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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1937
Page
2
A brief record lists thanks directed to Reid Moinar and Isabel Rest Oud, with mentions of North Zpsty ED Bat Weeks and an assistant reflecting on current year rates and tasks. The item reads like a civic thanks card or internal acknowledgement note.
A fragmented dated editorial piece discusses democratic decline and political shifts. References to Kor, Kers, Thomas, and Mukti suggest figures or sources. content hints at revised strategy, regional focus, and calls for quiet development amid political change.
A fragmentary weather notice reports unusual cold conditions hitting Sydney and surrounding areas. Local officials warn of sharp temperature swings and potential frost, urging residents to bundle up and secure outdoor gear as more details follow.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Mra and Mua with names George Maunder and Hargreaves at a Crescent address. Details are incomplete, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize a definite news item.
A historical analysis argues that Japan's rising industrial power seeks Pacific access for raw materials. It notes Japan's expanding economic influence across Australia New Guinea East Indies and the Philippines, warning of potential collisions despite claimed peaceful aims. The piece compares to British India era expansion and cautions against doubting distant possibilities.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about Pope's condition and medical terms. Names, places, and clear events are unreadable, yielding no coherent report or date. The fragmentary lines suggest a medical update but lack usable details for a concrete summary.
A Sydney standing deputation urged government accommodation for the cricket ground. The minister hinted at backing or seating plans while officials discussed a potential payment. The exchange touched on the need for improved facilities as a solution to delays and crowd management.
Canberra council discussed committee nominations with Shakespeare withdrawing a bid by Daley and Goodwin, while three interior health appointees raised questions. Agenda covered Tuggeranong trucking, railways omnibus stop, dangerous curve fixes, low level bridge, road surfacing, and storage garage plans with sign proposals for traffic guidance.
An unreadable damaged text fragment describes a traffic related city notice. It mentions a bridge at Wentworth Avenue and a southern entrance near the Colter River with a green light. The passage also references tourism and a person named Shakespeare in a confused, fractured manner. The overall sense is a broken public notice about navigation and access while travel was discussed.
Informal voting drives by Commonwealth electoral officials seek to reduce informal ballots to record lows. Voters receive pamphlets outlining issues and ballot marking methods, with emphasis on two questions. Regions expect high informal totals in Western Australia and South Australia amid lingering views on the referendum.
Miss Lenihan, skilled typist, chosen for the London delegation to the Coronation and Imperial Conference. Announcement from the House of Commons notes her capability and appointment by officials in the United Kingdom.
An item lists Canberra based honours with names such as Moray BYDNEY and J de Salis from Canberra Grammar School. It mentions certificates, merit, and receiving lists in Latin terms and notes from the afternoon ceremony. The imperfect OCR obscures several names and places, but the core fact is an honours ranking event for local boys.
A new Health Council will open its first meeting in Hobart on February 4 led by the Minister for Health. The body aims to coordinate health departments and the medical profession for disease prevention and public health, using established institutions and existing agencies rather than costly new ones.
A broad health campaign is planned with a minister for health and the director-general to open events. Prominent health committees will speak on the issues, outlining plans to tackle problems and engage the public.
Fragmented text notes a proposed bridge across Molonglo near Canberra, mentioning engineers from Bar and Tharwa area. It references discussions of bridge level, work timing, and a council meeting at a Ferry or Wy venue. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmented text reports London and Australian cricket circles discussing a £2200 loss last year and a push for an advance grant to rebuild finances. M.C.C. contact and county finance committees consider emergency measures, with figures like Dempster and Astill mentioned, while Leicester, Northamptonshire, and other counties weigh potential support and solvency risk.
The government outlines intentions to commence sanitation measures and regulate dairy production and sale. It reserves power to permit or restrict milk sale and authorizes action by health minister for public safety.
A historical report outlines plans for a King’s Birthday public holiday in June. It notes discussions among Australian leaders, including references to Commonwealth officials and cabinet seating, with emphasis on establishing a formal national observance and the roles of military and civil authorities.
Fragmented OCR text describes wool declines and market uncertainty. Mentions drop in prices and sales activity, with scattered references to buyers, sellers, and logistics. Details are unclear, but indicates a market downturn affecting wool trade and related shipments.
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.