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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1936
Page
2
A Braddon office reports that a work group altered letters in a metal casting project. The notice notes variations in design from 7/8 inch recordings and mentions multiple individuals involved. Details remain scattered in the damaged text.
A fragmented publishing notice references Canberra and Queanbeyan areas with terms about subscription rates and home delivery service. It mentions Commonwealth connections and local distribution, though many phrases are garbled. The readable elements imply an offer or procedural notice related to publication timing and service boundaries.
Weather data from Canberra shows barometer readings from 6 am at 90.48 inches, temperatures ranging from 57 to 89 degrees, with maximums and minimums noted across the day. The report cites multiple times and measurements including 74.6 at 9 am and 89 at 6 pm, plus 63 at 9 pm and 60.7 in the afternoon.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a person named Jami and a fee or show event. The readable text is unclear, but implies a notice or listing involving Jami and an associated charge or display. No definite date place or organization is discernible in the legible portions.
Canberra forecast notes a tendency toward unsettled weather with mounted severe thunderstorms possible. It remains chiefly fine and warm with sultry conditions and variable southeast to northeast winds at times.
The Ganderra Times notes tributes to the late King and Edward VII praises from leaders and journals. It highlights his popular, compassionate stance, youth and welfare interests, and travel across the Empire. It contrasts George II to IV and marks constitutional loyalty amid evolving freedoms. The piece reflects on the proclamation and global admiration for a modern constitutional monarchy.
Memorial services for the late King George V were held in Canberra churches. Preachers praised his 25 years of rule, devotion to duty, and sympathy for all empire subjects. Archdeacon Robertson and others lauded his humility, prayer life, and role in uniting political leaders after the war. The service featured choirs, hymns, and organ renditions, ending with Handel's Dead March in Saul as attendees reflected on a gracious life and enduring memory.
At St Christopher's Canberra Father Mayda announced a national mourning observance for King George V. The ceremony, led by Bishop Haydon and others, invites Catholics in the Commonwealth to join in prayer at 10:00 AM Tuesday for the late monarch and to mark the period of royal mourning across the capital.
Prophesying at St Andrew Presbyterian Church the Meg Turnbull praises the king’s righteousness as a unifying national leader. The discourse claims his reign was impartial and aimed at the welfare of the nation, not favoring any party, informed by his broad empire knowledge and public service.
The preacher at Fortent’s Gentea Methodist Hall lauds King George as a moral leader with global appeal. He cites religious devotion, practical wisdom, and steadfast patriotism as key traits shaping his reign and inspiring confidence across nations.
The Prime Minister announced arrangements for a memorial service at Parliament House tomorrow with the Governor General and Lady Gowrie in attendance. Dignitaries including Sir George Pearce and Mr Ho. Casey will represent the Commonwealth, and detachments from Acoula and Girt Guides will take part.
The Prime Minister announced a day of public mourning following guidance from the High Commission in London. Although Tuesday would not be a holiday in Great Britain, places of entertainment would close by 6 pm. Commonwealth offices in Australia planned synchronized silence at 1:30 pm local time, with a national moment of remembrance at 12 noon across states.
Sermon at Barton Baptist Church reflects on the death of a king and the vision of Isaiah that there is a throne that never empties. The preacher notes God sits on the throne, guiding the nation and providentially sustaining rulers, urging trust in divine sovereignty amid national sorrow.
The report details a testy run of scores with Lees and Tickner reaching key milestones for F.C.T. while Hunt and Vougenes bowl tightly. Robinson, Merriman and Parkes contribute steady batting as the innings unfolds, with late adjustments, catches, and a notable 116 total before tea. The narrative shifts to the bowling highlights of Merriman and Lees, who lead a disciplined spell as Brimain faces a compact field, ending with a partial score of 46 for F.C.T. after a rain-affected session.
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