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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1929

Page

2

Oaks Estate Welfare Seeks Permanent Water Power Access

Residents of Oaks Estate near Canberra demand permanent water and electric services under Federal Capital Territory jurisdiction. After nine months of agitation, a single town water tap proved inadequate, forcing houses to rely on Molonglo river supply, risking fever and public health concerns. The Oaks Estate Welfare Association, led by President T W Robbins and Secretary McDonald, calls for proper municipal services and asserts rights equal to other Canberra areas.

Federal Capital Territory Yuvanteyan New South Wales Oaks Queanbeyan F.C.T Tom Tiddter BCT Canberra Molongio Oakes Estate Welfare Association T. W. Robbins McDonald Thas Cleetei Wight Federal Capital Commission Rowaine Quean- Boyan Burs

Emilie Polini Deceased Actress Will Stalled

In Sydney Probate Court Mr Justice Long-Innes ruled a croon linked to a dispute over Emilie Polini s will had died before judgment nullifying the ruling. The matter must be restarted and the case listed for next Friday.

Sydney Probate Justice Long-Innes Emilie Polint

Queanbeyan Branch Forms Country Women's Assn

A local Queanbeyan meeting established a branch of the Country Women's Association. Officers were elected led by Mrs Gorman as president with McDermot, Woodger, and Deane as vice presidents. The group aims to support country women with rest rooms, maternity hospital aid, and welfare initiatives, pledging four shillings yearly.

Arta Cap Country Women's Association Stemndamen F. King Ormeldent Andlie Lea Ogy Golds Welly ieehMold Sydney Coomm Fna Hiranches Wetlvillem Raternine Ploilae Buat CAW Quean Sedan Wareslactta Prypident Mra Gorman Mim A H. Hart Nue Mavoento Pooma Queanbeyan Commercial Bank of

Mra Sheridan Leads Mixed Tennis Match Scores Listed

A readable fragment records a match lineup with players named Mra Sheridan Mrs Thorpe Miss Browse and others. The note shows multiple players with wins or losses and mentions Canberra and Vale, with a four game margin and partial score details.

Mra Sheridan Thorpe Miss Browse Mra. Dixon Maw Vale Siore Gee Ax Fellowes Canberra Mowe Vale Mise Priver Kilgonr Mr. Gundry Mise Campbell Minn Dumes Minx MeLelah Mima Thornton Mis de Mentro Mia Gett Mn. Cox Ure Mire Beresford

Canberra City Raid Tribute to Retiring Patron

Canberra City Raid extends tribute to long time patron Sir John and Lady Butlers at the Kingston shopping area. The afternoon program includes the band at the old St Voln Rectory grounds and a farewell before the National Ries final match where the band performs during half time.

Canberra Kingston Marek Elephant Ruiner Verdi Walls Lowers Australia Lithrow Down South Finke Voice of the Gunn Alford Vert Tmuimer Lady Butlers St. Voln Sir John Lady Butters

Broadcasting schedule highlights and event listings

A fragmented radio timetable lists various programs including music, stock market reports, weather, talks, and sports. It mentions orchestral segments, a one act play Give and Take, dinner and dancing items, and multiple country music sessions with references to Melbourne and Warriambil routes and racing descriptions.

Nowa. Mule Stock Exchange Yamneheon Royal Motor Yacht Launcheon Mev W. Mat Tomley A. A. Downm Rex

CHURCH SERVICES SEPTEMBER 29 1929 AT KINGSTON

Church services listed for multiple denominations in Kingston on September 29 1929. Daily schedules include Holy Communion, Evensong, sermons, and parochial events at St Michaela’s, St Paul’s Hall, Duntroon, Royal Military College, Mall, Kingston Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Church of Christ locations with various ministers named.

Eptember St John Tha Hapst Dam Malins Serron KLM C. Duntroun Urarras Paul'a Hall Kingston Nell Methodist Church Bundy C. Rkuluy B. Fa. Vercon KL le Verene Queanbeyan Ain We de Campbell Pan KL Thaman Wattle Parks Thomas Canburre Mlanion Mand

Nightmarch on the tracks at Salvation Army event

Fragmentary OCR describes a morning event and meeting at a farm setting with references to Salvation Army, March dates, and a young trainee. Names and exact actions are obscured by garble but indicate a community gathering with a focus on children and a carnival.

Hyoney Frida Niall March Alatty Farm Randwick Woods

Opium Smuggler Sentenced in Central Court

Friday at the Central Court, Foo Hing, a steward on the steymnan anda, was sentenced to twelve months for possessing 260 taels of prepared opium valued around 2000. Commonwealth official W. J. Armstrong noted opium was found concealed in a locker aboard the Tanda, linking the suspect to a vault of illicit goods.

Bydney Foo Hing Steymnananda Aeutanoud SY Mantha Central Court Canveson W. J. Armatrong Crossollettar Cine Toon Oscera Tanda James

Fragmentary Note on International Bank Affairs

A damaged OCR fragment discusses the International Bank Settlement, France and Germany, and Britain. It mentions diplomats and downgrades in a diplomatic context, with unclear names and dates, offering sparse readable facts about financial or diplomatic relations.

J.andon Rhurmay Telegraph Hank of International Settterment France Germany Britain Nowapayer Borinions

Sydney softball results mix from local leagues

A fragmented report lists scores and teams from Sydney leagues including Newtown Methodi and Manly Municipal. Noted events mention a 11 Servier from Newtown Methodi at Min to 420 and a draw involving Vocal tema and Admiral Evans with Vacat item.

Servier Newtown Minto Manly Municipal Admiral Evans

Paris restaurant raided by police in March

In Welkknows City police raided a Paris Hower cafe during March four. Inspector Greg Charge and staff were charged at the Central Court with illegal activity and failing to provide proper records.

Greg Bydney Erty Paris Hower Fouthevher Marian Saiter Mourt

Melbourne church notices and community service times

Fragmentary notice from Wesley Church on Latrobe Street listing Melbourne events and services. Mentions Mt Paula Cathedral, children's season, and various service times with unclear figures and dates.

EL Berrie Wesley Latrobovatreet Veo Inemm Ovaan Rettal Voewt Teria Mervice Mt. Paula

Fragmentary City Notice from Ancient Times

A garbled OCR style notice from a dated city publication mentions metropolitan entities and medical terms, with multiple unreadable fragments. The readable parts reference Amoonia Metropolitan Cardia and related terms, hinting at a municipal or health context without clear events or dates.

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