Historic line her excellency plants a deodar
A garbled report describes a ceremonial planting of a deodar tree by a noblewoman at a city foundation event. The article notes the lady’s participation and the plant’s placement in the grounds.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1936
Page
4
Engagement of Railway Chief's Daughter Shown
An engagement notice from DNEY reports the engagement of the railway chief's daughter with details limited by the brief readable text. The announcement notes the groom's and family's involvement and schedules a forthcoming formal ceremonial date.
Ambiguous Beverage Can Claims Spark Consumer Debate
Fragmentary OCR shows a dubious ad text praising beer can design, claiming reduced harmful effects and special features. The passage lilts between garbled phrases and dubious claims about pasteurization, taste, and “liquid brass” components, with references to England and metal can styling. The readable parts hint at a promotional pitch rather than a coherent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
England
Turkish Janissaries and their feared guard role
Fragmentary account describes the Turkish Janissaries as a feared guard force serving Sultan Amatets. It notes their origins as captives from Wi Gleustia, their growing numbers over three centuries, and their distinctive wooden turbans. The passage references conspiracies and revolts surrounding the corps and their officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bultan
Dickens Up-to-Date In Real Life Telephone Directory
Dickens up-to-date shows a quirky count of names and surnames in the telephone directory. The playful list includes over 60 entries with odd spellings such as Werdlas Winkies Seedareams and Dombey and others, highlighting humorous nickname-like forms and door names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlys
London Population Decline Report Inspires Policy Review
A fragmented clipping notes London's declining population within the administrative county of Loséon, citing rapid decreases and signaling the need for policy consideration. The brief hints at underlying factors but provides no concrete data or named sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loséon
Via
Gunman Search Continues as 100 Officers Pursue Suspect
Sydney reports an intensive manhunt for the gunman who shot Constable Terbutt near Central Railway Station. Over 100 officers are on the trail with hopes of locating him before week’s end. Terbutt’s condition remains serious though a recovery chance is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Terbuitt
Central Railway Station
Terbutt
Cotton goods decline tied to higher duties and Japanese competition
In Manchester London report, the Dominions section of the Chamber of Commerce cites a drop in cotton goods exports to Australia. The main factors include higher duties on certain classes of piece goods and increased competition from Japan, influencing the trade outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
Dominions
Manchester
Progress in Consistency Handicap at Canberra Bowls
Canberra bowlers show keen interest as the Consistency Handicap progresses. Notable results include Cook plus 30 defeating Mohahan plus minus 15 by 182 to 148, Keith plus 30 beating Deciminus 10 by 162 to 188, and Armable Se fuat Chapmas De Ville 34 defeating Petera Tilloch Binns Bomerville. Other matches saw Toabran Gray Whitton Monet best Chilmera Heyes May Weatherston Crapp Peterson Perkins Elliott 24 beating Kaley Fleming Galbraith Henry 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Cook
Mohahan
Keith
Deciminus
Armable Se Fuat
Chapmas
de ‘Ville
Petera
Tilloch
Binns
Bomerville
eToabran
Gray
Whitton
Monet
Chilmera
Heyes
May
Weatherston
Crapp
Peterson
Perkins
Elliott
Kaley
Fleming
Galbraith
Henry
The Flowers of St. Davids by Douglas Sladen
Violet Ivy and Rose Marguerite daughters of the late Canon Meredith of Tenby face poverty after their father’s death. Arthur Eden, a Welsh international and Oxford man, advisers and courts Violet who detests poverty yet lends him her sympathy. Honest John, a Cardiff grocer and family friend, funds the household but Violet resists his offers, preferring independence as she types her father’s sermons and teaches dancing to support her sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's
Violet
Ivy
Rose
Marguerite
Maredith
Tenby
Johnny
Bis Shop
May
Rowe
Arthur Eden
Walsh
Newcome
Arthur
Oxford
Golf
Hegon
International
Cardiit
Tie
Apollo
Mature
St . Seer
Leas
Bho
Hin
Abn
Abe
John
Jobn
Cardiff
Eden
Snc
Uurchwardes
Welah
Bima
Barwelf
Penges
Jorm
Ney
Tapid
Lisa
Williams
Wurey
Lowe
Bar
Road bodies Sydney spelling merger dispute
Fragmentary report notes Mr J C Watson of a former organisation commenting on alleged merger talks. The NAMLA and NARMA are mentioned with disagreement about a possible merger and no agreement appears reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
NAMLA
J.C Watson
Cot Adent
NARMA
The Bubbles in Beer Discovery History
A British figure proposed adopting United States practice of beer cans, but the Mancheater Guardian recalls the man who first put bubbles in beer. While on a Hertfordshire fishing holiday he bottled ale, tasted it, and observed effervescence, inspiring the idea that grew into a major industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mancheater Guardian
Wan
St. Pauls
Elisabeth
Hertfordshire
Water storage by hollow trees in Darfur communities
In Darfur, natives hollow living trees to store rainwater during July and August. An expert climber ascends the trunk to retrieve water, pouring it into the hollow core. The hollowing is a natural feature, not due to disease, and each group maintains its own water-holding trees to endure the ten dry months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darfur
Soudan
Lanther Baga
Misprints in the Bible Cause World of Typographical Errors
A passage discusses breaks in Bible printing, noting Oxford University Press offered rewards for detected errors. The article explains historical shifts in word meanings, citing idol as counterfeit or sham and idle as worthless, with implications for shepherd imagery and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University Press
Zacharish
Esmonds for Used Cars Prominent 1930s Roadster Listings
A vintage advertisement lists multiple used cars including a 1930 Sports Roadster with wire wheels and luggage rack, Buick 4 cylinder tourer in good order, Chevrolet panel van, 1928 National Tourer with new hood and upholstery, Nash seven passenger tourer, Essex 4 cylinder tourer, all with prices and brief condition notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix
N.S.W
Splendid Motor
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