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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1929
Page
4
An official inquiry investigates a South Australian rail chief over alleged concealment of receivers and possible implications for a New South Wales salary claim of 7 400. The fragmented text mentions a cover story and parliamentary scrutiny surrounding an unidentified individual.
A naval order relieves officers and selects personnel from scheduled duty hours. The Matritione reports changes in command and duty assignments affecting crew leadership and station routines.
In the New South Wales professional match play, Cohen defeats TE Tideng while other matches see A. Dons, Thepypeon, and Campbell achieving narrow wins. The event highlights a tense, high level round with several close scores and notable performances.
An incident near Burnley reports Eileen McPherson, 25, of Arcot Vale, thrown from a moving carriage after a confrontation with a schoolboy passenger. The car door opened and she fell to the track, later hospitalised with injuries. The motive remains unclear as police investigate.
A memorial service for Ada Crossley was held in GON at Alon Nebo. Attendees included Moeteekes and local dignitaries. a dimragre ceume riders group attended. The event honored Crossley and referenced her Australian ties and public personality.
The Prime Minister attends a Canberra function tonight with officials including Mee Bouldin and others. Harold Within hosts a Canberra Minival Bootery show at Allert Hall while NSW leaders meet for succession events.
The report lists monthly rainfall totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan for the current year to date. It includes figures for February through September with a combined total around 1 402 points for Canberra and notes Queanbeyan's monthly rainfall alongside other weather details.
Fragmentary text shows weather ledgers and scattered proper nouns. The piece mentions places, dates, and names in a garbled form, with no clear event or report to summarize into a coherent news item.
A garbled note outlines plans for a Poppy Appeal event and related meetings in Hes oo Artalstios Vin and nearby areas. Mentions government figures and officials linked to the drive, with references to dates and outcomes unclear due to text corruption.
Readable OCR fragment notes a free travel offer involving Canadians and rail and boat services. Mentions Montreal and Canada connections with various scattered names and terms. The text is garbled, but centers on travel incentives and cross border movement.
A public service group, described as U S League, calls for control at an upcoming meeting. The report notes personnel, committee actions, and procedural steps during the session with mentions of community leaders and local officials.
The university announced a public lecture by Albert Dall on a complex topic. The talk, scheduled for the evening, will highlight scientific and technical themes and is expected to draw attendees from the campus and community.
The Victoria and Queensland proposals aim to limit weekday race meetings to curb gambling and social harm. Advocates tout reduced temptation and broader welfare gains, arguing racing remains a national sport but should be restricted to sensible limits.
Readable segments show rainfall figures and place names across multiple towns including Hastings Deephworth and Port Albert with values ranging from 1 to 48. The fragmentary OCR mixes locations such as Kiama Tasmanina Albany Katanning and others, yielding an uneven, non-narrative summary of rainfall tallies.
Fragmentary note states Jean Borotra will play matches in Australia with Paris and other terms unclear. Mentions German sprinter and unclear names as part of the event.
Amateurs and professionals compete in a national event with England supporting the idea. The meeting focuses on unity between amateur and professional players and urges broader participation and recognition across the sport.
Fragmentary weather note on cold conditions and frost potential across a western area. Text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases, making location and timing details unreadable.
Five former Crozet figures including Mesias Morrow and Mike Kuileff were executed after a Russian trial linked them to espionage and munitions trade. Officials say diaries and furniture records were used as evidence.
A major blaze gutted the Criterion Hotel early this morning. Dozens of guests escaped unharmed as firefighters battled flames, while some guests evacuated via windows and others sheltered in place as the building endured extensive damage.
A Canberra gathering on Monday honored Sir Littleton Groom on his return after the election period. Mr J H Starling noted the community valued Groom’s service and hopes for continued ties with the Cunberrian society. Local figures expressed support for Groom’s principles and anticipated his future contributions to public life.
A garbled note hints that a Belgian princess will wed a royal figure. It mentions Umberto’s crown prince and a Belgian princess, with early arrangements and celebratory engagements implied amid palace talk.
A damaged passage describes an airliner sheltered in London during a heavy gale. The craft was moved to Cardington for precautionary reasons as plaster problems prompted the rehoming operation. The task involved about 100 men over two hours.
Firefighters hampered by a fierce wind as two Gosford shops were destroyed. Capt L and local crews battled the blaze with limited access, while residents watched as flames consumed nearby structures in the windy conditions.
Minister for Deabocoti convenes representatives from chambers of manufacturers and trades bodies for a discussion on relief measures for this winter. Meeting set for October 9 to form a policy for the coming year.
Fragmented OCR text with scattered names and phrases about a conference, local divisions, and various undefined figures. Key entities are unclear. no coherent event, dates, or locations emerge to form a definite summary.
In a foggy transcript of a conference, speakers debate federal power, labour reforms, and Australian parity. Presidents, architects, and professors discuss moralities, economic controls, and regional differences amid a tense political atmosphere.
The article notes a dinner hosted by Master Hulkiers and J Mcintyre, Australian director of a federal builders' convention. It describes a federal commission proposal and various attendees and speakers including Ur. Jdergy.
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