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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1929
Page
4
A mangled note on how traffic and vibrations impact structures in urban areas. Readers see fragments mentioning streets, districts, and potential risk factors, with unclear references to locations and names. The readable bits hint at ongoing study or concern over structural integrity and traffic-induced forces.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a financial note or promissory cheque linked to a Mr Ford. The text references debts, a ledger, and a possible event or meeting. Names are unclear, but the piece centers on a small monetary instrument and its handling.
Fragmentary mention of bishop tolls and fees, with garbled names and places. Appears to reference tolls, locales, and individuals in a historical or local context, but readable facts are minimal and uncertain.
Hawkesbury program lists heavy favourites failing to clinch in several stakes races. Details mention Tanine, Kubal, Nesanypten, and other runners amid a dense field, with results in divisions including the Hardship and Flying Handicap events. The card highlights senior handicaps, winners’ times, and notable performances by horses like Hawk Eye and Mhawkeye across multiple divisions.
The piece discusses Rev Alexander Cabin of Willingdale Hewes serving as rector of three parishes. It notes his tasks include delivering sermons for the comformation and graveyard care, with mention of his witty speech and limited writing for the church, and critiques by a narrator about his approach and style.
A dense OCR summary of Pascoe Hurdle and related races at Mooroon Valley, listing horses, riders, and placings across multiple divisions. Notable entries include Uteurkent Heelies, Gertitude, Night Latch, Royal Parade, and Night hark, with times and margins described in race-by-race fragments. The report mentions various handicaps and prize money across events with numerous participants and finishing gaps.
Fragmentary account recounts a drawer yielding a mysterious item during Charles Hewae’s era near the island of Derney. It mentions Sir George Carteret, inland officials, and a charter after the Battle of Sawley, with notes on maritime crafts and a new military company formation.
A garbled account hints at a mushroom influenced danger and lethal outcomes. Unclear details mention a city and deadly events tied to a creature or toxin, with references to injuries and a falling asphalt hazard. The fragmentary text references mice, venom, and a stream of confusion surrounding the scene.
A lively youth event described as a return to childhood, held at the YWCA. The report lists numerous attendees with names across families and neighborhoods, noting music, games, and festive treats. The piece captures a community gathering with social chatter, fashion, and a sense of shared memory.
A fragmented report details a euchre tournament held on a weekend night at a Canberra cricket club with participants Mire Nicholu and J I Davin among winners. The piece notes an ongoing series, future events, and that another series was arranged, with organizers including AHL and Getolare listed in garbled form.
The Strollers performed a witty and entertaining show at Canberra venues. Nicolaas led performances including Animals and Give me a Man with lively audience reaction praised by critics.
Fragmented text discusses motor oil standards, lab research, and industrial practices. It mentions aviation and refinery contexts, lubricants, and quality expectations, with references to testing, refining, and preserving oil performance in engines under various conditions. The passage appears as an OCR mash of technical notes and historical industry terminology.
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