noon yesterday for New South Wales and Victoria reports scattered showers and thunderstorms with variable winds. Northerly winds near the coast shift to southerly in some areas while other regions remain fine. Cloudy conditions with periods of rain and thunder are noted across several divisions, including Queensland and coastal Victoria, with a mix of showers extending inland and along the coast.
A fragmented OCR list records rainfall figures next to numerous place names across Victoria and neighboring regions. The garbled text includes towns such as Warburton, Maryville, Knox, Wandella, and Mount Gambier with varied numeric values, but the overall meaning remains obscured by errors.
A scrambled OCR style summary lists numerous department figures and officials. Miss Nancy Huutherarmy and Miss Him are named along with Miss Jett and Mr W G Iba as officials moving between Melbourne Canberra and Sydney. Mentions of the Attorney General and Postmaster General appear with brief travels and returns.
Readable notes describe events at Mount Stromlo Observatory including moon phases and major events. Details mention venue, times, and ticket prices with forecasts for South Coast and Southern Tablelands. Forecast calls for cool cloudy unsettled weather with showers and strong southerly winds later.
The Canberra Times argues the Kellogg Pact could become a true peace instrument as Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald visits the United States. It notes Britain and the United States, with dominions, must align naval policy and promote disarmament, while nations resolve differences through peaceful means or an independent tribunal.
A weather synopsis describes scattered cloud cover and varying wind patterns across southern and central regions. It notes light rain in some areas, stronger gusts along coastal zones, and unsettled conditions extending to northern and eastern districts with potential storms near the coast.
An eclectic report notes Mer Kexwollency Lady Biohehirven attending an annual athletic event at Ur Royal Mintary College in Puntevon My. It mentions figures such as We Ke Pontttolt Mi We Vroaldent of the Methodint and others from Melbourne. The piece references a garden party at Hatel Man barra with Mr and Mrs W. Thomas and Mim Hine, plus personalities like Rie Littleton and Mine Heth Hucktwil. The tone resembles a society noting attendance and intercity connections.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a public clash involving police officials and a tense scene at a parade. Names and precise actions are unclear due to garbled text but imply questioning of a chief commander and possible protest adjacency. Local context remains uncertain.
Public notice indicating authorship and rights reserved by Rat Lalla and Mow Zasland for the compilation of intelligence information. The document asserts ownership and exclusive rights over the work and its dissemination.
Fragmentary obituary text lists mourners and family tributes for a deceased person. Mentions include relatives and friends, with scattered phrases indicating a funeral or memorial gathering and personal remembrances. The garbled OCR obscures full details but preserves a sense of grief and lineage.
The minister for mines and related officials expressed optimism about oil prospects in Gippsland. Delegations reviewed current drilling programs and potential yields, noting supportive conditions and continued investment. Officials emphasized careful planning and regulatory compliance to advance exploration.
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