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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
5
The readable text hints at a student focus with mentions of education, graduation, and college activities. It references the end-of-year events, a carnival, and possible discussions of examinations and admissions, but the passage is heavily garbled with no clear dates or names to confirm specifics.
The October Diocesan Exam results reveal strong performance by St Christopher's School students with numerous bursaries, gold and silver medals, and high passes. Rev Father Twomey announced prizes across multiple grades, noting exceptional scholastic attainment and commendable conduct throughout the year.
A severe storm hit Sydney causing widespread damage across suburbs. Lightning struck streets damaging shopfronts and telecommunication lines while scaffolding fell at Pitt Street. A North Sydney block flats roof lifted and blew into a rotor car. Several homes and vehicles were damaged with debris and power cuts reported.
Barton’s Blue Bus offers complimentary transport from Kingston Bus Stand at 7.30 each Friday to City Shops Civic Centre Manuka Hotel Kurrajong and Acton Bus Stops. Return service from Snow’s Corner departs at 6.50 p.m. via the same route. All passengers ride free both ways.
Mr Jeremiah Keeffe longtime resident of Derrieadd Queanbeyan dies after illness. He was 71 and served as Yarrowlumla Shire Council overseer and local businessman. He helped erect St Gregorys Hall and was active in AJTEC and St Vincent de Paul. Survived by widow Clarrie three sons Vincent Lewis and Joe and two daughters and siblings. Funeral at St Gregorys Church at 4 pm for PLC cemetery portion.
A short violent thunderstorm swept over Canberra around three o'clock yesterday afternoon. Dark clouds and strong gusty winds preceded rain, with vivid lightning and thunder. The storm lasted about half an hour and was followed by a period of calm at Acton.
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