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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1932

Page

2

Canberra Times Local Newsprint and Subscription Details

The Canberra Times outlines prepaid subscription rates within the Commonwealth and delivery by local agents in Canberra Queanbeyan and surroundings. The notice lists agents such as Graham City, W. Prowne, Chariton Kingston, Gunn Kingston, Brill Westlake Co, Manuké Barris, Guster Hotels, Dunne Queanbeyan, Fallick Quteribeyan, Cottam Bennedy, and others. It notes daily home delivery before other editions and provides a contact for Canberra residents to order by phone TH.

Canberra Times Commonwealth Oon Ion Aa Graham A. W. Prowne Eine Es City Co M. E. Chariton E Kingston Cc. Gunn Kingston Mre. Brill Westlake Co Manuké Barris al Guster’ Hotels Hoda Delivery Service Cabbarra Times Syerk Berra Queanbeyan Canberra Queatbeyan

Canberra Weather Summary With Temperature and Rainfall

Canberra weather records show at 9 am temperatures of 44.8 degrees and 41.2 degrees on different dates with highs and lows noted. Wind shifts NNW and WNW are recorded, barometer readings around 28 inches. Rainfall totals for the year to date are listed with portions of the year and monthly marks included.

Canberra Bathrday Midel N.N.W N.W Cagbett

Plane landing injuries at Five Dock crash

James Whitford ten of Five Dock was slightly injured when an aircraft he was flying developed engine trouble near his home. The plane overturned as it approached a marker garden, causing Whitford to suffer concussion and head injuries.

Sydney James Whitford Five Dock Waifford

Canberra Golf Club yields healthy finances in annual report

The sixth financial statement to be presented at the Canberra Golf Club annual meeting shows revenue of £862 17s 8d with expenditure, bar trading receipts of £595 2s 11d, and a note that members may withdraw but enrollments will sustain membership. The report highlights strong competition entries, a successful Easter tournament, and plans for possible social function abandonment and course improvements including a new club house and greens work.

Canberra H. J. Sheehan Sailors and Soldiers' Cup Julian Magennia South Coast Tablelands Association Major Jones F.C.T J. K. Williams Cannberra Gray Goulburn South’ Coast Tablelands

Astronomical Data From Commonwealth Solar Observatory

Canberra forecast calls for cold unsettled weather and strong southerly winds. The August 15 observatory data lists times for Moon rise and set, and positions of Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn with precise hours and minutes.

Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mt. Stromlo Mhjér Planhis Canberra

Laurels Reclaimed in Australian Political Reappraisal

The piece reflects on the National Party's collapse in 1929 and the renewed service of former leaders S. M. Bruce and J. G. Latham. It praises self sacrifice for national interests, notes Latham’s shift to service, and Bruce’s enduring leadership role as he garners respect in Australian and Dominion delegations.

ICAL National Party Messrs 5. M. Bruce J. G. Baim Bruce Latham Lyons Ottawa Dominion Australia

Hospital Ball to Benefit Hospital Patients in Canberra

The Canberra Hospital Auxiliary Committee will host the second Hospital Ball at Albert Hall on Tuesday night. Proceeds fund bedside radio headphones for patients, with part reserved for gifts and cheer for friendless patients. Floral decor by Lady members of the Canberra Horticultural Society, music by Pog bons orchestra. Donations for supper to Mrs Dolg, Mbhukhand ie, Telopea Park School, J C Gunn Kingston, Capitol Cafe City.

Canberra Albert Hall Hoapital Canberraa Horticultural Society Pogbons Orchestra Miky Mre. Dolg Mbhukhandie Telopea Park School J. C. ‘Gunn Kingston Capitol Cafe City

Tributes Paid to Late W A Johnson by Local Football Clubs

Canberra football circles paused for W A Johnson of Amslie Football Club who died after a motorcycle crash. Ainslie, Manuka, Acton and Kingston matches honored him with arm bands and moments of silence as players stood at attention.

