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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1936

Page

3

Readers Views Signe Bailog on hospital staffing and matron appointments

A Canberra Times letter argues the hospital board should justify Matron Everett-Smith’s exclusion and defend nurse staffing. It presses for public informed debate on the medical superintendency and preferential treatment concerns regarding Canberran hospital leadership.

Anc Adisio Atias Peniadtie Rexy R Taent Mastor Poe Howth Haying Eury Alee Homrund Eperson Lisle Eos Abkaatu Ohty Canberre Miso Ube Everett Swith

Homer Fally Days as Schoolmaster

Fragmented OCR notes recount Homer as a public school teacher in Smyrna early life. It mentions his mother and Gyre origin, Phemius and Cartoels, and his rise to lead a school. The text hints at his teaching influence and possible authorship of Madan Oavesey with references to Ulysses and Photaes.

Momer Sxyms Homer Bron Phemus Smyrna Aploning Iran Hiss Sion Eurpassid Phemius Cartoels Mike Ulynses Chlos Hamer

Nonagenarian's Death in Sydney

In Sydney on Friday the death occurred of Fr Wimble, chairman of an infectors group, with the report noting the elderly man aged ninety and suggesting he held a notable local position.

Nonagenarian Sydney Fr ‘Wimble Inectars Ble Oni Op Ae OD Rats

Paris lovers buried in hillside collapse near St Germain

Two sweethearts Mme Titeranil M Gourand and a child were walking toward Paris beneath the famous hill of St Germain when a sudden sandslide caused by unseen forces buried them. All were killed in the tragedy.

Paris Mme, Titeranil M Gourand Avicuple Pars St Germain

Japanese sampan landing sparks disease quarantine talk

Reports say a Japanese sampan landed near Cape Upstart in North Queensland, mingling with holidaymakers and occupying a camp for two days. Quarantine officials weigh the risk of introducing diseases as Townsville authorities dispatch patrols to intercept the vessel under Commonwealth law.

Brisbane Australia Cape Bealeh Sampan Iat Aampam Tet Townsville

Racing Programmes for Today

Racing programmes for today list entries across a hurdle and handicap card with multiple horses, trainers, and odds. Names such as Monomer, Bunt, Shiver Wave, Galen Barta, Glory Bey, Teddy Roy appear amid race headings and horse numbers reflecting a dense, period racing page.

Tindeon Rial Vertex Gay King Wetveck Seymour Pian Monogram Shiver Galen Barta Paha Uum Bhordes Hiyymer Yaanesot Ohana

Canberra public notice of stock returns and penalties

Historic Canberra notice outlines owners required to submit stock, sheep, and property returns by a set date with penalties for non compliance. It lists responsible officers, including the Inspector of Sinek, and references legislation and filing offices in Canberra.

Bim Peeritony Tegivtared Sinek Canberra Danusey Canburia Woth Barracker Samy Nsydu Leicester Your Honor Haslous Egtonite

Windsor trial selections reveal race lineup

The Windsor selections list a lineup for several handicaps and races. Notable entries include Hurle Gay King Seymour, Grey Lash, Sendringham Handicap Magnum Becum Fearless Im Rhodes Scholer Royal Handiag Paris Sweet mses RBC Astor, Barracker and Nus Phus Fours with various placements.

Windsor Gay King Seymour Grey Lash Sendringham Fearless Imp Rhodes Scholer Royal Handiag Paris Astor Commonwealth Phus Dick Devon Weltern-Rari Leicester

Vanishing Animals Near Extinction Warns of Loss

The text notes several species pushed toward extinction by war and human activity. It cites the American bison, African white deer, chital deer, eland, and other savanna and Arctic animals on the brink, with efforts by leaders to protect remaining populations. It mentions the belated decline of Chinese and Mongolian deer and elephants in historic conflicts and food pressures, highlighting a global trend of vanishing wildlife.

