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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1934
Page
2
Publishing notice from Feder Capital Prem of astral announces art Btrest in City Canberra and Pana Canberra with free water within the Commonwealth. The fragmentary ad suggests a civic or promotional notice though many words are garbled.
A garbled OCR fragment references a sudden event described as bolts from the blue, with stray words suggesting a sensational or shocking moment. No clear persons, places, dates, or organizations are readable in the text provided.
The forecast notes mostly fine conditions in northern and eastern areas. Clouds and scattered showers with possible thunder develop in the south-west and southern interior districts. Morning mist and coastal highland fog, light frost on the north east, milder dry temperatures, and fresh north east winds along the coast. Canberra sees mostly fine mild weather, turning cloudy later with showers and possible thunder, especially on the tablelands, with fresh north and north west winds.
Canberra report outlines that despite salary reductions since 1931, states plan limited restorations for public servants. New South Wales seeks partial reinstatement from July 1, offering about £400,100 this year plus £150,000 for married staff. Ministers and unions clash over deficits, taxation, and the broader recession’s impact on pay and state solvency.
Fragmentary report indicates the Verman Competition proceeded despite poor weather. One set was postponed while Foret advanced on a walkover, and several teams faced withdrawals or reduced play as the event unfolded with limited clear results.
The text lists numerous players and teams in a garbled OCR block. It mentions AINSLIE and RUIHERS with several scores and pairings, names such as MARIICEON and HOJIKINA, BEIL and TAYLOR in various matches, and references to THAMPAIY wid Alowarl. It also includes mentions of NORTHBOURNE and RADON with scattered locations like ATHENS and WATERTIAN, plus various surnames such as BOH Gedy Coyle and ENS Kel.
Royal Canberra Golf Club hosts a monthly medal stroke handiesy for E Grades. Rain showers improved the course. W Moore won A Grade with nett 12, W Misbone led B Grade with 14. Others posted scores amid variable conditions and several notable names appear in results across grades.
The Reverend Canon Robert Jertson preaches at St Joan’s Sunday on the lamp of God in Christians. He cites Christ as the light of the world and urges believers to be living lamps through prayer, study, and sacraments, naming figures from early church to modern times and stressing active faith in daily life.
A dense match report lists numerous players such as Winter, Rian, Hoehonan, Martin, and Breer across varied results. Cox, Tregear, and other pairs compete in multiple games with scores referenced beside each pairing.
The page lists numerous cricket style pairs and results featuring players such as Gourley Maloney Harman Oillard and Wright Cusack with scores like 8-8 and 34, and clashes including Burace Molntyre and Hartman Otliard. Other lines reference Willington Bay Age Miss Byrom and Bratdon with various partner matchups and scores.
Monikers of the Federal Golf Club show a busy round with scores and names. Notable players include A Fisk RS Hughes P Baker {names and scores partial}. Listed finishers show varied handicaps and placements as the event winds down.
A garbled report lists a Freebody Cup match at Guombesan yeateraay Car te Frowhody with players Dodfrey Mwyer Wormald and Ware Huron Crave Tang Marynin Mulchew and others. It mentions venue names, score fragments, and a long series of mixed results across cricket like events, with various participants and awards noted amid confusion.
A fragment suggests a planned arson or attack involving a pilot or imprisoned individual targeting employees and an oil facility. Details are unclear but indicate a security threat connected to aviation and oil workers. Further readable context is required for precise portrayal.
The Salvation Army faces a leadership contest after a split over the next commander. Commissioners Maplusant Hicks and Ava Footname, among others, contend for the top post as discussions center on succession and future direction. An official statement notes near unanimity on the general’s long tenure, with backers and detractors alike weighing the Army’s path forward.
A fragmented item notes a revived awareness effort in Tennessee with unclear context and missing specifics. It hints at renewed attention or activity but lacks concrete names dates locations or outcomes to confirm the event.
An Australian meet at Whrinbleslin features several standout performances with mix of international competitors. Notable results include Miss Jayin NTA and Modnne Muthieu leading in distance events, alongside Andeue and Henrotin posting top times in the Mile. A mixed doubles relay pairing MUR and Hound also posted strong marks as local favorites Shy Ey Audies and Ph t contributed in sprint heats.
The Shonnenly society and Avtm Literatura announce a July 17 production of the play Mrs Moonlight by Hen Levy. The piece explores artistic themes and the author’s view on meaning and inspiration, prompting discussion on stage.
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