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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1935

Page

3

Moscow Finds Ivan the Terrible Subterranean City Remnant

Moscow subway workers uncover an underground chamber and passages dating to Ivan the Terrible era beneath a razed dwelling. Geologists note white sand from far away and discover dungeons, weapons, fortifications, and cemeteries. A water pipe and stone-studded staterooms suggest an ancient Muscovite hideout connected to the Tsar’s Palace. The press notes the hidden library and legends of a vast underground city under Moscow.

Moscow Ivan the Terrible Subway Micow Warvare Geen Napol

New Drill at Kamilaroi Promises Oil Prospects

Kamilarai Oil Co Ltd reports hopeful prospects for commercial oil and gas at the Kulnura structure, a large Permo-Carboniferous anticlinal feature between Newcastle and Sydney. Geologists H G Raggatt and Dr F Reeves led six months of field work. drilling recommendations endorsed by Chief Geologist D Dale Condit. The venture, supported by the Minister of Peace and Justice, aims to reduce Australia’s oil import bill by tapping near Sydney and Gosford, 14 miles from Gosford Harbour.

Kumura New South Wales Kamllaral Oil Company Limited H. G. Raggatt Frank Reeves Hawkesbury Hunter River Sydney D. Dale Condit Ol Search Ltd Uhi Mate Kumira Newcastle Gosford Harbour Los Angeles California Kamilaral Oil Co. Ltd Peas Libee Bealae Off Search Limited Saget ‘Raggatt Australia Aus

Masonic Ball Draws Four Hundred From Canberra and Beyond

Four hundred attendees, including Lodge officers and members from Canberra Queanbeyan Goulburn and other centres, packed the Albert Hall for Canberra's second annual Masonic Ball. The event featured a Masonic Barn Dance with regalia and a strong committee led by War. Bro MacGregor and B J Hicks as secretary. Notable representatives included W Wor Bro M MacGregor the Grand Master Sir Alexander Hore Ruthven and numerous Wor Bros from Canberra Commonwealth of Australia Capitol Queanbeyan and Melbourne temperance lodges among others.

Lodge Offeera Canberra Queanbeyan Goulburn Albert Hall War Bro MacGregor W. Wor M. MacGregor Alexander Hore Ruthven Wor. Bros H. Dee T. Trevillian Balding P. W. Hammond St. Andrews Queanbeyan Bro. Kendall Medinnon Austral Soulburn

Weftless fabric promises longer life for motor tyres

A detailed report on the development of weftless tyre cords, removing cotton wefting to cut internal friction. The new process uses a broadreel system, combs, warm drying, and rubber impregnation to produce sheets of longitudinal cords. Early trials on Australian roads show promising results for extended tyre longevity.

Australia’s Oil Wealth Could Shield Defense, Earliest Warnings

Amid hopes oil will unlock vast wealth a strong secondary industry could arise and strengthen Australia’s security. The text notes that only a small share of world air supplies lies in the British Empire suggesting strategic value in Australian reserves and defense readiness.

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