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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1936
Page
2
The report lists rainfall measurements and temperatures for Canberra with specific notes on dew point and wind. It includes figures such as 88 degrees and 41.0 dep, and references to daily rain totals and yearly rainfall records for the current year at Canberra.
Fragmentary report from Tokyo shows a government deadlock as ministers clash over responses to external pressure. Prime Minister faces stalled motions and potential options with allies in Washington and London while domestic talks continue.
Sydney police investigate a shooting incident at Central Railway Station involving Franke Herd, 54, of Pouter ot CHY. Herd collapsed at the counter after requesting assistance and was taken to hospital with multiple chest wounds. Authorities say the event appears accidental, with further inquiries underway.
Fragmented OCR notes claim a Nazi plot involving Goebbels and Goering, with mentions of meetings, foreign Hive figures, and political tension before a September event. The garbled text references statements attributed to a Prussian minister and hints at a looming crisis and foreign involvement.
In Sydney at Rowe Bay Mrs Clive Roblasia of Royal Sydney defeated Mrs R Pennyfather by 8 up and 2 to play in the final to win the state women’s championship. Pennyfather led after nine, Roblasia surged ahead with late long drives as Robinson moved to the lead at the 36th, while errors and strong drives marked the match.
Sunday July 29 services listed with times at Trinity Kingston St Pauls Kingst on and other local churches. Evensong and Communion offered. Women’s Guild meeting next Wednesday at 5 pm. Devotions and choir performances noted. Sunday School and sermons titled The Divine Bynysathy and The Laws That Become Beeecher. Various branches of the Mother Church and local Holantiel and Canberra links mentioned.
A garbled excerpt discusses tensions between the Nual party and others, mentioning Javon and potential branding opportunities. It hints at divisions among men and external influence, with vague references to months and actions tied to an upcoming period in June. The text remains unclear and partially unreadable.
The essay recalls ancient Antioch's splendor with marble wards and famed baths, then notes ruin from earthquakes and sieges. It contrasts its prosperity under Roman Syria with later decline, citing Libanius and Mammon of wealth, trade routes, and cultural mix. It laments the city’s fall to time and conflict. The piece reflects on the enduring gaze toward Damascus and the Levant.
The article notes changes from Moscow aimed at broader popular representation but highlights a deeper shift: restoring the family as the basic unit. It recalls the Kursiani push to erase family life and the Kremlin’s current stance valuing parental authority, filial love, and loyalty to state by recognizing human bonds resist political edicts.
Broken Hill reports Air Australia plans to stop buying wooden aircraft. G A Robinson, managing director, says all new airframes will be all metal, claiming metal structures meet safety standards and reduce craft failures. The move follows concerns over wooden aeroplane durability and supply limits.
Fragment from a historic account describes Antioch as a vast harbor city crowded by ships from Egypt Phoenicia Greece and Cyprus. It highlights a grid iron street plan a famed colonnaded Bulwark called Btn in Da mascus and the great nave believed to be one of the world’s wonders. The passage recalls Greek and Jewish coexistence worship practices synagogues and Christ’s name interwoven with daily life. The narrative also notes Paul’s summons to Antioch and reflects on the city’s extent eight miles by nine? with statues and grand architecture lining the avenues now faded into memory.
Amid fragmented OCR text, readers are informed of Sunday and weekend church activities across Presbyterian and Methodist congregations. Details mention sermons by Rev Janes Thomeos Whola Chairman, Mr W Campbell, My AWE Ruby, and Arthur. services at Central and Carnal Churches with morning and evening gatherings. A new Methodist Hymnal from England is noted for use in the old church on Sunday.
The presiding minister for both morning services will be Rev. A Host. In the morning sermon he will speak on The Divine Sympathy and the young worshipers. in the afternoon he will address The Lows That Become Gain.
Fragmented OCR yields vague reference to a person and events but lacks identifiable names places dates or actions to summarize into a factual newspaper card with period tone and concrete details. No verifiable entities or outcome present.
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