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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1936
Page
2
A partial OCR fragment shows garbled words and broken phrases including names like SOREDAX and Ree cha Tome Wh, with stray numbers and references. The readable content is too incomplete to extract a coherent event, person, place, or date for a factual summary.
Canberra enters the New Year with optimism for rapid progress ahead and a stronger civic character. The city expects population growth, renewed faith, and greater cultural development, aiming for regional influence and national significance.
Charles Connibere and others feature in a New Year honours sketch. The piece highlights founders and benefactors including Connibere and his brothers who donated substantial amounts to hospitals and welfare projects in Melbourne. It notes leadership roles, military service, and long standing philanthropy across multiple Victorian and New South Wales institutions.
Paymaster Commander James Werwarg Foley served as Naval Member of the Commonwealth Naval Board since 1981. His long career included Secretary to rear-admiral commands, assistant naval representative in London, civil service roles in Tasmania, and admission to the Bar. A noted natural history scholar, he authored works on Loricater and related taxa and presided as president of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales, with extensive service in Australia’s naval and civil arenas.
Australian new vehicle sales rise significantly in recent period led by strong demand across major brands. Officials note increased consumer confidence, with households upgrading to newer models and fleet purchases by businesses contributing to the surge.
In 1935 Mrs Kinchington served at the Waverlay branch of the War Executive Council from 1934 to 1937 and acted as secretary to the Mascot branch of the Australian Red Cross Society. Longtime public servants include a missionary to Police Courts in New South Wales and a national council activist. Other figures referenced reflect civic roles and historic societal contributions.
An unclear report notes Mr H L Murray concluding the day with remarks about welfare and potential concerns. The fragment hints at a discussion on health or aid but lacks complete details.
The British jurist Lord Reading, noted for a brilliant career and high offices, including Viceroy and Governor General in India, dies. He served as Foreign Secretary and later as Lord Warden of the Port, accepting his final post in 1934.
A fragmented note recalls a tribute to the Governor General during wartime, highlighting public and private respect. It mentions the Great War era and a perception of national duty, with references to public officials and military effort.
Fragmentary text notes a lava flow being halted by bombing tests and mentions later development at an unnamed location. The readable parts indicate attempts to slow lava with explosive measures and ensuing effects on nearby areas. The source lacks clear names, dates, or places.
A brief item records personal notes about W L Arnold and Bier Sumeh, mentioning a period of one month and a wavy gesture. The fragment provides limited context beyond these names and time span.
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