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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1929
Page
2
Details outline a resistored endowment act project with terrain measurements and facilities listed. It references climate, professional courses, and Leaving Certificate honours in denominational scripture teaching. Dates include February 12, June 4, and September 17 with procurement via Canberra office and the principal.
A publishing notice appears in The Canberra Times detailing the newspaper's proprietorship and address. It references The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd and notes the paper operates from The Times Building with contact details and position in the local press.
Weather bulletin records for Canberra and Queanbeyan with monthly and daily rainfall totals and temperatures. Data show rainfall totals for the year to date, and daily high and low temperatures with observations on September 2 and 10, including notable figures and station notes.
Fragmentary text references places including Goulburn Narooma and Merimbula with scattered phrases about railway stations and names such as C J Nash. The legible parts offer no coherent event or clear people, dates, or actions to summarize into a full news item.
The Canberry Times invites readers to contact the circulation manager for details on an early morning delivery plenary. This notice emphasizes procedural steps for subscribers seeking adjustments or information on the new schedule.
An obscure historical snippet discusses a Spainish democratic context and a royal figure, referencing Sir Frederic Cowen and events around a veteran’s ground or town. The fragment references public figures, possible lineage, and shifting power dynamics, with a focus on age, authority, and governance in a wartime or postwar setting. The tone suggests a poetic or satirical frame about monarchy, democracy, and youth in political change.
An account notes the Prince of Wales carries a portable typewriter for travel. He uses it on trains and finds it convenient for quick work. The anecdote mentions a moment when his typing was used to dampen impression and a remark about hand and mind.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss Europe’s motor cars and related topics with garbled names and odd phrases. The passage lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable people to form a coherent report.
A garbled OCR passage references a mix of terms about motion, measurement, and tables. It mentions law phrasing about not regaining certain rights and notes rational inquiry, but the overall content is fragmentary and unclear. No coherent event or identifiable individuals are present.
Readable fragments describe astronomical data from Solar Observatory Mount Stromio. Mentions Moon flare, Vat Major Vuunota, and measurements like 420 smh and 134 WM. Initial, unclear notes reference RAT and 6K att with G20 weight.
A Canberra Golf Club farewell dinner honored Sir John Butters with a modest turnout. President Mr. HE Sher Finn spoke of his health and long service, praising Butters for founding and memory that would live on in Canberra. Members reflected on his impact and the club’s future contributions.
A Canberra Times report outlines the Oaks Estate issue once part of Queanbeyan now separated by the railway line, with constitutional limits on Commonwealth land surrender. The Royal Commission recommended extending Section 11 to allow surrender of Territory land to a State for administrative ease, a step noted as the solution though politically complex.
A fragmented account discusses Sir John Buttery and Canberra leadership, noting support from Mr Meehan and Lady Titters while highlighting tensions over funds, public works, and national progress. It details debates on construction costs, political alignments, and the role of Canberra as a symbol of unity across Australia.
A Canberra farewell afternoon honored Lady Butters at the old St John’s rectory garden. Residents and Canberra women associations gathered under bright sunshine for songs, speeches, and gifts as Lady Butters was warmly thanked for her grace and promised future visits to Sydney.
In a windy Saturday match Moronian defeated Horonian 3 to 1 to stay undefeated in the third round. With Womeruhn second and Lyonets third, the next round will feature Cyanebs vs Wamurahs and Horomay L vs Cyanety 1, while a Sunday consolation game ends with Boywalus 1 ahead.
The Canberra Golf Club postpones a scheduled match between ten captains led by Sir John Turner and Kesten due to heavy rain. Officials discussed re staging for Saturday October 13 with club members noting ongoing efforts to organize the event amid political and social distractions.
Readings describe a church gathering and sermon focused on obedience to heavenly authority. The speaker references Paul the Apostle, Christian duty, and contrasts spiritual aims with worldly delay. The narrative depicts a devotional assembly, prayers, and reflections on faith, guidance, and moral conduct.
The readable portion mentions dates and names in a scrambled form. It references a Cynan and Memuats with scattered words about an event or notice. The fragmentary text lacks coherent details for a full summary.
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