Africa Mesleo Imperial Park Pekin Asia Arctic

Antiquity of The Hammer Across Ancient Civilizations

The hammer appears in the art and inscriptions of Memphis Thebes Mero Pompeii and on tombs in Syria and Assyria. It served masons carpenters and smiths and is echoed in scripture where the hammer motif recurs. Ancient texts note hammer use for smoothing surfaces and shaping metals, with biblical references to hammers in crafts and construction during Solomon's era.

Memphis Thebes Mero Pompeii Saypt Assyria Blemingham Sother Bidekemith

Position Vacant Sentry of Paymaster Cadets

An Australian notice invites seventeen year olds for sentry duties with paymaster cadets. Applicants must have passed the Public Service examination held by state education bodies. Further details available from the Navy Office in Melbourne.

Nia Navy Office Department of Defence Melbourne Fuser

Greyhound and horse racing notes from Moosefield Club card

A dense, OCR heavy summary of racing entries and stakes from the Moosefeld Racing Club including names like Yohin, Fonasso Boy, Lady Fingers, Maelstrom, Rose Gem, Flying Princess, Headmaster, Comedy, Prograsaive Stakes, and various division notes. Reading lists many horse names, weights, and event references with unclear punctuation and multiple missing parts.

Atlas Doone Fonasso Girlie Banes LanenBen Rathbon Snow Own Lady Fingers Miserable Tiger Coroner Buck Wicker Tarey Jim Ehore Lady Jod Vellandis Franstiteh Tine Patricia Lee Marble Ridge Raoul Tolono Blauver Fernacre Verguette Canbiren Sir ‘Tumothy Telelator Rose Gem Star Wits Flying Princess Dewara Jim Gay Wickwr Raamvrick Ape Ach Johvnian Gay Bika Aamwighee Vnb Lng Rat Weir Thority Moosefeld Racing Club Randwick Hope Buck's Gil

Turbulent Selections From Mixed Four Year-Olds Roster

A garbled OCR list outlines divisions and horses with scattered names and placements. Notable entries include Lady Ku and Teddy Boy in maiden style divisions, with references to Bronze Gol and Gold Cup events and various unnamed handlers or owners.

Thrabind Ambiberg Lady Ilidep Sancta Moore Bapshet Flying Walter Atvision Comeache Vellantit Toka! Pinel & Cond Dazzle Queue Ce Asc

Crown and City of London Contract Described in 13th Century Text

A damaged OCR fragment recounts a May 28 document linking the Crown, the Lord Mayor, and citizens of London. It notes a contract and assignment of lands lent to King Henry and his father, with seal mention and a view of Westminster and St. Paul’s in the frame.

London Turens Landon Chat Jon St. Paul's Cathedral Aida

Scratching Moorefield and Four Fawr Mystery

A fragmentary report mentions Moorefield and Four Fawr in connection with a puzzling title phrase. The incomplete text hints at a local or regional context and a notable reference to a person or entity named Queen Meee.

Fragmentary Cry: Earthworms and Historic Trade Notes Surface

The garbled source references earthworms aiding agriculture and vast historical trade terms. It mentions Africa, 1300s inquiry, sea-borne coal, ventilation, drainage costs, and coronation era pricing. Names and dates are unclear, but implies economic measures and natural processes influencing early modern industry.

Africa Zeman Wondon Raward

Fragmented Racing Notes From Unreadable Snippet

A garbled OCR fragment lists racing results and names in incomplete form. Entries mention divisions and penalties, with scattered names like Kathbor Mackie and Timothy, plus undefined events or locations. The legible items indicate a sports score or meet notes but lack coherent structure or full context.

Early coal tolls in old London arches and trade

Fragmentary OCR presents a fragmentary tale of early coal transport under London arches at London Bridge, noting tolls paid to the Lorther Corporation and references to English trade, Holborn suburbs, and vague Edward era imagery. The text preserves names and places but remains unclear in detail.

Altidugn Edward F London “Bridge Lorther Corporation Bututnesaeity Holborn

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