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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1932
Page
3
Disjointed text references a proposed measure or position tied to a colonial governance figure. Mentions a priced consignment from Morea and a permit or approval from a Commonwealth Government. Mentions Brisbane and London dates but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Historic motorboat competition details reveal Kaye Don and Wood contending across American courses, with heats and disqualifications shaping early 1900s transatlantic speed trials. The piece notes Don’s “Mise America VULL” and Wood’s “Mona” style craft, engine specs, tandem propulsion, and offshore testing near England and the United States, highlighting rising international interest in marine performance.
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions names and actions but is difficult to parse. It references individuals and potential events without clear context or dates, making it hard to identify a coherent news item or outcome from the readable text.
Victorian era court record reports a murder by suicide linked to a flat tragedy and a parallel fraud case against three Tivoli Theatre directors. Richard Leonard Wond and James Onwald Shilth were named as victims. the suspect, Smith, allegedly fired after a struggle. In Sydney central summons court, William John Curtis, Hugh Donald McIntosh, and Edmund Covell faced conspiracy fraud and property misappropriation charges tied to Tivoli Theatre operations and mortgage arrangements. The hearing adjourned to September 14 for further particulars.
A deculation from the Useuntieyia Powtry Chup interviewed Mr. W. Hodges on Saturday Jan 4 seeking information about impending poultry lectures. A department of Agriculture officer plans to inform peak timebers and follow up with the B. and A. Association after no reply to wool class notices. The meeting resolved to task Mr. Hedger with securing the lectures.
The Railway Tennie Club hosts a mixed American sealed event with four divisions drawing over 48 players. Qualifiers Taylor and Mrs Porch, and H Bmalhorn and Miss K Smalthor advance to the elimination rounds. Sunday afternoon on the hallway court will finalize pairings including A Bellchampers with Mrs Kennedy and Ko Taylor with Miss X Bickle.
Michelago correspondent reports a tight home win over the visiting Central Club of Queanbeyan by a narrow margin after many close contests. Smith and Kelly showed form in the men’s doubles while Miss Dovey and Miss Murray shocked Dre Taylor and Blow Murray in the women’s championship. Lunch and postmatch mingling followed as players swapped scores and lines of play across the mixed and doubles events.
Unclear OCR text reports a billiards event in Australia with names and numbers garbled. It mentions We Mayor and L. Galdamith with scores and positions, but the fragment is incomplete and not fully decipherable. The piece references a championship format and ongoing play without a clear final outcome.
A Paris cabaret scene features a five minute science talk by a young airman amid aerobatic dances and a fhumba exhibition. The show blends entertainment with brief notes on world economic separation and aims to attract attention with novelty and wit.
A July revision to the food cost index adjusts weights and item inclusion to align with 1937–20 consumption patterns, lowering reliance on certain meats and adding canned fruits and syrups. The change broadens price coverage, aims at stability month to month, and will be detailed in the forthcoming Labour Report for 1940. Compared with June, price levels show little variation except in Western Australia.
A memorial service was held at Mont St. Quentin to commemorate the Second Division’s role in the 2018 battle. Major Joan Chapman and the Australian leadership addressed the gathering while wreaths were laid and flowers placed in honor of the Australian personnel.
A garbled Awitroland notice describes a telephone information bureau for messages to be delivered to a subscriber upon return. It notes a directory notation When no reply en may guide delivery timing or details on the called party's return, with guidance if the caller requested a message.
Two intriguing metal tokens were reported in Veru lamum Hertfordshire. One token bears an Aniane inscription linked to Mick worship and features Roman imagery including Augustus and Tarvela. The find is tied to Victorian era professional golf and a fourth century depoalty, highlighting rare surviving artifacts amid a chaotic transcription.
A collision between two trains occurred Monday afternoon causing derailment and damage to wagons. One van smashed and a freight train was derailed as crews halted shunting operations.
A damaged fragment describes Madria girls turning to Saint Auinehy, with June rites to swear beliefs amid foul weather. It mentions the Church of Gaunt Amthony and a monument near a frescou Homee where a Gore body is buried, reflecting distressing famine conditions.
An advertisement touts RealS Ouelity Remedy with claims of cure for chronic catarrh and skin conditions. It lists products including Hair Removal and Skin Dinaso n variants, with mail order options from Claude Beolsa in Australia and Box 146 Brsbany.
A man, Major Pavennort, 30, was sentenced by Judge Cirlewi to two years imprisonment on an arson charge. The incident was alleged to have occurred at Howsntel. Police denied forcing a statement from the prisoner who claimed coercion. The accuser had charged Juli with murder earlier. The judge ordered a medical examination for the prisoner.
The article reports severe winter conditions in the northwest causing critical injuries among milk cows and widespread distress among farmers. Government pledges full support to those affected as convoys and relief efforts mobilize to aid the stricken region.
Announcement by C O R Co Ltd states doped petrol with nitro-aryl content will influence high compression engines. Punto Perdina Bulletin notes Australia’s market shift toward this petrol as the two key properties are volatility and anti-knock resistance. detonation control involves hydrogen and ethylene additives to improve compression ratios and efficiency.
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