This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
8
A fragmentary report recalls a recent attempt at a provincial event featuring greyhounds. It notes the demotion of an al hater and mentions the racecourse and the method of chasing quarry. The piece describes the track setting, observer reactions, and a tense atmosphere as dogs begin the chase.
Fragmented account covers a homicide in a kitchen with a suspect under investigation and ongoing inquiries. It references a Whitehall Road area, a nursing home rumor, and unsettled claims about mines and underroad tunnels. Also mentions local council sheds, a swimming club loan, and regional railway plans.
A whimsical early English account describes St. Nicholas Eve customs on December 4. Children place wooden shoes by beds and wake to small treats, with warnings for naughty behavior and hopes for gifts from St. Nick. The piece notes the holiday name Btrvotavand and the festive, homey scenes of families awaiting St. Nick.
A Euphorbia tree, yielding latex used for rubber, grows widely in Natal and South Africa. Factories planned in Durban and London prepare to process the latex, with contracts signed for twenty years. A ton of latex reportedly equates to sixty bushes, price around 20 shillings per ton.
A fragmentary historical note describes the thermometer’s evolution from Galileo's initial device in 1517 to various types. It mentions air thermometers, liquid indicators, and the 1622 exchange between Rey and Father Mersenne about using wine, highlighting early scientific progress.
A fragment reflects on a woman who carved her fortune by marrying a millionaire and notes others who pursued similar gains. The text references an ex-husband and a notable parent, implying social maneuvering for wealth.
In a wintry night two tender children welcome a cold stranger at their door. They share warmth and bed as a gift, and a band of singing children arrives. The Christ Child thanks them and blesses a nearby tree, which grows into a fruitful evergreen each year for good children.
Christmas morning finds young Johnny Jonex puzzled by Santa. Mrs Jonex frets while Johnny reports Santa cursed, tin tacks on a carpet, and a request for a Christmas box. The Little Man visits the grocer and neighbors borrow could foster a turkey gesture as family savings stretch. Father jokes about a centipede as the scene ends in light holiday bustle.
A fragment discusses Christmas Eve legends from Ireland Austria Hungary and Germany. It mentions the Irish tradition of placing sweets in windows to guide children, the Austrian openness of doors for the infant savior, and the German tale of a peasant who steals cabbages and meets the Christ child who questions his actions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.