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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1932

Page

4

Television Quest of Science on Air Across Oceans

A report discusses early television experiments and challenges in Australia and Britain. It notes director E. Fisk, the Amala import, and the aim to broadcast to England to reach those with canaries. Technical hurdles include wavelength limits and transmitter room needs.

Addran E. 7 Fisk Mamaping Amala Asia Australia Teln Mngland Tetevision Marchese Marconi Es IFC Bydney Ts Creme Ste Reteh Joroatenating Corporation Eterinion Urostossia Aeerty Saineo

Unclear Header and Market Note From Local Page

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local market or event note involving names and places but lacks readable details on date, participants, or actions. The readable items suggest a brief item about a sale or gathering tied to a local organization or site, but essential facts are missing.

Fire Organisation in Queanbeyan Continues Work

Queanbeyan Bush Fire Association elected new officers after a successful season protecting pastoral properties. President J. C. Gorman, secretary treasurer W. J. Globe, assistant secretary J. Bute led a turnout at W. J. Gibba’s place. Membership rose with strong local support and aid from storekeepers and lorry owners during the past fire outbreak.

Queanbeyan Amecia Pnce W. J. Gibba Amoclaion J. C. Gorman Treaaurer W. J. Globe Bute

Queanbeyan Council Defers arrears action and audits funds

A Queanbeyan Municipal Council special meeting debated rate arrears and confirmed leaving enforcement to the Town Clerk. Previous figures showed arrears totalling £7,060 and the general fund deficit rising from £5,131 to £4,143. the clerk suggested pursuing those owing more than a year to collection or prosecution.

Fremeur Queanbeyan Queaneyan Nuch Kredding Mon Ph Ald Taylor Sulla Dion Ibn Sonia Wecounta Towm Peraonn Jn

Vandalism at St Jamon Church in Goulburn

Police arrested two youths today in connection with a break in at St Jamon Church Goulburn on November 13. The church was entered and sacred items were desecrated with revolver bullets and ammunition reportedly found on the pair.

Goulburn Sydney Deyn Adalem St. Jamon

Moore Shield Thriller Highlights Local Cricket Match

From our Queanbeyan correspent Moore Shield action saw Sones’ side score 447, with Tom Hart making a 20 retired century and G Hayes adding 47. Hart’s 9 boundaries featured a fluent innings while Blewitt claimed four wickets in 14 overs. Norton and Hinckampor contributed key moments as Norton's side reached 218 in 120 minutes for five wickets before stumps.

Queanbeyan Moors Ron. Cotte Burrie Tom Hart Firet Wae Solders Hart G. Hayes Inves Sunfries Blewitt Ascens Fowera Luna Stumpa Hinckampor Nortom Hasaling Dows WN. Davidson T. Moore N. Wond Norton

State Funeral Held for Sir Elliot Johnson

The funeral of the late Sir Elliot Johnson occurred this afternoon in Sydney with mourners including Kendall Blewitt and Moore. Representatives of the Federal Government attended as honors were paid by Dowling Blewitt Hinckeman and others with figures showing scores for various attendees.

Sir Elliot Johnson Moore Hart Kendall Bon D. Kearney Blewitt Sys J. Pola I Mawitt Dowsins Ya. Bouma Hayes Douglas A. B. Moore Sydney J. Norton H Blewitt Sir Elliot G. Brogan C Minckwman T Moore Johnson Arneson Tate B Blewitt Te Faderal Sundrien Muse Dowling Blewitt J. Moore Hinckeman Davidson Band Kelty

Prima Donna Seeks Separation in Drama Amid Courtship Ends

Reports say the famous prima donna Tet dal J Moore announces separation from husband after a disputed marriage. In cricket terms, Monte Hart bowls effectively as Blewitt and Norton concede few runs, with Hart taking multiple wickets and low scores from Kearney and Bond.

Burra Hinckaman Norton Moore Bellchambers Hart Monte Kelly Blewitt Davidson Hart M. Bond Swudries Mart Hayes Kendall Kearney A. E. Moore Pola Brogan

Funeral of Sir Joseph Carruthers Held in Woolhara

Sydney officials and community representatives attended the funeral service for Sir John Carruthers at Alrita Church Woolhara today. Canon Langley presided and paid tribute to his role in state public life, with the ceremony held at South Head.

