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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
4
The Canberra Times publishes a notice referencing proprietorship and federal capital matters in Australia. The fragmentary text notes publishing duties and directions for lawful notices in the capital territory.
The Canberra station records show atmospheric pressure at 30.16 inches and a temperature around 37 degrees at midnight with a 10 degree minimum. Reading details for Canberra and Queanbeyan are partially legible, with Sydney forecast commentary indicating rain potential.
Canberra Times examines road accidents and the driver over machine debate with emphasis on alcohol as a major factor. It cites US surveys showing defective equipment contributes little to crashes and argues education over mechanical fixes, considering automatic speed governors and the rising vehicle population.
The Gumimmercial Banking Company of Byoney reports a strong surplus at the end of June amid a favorable Treasury showing. The fiscal position improves with an estimated surplus and rising asset value, reflecting favorable economic conditions for the Commonwealth and its financial institutions.
The piece recounts Aphrodite and Berengaria myths tied to Cyprus, describing how the goddess of love was linked to Cypriot lore, marble canes, and wooden idols. It notes St Paul’s clash with Artemis, pagan relics unearthed near police stations, and Limassol’s ties to Richard the Lionheart and Queen Berengaria.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Rich ar d’s pursuit of Berengaria during a Cyprus voyage. A tale blends mythic Venus imagery with Pilgrim rites and a Breach of Promise, noting Mesaba and Mesquine capture, Berengaria’s arrival, and Lusignan’s transfer of the crown to Cyprus amid Crusader turmoil.
A report notes Mary Cook suspected of operating a vehicle while intoxicated on July 9 with unclear details. No further information on location or charges is provided.
Large crowd attends the 11th annual Catholic Ball at Albert Hall with about 200 guests supplied by Pogson's Orchestra. Decorations feature spring flowers and poppies while Mrs. C J Benton presides over a large Ladies' Ball Committee. The event includes supper, a Havana play, and dancing with Mr G Curnick providing upper interval music. Notables present include Hon A Lyons and Rev Fathers Twomey Barry Parker Dunleavy among many others.
The Australian Privy Council refused Francis Joseph Henry Maudlin leave to appeal his murder conviction and death sentence for killing Charles Gordon at Lake Ilawarra on May 6. The appeal argued misadmission of evidence. the court found no error affecting the verdict or sentence.
A garbled list of church services and times across multiple parishes. Mentions Holy Communion, Evensong, Morning Prayer, and various archdeacons, with scattered locations including St Paul’s Kingston and Patrick’s Braddon. Several entries are unclear or partially legible, but indicate weekly services and related church events.
The Church of England plans anniversary services at St Pauls near the northern city. Rev W C Wesle leads fundraising efforts for a permanent church building on the north side. A special collection will be taken after next Sunday’s service to support the project and a children’s font collection will be added. Confirmands and parishioners attend with prayers for the church’s success.
Tomorrow the services at Brydts And Forrart will be held. Rev CB Turebull will preach on Gets Rot and God of the Dead. The event includes a visit by new captains and neighbors to the manse in the evening.
The Superintendent Reverend James presides over both services at Sakae Central on Jal Tah with Communion. B. Arthur conducts the contract at La ane and wears a mitewell. Rev. Arthur to lead 4 pm service at Westridge.
A church bulletin notes a Baptist service this Sunday with the pastor delivering the Upward Look sermon. The message outlines preparation and hopeful renewal for congregants as part of morning worship.
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