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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1935
Page
3
Canberra religious notices list St Pauls Kingston early services with Evensong later, plus Anglicans at Duntroon and Holy Communion at various halls. Presbyterian and Congregational figures attend services and lectures with planned sermons by Rev W L Puttin, Rev H Wy Woodnolines, and Rev J W Wondnouuse, featuring community meetings and archbishop plans.
A woman, Mrs. G Arthurs of Tourang, was struck by a moving train near Tourang railway station while attempting to catch an early Sydney train. She died after severe injuries and the baby she carried survived with minor scratches and shock. The article notes the body was mutilated with severe head injury and loss of a leg.
December saw a sharp rise in passenger tickets at Queanbeyan railway station with 124,000 tickets sold, surpassing the prior December by a large margin. Revenue climbed to £226 with total income around £64,637, while freight notes reflect higher bale counts and a 274 bale increase year over year.
Canberra selects for Manuka Qual match against Manning River with A Stafford and 68 innings of the team likely to play. Mentions uncertainty over player names and lineup while listing several probable battlers including A Stafford, F Anthony, J Gribble, N Porky, and others for the 12th.
The B team will play Queanbeyan and the A team on Monday for a key match. Players listed include J Connor J McNamara N Croker E Morelia R Hotham G Baxter and others as squads prepare for league fixtures.
A correspondent reports Glorks Hellieter, Dr William Beebe s assistant, descends in a bathysphere to depths around 2800 feet, witnessing unfamiliar sea monsters through quartz windows. Beebe notes possible life-forms increasing with depth and describes a 3080 foot record descent by the bathysphere s designer Earl Barson.
A garbled bulletin lists Interior Department bids due January 22 for a residence at Forrest and a temporary position in Canberra. It also notes district race meetings and nominations deadlines around January 17 and January 29, with unclear attendees and officials. The text is unreadable in parts but references Canberra offices, dates, and a secretary.
Public servant couple applies for permanent status in a partly formed case. No children. It notes a residence and household details, with mention of a local authority or agency involved. The fragment references a court or official proceeding and a filing related to tenancy or housing status.
Advert says horses wanted for draught and pony types at Queanbrynn Sale yards on Thursday January 17 from 9 am to 10 20 years preferred. Owners asked to forward particulars to I. Uldfield and Son Monaro Street, Wuesnbryan.
In Sydney court Friday Judge Curlewly found a bankrupt man concealing funds to defraud creditors. John Limt, a young Italian, sought release from Ling Bay custody for alleged shop robbery, but evidence showed no robbery occurred. The application was refused.
The Canberra Churcher Cricket Association resumes after a long abeyance since early December due to many players absent for Christmas. Players show enthusiasm for action in the new year as preparations continue.
The Barton Cricket Club names its Saturday lineup Krimkinian Gray Thuroan Preemsn McCullough McNames Petoes Bear Riobertson Whelan A McDonald James with 12th man Musa. Queanbeyan District fixtures listed with teams Burra Queans Grastera Sutton Penmm and selected players including R Kay Croker Kearney Rowley Jeffery McNamara Grimta Hart Bellchambers Hobson Norton Hincksman O Connor Alten Voln Vert Day Clarke Fruiser Morrison.
The Associated Bank of Victoria reports that all banks have adopted London rates as quoted by the Commonwealth Bank today. Drafts by air mail or ordinary mail apply. Rates listed include 0 125/10 OD, £1204 4 for days, £1256 3 for 80 days, 1253 9 for 90 days, £125 1/2. Similar London rate changes occur in Australia.
An annual inspection tour of the rail line from Goalpurn to Bombila will be conducted by New South Wales Railway departments. Officials urge communication with station masters for coordination and details of the visit.
The Canberra Boys Association schedules a two day cricket match between teams from the north and the southern river banks. It will be held January 19 and 20 likely at the Amaling Club ground in Haig Park, with managers overseeing final timings and participation.
Merr Hans Froenrich, a German Jew, arrived at Southampton from Hamburg en route to Smarnuicken to vote against Hitler. The extended voyage covered ten miles due to travel issues, with invitations extended to all who are interested in voting.
Kingston boys defeated Mamuka The Manuka in a rough 3B Moe competition. Crane scored on defense and set plays, with Kingston piling points as the game progressed. Artis and Wad contributed strong efforts in a tense, physical contest.
Fragmentary scorecard describes Drayton’s strong knock and defensive effort by Dick Haartha for Manuka. Skerry Treynor and Manders contribute, with Ulm’s 41 total and multiple bowlers listed. Incomplete lines obscure details. final score and opponents not fully readable.
Specification Inc offers tender details at Works and Services Branch Acton with submissions to the secretary Interior Sunberta. Envelopes must be plainly marked and directed to the proper officer for tender evaluation and award.
Marriat Tin and Waldock will serve as preachers at both Baptist Church services tomorrow. The morning sermon titled Guink on to Perfection will close the service with New Wemberg in view. The evening sermon will discuss the gyration and Shriananity Fustiunal, with Waldock absent Monday for a holiday. arrangements made for the service.
Invitations issued for legally qualified medical practitioners to join the Royal Australian Navy as Short Service officers for seven years. Applications, forms, and details available from the Navy Office Melbourne with closing date noted in the notice.
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