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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1935
Page
2
Canberra forecast notes showers on tablelands with sunshine east, cold night and strong south west winds. Weather data includes moonrise, tides and planet timings for Major Pianeta Venian rans HM nm sole 7.19 pm Mars 4.35 pm Jupiter 6.25 am Sutumn 213 am.
The Easter golf events at Queanbeyan Tennis Courts included the Freebody Cup and Rodgers Cup with main rounds ongoing and titles contested as players vie for early season honors.
The report details L Petterson of Royal Canberra winning the FCT open and professional championships at the Easter Golf Tournament. It notes H W Hattersley of Australian Club NSW as amateur champion, R S Washington of Roseville winning the Canberra Cup 36 holes stroke handicap, and multiple results across the event including Gribble and Kelly's performances. The event closes with prize presentations by Royal Canberra Golf Club president H J Sheehan and plans for a future Ladies Golf Union of NSW associates tournament in Canberra.
Weekend tennis at Rastwood Club produced close results with Combers narrowly defeated by 48, and multiple matches featuring players such as Hunt Mortioeh Dought, Thornton Fowlh McKenzie, Weatherston, and Whiteford. Rankings covered men’s singles and doubles, with multiple rounds and handicaps noted, and women’s doubles champions mentioned amid incomplete section finishes.
Subscriptions rates notice for Canberra Commonwealth region shows small garbled text and unclear pricing information. The readable fragments indicate a publication pricing update with contact or period details missing.
Fragmented OCR weather note reports barometer readings 29.86 inches at a.m. and 3 p.m. with temperatures around 00 degrees at two times, a maximum near 48.8 and minimum about 20. Mentions wind NW at 3 p.m. and June data.
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Meliss Reer and Dale with dates listed as April 16 and April 7. No clear events or context provided. details remain unreadable passages.
In Canberra the Hospital Advisory Committee has failed to advance its goal of a new hospital and broader hospital control powers. Critics urge replacing it with a fresh committee under the Health Minister. The piece urges the Health Department to appoint a new body and continue the push with persistent public service.
A fragmentary historical article argues petrol equals or exceeds the energy release of dynamite and nitro glycerine, noting petrol’s slower but steadier energy release suits modern engines. It explains smooth energy application reduces wear and discusses carburetor control to improve efficiency.
In Madrid on Sunday a special police corps plans patrols by motor vehicle in a bid to stamp out vandals. The public are warned to raise hands on sight or face potential fire from officers.
A car carrying the Thomas family overturned after a tire blew out on the Casino Woodend round yesterday near Kyole. Noel Errol Thomas, 19, was killed. A surviving family member injured, others treated for minor injuries.
The article explains how high compression in motor engines improves acceleration and reduces vibration, driving demand for fuels that unlock added performance. It highlights the role of tetramethyl lead as an efficient fuel additive to control combustion, noting its adoption across major countries and its impact on future engine development.
Mrs T. K. Abbott was seriously injured when struck by a motor vehicle at Alpine near Bowral. The Abbott family includes MP TA Abbott of Gwydir and C J P Lydiard, former Ballarat police official. The late Mrs Abbott, aged 72, was a noted nurse associated with the Abbott family line. The report also notes connections to Sydney and Murrumbidgee figures and mentions other Abbott family members.
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