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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1929

Page

3

McConachy Dominates London Billiards Match

The New Zealand players faced tough competition as McConachy delivered a brilliant display in the London billiards bout at Chan Gow. Lavin and Smith offered resistance but could not match the pace as McConachy edged ahead with sharp breaks and decisive runs.

London McConachy Geechin Changow Averirinns Ata Brokis Tomaetiy Comiiy Weiliant Farm Lavin Bi Poppi Ieefor Smith Boch Welteeb Wallin Peevelitierns McGonnehs Fed Toeladinrs Breike Cds Leis Devi

Broadcast program notes from an old station

An OCR fragment lists music and news blocks with names such as Alfred Cun tigam and Enid Hynes. It mentions weather by Madame Emily Marky and entertainers including The Langley Trio and Dorothy Dunkley. A dance segment from Hotel Aus imilia is noted.

Stock Exchange Alfred Cuntigam Mountamn Cilla Weetch Madame Emily Marky Enid Hynes Weather Hary Linden Ida Berridge Enterlainers Langley Dorothy Dunkley Merrieth Hotel Ausimilia

Melbourne radio schedule shows a jam packed day

A fragmented Melbourne program list outlines a day of music news talks weather and stock reports with names like Tom Downie William Bell John Hopkins and Ted Nelson. It references Melbourne Cup coverage and various performances including a bass baritone soloist and a judge related segment.

Tite Mude Tom Downie Wiliam Bell Tun John Hopking Ted Nolan Merainer Jodds Whim Pell Temur Wand Mm John Hopkins Ted Nelson Flemington Seaston Eric Welch John Hubba Jeocle Om Wisbane Nell Line Mpage Lawl Jocle Vordenis

Melbourne MS News And Event Snippet

Fragmented readable text references Melbourne MS items including news, organ pedal, studio light, and a range of stray phrases. The legible bits mention a potential event or program names and weather notes amid garbled OCR, offering limited concrete details for a proper item.

Hosehill Races Cleave Wins Flying Handicap

Cleave wins the Flying Handicap at Hosehill amid a crowded field led by Pant Patel. Finishes show Stock, Two Wise, Moya, and Don Sykes among others with close margins. Final placings include Alberic, Tantrum, and White Wash in supporting non-winning positions. Time and other details noted for event ledger.

Nan Bash John. Stone Webby Alberie Prantier Mate Money Kirna Monaie Cupkind Popture Hatola Lindata Tantrug la Gloria Roger's Frose Cathwell Kotch White Wash Hetting Arcturus Tantrum Nan Basie Tod Alberic Lonrethy Pen Alberto Mickie Towdue Jinniet Cothwell

Communist Uproar Ends With Suspected Red Capture

Police dispersed a communist demonstration with fourteen Red Federation members barricading inside a public house bar. Barricaded protesters hurled bottles and glasses at officers who retreated and then returned, using revolvers to seize the encampment and capture the group.

Turcelay Red Fund Assoriation

ANOTHER RISE In Wool Market by Sydney

An irregular OCR fragment reports wool market activity with bids and sales terms at a Sydney sales venue. The text mentions brokers from Port Cot avers and references private price guidance, clearances, and a series of deals amid uncertain names and dates.

DNEY Aydnes Peters

Artificial Wool Roubraix Factories Seek Steady Year-Round Supply

Local manufacturers concentrate on two factories for artificial wool production. Costs equal natural wool now. with peak efficiency, price may remain below natural and production could stay steady year round. Synthetic fiber undergoes bisulphite treatment, soda bath, and a secret final process to resemble natural wool.

Roubraix

Soviet pays price of dishonesty in corporation debate

A terse report notes charges of dishonesty in a Soviet discussion about a corporation. Directors comment on the severity of the issue, with officials asserting consequences for misrepresentation and the need for accountability amid ongoing internal scrutiny and penalties.

Trans-Siberian Road Longest Link Between West and East

The Trans-Siberian Railroad opens a continuous European to Far East rail link, extending from Sverdhovak in the Ural region to Viadivestok on the Pacific coast, about 16,000 miles long. Travelers can depart from Varna Calais or Ostend and ride to Riga or Negoreloye with a single change toward Vinelvurtok or Manchuria, with speeds of 30 to 60 kmh. The system connects European capitals to Asian endpoints, aided by 1925 1926 conferences and new Soviet trade regulations to facilitate freight and passenger movement.

Sverdhovak Ural Viadivestok Pacific Coast Negoreloye Pollak Viedivestok Sverdfovek Varna Calais Ostend Higa Latvia Vinelvurtok Manchurian Max. Com Ite Vinomitkes Moscow Will Vostok

Big Exhibition Urged for Bridge Opening Sydney

At a luncheon marking the Australian industries exhibition Minister for Labour and Industry C Farrar urged synchronising the bridge opening with a national exhibition. A.M. Marks, president of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia, endorsed the sentiment and praised the plan.

Sydney C. Farrar Labour and Industry North Glhore Bridge St. AL Marks Associated Chambers of Manufacturers of Australia Murra Sentiments

Missing Girls Found by Police in Sydney

Police located Doreen Watson and Violet Watson two sisters aged 11 and 1 in Maroubra after they had been reported missing from town last Friday. Both were found safe and unharmed, ending a brief missing persons case that had authorities concerned.

Sydney Doreen Violet Watson Towan Maroubra

Public Service Arbitration Retained Amid Names and Location Issues

The Commonwealth Public Association at Geet dalwined proposed to obobish a Public Bevin Arbitrator position. The ministry supported retaining the post, aiming to uphold arbitration processes despite garbled local details.

Melbourne Paha Beery Tit Association Geet Publig Bevin Ptroceliao

Vanishing Race in Cape Mountains Hidden Basins

A Capetown report describes a secret basin in the Hex River Mountains near Capetown where a dwindling Bushmen tribe hides in rock shelters. Farmers in Wanthoek once tracked raiders to the lair, but rain erased the path. Some survivors are blamed for the disappearance as legends persist of a last remnant.

Cape Province Capetown Hex River South Africa Wanthoek Jean

Cocaine Peddler Fined and Sentenced for Drug Running

In a Central police court today, Kiley was fined 250 pounds or 12 months hard labor for cocaine offenses. Detective sergeant Wickham stated the defendant promised to turn informer a week before arrest and had arrived 13 months ago as a drug runner.

Byouney Mto Polite Deeeph Kiley Wickham

Premier's Senator Duel Sparks Light Sentence

An account notes Andreas Egthion, premier’s envoy, in a duel against a count who harmed a cabaret girl. Police officials claim the duel defended a woman's honor under social custom. The report mentions two youths sentenced to four months for dwelling.

ACOA Andreas Egthion van Wentenord Ore Metcy

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