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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1936
Page
2
Fragmented weather log for Canberra notes pressure readings around 29.28 inches and 47 degrees, with multiple times and imprecise measurements. The garbled items reference temperatures, humidity, and brief observances over a four hour span, lacking clear structure.
Fragmented OCR relays third stage results from a rifle shooting event. Text hints at competitors including a Canham and a biw efpe af the wedd ver uweaphy with unclear affiliations and placements.
The narrator recalls Thessalonike and its sacred sites, noting legends of Saint Paul, diverse spellings of the city, and a cryptic early Christian church beneath a ruined building. It describes a journey to Venus, ancient Berue, and Paul’s exile path through Veres or Beroea, with medieval and Byzantine relics observed along the way.
The Canberra Times reports a sharp policy debate over moving from relief to full-time employment in New South Wales. Officials cite reduced loan funds and gradual transition challenges while stressing economic prudence and humane pacing of the shift.
A traveler describes Balantica’s old Byzantine fortifications and Upper Town in Salonika, noting Turkish presence, post fire rebuilding, and a picturesque but rugged landscape. The journey captures mud roads, funeral processions, street life, clothing, shepherds, and distant mountains framing a historic frontier region in the Junior League era.
The Kiama team edged Canberra 18 11 to win the Carr Cup in a rugged match. Canberra showed grit with early pressure but Kiama's defense and quick plays sealed the result as locals and visitors clashed in front of a packed crowd.
Kingston edges Canberra Junior in a hard fought match as J Walker and J Randall lead the visitors with strong defense. Grant and Lambert drive Canberra forward but Kingston replies through Elliott and McMahon with key tackles and a late winning play.
At Reid Park the Rovers defeated Canberra Grammar School 5 goals to 2 in a tightly fought game. Kingston missed key chances for Grammar while Nordeman made several saves for Rovers as Ant and other forwards struck early and late to seal the win under ideal conditions.
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