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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1936
Page
2
The readable portion reports a 6 am and 3 pm weather reference with values like 684 degrees and names that resemble place codes such as G22. The fragment suggests rain potential but lacks coherent data or dates making specifics uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dubious scene with names and actions unclear. The readable bits mention a rifle, boots, mites, and a possible quick event or accident, but essential people, places, and dates are not discernible. The item lacks concrete facts to form a full news card.
Weather bulletin notes developing cloudiness with showers and thunder across Canberra region. Winds rise from the north to northwest, then shift to squally cooler south to southwest as systems move to the tablelands.
The piece surveys Australian settlement trends from the mid nineteenth century, noting land allocation, gold rushes, and eventual move toward orderly settlement. It highlights erosion, sand drifts, and drought as outcomes of overstocking, with examples from South Australia and the Cooper River. It reports a conference on fodder conservation in Sydney, stressing the need for a national balance between land use and preservation and citing expert calls for fodder as a key remedy.
In a tense Manuka encounter City and Souths traded scores with City taking a 15 to 21 result after late pressure. Key moments saw Freebody sets up Seton and a strong finish by Wall, while injuries troubled Betton and Parker refereed a hard fought match watched by a sizable crowd.
At Manuka Oval on Batur day Canberra City Juniors defeated Kingston Juniors by 18 points. City led early, Kingston held City to four-point margins in the first half before City surged ahead in the second. Meurers Adeyo Donaldens and Parker contributed tries for City. Dowen added a goal.
Canberra beat Queanbeyan 10 to 6 in a windy friendly at the Queanbeyan Showground yesterday. The match featured several recruits earning trials for both teams with notable moves from Stanwell, Grant, Boag, and Kearney, while Grifths and Moore starred for Canberra.
The death occurred at Queanbeyan Noretbourne division. Martin Larkin 8 mixed division players and teams mentioned including Reid U2 Forest Hi Yarrajumia Treted City Fire Brigade and others. Relatives informed with sparse details about arrival in district and matches played before death.
In a morning sermon titled Christ's Crusader Rev A L Cope urged the only hope for humanity lies in Christ's way. He urged loyal, fearless discipleship, duty to witness, and unity within the church as the path to deliver the master’s message. The talk drew on Matthew 11 1 and stressed courage, humility, and steadfast faith amid opposition.
City Club plans a weekend trip to the coast for a scheduled rugby league match. Supporters will travel by bus, leaving Civic Centre at 2 p.m. Saturday. A limited number of seats remain for those wishing to join.
Walter Anderson Walter Andoraca, an all resident aterecycle aema on born at Dustroca, is noted in this brief entry. The record preserves local naming and age details in a fragmentary family notice style.
Fragmentary OCR story describes a theft accusation involving 38 items from a location near Canberra. Details are unclear but reference to a suspect Alfred and a sentencing note appears. The readable text lacks coherent names, dates, or formal charges beyond theft mention.
Mr Werreg McDonald reported a sedan stolen and abandoned in the local area. Police are investigating missing vehicle details and urge nearby residents to provide any information leading to the recovery.
Readable lines show multiple matches with players such as Susan Savane Peters Cibbons and Mrs Heyen in a cluttered table of sets and scores. The text includes several mismatched names, partial scores, and unclear pairings, suggesting a damaged sports listing.
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