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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1936
Page
2
An old advertisement text urges readers to notice a promotional offer from Braddon with bold phrases about seeing and evaluating the offer, inviting inquiries and quotes. The fragment suggests a local newspaper promo aimed at customers.
The fragmentary notice appears to announce a publishing notice from Australis Ltd based in Canberra with a post free within the Commonwealth. It mentions rates and a postal contact in Canberra and hints at a subscription or publishing service.
A fragmentary Canberra weather note shows barometer reading, pressure details and a timestamp. It references Friday timing and indeterminate indicators for the day with unclear numeric values.
Government finance shows revenue of £1,481,000 against expenditure of £38,716,000 for the first six months of the financial year. The deficit includes major drivers in customs and sales tax. Revenue climbs by £1,386,000 from the prior year, while expenditure totals £41,760,000 over the six months.
Fragmentary text provides no coherent event or identifiable entities. The readable parts do not state a clear action, place, date, or involved persons. No verifiable facts emerge to form a proper newspaper item summary.
Religious notices list Epiphany church services across Kingston Duntroon and surrounding towns. Multiple parishes show Masses Evensong children's service confessions and devotions with times from 7 30 pm to 10 am and include Rev F Riley Rev C Faulkner Rev P M Haydon Rev J Thom son and Rev Dr A J Waldock among others with references to specific halls and locations.
The Salvation Army Canberra announces an open air gathering at 10 o clock, followed by a Salvation Meeting at 7:30 pm. Captain S. A. Lupton leads with the subject The Giver of Life, in a quiet, friendly setting reflecting spiritual renewal.
Canberra gains a place on the English cricket team’s Australian itinerary for October, a sign of rising recognition for the national capital. The two day match against a New South Wales country side signals a potential permanent feature of overseas tours, supported by the Australian Board of Cricket Control and MCC. Canberra’s cricket officials are credited for persistent advocacy, with local pride and public support urged to ensure the fixture’s success.
Services tomorrow at Braddon Forrest and Westridge will be conducted by Rev. C. E. Turnbull. In the morning he will preach Abraham and the Archaeologists and in the evening The Putters Prayer.
Further evidence of rising investor interest in Pennusts Creek mining emerged yesterday as Canberra registered another company, Tenants Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd, with £200 000 capital. Minister T Paterson described Tennant Creek’s growth from a tiny settlement to a developing mining centre with officials, a school, and planned ore treatment improvements.
An unclear report describes a shooting charge at Burrangong Blation involving Rhodes and Anderson. The narrative mentions threats of shooting and self harm, with a man named Rhodes reportedly declining a demand and allegedly leading to two gunshots. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or official details.
A fragmented report notes the death of a cricketer's mother amid a cyclone near Broome. The jumbled text mentions a weather event striking Reveme yesterday and a man named Malley described as a mother figure, with unclear actions and aftermath, suggesting a rough weather impact on the locale and people nearby.
William O'Brien age 40 and three others were remanded on a conspiracy charge following their arrest in an alleged plot. Police reported the group comprised four men with ties to a local organization. The case moves to the district court for further action.
The Reverend Short of the Union of Queensland will preach at Reid Sunday morning and at Central Sunday evening. He will also address the Fellowship on Bundsy afternoon at 2 45 with the topic Experiences with Bite Wagon in Western Queensland. Short is a popular speaker with wide experience. A cordial welcome awaits visitors to the Fellowship Gathering and to the marriage. Central Sunday School resumes tomorrow at 2 30 pm.
Terrible thunderstorm lashed the Hawkesbury valley as lightning struck a tent and a woodchopper home, killing Zola Bohlen and Nolan. Several others were shocked, with widespread flooding and wind damage reported across the region.
The publication of illustrated abridgements of patent applications is to resume next week in the Australasia Official Journal of Patents Trade Marks. The abridgements show tiny drawings and short descriptions of specifications, aiding public understanding of inventions and developments in arts and sciences worldwide. The Patent Office Official Journal is published weekly with indexes, and additional illustrated abridgements copies will be supplied.
An inquest in Coronona Court examined Lavelle death after a road accident near Kalkalle on December 1. A truck driver was committed for trial as Lavelle died when dragged along the road by a vehicle as a friend attended a car incident. Heavy rainfall and unsettled weather were noted, with further warnings of possible floods and maintenance issues. The drought ending reports said Colaborne Collarenebri received two inches of rain over two days and telecommunication lines were disrupted. Nancy Bled organized transport by plane to outlying stations where roads were impassable.
Government figures show unemployment in the rural districts is lower than in years past and most towns rely on private relief for employed men. Minister for Labour and Industry Mr Dunmingham told the Council that relief works will not resume unless unemployment worsens and large numbers remain idle across various industries.
A brief notice recounts a drowning incident in De, naming Peters and Sydney Yeltuans as involved parties, with a foggy sea setting and a long search lasting without success before a body was found. The fragmentary text mentions Cooke Peters and Betal Teapiatica in unclear context, reflecting the period’s reporting style.
Flooding disrupts Queanbeyan as heavy rains flood streets and overwhelm gutters and sewers. Water courses rise rapidly causing brief disruption in traffic and minor property damage while authorities manage the situation.
Dr. Waldock will preach at both services in the Baptist Church tomorrow. The evening service features a special Protestant rite drawing attendees from the Orange lodges and other Protestant bodies for a Malalty. The sect titled What in a Merette? is noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes identify Captain HA Lupton of the Salvation Army appointed in a leadership role in 1888. The garbled text references command, residence, and duties, indicating a formal appointment or oversight in the organization.
A terse notice indicates no hearing for the James case before March. The document references tealees tay and a rate in vague terms, with no further procedural details or dates provided.
A murder charge emerges in connection with the Romusd Ptama case as investigators outline the sequence of events, identify key figures, and seek further evidence. Prosecutors press for swift action while defense seeks clarity on the charges and potential plea options.
Wool sold at auction last week averaged £18 5s 6d a bale, Ward records show for the current season.
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