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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

2

Planetary dance behind sunspots sparks Sanford theory

California scientist Dr. Fernando Sanford cites Smithsonian data to argue Venus and Mercury influence sunspot activity. He suggests inner planets alter sunspot counts by their positions relative to Earth, noting an 80 percent rise in spots when Venus and Earth align opposition.

Fernando Sanford California Venus Barth Mercery Sanford Earth Nuti- Sro

Convent Schools Annual Athletic Sports at Manuka Oval

The Good Samaritan event drew crowds despite cold wind and intermittent showers. Winners included Lyons Cup holder the Lyons team with 47 percent points, and multiple age divisions crowned champions in seniors juniors intermediates and midget classes with notable names such as Dwyer Carmody and Lyons earning trophies and relay honors.

Manuka Oval Me. Lyons Alec Rey Father Dunleavy Twomey Barry Betton Meters Allan Byrne PR T, Whyte K. J. Wade R. Meere J. Bwannan T.M. Dunleavy Rede I. Therm T. Grimiths E. Jeanette Tepelto Betty White W. Ashworth Brendon Lyons le Father J. A. Lyons L. Drummond McNamara Pitts Mrt J Carmody Mr. Collims F. Clewry J. Doueh Harrington O'Dwyer D. Cleary J. McMell R. Doyle Patrici E Burke D. Ryea B. Myan Boyt Burne Mulligan Blue Tern A. Harrigen J. de Smif Pette Kewy Glens Bas! Team UK Cr Dwyer Dorman B. W Oramy J. “Widget Ashworth Carmody Doyle Lyons Muirheid Pend Kinaase Doueh Intermediam Drummond Byrne Farrington E. Tiernan B. Tiernan I Jo'Relily Blewitt H Gir United Jeanstte Hartington Péad Pinal Drummond Burns & Hasrington Mer Saltomax Oaughwin Adam Boye Capelto Car‘nid Cleary Itvide Boyr Sarant Lyons Lynter Muirhead Pond Collopy Whyte Tarmody Bove Dyammond Burns Mefiregord MeoNumare Rouen Jantor Uy Teem Rendle B. Brown Comex W. Bicksen Golding F White Carmely Lamas Gigie Menlor Fawn Cahill Kelty Clear

W C A Notes Eventful Palestine Lecture and Socials

The W C A notes report a large turnout for a Palestine lecture by J Staphen, a Tate Lady Garran photo unveiling, an enjoyable Lady Hopetoun room gathering with Welsh and Ballgari performances, and a craft display with home recipes. The community dinner is set for August 27 with Mrs Tillyard as speaker on The Next Hundred Years.

Palestine Staphen Tate Garran Lady Hopetoun Ballgari Tillyard

Public phone installed in Reid shelter shed

Northarn Buburta Association urged a public telephone for Reid, Brad don, and Amalie. The PMG ordered immediate installation at the Reid Methodist Church shelter, after officers confirmed the need. Braddon will be reviewed later. PMG staff and local officials acknowledge the assistance and sympathetic view.

Spon Northarn Buburta Association Reid, Braddon Amalie J. V tHtrict Si Goulburn Bainstal PMG Phene Methodist Chutel Ainaire P. Yen Phome Fa Reid

Summer pleasure cruises voyage plans detailed

The popular marine cruise marketer announces two holiday itineraries. One departs Sydney December 12 visiting Magnetic Island Wirrelly Molle Island Brampton Island Lindeman Island North West Reagon Island and returns December 22. The second sails December 7 calling at Norfolk Island Lord Howe Island and Lautoka before returning to Sydney January 11.

Mterntate Watsomba

Gaol For Canberra Car Theft Case

At Goulburn Police Court on Tuesday June Calder was sentenced to six months imprisonment for unlawfully taking a motor car at Yarra. He received a further three months for stealing a case and wearing apparel at Queanbeyan. The motor car was stolen from Kingston Canberra on August 13.

Goulturn Twesday Juenon Calder Yarra Queanbeyan Kingston Canterra

Aerrington Charade Race and Local Meets Recap

The report lists multiple racing events with entrants Aerrington Tiernan Ciernan Patick Fivnchcap and Melligan’s. Cormaty Midget Cup and Betty White Bamean Race for girls feature Tiernan Michelon O Reilly B and other racers. Obstacle race notes show Ryan Maguire and Caugh Win with McGregor finishing strong.

Aerrington E. Tiernan T

Carr Cup Draw Reaches Canberra After Goulburn

The Carr Cup final draw was held in Goulburn on Tuesday night and lands Canberra in the last position, with Queanbeyan and Canberra drawing second last and last respectively in the Manny and Carr Cup challenges. The schedule shows August 23 Bowral versus Kiama and September 37 Canberra versus holders among other matches, with divisions and event details interspersed in the report.

Wes Goulburn Canberra Queanbeyan Tou Tate Miving Liv Peacon Partin- Blan Ralsich Jone

Rosebery Jockeys Held Inquiry After Handicap Fall

In Rosebery on Wednesday the jockeys were called together before the record division of the Fourteen-Two Handicap. The stewards held an inquiry into the fall of Cal Can Barry in the second division. Brereton, the hot favorite, led the field in a chilly run as weather and disruption affected proceedings.

Sydney

Canberra and Queanbeyan Set for Chafenge Match

Canberra and Queanbeyan prepare for Sunday match after a 8 all cup draw. Both sides recently lost by a point to Goulburn, heightening expectations for a decisive clash between the rival teams. Queanbeyan has travelled to Canberra this season, while the home side eyes a reversal of past results.

Goulmirn Queanbeyan Canberra Wight

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