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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR mentions Felix F Mitchell in a legal or solicitor context with unclear details. The readable items include names and possible case references but lack concrete actions, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a full event.
An archival publishing notice from The Canberra Times lists various names and locations, indicating a public notice section. The cluttered text references individuals like J. W. Preeti and organizations such as The Canberra Times, with scattered terms that imply official notices, addresses, and community references typical of a public record in a historical newspaper.
Fragmented forecast shows warm unsettled notes and thunderstorms from the west with North winds. Hazy, cloudy periods and variable temperatures appear through the period with limited clarity on locations and times.
Fragmented readable phrases describe an ocean liner and sections of a newspaper page. Mentions risk to a vessel and references to a person named Greene and a debate over fleet elements. Details are sparse and inconsistent across the text.
Fragmented OCR lists names and phrases about a paper museum and related figures. It references individuals like Aoki and Bey, mentions formats such as pages and notices, and includes scattered terms pointing to a display or document collection in an unclear Oregon area.
A mixed group of scouts discovers a mysterious gate during a Menico expedition, uncovering unknown markings and a concealed mechanism. The team notes unusual geology and hints at possible historical significance tied to local legends and a white man's prior sighting. Researchers plan further study to confirm origins and purpose.
OT publishes a capital office notice for a local firm, listing Ahw company in Alin ale Gaynberta. The fragmented item references Vie Feder Capital and Avothomdin Qalileg. May indicate an official release or corporate filing from a regional office.
Astronomical notes list Moon rises and sets on Thursday with times around 4.44 magnitude. Sun rises earlier in the day and Moon visibility is noted for Mare regions. Minor transcription errors blur some entries but overall references to Mount Stromlo and celestial events are present.
Fresh north east winds bring warm to hot and sultry conditions with scattered thunder showers. A cool southerly change is approaching, signaling a shift in weather for the South Coast and Southern Tablelands.
A Canberra Times Christmas editorial urges renewal of goodwill amid hard times. It reflects on social and economic strain across six million Australians, calling for unity, peace on Earth, and a fresh, sincere festive spirit to mend disputes and renew friendships.
Three JI class broadcasting stations began operations in Albury Moss Vale and Launceston with plans to promote regional life and industry Australia wide. Albury's station uses 227 metre wave and airs from 10 AM to midnight. Moss Vale on 245.5 metres serves a broad district and reaches Sydney with fewer interferences from Newcastle’s relay. Launceston station reports strong start and aims to showcase Australian design and engineering produced locally.
The Diggers Christmas Cheer Fund has collected £50 for distribution. West Lake sub-branch officials Mesars KR Skinner and OR Long thanked the public for support. Subscriptions listed include Lord Seers and John Wanks with donations noted. remaining totals unclear due to damaged text.
The report notes widespread interest in a forthcoming station with only 60 watts of aerial power, soon to rise to 200. Net listeners searched for ThA during the station test, while subscriptions to the Commonwealth Loan raised over £4000 then £7370. Taamanliit listeners and others on the mainland support the project.
England's entry Britannic, a 27 844 ton electric diesel motorship, prepares for maiden voyage in the New Year. The ship features diesel generators, electric propulsion, and vast power for lighting, elevators, and entertainment. It has 1450 passenger capacity with pools and a tennis court, and promises reduced fuel use and smoother travel.
The Commonwealth National Library will be available for reference and borrowing by Canberra residents from the New Year. Financial constraints and staff limits will restrict services. hours will be reference daily 10 am to 4 pm and borrowing on Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm, with access extended when Parliament sits.
Cecil Rhodes Old School in Bishop Stortford Grammar School has closed after 25 years and proposals to endow a memorial and reopen the site as a Rhodes memorial. An English newspaper reflects on Rhodes’s legacy in Africa and Britain and urges a fitting memorial in his birthplace.
The YWCA notes a Christmas celebration for children aged under 12 last Saturday. About 100 youngsters arrived, enjoying food sweets fruit and gifts, with Father Christmas distributing presents. A free concert and community singing were planned for Christmas night, and the club room would close between Christmas and New Year except Sunday December 28.
The Olympic shows a dramatic shift from coal to liquid fuel with four funnels converted to exhaust pipes. Coal operation required 344 stokers on the black squad, but after conversion only 60 men are needed. Ship operators would save fees if unions warned against unemployment.
Christmas Day services held at St John s Church and Kingston churches included Holy Communion at multiple parishes such as Holy Trinity and Ab Paul s, with varied times and locations. Roman Catholic Masses appeared at Forrest and Hall while Salvation Army and United Christian and Methodist groups organized carols and musical meetings in Central Methodist Hall and other venues.
The parish plans Christmas worship at St John's Tot gs and St Pauls Kingston with Communion and special services. A Capital Theatre showing of The Shepherd King will feature Christmas hymns sung by the choir rather than a full play.
United Services The Methodist Tapnet Presbyterian and Congregational churches of Canberra will hold a joint service today at Thain Central Cooperative Mall and at the Methodist Church Rev Dr Watkdeek will preach at the former service and Rev J Owens McAnne the latter with instruction by church leaders.
Harvard astronomer Rev Harlow Shapley urges vertical shafts deep into the earth with underground laboratories to test how the cosmos began, evolved, and is structured. He argues such projects could probe earth's interior heat, planetary motion, and continents drift, despite immense engineering and cost risks.
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