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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Times Office in Braddon and a quote about rocket products. Text is unclear but indicates a discussion of home names, business lettering styles, and a possible Braddon office reference with a quotation about products.
The Canberra Times publishing notice lists The Federal Capital Prem of Auatruin Ltd and multiple local entities. It names W Prowse Sr, Mes Johnson Capiled Neweakeney, and Patrick and Bonn tied to Queanbeyan, with addresses and line items for subscriptions and advertising.
A report from Canberra records a religious service attended by Governor General and dignitaries including Captain L W Blacker. The Governor General awarded the order of merit to Percy Albert Gourwen of Guyepment House Cun bora, with the Governor General and Lady Conve in attendance, amid ceremonial proceedings and a private luncheon at Camborne.
The article traces decades of NSW policy on closer settlement from the 1920s. It notes attempts under the Fuller and Lang governments to tax and promote subdivision, followed by Bavin era shifts toward betterment taxes. It highlights economic hardship in the Depression, rising rural unemployment, and renewed calls for land acquisition and a three year plan to relieve landlocked towns, with key figures like Mr Buttershaw and Mr Stevens guiding the policy.
A preached sermon urges believers to move beyond unbelief and rely on faith in Christ to accomplish extraordinary acts. It cites Jesus teaching that faith can move mountains and recalls the disciples’ lessons from Acts era, emphasizing that spiritual power comes from prayer and trust in the resurrected Christ rather than human strength.
A dense report outlines multiple tennis divisions and matches featuring Northbourne Forest, Forrest, and nearby clubs. Results include Ainslie and Harton defeating several opponents while Northbourne and Wy Forrest show strong showings across divisions with notable players like Keviren and Phe Apr rods, amid mixed outcomes across men and mixed divisions.
The Budapest Quartet plans a recital at the concert hall on Thursday July AM. The program features masterworks by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, praised for flawless technique. The ensemble, famed as a leading string quartet, is highlighted by guest appearances and strong reception in prior performances.
Goulburn Backs dominated Canberra in a massy cup rugby match marked by costly penalties and aerial pressure. Standouts McLachlan Hourigan Geaghin and Griffen led a relentless home assault, while Canberra fought back with resilient forwards and late surges, but the hosts edged ahead 12 to 6 late in the final period.
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