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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1934
Page
2
The report cites temperatures and rainfall details from Canberra for the past year. Several numeric readings appear, including a 863 degree minimum over 34 hours and 2.6 inches of moisture, with references to morning times and grass conditions and a distant mention of Romane and B90 am.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of monuments or memorials with dates and venues unclear. Likely mentions a committee or project to monitor or designate protected monuments and associated venues or events.
The piece argues war debts must be settled toward Lausanne terms, arguing America must concede and Europe pay its share. It cites Roosevelt’s stance and Senate inquiries showing large wartime profits and the need for debt revision. It warns that continued payments hurt global recovery and U.S. recovery hinges on settlement.
In a Goulburn venue Saturday City Club won the F Danny Real Assn pennant match by 44 points. Harte and Keene led the opening ends, Hastie and Keene built leads, Lott’s and Bart’s rinks dropped later, final score City 80 Goulburn 36 with strong showings from Mull, Keene, and Lott.
The 414 by 185 foot Zeppellin L2.129 nears finish with non flammable helium, 4800 sq ft passenger area, 50 cabins, and luxury lounges. Plans include weekly Europe South America trips, Holland to East Indies, England to Montreal and New York, and Pacific routes to Hawaii and San Francisco.
A fragmentary report describes a rare 18th or 19th century glove linked to Queen Elizabeth, reportedly riding-use with deep red plush palm and embroidered cuff. London dealers discuss its value, origin and possible Holbein design, noting it as an exemplar of old English needlework.
Canbera Bowling Club faced a close match at the Rox green on Saturday with Briton and Henry each taking the lead in their rinks. Weatherston congratulated Edwards on his appointment while noting Horan would remain a Canberra member as the club powers toward the season with City challenging for supremacy.
The Rev H W Woodhouse argues that authority is a divine institution and necessary for social order. He cites Romans to urge obedience to higher powers, notes the danger of anarchy without law, and calls for submission to constitutional government and moral standards as expressed in scripture.
Fragmentary report notes Chinese government aims to suppress vice under a stated motto. It mentionsBridge of Heaven in Peking and corrupt officials punished for private gain.
At Government House Canberra on Saturday morning, Governor General and Lady Anderson hosted a reception for Bir Amn, Mise Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Crutchley with officials. The event, aided by the League of Nations, highlighted a new hospital for drug addicts and the effort to treat up to sixty patients at once.
Excavations near the old Roman fort at Verulam uncover a theatre with semicircular seating and orchestra stalls. Dr. Mortimer Wheeler and associates supervise the digs, revealing a major pre Roman town center on Watling Street and linking the find to Verulamium’s historical importance in Britain.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Ulm and a religious phrase about Lord of lords and king of our heart, but lacks a coherent news event or identifiable entities to summarize into a news item. The readable portion appears devotional and not a reportable incident.
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