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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1930

Page

2

Canberra Times Early Daily Delivery Notice

Local notice for early daily delivery of The Canberra Times. Instructions list street names, firms, and stations including Canberra City Kingston Girm a Fraser Bungendore and Queanbeyan with requests to contact the circulation manager for delivery details.

Canberra Kingston Girma Fraser Olleie Westlake Heynohle Jowthon Wa A.M. Fallick & Sons Queanbeyan Merimbula A. Goodacl Mianbuda Ooo Brown Delawile Joseph Bkdon Oo Ramana Baonituala En Ie M. Wan Coon A A. Perkler Couma J. Atos Bungen

Canberra Weather and Rainfall Totals for the Year

Daily and monthly climate readings for Canberra and Queanbeyan are listed, including thermometer readings, rainfall inches, and monthly totals. The records cover dates in February through December with notes on maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall distribution.

Queanbeyan

Rokite Cement Promises Low-Cost Homes in Canberra Region

The notice announces ROKITE as a building material for homes and other structures across the Southern Tablelands with aims for economical construction. Arrangements have been made for erection of houses, homesteads, and basiliers by patentees of ROKITE in the Canberra area. Federal and State authorities reportedly support up to zero percent on such construction for homes.

Rokite Mettow

Astronomical Data From Mount Stromlo Observatory

Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo reports major planet positions and timings. Data covers Venus Mercury Mars and Jupiter with predicted magnitudes and central events for the observing date.

Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo

Weather sketch for South Coast and Tablelands

Temporarily cool with squally southerly change. Otherwise warm to hot and sultry. Isolated thunderstorms likely. A further brief cool change is expected in the southwest and southern districts on Monday night.

Canberra Forecast Tendency for scattered thunder showers

Canberra forecast shows scattered thunder showers on the tablelands with otherwise mostly fine conditions. Winds are variable chiefly fresh northerlies with southerly changes likely.

Canberra

Christmas spirit endures in hard times urged for peace

The Canberra Times notes national adversity with unemployment and poverty, but urges optimism and shared Christmas duties. It calls for monthly or quarterly acts of peace among all classes, highlighting citizen spirit, charity, and the value of Christmas for families and children.

Commonwealth

Fine arts at next Olympiad to be showcased in Paris

The ninth Olympiad will feature international fine arts competitions at Loe Anvees from July 30 to August 11. General Charles H. Sherrill of New York directs the arts events with a focus on living artists and a global audience, aligning with ancient Greek ideals.

Sof Loe Anevies Auatrat Tom Anes Moselo Huh Olympic Dark Olympic Stadium Féncha Pawn Ahs Iwhin Orginis Charles H. Sherrill New York Membaa Internationa Olympic Committee Fie Shorrill Ie Biter

Measuring Energy Slacker New Terror Revealed in Youth Research

The article describes a young student Tar Drak Diritioa and associates testing an energy measuring device. It claims the apparatus measures nervous energy and fatigue during tasks, with remarks from Dr. Britton about heat, electricity in the body, and temperament affecting performance.

Tar Drak Diritioa Button Coldfield Dunele Alfhouch Woree Eitan Mirket

Housewives Drive for Christmas Cheer Fund

Ambiguous OCR text outlines a Housewives drive to raise Christmas cheer funds. Mentions Mrs. GhaReey Allan A. Thoms and Mr. Etolineen, with names and scattered clues to a local charity drive and participant roles.

The Housewives Ghareey Allan A. Thoms Etolineen Hee Bya Borstey Webbe

Readers' Views on Westlake Fund Collections

A letter from Ainslie Sub-Branch President Bk. Dynacy defends the Christmas fund appeal for unemployed diggers and dependents. He notes a 15 donation from the Adaslie Sub-Branch and explains the cheque was sent to Westlake officials for the general fund.

Alive Westlake Bvs. & Bollla Adaslie My Sable Straneh Alnslle Firanech AL BK. Dyaticy Ainslie

Canberra Baths Open for Holidays With Restricted Pool Use

Canberra officials announce limited pool access during holidays for a Christmas to January period. The Dome Affairs Minister outlines conditions, pricing, and a staged reopening plan, with special hours and events through January 2 ahead of a full resumption later.

