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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1937
Page
2
In Canberra the report lists multiple readings for temperature wind and barometer across times from 9 am to 9 pm with inconsistent figures including high and low temperatures nine am. 356 degrees noted and barometer around 80.08 inches. Rainfall points are mentioned without clear totals.
Northbourne Greens and Kingston played a fierce field hockey match at Reid Park. Prowse and Reid led Northbourne with James and White strong in defense, Crapp starred for Kingston, Crapp scoring after a Kingston lapse to force a late goal, while Mccin tosh and Loynton gained experience for Kingston.
Played at York Park the B Grade game featured Townsend and Fulton scoring for Telopea with Ingram adding a fourth. Barton responded through Miller and Dwyer. The match saw scattered attacking play and erratic moments during a brisk contest.
Canberra forecast shows cloudy periods with scattered showers and winds from the west to south. The outlook indicates gusty moments and mild temperatures in the coming hours.
The Banking Royal Commission report rejects Douglas Social Credit as a solution to poverty and notes a persistent shortage of purchasing power. It cites Alberta's trial of Douglas credit, the collapse of prosperity certificates, and souvenir hoarding, while highlighting a practical shortage of credit rather than purchasing power.
In a keen rugby league day, Queanbeyan defeated Goulburn 19 to 5 with multiple tries from Geoghan, Rowley, and Griffiths. Earlier halves featured cautions from Referee Cole as both sides pressed for advantage and Telopea and RM C were noted for their forward play. The curtain-raiser saw Canberra Reserves beat Queanbeyan Reserves 13 to 0 ahead of the Manly Cup event.
In a mixed grade round, leaders Weetangerra and Northbourne fell to Reid and Barton after tight games. Results list Reid beating Weetangerra 1 3-sets 33 games and Barton toppling Northbourne 4-sets 34 games, with numerous other matchups across AINSLIE FORREST and related divisions.
The Royal Military College beat a Canberra district team 40 to 10 at Duntroon Oval in a high tempo rugby clash. Notable deeds included I A Murray scoring five tries and 26 points for the College, with Dawson, McLeod, and Haslam among prominent players as Canberra provided a strong challenge from half and back divisions.
The Rev A J Waldock at Kington Baptist Church argues Jesus uses both microscopic and telescopic sight to view life and humanity. He cites Christ reading hearts, suffering multitudes, and the harvest, urging believers to use both modes to see spiritual truth and the overcoming of the world.
In its August circular on World Trade the Bank argues that wartime shocks deepened economic links and rapid technical change complicates policy. It urges governments to cooperate and shift from producer protection to raising living standards by affordable goods, predicting Empire leadership can rebuild national trade.
The Ca agent Mrs Barton announced a temporary timetable change for three to four weeks. The Sydney plane will depart in the morning at 10.45 am and the Melbourne plane at 2.10 pm. Southward trip: Sydney 12.45 pm to Canberra 2 pm, Canberra 2.10 pm to Wagga 3 pm, Wagga 3.20 pm to Melbourne 5.15 pm.
Canberra Rifle Club ran a 600 yard mound shoot on Saturday for the NRA Medal with W. Lloyd leading on 150 and J. McIntosh close behind at 147. Windy conditions gave variable scores as shooters like D. Davies, R. Reid, F. Webb, W. Webb, and N. Canham posted solid marks. final stage moves to 700 yards next Saturday.
The fragment reflects a religious meditation on end times and hidden truths. It mentions Jesus and coming events, urges not to fear, and hints at deeper meanings beyond visible world events. It advocates seeking truth through unseen spiritual aspects rather than material appearances.
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