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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1936
Page
4
Miller and the stranded party faced days with dwindling supplies after a wreck in a remote area. They kept watch for help as more than 250 eggs were found near a mound, and a self appointed leader urged walking to safety. The group debated reaching the nearest house, estimating about twenty miles to safety.
A fatal accident occurred Sunday when a vehicle plunged 90 feet from a rooftop block onto Shochlag Street. Victim Olive Amund Boyie, 38, died instantly after suffering long term heart trouble. The crash stunned residents as investigators begin reviewing the scene.
Rainy early conditions gave way to improving track as Bungendore hosts a rich programme. Ted McCormack owned and piloted Mektenzie secured three placings including a win, while M J Potterill took first and second in another event. The Flying Handicap winner paid 10 to a horse, with Sky Brightente taking the trial handicap and Arrowmist winning the other sprint. Stakes totaled £60 across seven furlongs to a mile events, with notable performances by Culverhere multiple times and Luminous Crow in the welter.
Chiang Kai Shek arrived by air at Nankine on Saturday followed two hours later by Chang Hauck Liang. The release terms are unclear though Ho Wang Ching says unconditional due to repentance. The crowd of about 200000 cheered as he spoke of loyalty to the Republic and criticized reactionaries.
In a Bombay Sunday scene the Hindus posted 202 while the Europeans were 19 for none. Larwood bowled but took no wickets as 45 runs came off his spell, in a noisy watoneans cricket report.
Fragmented OCR describes pew arrangement and churchwardens authority over seating in parishes. It notes parishioners’ claims to seats clash with general rules of accommodation, urging fairness over precedence. Public notice appears with an author name and year misread.
In a Dublin broadcast on Sunday, Dé Valera spoke of Ireland’s wish to be on terms of friendship with Britain and of obstacles being removed as both sides move toward reconciliation. The remarks reflect ongoing efforts to ease tensions in the Irish question.
A convoluted race report from Randwick lists multiple horses and outcomes with form notes. It details finish orders, margins, times, and participants across several stakes events, including challengers such as Mangoola and Tara, with betting odds and divisions appearing throughout the chaotic OCR text.
Greyhound racing results from the Showground feature multiple divisions. Ring and Speedway dominate wins in second and third divisions while Bushland King and Manuka contend in President’s Stakes and special events. Strong times posted, with multiple dogs listed across divisions and stakes.
The Caulfield meeting features Shbobra Murdo over two miles and a crowded lineup including Astur, Bynegra, Le Howley and Hongerhynda with bets listed for win and place. Other events include the Timpam steeplechase and the Hopetoun Handicap with noted horses such as SUNNEMORN, DICK DEVON, and Bonnie Holliday Amalia in the mix, results and odds reflecting a robust program.
A fragmented historic sketch traces Northampton’s shoe trade from early era toes to leather markets. It notes prices for winter shoes in medieval times, military boot supply for Cromwell and Crimean troops, and royal passages through the town with gifts and honors reflecting the shoe trade’s prominence.
The article explains the mechanics of watches and clocks, noting the vibrating wheel replaces the pendulum in a clock. It describes balance wheel action, mainspring, and the gear train powering the hands. It mentions winding turns and how motion is transmitted to move the watch hands.
The Newcastle District Cricket Association debated postponing a match due to a dispute over gate totals amid English team tensions. Fans arrived early, gate money exceeded £1000, and 12,000 to 15,000 were expected as the English party faced questions over allocation and management.
A Boxing Day golf event at Royal Canberra Golf Club was interrupted by violent weather. The competition was won by Hf. 16, with players listed in partial form including HG, Abbayad TH, Th m0 W, G! Thoms et BK, and others.
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