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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented OCR from a regional paper shows scattered names and places including Canberra Queanbeyan Bungendore Cooma Bombala Murrumbidgee and nearby towns. The garbled text references proprietors editors and street names, indicating a multi-place notices page or advertising digest.
A fragmented notice describes a special home delivery service for the Canberra region and surrounding areas. It references daily delivery of the newspaper from the previous day and instructs residents to communicate with The Cam for ordering or subscription details for Canberra and Queanbeyan areas.
Fragmentary weather notes show rainfall totals and seasonal data for Campbell area. The text mentions fall and a reference year, with incomplete names and figures.
The Advisory Council elected in May 1931 will conclude its term on September 2 after four meetings and extensive public business. The council reshaped voting balance, opened debates, and pushed for every ordinance to be submitted for Territory review, with 27 representations sent to the Minister indicating active, effective governance.
At Quarter Sessions Judge Cutlewis heard a leniency plea for two young men convicted of assault with intent to rob. Counsel argued for temporary bail pending sentencing, but could not agree on terms. The defendant Sydney urged living arrangements if released on bail, warning of nationwide flight risk if liberty granted.
Dr R J Tillyard, former chief of Botany, will deliver the annual Cawthron Memorial lecture in New Zealand. Entitled Travel the year of theаро? the talk will be given at an autumn ceremony in Nelson. The event will honor wildlife circles with a focus on the natural world and travel.
A scrambled list of Church of England services and sermons across multiple parishes on August 20 and surrounding days. Details include Holy Communion, Sung Eucharist, Evensong, Baptism, sermons by various preachers, and listed times at St Paul’s Kingston, St Christopher’s Forres san, Ainslie, Hull, Braddon, Causeway, and other areas, with numerous misreads and unclear spellings.
The notice lists multiple religious services with times and leaders across Presbyterian Methodist Congregational and Church of BL. Andrew in Braddon Forrest. It records ministers C E Turnbull James Thomson and others, with varied service times and venues including Preakytarien Church and Church of BL Andrew. The fragmentary schedule hints at choir rehearsals and interdenominational gatherings.
National Football Interstate Schools Carnival opens at Northbourne Oval with 120 visiting players and managers arriving in Canberra. A civic welcome was extended yesterday in the Anpert mia as fixtures unfold from Monday to Wednesday across Northbourne and Manuka Ovals with several state teams scheduled to clash.
Canberra welcomes visitors for a national carnival with matches at Manuka Oval and ACT venues. A full programme includes parliament house inspections, a parade at Northbourne Oval, and a civic reception at Albert Hall. Officials emphasize visiting Canberra to appreciate the capital, with sports leaders and local dignitaries attending.
The preacher from the Church Army, Captain Cowland, will lead a lantern service at St Pauls Ingaton Sunday evening and speak at Duniroon Street meetings Monday. A men and books gathering is set for Pariah Hall Braddon this evening at 4 pm and the John’s branch Men’s Society plans an Ingleside program with MOW Britten addressing the National Secretary of the Boys Home Society.
Ainslie meets Eastlake in senior football at home after a three week lapse. Ainslie aims to secure a rubber as both teams boast two prior wins. Teammates include Lalor, Dee, James, Lyng, and Moore who may miss the final games. Match at 1.50 p.m. sharp with Prowse, Bourne, and Gelling among key players.
Manuka and Queanbeyan field a strong team with many experienced players returning. Sharpe Knott Brinkman and Haydon reappear after absences in the Alaste match, Stirling will be fit, and Hicka’s ankle has healed after treatment in Melbourne. Attendance at practice has been high, officials optimistic about the coming match with a probable lineup including Fryer Knott Haydon and Dorman among backs and forwards Lucas Hick Taylor Baxter rover Arling Joye and M Brent.
Roman Catholic services end at Amelia School Hall tomorrow as preparations begin for a new series of ceremonies. Next Sunday September 1 a Mass will be held at St Patrick's School Braddon to mark the opening of a weeklong mission in a new building by Rev Talty C.S.S.R The mission closes September 4 with school classes resuming September 19. The Bishop of Goulburn will officially open the new building on October 20.
Article discusses C T R Witken presenting a cloud chamber that traces particle paths at high speed. It claims the apparatus is the most extraordinary device of its kind, capable of detecting particle tracks and revealing their positions during experiments.
Tomorrow the Rev. C Turnbull will conduct services at Braddoo and Porceal. In the morning he will speak on the work of the Australian mission in the Earth and interior of our convent. In the evening he will take for his subject Who Are the Meek.
An irregular notice describes a Methodist gathering at Central led by Mr Denton with Eva W. H. Cheetham performing music and a chair address on religious themes. It notes a deputation from Melbourne including TC Renn and H. G. Bom linked to the Methodist Federal Inland Mission.
A fragmented note discusses insect migration and origins in the jalic area. It mentions arriving populations and questions about movement patterns. The incomplete text hints at patterns but lacks clear details or dates.
An advisory council election campaign plan surfaces with Labour candidate E G Kelly to address a Kingston meeting at Friendly Society Hall next Saturday night. The Advisory Council’s amended ordinance, not yet submitted again, is expected after Minister Paterson returns to Canberra, as council moves toward formal election preparations.
The Interior Department estimates a new relief pipe line from Mt dtm to Red HII Reservoir. The project aims to form a conduit for February and the financial year budget includes a provision of £13,000. The plan involves two inch and smaller piping to enable water flow.
The season saw Aahdawn score 305 as the highest individual innings and a 382 Net score marking a record. The season notes triple achievements and Worcestershire defeat that crowned Yk shire champion in 1878, with a long tradition highlighted by the contest outcome.
Rufus Stewart, a veteran golfer, carded a remarkable 142 to finish four under par at the Australian amateur championship. Despite being barred from part of the event, Stewart led a field including Gray, Perrier, and other NSW and Victorian players with strong scores as results listed show Stewart tied for top with several competitors close behind.
Well known Melbourne wife trainer CT Godby and an associate were in a car that overturned. Godby, en route to prepare Aynsgogue for an engagement, survived with injuries as observers were shaken by the crash.
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