This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
2
A catalog of local newsagents and hotels in Canberra region including Jacksons Newsagency Mayo’s Newsagency and multiple city hotels. Mentions Queanbeyan and Kingston with street references and firm names like Fallick and Sons.
Canberra weather records show barometer 29.60 at 9 am, 29.59 at 3 pm, 29.72 at 9 pm. Temperature 9 am 52? three times? 73 at 3 pm and 61.7 at 9 pm. Rainfall totals for the current year to date curve.
American exhibitors gain a window like view through the screen with the screen synchrofield method. Curved mirrors and diffusing surfaces merge film with walls to enlarge the visual field and reduce eye fatigue. Developed by Jacob Gilston and Benjamin Schlanger after two years of work, the system aims to fit the audience and may cost about £30 to install in small theatres.
Sydney reports a girl shot in the leg near Alma Hartley Street as a man aged 38 is detained by police. Brief incident details remain limited with no motive or location specifics clarified.
Over 100 English and Dominion scientists attend a reception in Calcutta. Sir James Jeans pays tribute to Lord Rutherford as reports reflect on his death and its impact on the scientific community.
The forecast notes a cool squally day with southerly winds and showers. It lists sunrise and sunset times, moonrise, and planetary positions including Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn with their respective rise and set times.
Canberra begins 1936 with renewed activity and progress toward becoming a national centre. The city marks 25 years since 1913, with growth in schools, the Royal Military College, and a planned radio and defence role while urging equal civic rights and faster Defence Department transfer.
The Samoan clipper arrived at Kingman Reef at 7 15 p m local time Monday confirming its arrival. The event highlights the vessel’s port of call at the reef marking a notable stop in its journey.
Dame Maria Ogilvie Gordon arrived yesterday morning at Government House Canberra from Sydney.
London officials warn of possible jamming of Britain's first Arabic broadcast though Daventry stations and BBC facilities in the Near East prepare to locate any wandering signal with directional finders. Separately Canberra railway prospects draw a cautious reply from Minister McEwen noting current station suffices until a Civic Centre site is resolved.
Rome reports Arabic stenographers for Italy will transcribe Britain’s first Arabic broadcast. The move is labeled a war of the ether and ties campaign against Italy. The Fasciata Regime notes Britannia rules the short waves.
Preparations for a new trade agreement to be undertaken by the Australian Cabinet when it meets in Sydney on January 23 or 24. ministers plan a London delegation for the Ottawa Revision Conference and consider pre delegation spade-work and a capital site survey for New Guinea.
Melbourne report shows Bradman surpassing Clem Hill with 17 239 runs in the Sheffield Shield while South Australia trails Victoria in narrow play. Rain interrupted the match as Grimmett and teammates bowled effectively with figures including six for 95.
Officials in Sydney argue that New South Wales cannot match Melbourne to Albury air service without six new trains costing over £1,000,000. They say most future passenger traffic between Melbourne and Sydney will move by air.
The Papuan Oil Developments Company's large seaplane struck a crocodile last Monday near Port Moresby. Pilot Davis, arriving today, said the crash damaged floats and wings. He resumed flight after attracting shore attention and landed on mud. Occupants praised his skill.
At the Sydney cricket ground New South Wales leads Queensland as stumps fall in a rain-affected Sheffield Shield match. NSW 241 replying to Queensland 206 with Queensland 2nd innings 7 for 106. Barnes and Fingleton standouts with Barnes reaching 50 in 78 minutes.
At the first wool sales of 1988 prices were firm at opening December levels for the best lots, but short or faulty wools were down up to 5 percent. Greasy merino fleece sold at 27d from Armidale. Auction offerings totalled 12 211 bales, 8 476 sold, 1 810 disposed privately. Prices for long beat wools steady, others down to 6 percent. Buyers from Yorkshire Germany France Italy Belgium keen, Japan a minor buyer.
A boy ignited a ship rocket in a disused Balmain building causing a massive blast that severely injured Frank Martin 11 Henry Martin 8 and James Peate 12. They suffered chest head and leg injuries from flying debris and were rushed to hospital after a motorist helped. Police say 12 rockets were stolen from a waterfront storeroom but all were accounted for.
Professor D B Copland argues the Financial Agreement should be amended to meet the needs of larger states while authorities plan to submit proposals to determine validity under the Tenderres Agreement.
Premier Mr Stevens said the proposal would grant borrowing powers to semi government institutions without evading the Gentlemen's Agreement. He stated the Loan Council would still approve lending and announced separate borrowing powers for Yallwaye.
The report notes Can berra’s total rainfall 2255 points in the year, 176 points below 1956. December proved wettest since 1980 with 352 points, October 1 recorded 394 points, and October 16–17 brought 154 points. December 24 reached 101.4 F, December 23 100.4 F. July 9 was the coldest day at 18 F.
Wollongong resident Carl Muller aged 22 died after his motor cycle collided with a car at Bulli. The incident occurred on a Monday and is being investigated.
Richard Roberts aged 15 of Leichhardt tried to learn to swim with two companions at a Five Dock quarry. He jumped into 40 feet of water and did not resurface. The body was recovered by police with grappling irons.
The flying boat intended for Australia has arrived in Karachi today replacing the one that broke down.
Chipperfield was run out on his arrival as Dixon struck a perfect wicket. McCauley steadied NSW with a 36 off 47 minutes including five fours. O Reilly and OBrien helped lift NSW to 189, then Queensland faltered as Tallon stood out with 36.
In a brief cricket session, Oldfield claimed his fourth victim after stumps on Coates and a related successful light appeal. Cade contributed two for 16, while O'Reilly achieved Pere Re stumps as part of total seven.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.