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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1929
Page
4
A fragmented OCR listing appears to name places and people connected to Canberra. It references The Federal Capital Territory and multiple persons and venues, including connections to a Manuka area and local streets, with scattered titles and affiliations. The text is uneven and garbled but indicates a directory or timetable like listing of names, addresses, and places in Canberra.
Monthly total rainfall at Canberra is listed for the year, with figures for September and other months. The document mentions a 1927 comparison period noting a total rainfall of 1499 points.
Rainfall data for Queanbeyan year to date presents scattered figures and broken dates. Readable entries show monthly totals from February to October with incomplete values and misread words. The fragmentary table mentions rainfall measurements and a running total, but precise figures are unreliable in this damaged OCR segment.
The forecast notes northerly to westerly winds with cool air, showers and possible heavy rain in eastern to southern areas. It mentions Tasmania, Victoria, and western coasts with changes toward east and cooler conditions, plus potential thunderstorms in some coastal zones and nights turning frosty in southern inland areas.
A weather synopsis describes variable conditions across New South Wales with wind and rain threats. It notes approaching storms, thunder conditions, and cooler temperatures in southern regions. Cloud cover, scattered showers, and gusty winds are forecast, with light to moderate rainfall likely in several coastal and inland areas.
A fragmented rainfall tally lists numerous towns and districts across Victoria and nearby regions, naming locations such as Ararat, Maryborough, Morwell, and Werribee among many others. The text references rainfall amounts, line items, and place names in a scattered ledger style, indicating widespread precipitation measurements across multiple localities.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Canberra area figures and events around Mrs. M. A. Dudley’s eighty third birthday. The text mentions local celebrations, family ties, and references to Canberra district life, with scattered details on places, people, and dates, including mentions of Avon street and local schooling.
The Canberra Times discusses Prime Minister Scullin’s choice to forego residence at the Prime Minister’s Lodge to save public funds. It argues economy must be practiced, notes comparisons with Melbourne MPs, and questions whether other leaders will follow his example amid a national deficit and political scrutiny.
A discussion on penalties under the Family Welfare Act arose in a Monday hearing before the Industrial Commission. The panel considered wage reductions, penalties, and potential remedies for employers who violate wage and hour provisions, with focus on families and workers affected. The ruling could set a precedent affecting enforcement in the state.
A scrambled sequence of words and letters hints at hidden data or coded notes. The readable fragments mention names and places in a disjointed pattern, suggesting a puzzle or stray notes rather than a cohesive report.
Fragmented text shows garbled phrases about cabinet selection and state boundaries. Notable terms include Harsh references to Hh Lathe and WWI era names, with scattered mentions of dates and places. The readable segments imply a disrupted report on political boundaries or appointments.
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