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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1929
Page
2
The record lists monthly rainfall totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan for the current year to date. It notes January through October figures and highlights overall year totals, with some months partially legible in the original OCR.
The district audience will attend a diverse program at the Hye yp Wie venue Featuring Mi ndami dudiure fa and many renowned artists presenting selections from classic and modern works A lively array of piano strings and vocal pieces will be performed by a cast including Lilly and Seaveriks among others A reception will follow the event slated for this evening at the hall in We Were Young.
Fragmentary notes describe a Canberra event with references to Me Uae Hints UE and MTN. The text is garbled and incomplete, with several proper nouns and locations partially visible, making a precise summary difficult.
Cloudy with scattered showers mainly on the tablelands. North-easterly winds. Forecast issued by the state meteorologist at 8 p.m.
The Canberra Times commentary predicts the incoming Prime Minister James Scullin will confront urgent financial and economic tasks. It emphasizes balancing the budget, reducing deficits, and managing loan commitments amid external calls to end arbitration and tariff protections. The piece notes opposition pressures from extremists and outlines expectations for clear policy delivery to voters.
The Methodist Church marked its second anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. F.F. Wheaton and Rev. R. Rengett. Sermons emphasized religion as central to life, with praise by the choir and a musical program planned for the evening. The occasion included a farewell for Rev. F. Wheaton and a conference president address.
A fragmentary account describes a sermon at the Divamunt Minday Church with references to the temple and market place cleansing by Jesus. The text mentions an anthem, ministers, and a focus on the temple as a house of prayer with money lenders driven out.
Northbourne set firm stance at Kingston Oval as they chase a target amid mixed scores from McDonald and Cavanagh. Tickner’s 8 for 41 and McFadyen’s 46 powered Kingston’s reply while Northbourne’s batting faltered before Deane’s 18 not out provided late resistance.
Report from a local track meet highlights Manuka's weak effort with several players and coaches named among participants. Scores show Manuka trailed as Vavier and others posted notable individual marks while teammates struggled to form strong finishes.
Weather favored ties in the FCT cricket series on Saturday with Queanbeyan top scoring 203 in first innings. A Lea of Canberra Grammar School posted the day’s best as Northbourne dominated Kingston in A grade, Tickner took eight wickets for Northbourne, Bain eight for Northbourne B against Kingston, and Acton’s side collapsed to One Tree Hill in a brutal eight for seven.
In a local match Ainslie faced Queanbeyan with Maloney delivering strong batting. The villager side pressed hard but missed key chances while Maloney and teammates contributed crucial runs and defensive plays throughout the game.
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