Birth at Narooma Kingston milestone for Maloney family
A son named Lawrence Richard Lester was born at Narooma Kingston to Mr and Mrs W Maloney.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1929
Page
4
A son named Lawrence Richard Lester was born at Narooma Kingston to Mr and Mrs W Maloney.
Engagement announced of Miss Patrician Horgan second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Horgan of Braddon Canberra to Mr Jack Miller only son of Mr and Mrs E L Miller of Wanganui New Zealand.
Canberra weather details for August 5 include 9 am barometer 30.03 and 3 pm 120.84 inches, temperatures 34.8 at 5 am and 62.4 at 3 pm, daily max 63.5. Rainfall year to date totals and monthly figures listed. Queanbeyan records show 9 am temperature and August 5 max and min values.
The document provides a fragmented rainfall tally for Queanbeyan for the current year to date. Key figures and certain station notes are unreadable, leaving the overall total and specific monthly values unclear.
General forecast for New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Western Australia indicates cloudy unsettled conditions with showers in many areas and variable to brisk winds. coastal regions expect southerly and westerly shifts with cooler temperatures and snow possible on highlands.
Fragmentary notes reference wind, rain and a storm moving northeast across multiple locations. Possible patterns show conditions affecting several towns and streets, but readable details are limited and no full event timeline is provided.
Light to moderate rain observed in many areas with scattered showers in the north east and Gippsland. Frosts widespread over highlands and some coast zones with variable cloud and wind. Tasmania reports three-quarter clouded to overcast with passing showers. central plateau snow and frosts noted. Queensland data unavailable.
Rainfall readings at 9 am show heavy totals across Victoria and neighboring states with many towns reporting double digit to high values. Notable figures include Warracknabeal 105, Port Fairy 37, Ballarat 19, Bendigo 16, Geelong 27, Hobart 4, Port Pirie 10, Port Lincoln 75, and Norse totals across NSW Queensland South Australia and Tasmania.
Two young men were arrested at the boot shop of Harry Ladther of Annandale yesterday afternoon as they prepared to leave with parcels containing about 140 worth of merchandise. The shop was damaged by theft on Saturday morning.
The Canberra Times reports tributes at the grave for Dr Walter Geoffrey Duffield, late director of the Commonwealth Solar Observatory. He valued records and long-term science over immediate results, laying foundations others would build on. His work linked solar physics to weather and energy ideas, benefiting mankind beyond his lifetime.
Seventeenth year restoration of St Pauls Cathedral nears finish with plans to reassemble a new organ beneath the dome. Canon Alexander says full restoration by June next year and a thanksgiving service by month end, with potential royal attendance.
York Minister has despatched a gift of York stone for the chancel arch of Christ Church at Hondabers in Queensland. Masonry from Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral is being incorporated, with border pieces sent abroad when no longer useful locally. The Dean and Chapter deem the links admirable and accept occasional requests from Dominions and the United States.
The article quotes Canog Alexander noting the difficulty of predicting any surplus until the work is completed. He says at the final stage of a project there is always extra work found that can alter prior estimates and that no distribution decision will be made until the surplus amount is known.
A large Canberra audience enjoyed Harold Williams in a recital featuring Schumann, Franck Kerning, Gluck, and fellow artists. The program included Keble and Beethoven works, with violin, cello, and piano contributions by Hayden, Shanley, and others, and the Canberra Omeliantra offered two numbers including Gounod Mirella and Paderewski Chant du Voyageur.
During a tenettes session Smith and McConachie faced off while Smith faced heckling from the audience. He shouted at an onlooker about the ball and staying on the table as scores listed show McConachie leading at 12.25 to 12.08 with varied in game breaks and high breaks from Smith.
An important forward in the invention for treating coal has been found in the four molecular series in the Workate Gietrien of New Zealand. The company will be active with Watakiitea and other partners to develop a plant to treat coal before burning, aiming to remove contaminants and improve efficiency.
Tai Lowellborough died after falling from a window following a sudden illness. He dined with a doctor friend on Saturday night and after feeling unwell walked to a garden where he suffered a compound fracture. He was taken to hospital, operated on, and died an hour later.
The Rotary Club faces a task involving leadership and foundation support for an operating group. Key figures include Me. F. and Dr Lruifield, with emphasis on customer or member involvement and organizational alignment. The item notes a drive toward improved collaboration and visible progress.
Frnotier and Mew arrived back from Methermy Buests at the Hotel, recounting their journey and noting the atmosphere of the event. The two travelers spoke of notable figures and proceedings observed during their stay.
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