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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1936
Page
2
The fragment provides a weather data snapshot with barometer readings, temperatures, and times noted in a blurred period style. It records maximum and minimum figures over intervals, some dates, and overall ruin forecasts, reflecting an archival meteorological entry.
An analysis traces the rise of colored shirts as emblems in political movements from Garibaldi red to Mussolini black and Nazi brown. It notes the British rejection of such symbols, while detailing how blue, green, grey, and other shirts appeared in Ireland, France, Austria, and beyond as expressions of ideology and action.
A government gazette notice from Sydney announces forthcoming regulations on the use of a doubles totalsator to be installed at Ascot racecourse, outlining official procedures and compliance dates for wagering devices.
February church services listed for St John’s St Paul’s Kingston Dunoon and other venues with Holy Communion Evensong and sermons by Archdeacons Rabbon Rebs erion and others. includes Westminster parish, Causeway Westlake and reads times for confessions and youth activities plus Christian Science and Sunday School sessions at Albert Hall Canberra with sermon topics and times.
The Church of England schedules sermons at St Johns Buncay led by Archdeacon Robertina and Rev John Cable Thal of At Marys Wi verley with 8 pm and 7 80 pm times. Archdeacon Rob opraon to lead 8 am Eucharist. KC Kingston events include altar stone work at St Johns Church Duntroon and Campbell memorial donations. Bishop to dedicate alters and windows March 1 at 9 30 am with 4 pm cemetery service. Guilds and women’s groups in Braddon Duntroon Kingston plan activities for 1930.
Tomorrow morning the Church of 1 Andre will be conducted by Rev Canon Edwards principal of Canberra Grammar. Braddon service led by Mr Hill and Wentridge by Mr J Bov ard with no service at St Andrew in the evening. At 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Mrs Wright Barirty will give a green recital at St Andrew Church.
Tomorrow morning at the Baptist Church Dr Waldock will preach on the question related to the age of miracing past and in the evening present a starting statement concerning the management of the work by the New Oster Group of the Young People's Societies.
The Commonwealth Government ordered a new patrol launch for Northern Australian waters and it is due to reach Burney in mid March for equipment before heading to the Darwin station. It will patrol the air mail route across the Timor Sea and help check smugglers and pirate activity.
Royal decree grants the monarch broad control over Greece’s armed forces amid ongoing political deadlock. The move shifts the balance of power as parliament gridlocks continue to hamper government formation and policy progress.
The Athens Daily Mail reports the King obtained government approval for New Inwa giving him sole command of the army. He can overrule royalist officers and replace dissenters with his supporters, affecting the Venizelist and anti Venizelist standoff after the recent election.
The Canberra University College Council announces lectures for 1936 in Engilab Latin Breach German Ancient History Economic History Economic Geography and Industrial and Financial Organization with additional sessions in Philosophy Pure Mathematics and Accountancy. Applications urged to Secretary with lectures starting March 1 1936 and closing February 22. The Students Association pushes for compulsory membership for all students and a regulatory framework is to be submitted to the Minister for Interior.
Two Dutch planners with tropics experience propose sending Dutch unemployed to Surinam or British Guiana for large scale settlement. Aiming to start in 1996 with 100000 whites by 1981 and by 2012, each family would farm and live in homes at altitude 500 to 1800 feet. The project envisions road construction, loans, and eventual private ownership, with work schedules and gradual independence.
The Haury George Foundation Australia launches a Henry George essay contest on The Philosophy of Henry George In relation to the rating World Cra w. Prizes total £106. Open to all Australian residents with senior and junior options. Prospects available from secretary Mr F J Markhan Ex calator House Melbourne.
A Friday blaze in Murwillumbah caused extensive damage to the Blue and New England Motor Companies buildings. A diesel engine box, valued over £1,000, was destroyed along with other items as the fire spread from the first site to adjacent structures. The New England Motor Companies building had recently absorbed the previous premises.
A note invites anyone interested in this movement to attend, emphasizing welcome to newcomers and ongoing participation opportunities at the upcoming gathering.
garbled OCR notes show Methodist Church events at Central and pale avenues. mentions anniversaries and services with lay participants, crowd from the district. references wine offerings and community turnout, reflecting church proceedings and local involvement.
A local Berea team known as the 7teen faces challenges as supporters rally behind the group. The effort centers on community backing and resilience amid difficulties.
Readers question the Commonwealth Railways plan for an East West carriage and modern service to Canberra. They ask how long travelers will endure current poor conditions, water and tea provisions, and dependability on elder carriers, while noting visitors to the capital deserve better and comparing to other continental routes.
Report outlines how the Radin Beacon and Swedish cooperation have modernized the Black Sea approach to the Bosporus. It describes a rotary beacon system with a 120 diploma range, providing navigation aid and fog navigation improvements. International commission briefings to nations cover these safety developments.
The Boy Scouts of Australia plan a jamboree at Belair National Park from 25 January to 4 February with a projected cost between £40,000 and £50,000. About £10,000 covers food and camp supplies, another £10,000 for pocket money, and up to £35,000 for rail, road, water, electricity and facilities. Some funds will cover visiting spouses expenses, while a grant of £800 contributes toward essential costs.
Reported incident at Auckland race track involves a horse named Manny Wy Jorma and a jockey Kusot. Official details scarce due to garbled source text. potential training operation issues noted with equipment malfunction. Further verification required to confirm names, actions, and outcome.
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