Canberra W. A. Johnson Amslie Ainslie Johnsodn Queanbeyan Northbourne Oval Manuka Acton Kingston Eastlake Goulburn Dippes

Funeral Honor Follows Local Public Service Football Colleagues

A large churchyard funeral for a public servant and football player drew colleagues from Public Service and the local AFC club. Pallbearers included C Williams and A Sutton. officials from Canberra National Football League and Amalia Club attended. Participants wore team colors in red white and black.

St. John's Churchyard Mmotiheta Wort Mesh@trne Ang Yar a.Knowles Mousai Knowles C. Williams Waa Clut-Maten Albslie

Joseland Wins Spoon In Harsh Conditions Golf Meet

In rough weather at Lanterns Club a field of 63 competed in the 18 hole handicap Spoon. J H Joseland won with a lone under par card while Moran Parbery Deady and Williams trailed with varying margins. The event featured strong showings from several players including White Mildenhall and Brown amid tight scoring.

Lanterns Club J. H. Joseland Bestr Ws Moran N. F. Parbery J. Deady K. Williams J. H. White J. Magennis J. Mildenhall

Charlton Fails in 1500m Semi Final at Olympic Games

Australian swimmer Andrew Charlton failed to qualify for the 1500 metres final finishing last in his semi while Noel Ryan advanced to the final and placed third. Britain and Japan set the pace as Ryan matched top times, with Carding and Taris posting strong showings and Makino leading the field.

Charlton Los Angeles Andrew Charlton Noel Ryan Australia Ryan Harry R. Pearce Canada Andrew Chariton Ewittittera Jean Taris France Cristy U.8.a Crabbe Kitamura Hintabq Lanagari Chariton Makino Taria Christy Miss Knight Miss Maison Miss Madison Mins Knight Beth

From the Pulpit Christian Life Wu Scourge Sermon Summary

The Rev J Owen at Queanbeyan's church urges turning from old habits to a renewed life in Christ. He argues for inner transformation through faith, citing St Paul and The Time Machine as contrasts to outward masks while stressing personal mastery over weakness and the power of Christ.

Queanbeyan J. Owen Mr. Owen H. G. Welle St. Paul World First Christ

Caledonian Triumph Over Magpies With Late Rally

In the shield third round at Acton race course the Queanbeyan Caledonians rallied in the final five minutes to beat the Federal Magpies 3 1. Munro Denham Emery and Cooper starred for Queanbeyan while Bissett scored for Caledonians.

Federal Magpies Queanbryan Caledoniana Caledoniaina Acton Racecourse Mr. Kelly Magpien Caledonians Cooper Magpies Uneil Magpies Bissett Munro Queanhbeyan Queaneyan Preas Mecoh Caledonian Folm Heorém Denham Emery Queanbeyan

Pearce Triumphs In Spectacular Friday Rowing Race

Australia’s H. F. Pearce leads Miller USA early and holds on with a powerful burst to win the sprinting clash. Pearce recalls this as his final competitive race as Miller makes a late surge before the Australian seals victory.

H. FR. Pearce Australia Miller U.S.A Pearce Teuriia Japan Kolke Videfonso Philippines Sietas Germany Adjaluddan Nakadawa Kitamura Makino Christy U.H.A Ryan Crabbe Tara France Olympic Recond Hungary International Swimming Federation United States Bmith U.8.a Galitzen Kurtz

Riches to Poverty Woman Dies in Sydney Tenement

Dora Smith, 60, died in a Surry Hills tenement in abject poverty. Police suspect she once possessed a fortune of £49,000 but died as an elderly pensioner. The report notes her fall from wealth to destitution and confirms death occurred last night.

Sydney Dora Smith Surry Hills

Readers' Views on milk from Queanbeyan for Canberra

The Canberra Times letters section discusses milk supply from Queanbeyan entering Canberra markets. Local dairy farmers in Canberra complain about surplus Queanbeyan milk and demand clarification from Health Department. A reader identifies anonymous authorship and questions secrecy around producers.

Fragmented OCR sports note from an overheard game

A garbled OCR snippet references a game, unclear teams and scores, with stray names and phrases. The readable content offers no coherent event or outcome to confirm a factual summary.

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