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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1929
Page
3
The Capitol Theatre presents Porton Moti with cast including Malkona and Man üks. a busy program promises weekly entertainments and a feature lineup. Nearby venues advertise additional acts and local performances, with a focus on popular attractions and timed events.
A conference report outlines that industrial life in Australia has degraded into hostility as coalitions in various industries advocate for reform. Leaders claim arbitration courts are costly and slow, urging state tribunals and direct settlement. The debate emphasizes worker–employer harmony, with calls to replace federal arbitration with state tribunals and independent chairmen to resolve disputes.
Mir E. Spendelove, representing the Madera Territory, reported at the Federation of Australia conference yesterday that dentists and others were registered as builders due to faulty registration. He noted removals for nonpayment of fees and called the system a failure while urging a uniform registration scheme to curb impostors and master builder pretenders. The issue was sent to the resolutions committee for consideration and possible state legislation.
The Queanbeyan Municipal Council reviews finances and proposed rates for the coming year. Hoard of Aldermen note declines in householders, assess town hall and fund expenditures, water, lighting and sanitation charges, with next meeting set to decide rates for the new year.
Friday sale at the Sithey auction featured 94 meer offerings with prices up, several bidders from France Yorkshire Japan Mimala Germany among others. Values for all wool clans remained firm with strong inquiries, names including Cooper, Norman, Pallinena, Creda, and Vickers appearing among buyers.
A partial OCR item lists various numbers and names including Connohy Gof and multiple digits like 423 130 134 162 233 134 438. The text appears fragmentary with no clear event or context to form a full news item.
A mixed Australian and English league narrative covers northern and southern clubs, outlining players, positions, and upcoming fixtures. The text notes a church service schedule alongside sport mentions, with references to referees, teams like Leeds and Sunderland, and possible trial selections for matches.
Northbourne cricket team to play fommbeh at Captains Pletoon Sunlay with starts at Woalin. Players include Howie tid al Scott Chinnall Connotea Miluiwee Alok Cartlediee Selinet. North Canterra diary notes Canberra Gaem mar Rehool at Laipan with team selections: Fy Gillard, Brith, McAlister, de Wall, Youre, and others.
A garbled line hints at a historic sporting or ceremonial event involving Jeb Welker and a presitaytierian tally. Details are unclear, but the fragment points to a notable figure and an organized gathering with local significance.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Methodist church, church officials, and a rectory, with unreadable names and addresses. The readable parts mention Southwell and a few apparent roles but lack coherent events or dates. The item reads like a damaged church notice possibly listing staff or services.
A fragmented notice from Kingston details a Baptist church service led by Minister Hew Alt Wilders. The message mentions a program including prayers, sermons, and hymns with unclear placeholders and garbled phrases referring to a 2 day event and potential guest speakers or attendees.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Painter, Stuart Stevens, Servier Thlath, and others amid scattered words. The readable portion suggests a church notice or roster but provides no clear event, date, or location to define a full summary.
An upcoming congregational sermon event is announced with details about the minister and venue. The notice notes an evening service at the church and invites local parishioners to attend.
A garbled report describes a missing plane seen in gale conditions near Lontion Tastex. Details are fragmented, with scattered names and phrases about pilots, locations, and a perceived search effort, but the core event remains unclear and partially indecipherable.
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