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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1934
Page
2
The fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and places with unclear events. It mentions Canberra and a publication called The Can Bureau Times, but concrete actions, dates, or outcomes are not discernible. No clear persons, organizations, or events are extractable for a proper card.
Queensland players dominated the opening sessions with Chylaty and Allin leading the charge. Germmott and Manson provided solid contributions as Adelaide’s Christie and Hansen defended, while Te rane and Chetty sparked a few powerful placements in a day of tense fielding and cautious batting.
Cloudy unsettled conditions extend across the eastern and north eastern regions with further rain and thunderstorms. Expect heavy storms in the north eastern districts, scattered thunder in other areas, and generally moderate weather in the south west. Winds mostly fresh to strong from south west and south east as conditions persist.
Canberra forecast warns of cloudy unsettled conditions with further rain and thunder. Mentions possible hail and squalls, with a tendency toward locally heavy storms. Winds from the west to south, fresh to strong as squally gusts develop.
Canberra Times discusses the eleventh annual Commonwealth Public Service report. It argues the Auditor-General’s duties do not justify Melbourne as a base, noting NSW and Queensland staff and salary figures exceed Melbourne, suggesting Sydney or Canberra as more logical centers.
A fogbound London scene described widespread disruption and danger. Crowds battled dense mist while vehicles and pedestrians faced hazards in the city center. A van fire killed a driver. A plane incident near a runway left injuries. Ship collisions and damaged windows highlighted urban peril during the weather chaos.
A fragment describes winter fox hunting in Lakeland with clogs and weatherproof gear. It notes hound packs on the Ullwater and Binocathra estates, mentions Mr Anthony Lowther and a niece of Lord Lanedate, and hints at attire like tweed coats and rugged rigs.
A Canadian family from Drumondville Quebec records a large clan of 16 children born to Mr and Mrs JL G of Drumondville. Twelve survive with ages ranging from infancy to early twenties. The narrative mentions matriarchal lineage and ties to the Tremblay family of Quebec, noting a total age sum of 714 years across the ten living members.
Preacher Turnbull at the Church of St. Andrew argued that humanity rather than gods sits at the center of worship. He contrasted the finite, mortal view with a broader vision of humanity shaping the universe and the divine through creative power and moral progress.
Fragmented OCR text mentions cricket terms like wicket, overs, runs, and players plus numbers and percentages. It references Colling and Kelme and notes about runs, wides, and wickets. The readable fragments suggest a score summary or match notes from a cricket game.
An OCR fragment details a cricket innings with Len at the crease for 18 minutes scoring six fours, Levy and Oxen tum contributing runs, Grimmett bowling effectively as Queens chase a rising score. The text shows a rapid total climb from 28 to 341 and mentions various players and brief events amid noisy punctuation.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Warmaw municipal message thanking donors and residents for support. Mentions payment, community efforts, and a note of gratitude from local groups. Details are unclear due to garbled characters but tone indicates public thanks and civic participation.
Fragmented page reflects a discussion on literacy, creation, and God’s interest in humanity. It questions whether creation serves mere caprice or purposeful design, citing biblical references and a paginated meditation. The text mingles philosophical inquiry with garbled OCR lines and scattered names.
The report details a large scale project turning wetlands into productive land in Zuider Zee with plans to irrigate and drain, converting new acreage into arable fields. It notes crops like wheat and barley, livestock feeding on grass, and a shift toward industrial organization and administration to support expansion.
The obituary notes the death of Joseph Hinckeman and details his Liverpool birth, emigration to Australia, and long service as Town Clerk and racecourse trustee. Surviving widow Annie Lah, three sons Clem Percy and Charlie, and relatives Minnie Hinckle and Reid Marmubra are listed. The funeral is set for the old Methodist portion of the Queenbeyan General Cemetery after service at Abethindiat Church.
Parish schedule notes midnight mass services across St Christopher s Forrest and Ainslie Public Seniors Mis 430 in the area with Mass at 1 00 am and concluding prayers after the midnight rite at Christopher s and Kurtest churches in Haydon setting the tone for the holiday observance.
A reflective prose piece explores the nature of humanity and divinity, arguing that the divine image remains within humans though marred, and recounts the Christian belief of God visiting the world as His son to restore and reconcile humanity with the Father.
Fragmented text shows a round by round description with multiple names and points but many errors. Names like Hatmen, Haat, Flohines, AML, Roures appear and scores like 14 points emerge, yet the passage is garbled and details are unreadable.
The club outlines holiday games and selections for New Year events. It notes a possible rink pairing for Cosmata, arrangements for a Cooma trip, and practice during holidays to aid the committee’s aims.
The Apoon competition held on the Canberra green Saturday was won by Weight's rink. The event featured waves of teams including Eagleson, Bortoro, Loudon, and Hookstrong with several scores noted. The Forrest Court will host more play tomorrow and Wednesday afternoon. Visitors to the capital are invited to participate as the play commences at 30 da.
The document lists holiday opening hours for Canberra postal offices and banks with many exceptions. It notes open times from early morning to late morning for post offices, money orders, and bank transactions, with most locations closed to deliveries and some services restricted or limited.
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