Sydney Canon Langley Jo Funers AU Ralita Woolhara Tate Jonoon Carruthers Sir John Carruthers South Head

Juan Fernandez Island Rediscovered in Old Narratives

A fragmented note mentions Juan Fernandes and Robinson Crusoe’s Island with references to a vinit Robin, suggesting revival or misreadings of early explorer texts and place names associated with Juan Fernandez Islands.

Inland of rockbound isle yields old world tales

A scrambled report from Our Queenbayan Correspondent describes an expedition up a steep inland on an island west of Valparaiso. It covers landscape features, flora and fauna, and historical notes on colonial figures, with mentions of political imports and past governors, all amid a rugged climb and perilous descent.

Gon Crusoe Pacifie Steam Navigation Company Valparaino South America Tivale Chile Juania Australia T. J. Kelly Phil Hardy Bute Kelly Bhire Council Defoe Alexander Belkirk Cinque Ports Nama Econ Hammond Rogers Duke Markemen Charlton Hushas Dampler Béllyarde C. Storey Kirk Ty Dampier Widition Royal Navy Alexander Oikirk James Cherton Hugher Mrommston c. S. A Cates Juan Fernandes Hea Ston Mary Min Waymouth

Liver Troubles Mr. W. 5. Morghn. 68. Athlon Wneat

A note from Sydney reports W. Morghn aged 68 seeking relief for liver trouble with Indian Root Pills advertised by Dr Marg’s Iadies Root Pills. He claims one bottle helped, noting improved appetite and bowel and kidney function after prior ineffectual pills.

Dr, Morse Mr. W Athlon Wneat Sydney W.W. Arrivem Bydnay Ly Marg

Mind Baths Flower Tubs and Garden Ornaments Invite Inspection

Invitation notes new designs of Mind Baths Flower Tubs and Garden Ornaments, claiming they are made entirely of Australian Fork material and will last forever. The ad mentions Rokite Products Nast Times Ome City.

Manatee Man Charged in Breach of Agreement Claim

In Sydney on Monday, Donnall hw Cennor filed a £100 breach claim against Jonathan Brownlees in the Causes Court. Alex Browates denied the debt alleging misconduct by Connor in performance. The case adjourned to tomorrow.

Sydney Donnall Hw Hie Tan

Sheephide and wool market report from Winchcombe sale

Report from Winchcombe on last week’s Kentucky sale shows demand for sheepskin lower with prices 1d to hd per lb. Wool ranges noted from 44d to 63a per lb for ordinary and third grades, with lambs and calf items described. Tallow inquiry stable, prime Syria goods quoted high, hides firm for medium and heavy weights, light hides weaker.

Wren Syria Yourilas

Wool Sales Report From Sydney Market Stronger Demand

Sydney wool sales opened with keen competition as auctions moved with firm bidding. About 11,080 bales were offered, 10,800 sold at auction and 1,214 privately, reflecting robust demand and firmer prices across the sale week.

Wydney Battolen

Hume Pipes New Country Industry in South Wales

The Hume Pipe Co Australia Ltd begins operations at Harden to manufacture concrete pipes and related concrete goods for town supply sewerage and drainage. The firm uses a high speed moulding process to form reinforced concrete pipes and aims to lead in rural concrete applications.

Uma Contel Tow South Wales Hume Pipe Co Australia Harden New Zealand Bainems Tom Ite Wigetre

Flemington Stock Market Report Backed By Cautious Trade

At Flemington yard sales Monday offered 7000 head forward as buyers moved cautiously. Prices varied with quality, sheep and lambs down slightly while wethers and ewes showed weak demand. Wether prices ranged 1 shilling to 9 pence, ewe and lambs 6 to 14 pence, stock cattle 8 to 11 pounds, and interior markets around 80 shillings per 4901k units.

Rydney Flemington Sanleyards Wethera Ewan Lemming Horn Bullock Paws

Crystal Clasaworks employees strike over pay

Crystal Clasaworks to-day began work after an abrupt conference as boy workers demanded an extra sixpence a week. The youths were not represented at today’s talks.

Amentina Crystal Clasaworks

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