Mfr Blakeley Mlraloniete

Rudder Frozen Crash Kills Meteorologist and Pilot

A weather research flight crashes after its rudder freezes solid at 22 000 feet during wind and observation work. Dr Steiner the meteorologist and the pilot died in the incident as observers watched. The plane ice coated and unable to maneuver, it plunged from the sky in frigid conditions.

Kontgsberg Jce Steiner Sopurt Weiner

Broadcasting schedule with talks and music notes

A fragmented listing of radio broadcasts from Chatswood town hub covering news, sports, markets, weather and music. Mentions include speeches, Shakespeare talk, cricket scores, stock exchange updates, a Christmas cantata, and various program times with multiple speakers and performers.

Totosch Muskie Ifa Muse Stock Exchange and Markets Itt Vietoris Vy Cgueemstumd Mr. WR wWéws Misiv Oo Dre Bluyd Muateul Fomtes Merle Fhisvard ‘Taylur J. Pale Maosic Paul Jeacle Cape Turn MacLean Tirake Stock Exchange Guptady Guy Moore Christman Veetorian Postel Vietin Teter Perpetela Sneek J Pry Campo Jax Jewels

Canberra Defeats City in Penant Bowling Match at Braddon

The Canberra Bowlers clinched a clear win in the City Pennant Game on the City Club green at Braddon. Windy conditions caused slight issues but overall the venue and play were excellent with both clubs naming strong teams and six rinks decided.

Canberra Braddon Masemi Rome Beth Oelube Alimeether Hewlere Lad Muamdal MuKinstry Melnnes Weitherston Moanahan Sharwred Boas Ae Keef Creme Charlton Jetta Id Autres Dee J Sthakespeare Pree Witerman Tranels McKineiro Jeffrey Toy Mair Tike

Who is petroleum examined by scientists

A fragmented article reviews attempts to determine the chemical composition of petroleum fractions. It notes thatHydrocarbon mixtures vary, with many reported compounds and the difficulty of isolating individual molecules. Experiments at the United States Bureau of Standards seek to map carbon hydrogen arrangements through careful distillation and rectification to answer the question Who is petroleum.

Directbnts Petreloam Conyers Ey Mo Fahward W. Witshbowi United States Bureau of Standard Nias Bean Stamdanke Trent

Horses, Carriages Persist Amid Growing Motor Age

A historical note contrasts horse drawn carriages with rising automobiles in cities like Paris and London. It highlights the enduring use of horses for work and recreation, the decline of horse drawn omnibuses, and the shift of tourists toward slower cab rides while cities experiment with new vehicle tech.

Vuris New York London Almuar Melbourne Wisden Guy Pease Paris Pearonin Anto Eydile

Melbourne cricket and music program rundown

A fragmented schedule lists cricket match discussion for Victoria and gramophone recital details. It notes a talk by Mattie Kukht, a musical segment by Novelty and Leggett, and a weather update. Transcripts indicate broadcasting from the Independent Church with additional notes on pace and timing.

Muesiy Wouritt- Terulgan Victoria Uccusiana Gramophone Rcerial Reserip Wodmed Mattie Kukht Leggett Treacher of Church Rod Mellesor

GELL AND HATFIELD Triumph In Four Ball Contest

Gell and Hatfield win the four ball at noon on Saturday, beating their nearest rivals by four holes. The event, run by the Gibraltar Golf Wing, saw teams like Cushoulte and Bheehin, and Mildenhall and Pilehie in close pursuit as Otter winds returned.

Kimishire Mk. Gotha Ailefeld Nest Jiberia Golf Wind Otter Bioehaded Cushoulte Bheehin Albber- Bon Tind Welle Mmekimeen Mildenhall Pilehie

Christmas Sermon on the Vineyard and Judgment

A pulpit appeal links Christ’s parable of the vineyard to Israel’s history, urging faithfulness and fruit bearing. The sermon condemns hypocritical leaders, warns of judgment, and emphasizes divine patience and accountability for spiritual heirs.

Exeetleneted Land and Exeetleneted Return City Events

A personal vice regent and associated individuals were prevented at Divine Hervies church in St Jean de Baptiet last night. The event involved travel from London on Saturday to the German Hare py erreen for unspecified purposes.

Mie Thadeory Juddews Farrun London

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