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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1934
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Canberra and Queanbeyan, a prior day date, and a request to order via address or phone. Details are unclear but indicate a local publication fragment about a Canberra Times style notice. The readable parts reference arranging portions and contacts without full context or names.
An unreliable OCR snippet lists names Carteris and Pysamy with dates and inconsistent times. It mentions BBC, temperatures, winds, rain, and a vague forecast, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent events or locations.
Sunday after Christmas church services listed across multiple parishes with Holy Communion and evensong schedules. St Andrew Rte Vwi and Kingston areas show Holy Communion and addresses, plus Presbyterian and Christian Science services noted.
A historic discussion led by Archdéll stresses core educational aims over mere mental training. He warns against state controlled models like Fascham and Nazism, urging British schools to center character and religious verities, fostering honesty and social responsibility rather than opportunism.
A Toronto report notes brakeman A S Lynch erred during a Dundas collision of two Canadian National trains. He opened a switch thought to be open, allowing a speeding express to pass, risking many lives. The incident is described with emphasis on Lynch’s actions and the near catastrophe.
Readable portions show multiple bowlers like Miller Cush Jasiur Litte Pearson Cay Gregory Jenni Lutte Cunir Lechter and Trembein recording frames. Scores are obscured but indicate a round of matches with many zero or low counts and several unnamed players performing inconsistently.
In Sydney reports a debate on India's status under British rule. The exchange condemns detention without trial in Bombay and Bengal under Emergency powers, noting concentration camps and political prisoners. It contrasts British methods with fascist Germany and highlights imperial oppression in India.
Parliament resumes in Canberra in February as a banking inquiry is discussed. The government may establish a pre session inquiry to avoid political heat, with calls for an expert panel rather than a lone select committee. Experts should oversee the inquiry to gain public respect and sound recommendations.
A vintage note outlines a simple insulated box to prevent perishable foods from spoiling in heat. It describes two small wooden boxes fitted together with moisture control, water wick tops, and a smoke frame for ventilation and packing. The method emphasizes keeping air flow and top edges sealed for cooling and safe storage.
Charles Belanger of Canada defeated Al Burke of Australia after referee stopped the fight at the end of the fifth round due to Burke suffering a badly injured jaw.
Overseas literature facilities and trade journals offer useful industrial material. Postal coupons allow international exchange of literature postcards and small literature letters at set rates. Australia and Britain issue coupons through general post offices with replies at 2 cents for Britain and one penny for international mail.
Washington guards chase a caper as thieves scaled the monument scaffolding and stole eight valuable platinum tipped instruments valued at 456 dollars. Police believe the thieves climbed into the scaffolding during repairs and fled, while officers work to stop further losses and protect the remaining 68 pieces.
The Reverend Canon Robertson departed Canberra last Thursday for Btornye Meade to spend his annual holiday. A Service of Holy Communion is planned at St Pauls Church in the morning on New Year's Day, with serene expectations reported.
Presiding elder Rev. C E Turn will conduct both Sunday services at the Church of St Andrew in Forrest. Morning topic is Looking backward and forward. Evening meditation centers on the Prominence of the Divine Presence.
Religious services across Ure Methorint Church Reid and Central Methodist Hall Forrest begin tomorrow at 11 pm and 7 80 pm with pastors A Ruby H Woodhouse and W J Campbell. Woodhouse preaches on The Un trodden Way and A Vin ion for the New Year. President Ailes Kem erick will visit Canberra in January, with a Wattie Park lecture set for January 19 and a welcome social January 21.
A group of 47 War West children reached Sydney for a three week break at Manly, many from the plains country reacting with wide eyed amazement at the Blue Mountains view. Canadian newsprint production for the first eight months of the financial year rose 416,022 tons from the prior year, an 88 percent increase.
A novel International Automobile Club offers members a rotating daily use of various car makes including Foods Rayce Bentley Daili Jer Lagohds Tulbot Alvie Invicta Delage Alf Bones Packard Hu vane Bhien Mercedes Isotte Prazchin. The club operates in London with member driven petrol costs, vehicle swap by notice, and a public facing scheme to promote novelty and business interest.
McLagan’s deadly bowling secures seven wickets in Australia’s innings, with 11 maidens in 27 overs. Brisk early collapses leave Brisbane women’s test in flux as Australia builds a lead, while McLagan’s figures anchor the match and push the visitors toward a dominant position.
The Chief Secretary warns that amateur fishermen ignore conservation rules, risking fisheries. Regulations vary with experience, but adherence by all amateurs is essential to allow spawning and protect future fish stocks.
A man entered W Kerr Jewellers on George Street and browsed rings before choosing a ring valued at about £60. He grabbed the item and fled before being stopped by staff, with police inquiries noted but no arrest reported.
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