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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1931
Page
4
A taxi driver was attacked by unknown fares shortly after leaving a station area. The assailants fled with valuables as the driver reported injuries and sought medical help at a nearby hospital. Police urged witnesses to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Sydney Huntay reports a collision involving mentor and horse in dim light. Hoey Goyten suffered injuries. details unclear due to fragmented text. A vehicle driver, Hayton, veered and the horse bolted, leading to the incident near a noted location.
Readable listings cover Roman Catholic and Presbyterian services, Baptist and Salvation Army activities, with Mass times, sermons, devotions, communion, national service subjects, and youth and ministerial notices across multiple churches. Named congregations include St Christopher’s, West Brighton, and local Baptist and Salvation Army centers.
Clergy from the Diocese of Southland prepare sermons at Kingston and St John’s Kingston while Kingston Guilds organize charity and mission efforts. A YWCA event accompanies church activities as Baptist Church schedules a 7 30 p m service the day after tomorrow with Guild participation and fundraising appeals.
The December show by the Horticultural Society features entries from Mis Hk Warren and others. Readers are invited to attend the event, view the diverse displays, and note the schedule including exhibits of vegetables flowers and arrangements.
An itemized general notes summary details Harticutt nest society inquiry and plans for a garden show in Acton, listing nurseries and vendors. It mentions bromeliads, ranunculus, gladioli, poppies, dahlia, and seasonal blooms, with prices, orders, and delivery timelines. The piece notes exhibitors from New City Dane Shige and local vendors in Wheeler Street area.
The Interstate tennis tournament began at Cooyong Total with NSW and Victoria matches. In men singles Sprowle defeated Dunop, Willard beat Hawker, Donohue defeated Crawford, and Victoria edged Hewitt. In doubles Willard and Teague won 7 4, while in women singles Hang defeated Dellamy and Duttsworth beat Wool. Crawford also defeated Hoadly Webley.
GTY Bowling Club announces team chosen to represent Cy Club in the B Pennie Competition against Cooma at Hiwdongeen on Wednesday next. Players include Leant Hawkins Hawkita Holian Toy Frank Byram Prawae Drainger Entrien, with hopes to begin strong in the svielen championship event and club tournament.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a monthly national service with prayers offered for the nation and divine guidance. The text references a service and a ceremonial element, but specifics are unclear due to damaged material.
Fragmented OCR notes recount theories on the origin and development of human teeth, mentioning Sir Arthur Keith and various early researchers. The text cites estimates of ancient jaw sizes and teeth evolution, with references to early 20th century figures and speculative timelines.
A fragment notes a union or wedding involving the Nation of Kiokeeenacennee and New Zasland. Details are limited in the readable text. The pairing appears in a brief notice or item within the page segment.
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