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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 30, 1930
Page
4
Felix F Mitchell, solicitor, operates from Kingston FCT Commercial Office, with services noted for Wednesday and Friday operations at 2.50. Limited readable details reference Cooma Queanbe yan ranch associations and Kingston address.
An archival publishing notice from The Canberra Times outlines prepaid publication rates and distribution details for the Federal Capital Territory. It lists prepay rates, delivery points, and contact pointers for the circulation manager, with references to multiple local towns and bookshops as distribution sites. The notice promotes early daily delivery and requests readers to contact the circulation manager for particulars.
Canberra rainfall totals for the current year are listed by month with values for August through December. The notes reference local reporting stations including Queanbeyan and Canberra, noting total precipitation figures and patterns observed across the period.
A garbled forecast describes periods of showers, heavy rainfall, and northwesterly winds over the district. Mentions possible thunder and a mix of heavy and light rain with several regions named Yasmamia Chandy and Fariney. No clear dates or precise measurements readable.
Fragmented OCR style notes describe wind veering, cloudy fronts, and scattered rain in an undefined region. Mentions of multiple place names and entities appear garbled, making concrete events or dates hard to determine. The piece reads as a weather influenced travel or maritime fragment with many misspellings and nonsensical joins.
A dense OCR list records rainfall figures for numerous New South Wales towns and regions. Totals range from single digits to the high forties, with many place names repeated and grouped by river basins and shires. The ledger-like entry names towns such as Walgett, Wagga Wagga, Hay, Dubbo, and Port Macquarie among others, reflecting a statewide rainfall compilation.
Cloudy conditions continue across Canberra with unsettled weather. Showers expected, center to southward winds fresh to strong, bringing a southerly breeze and cooler temperatures.
Unemployment in the Commonwealth reportedly doubled since the Western Labour Government took power last October. The quarterly figure reached 10.8 percent, with several sectors showing varied employment changes, including declines in some areas and gains in others. The report notes shifts across industries and regions as the regime’s policies press on.
A 1920s discussion traces metallic currency's waning role as paper money expands. It cites gold's shrinking circulation, South African and New Guinea production, and League of Nations views urging reserve reductions, cheque use, and new mines, noting Australia’s potential gold bonuses and global inflation safeguards.
Fragmented report outlines Stewart's idea for an AI portion of national emergency plans, aiming to safeguard welfare and national honor. It references Browne and the Progressive Party, debates over cabinet roles, and party discipline amid calls for financial measures and constitutional procedures.
The Ommitters of Hw Canbwrrn Uioamploye Retine and iy Suara Herve Boeivty Hilwalt appeal to the minister for more relief funds. Canberra residents urge government action, citing the unemployment crisis and need for police ration relief. The Canberra Relief Fund controversy centers on funding delays and local government responsibility.
An inquest opened into the deaths of Charles Nesbit 23 and Bim Halden Kan near Perth on October 13. Witness Harry Undertows testified he heard thunder like a plane engine from the crowd and that a heavy limb blocked sight of the accident. The inquiry continues with details pending.
Fragmentary report notes a suspected sarin agent found by an intermediary and suggests Western trade restrictions. Mentions Parliament member Nowmes and a push to limit journey reach to Australia. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference derailment in Burma NSW with mentions of trade figures, September values, and percentages around 2.77 percent. Several garbled terms suggest maritime or marine context and financial figures, but critical names, dates, and places are unclear.
A muddled article argues for an immediate halt to deflationary measures and currency stabilization in Australia. It cites concerns over tighter bank credit, the danger of a currency collapse, and calls for judicious monetary extension to support internal trade and employment while resisting deeper restrictive credit actions.
Health regulations issued by Commonwealth authorities govern dairy handling from farm to store. Key provisions require dairy workers to be registered, dairy premises to be inspected, and milk safety measures to prevent contamination. Strict storage, transport, and hygiene rules apply to dairy farms, shops, and vendors to protect public health.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses pork exports and future market expectations with mentions of freight, commodities, and two product lines but contains many garbled phrases and names, making precise details impossible. The readable elements hint at trade context and late season references without coherent events or dates.
The Dominion government proposes to aid farmers by paying a per bushel bounty on grain produced. In effect the plan would provide monthly payouts to each eligible farmer, funded through agricultural department accounts, with details to be set when the scheme is approved.
An airman named Garden arrived in Canberra after a crash near Jhansi. Villagers aided repairs, with four hours’ work to clear debris and drag the machine to safety. The inquiry into the incident was adjourned.
Founding members of the diggers club discuss a new building project in city rooms with a proposed constitution and management committee. The plan includes a liquor ordinance relation and a joint meeting to finalize the arrangements next month.
Mrs Warera Bielsonard of sMrealt Forrest faces a medical setback as she seeks support for Aviatron Manga Wabirday event. The appeal highlights community help and potential fundraisers to aid her medical needs.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice mentioning a sale action and public notice details, with unclear names and dates. The readable bits suggest a public sale event and official involvement, but key identifiers are missing or garbled.
A garbled OCR fragment references individuals TUKEY, Dama, Ahern and a sequence including 13 and 4 in a local record. The legible bits suggest a note or annotation about names and dates, but concrete actions, events, or roles are unclear from the readable text.
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