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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1935
Page
2
The Canberra Times publishes a broad price list and contact details for subscriptions, newsagents, and newsrooms across Canberra and surrounding districts. The notice lists agents and offices including Kennedy Street, Glebe, and Bungendore, with contact points at various hotels and local shops for distributing newspapers.
By special arrangement, a unique home delivery service is offered daily to every portion of Ganers and Queanbojan before any other newspaper in the providus area. The notice mentions the carriers Teo and Quesm ramus Sipuik and their reported addresses.
Weather notes record rainfall in Canberra for January and February. The brief mentions daily totals and comparisons for the two months, highlighting patterns in precipitation and noting the shift toward March.
Major Dougie of Social Credit fame argues in Canada that no country can live in isolation. He notes Alberta relied on outside trade, making his scheme ineffective. He contends prosperous communities must trade with others and respect global duties, warning self isolation leads to collapse.
Professor Browse from the Institute of Anatomy at Canuerta discusses evolving views on upper atmosphere research. He explains the troposphere and stratosphere, noting earlier beliefs that temperature rose with height were challenged by recent expeditions.
The Atlantic City meeting cited American and Canadian medical societies presenting a brain bath method with saline brain drainage described as a forced perivascular drainage of the central nervous system. Dr George Fetan of Syracuse University reports potential for treating infantile paralysis and related conditions via the described baths and sequential nerve restoration.
Fragmentary report details experiments by Loon and others on electrons hitting frozen nitrogen and secondary rays. Professor Brose presented theory refutations, noting a rain spectrum anomaly. The text mentions Dr. 2, ML, L. Cumpatean and Robert Garren in a confused lecture context.
A fragmented list outlines church services across multiple parishes with times for Holy Communion Evensong and sermons. Notable entries include St. Jon's Kingston Forst and St. Christopher's Forrest with hours ranging from 7 am to 10 am and references to bishops, archdeacons, and reverends.
Church notices list Rev CE Turnbull as minister with evening service led by CE Choir at 7 30 pm. James Thomson is retired after 11 years and is connected to Praisn efforts in the community. Community singing led by Mr Hines and held at Intermediate Church, Bactery, Weatridge, features Rev Jumen Thomson.
Queanbeyan Club won the first match after Burrowa’s protest against Canberra and will travel to Burrowa on Sunday for the Massy Cup. The draw lists Burrowa vs Queanbeyan on August 18 and matches with Canberra, Yas and Cruswell later. Canberra officials cite rule interpretations and a lack of a report on a player’s conduct, while Queanbeyan’s team travels with several key players and staff.
The Catholic Ball at Albert Hall drew about 500 attendees in a springtime setting with artificial fruit, sprigs, and blooms. Guests included the Govern General andLady Iris, with Mrs. Daley presiding. Debutantes danced the Debutantes Waltz as elaborate decorations and bouquets enhanced the night.
Testimony meetings are held in the Lecture Room on the second Wednesday at 5 28 p m. All are invited to attend. A Christian Science Sunday School session is held in the Lecture Room of Albert Hall at 3 p m on Sunday. Children up to age 20 are cordially invited to attend.
The Lord Bishop of Goulburn will visit the parish and dedicate gifts placed at St John’s Chusen ayme Torisle during the 11 am service. The Ven Archdeacon Roberton will preach, with Captain Cowland of the Church Army in Australia leading parish activities on Sunday and a 7:20 pm service at St Paul’s Kingston. Other meetings are scheduled through the week.
The first Mass will be celebrated at St Patricks Braddon on Sunday September 1 to open a new Catholic mission in the convent school. Father Rauner Telty will conduct the mass. School lessons start at 9.00 am, with 300 children already enrolled at St Christopher's.
The Methodia Church will hold a Sunday evening service with the Intermediate Choir led by Mr ten Conary. Dexlin ng at 7:45 pm will help sing and assist in the service. The society consists of fine young people and many are invited, with further evangelistic events planned and a large congregation expected. The invitation extends to Maid’s young people to attend.
Acton hosts a competitive fixture tomorrow with Souths fielding T McGrath L Jobson R Hawke D Sheen W Butterfield A Bow I O'Brien S Mayo H Lam-Wail Booth S Cabban N Faull and reserves D Pee Te Hayton. A strong representative side from K Moore Speering H Burke B Robbie P Kerrige J Clear L Stephens F Kelly J Clear V Burke J Ashton L Feeker R Martin W Martin A Kelly and Biney Colquarous are listed. Referee Mr J Baker.
Acting Minister for the Frierio referred yesterday to fish protection measures amid concerns over pond habitat and harbor resources. The official outlined policy goals and potential regulatory steps affecting local fleets and ecosystem management.
Reports from Melbourne describe a gala night at St Patrick's with celebrations tied to a recent amendment. The event featured ceremonial openings, with officials noting provisions for commemorations and the anticipated impact on local fuel prices.
The parliamentary bowling rest will be available for practice at Farnoan to members of the City and Banberre club. The notice invites club members to use the facility for training and recreational bowling sessions.
The Melbourne report discusses Victorian reactions to federal controls on state borrowing, urging restored unrestricted borrowing by states while acknowledging Commonwealth limits. It highlights the Loan Council’s two votes and Dunstan’s push for self reliance as central to intergovernmental finance.
The report notes the Commonwealth Government is unlikely to recommend a peerage for Sir Isaac Isaacs upon retirement, but suggests King George V may bestow a barony in recognition of his service. It mentions Prime Minister Lyons likely supporting high honours for others and lists notable honours already conferred on Australians and foreign figures.
Runners will compete in a mile handicap at Manuka Oval during half time of the Canberra event. The winner receives a club trophy. Officials prepare by 3:40 pm for a 3:56 pm start. Entrants include Knottner, Fryer, Ghyda, O'Brien, Pelernon, Prior, Lyng, Metz, Gladwin, Axelby, Frmyt Seton, Hugher, Hill and others with yardage listed beside most names.
A fragmented report notes a Spanish play presented by the Arts Society titled Romantic Young Vaily. Descriptions mention Belen and Harley Granvillemarker, a radio adaptation, and a plot about a secretary who discovers a surprising truth, with confusion and humor threaded through the narration.
Incomplete OCR text notes that all rights are reserved by the publisher with unclear dates and terms. The readable fragment references copyright and publication status but lacks concrete details on work, ownership, or scope.
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