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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1936

Page

4

A Fisher of Matbiag A true story in Torres Strait

A narrative set aboard the Torres Strait near Iskind and Coral Sea recounts a hunter named Misi diving among reef walls for sharks and crayfish. The tale follows his patient, rhythmic swimming, close encounters with ocean life, and a perilous dive where a shark seizes his leg before he triumphs with a spear and clever breath control.

Matbiag Miss Iskind Torres Strait Coral Sea Son L Idriess Baubiage Misi

Pope's Illness Relapse Reported at Vatican

London report states the Pope suffered a relapse and showed no Sunday evening improvement. Doctors blame glandular weakness but note the pontiff remains strong willed and continues to dictate, receive communion, and attend to affairs of state.

London Telegra Rome Benatar Vatican City Daily Mail Saya Mbia

Holiday Run to Hume Weir Scenic Driving Routes

The NRMA outlines multiple routes to Hume Weir from the Hume Highway for travelers heading to Melbourne. Varying drives through Tumut Tumbarumba Jingetlic Tintaldra and Bethanga Bridge offer views of the Murray catchment and the lake formed by the weirs. Some sections like Tumbarumba to Jingetlic are rough but overall roads provide good travel with a few rough stretches.

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Coveted Award Passes In A Coral Reef Hunt

An underwater hunter named Mist treks through a vivid coral world, spears fish with practiced precision, and threads catches onto his wrist. He dives, harvests parrotfish and other species, admiring sky glimpses between bursts of motion as giant coral heads loom, while dreamlike sea life watches from a submerged garden.

Mtalka Diamond Vatican City Phe Pope Misi Flene

Willys Wins Castrol Trophy for 1936

Alf Turner drove a Willys 72 to secure the Castrol trophy for cars over 2000 cc after a year of top performance in RAC events. Turner praised the car’s economy and all round capability, noting its low petrol consumption and easy drive in both competition and daily motoring.

Alf Turner Alf. Turpes Turner Willys

POST EARLY Christmas Gifts and Greetings

The Post Office urges early posting and correct addressing to assure delivery before Christmas amid heavy parcels and overseas postings. Perishable items for Sydney must arrive by December 24. cards may be posted for id if envelopes are unsealed. Five words of greeting allowed at the penny rate. Pack securely and address accurately.

Olive Sydney

Weight loss tale from Kruschen cure fable

A fragmented reader text recounts a dramatic weight loss claim linked to a Kruschen health remedy. It describes a person cutting weight from heavy stone measurements via a regiment of daily pills, implying health improvements and regularization of internal waste. The piece references a nurse and mentions the product’s supposed natural clearance effect.

Nuran Heath

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