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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1936
Page
2
Weather data from Capperre and Canberra lists barometer readings 30.71 to 30.90 inches, temperatures from 33 to 57 degrees, and rainfall totals for the year around 1708 to 1485 units. Note details are partially garbled with multiple times and units.
In a Canberra Challenge event, Goulburn defeated Bowral with a decisive margin. The match showcased strong defense and sharp scoring from key players as the teams contest the league standings.
In a Davis Cup final report Yugoslavia defeated an unnamed opponent with clear margins. The line scores show 84 46 and 9 2 across bouts indicating decisive superiority by the Yugoslav team.
Canberra forecast shows a tendency for isolated coastal showers with otherwise fine conditions. It will be a cold night with frost and morning fog, moderate daytime temperatures, and variable winds becoming fresh at times from the northwest to northeast.
The Canberra Times reports on European fear of a world war, rising economic nationalism, and the push for restraint in trade tensions. It notes New Zealand's rush toward rapid reform under Prime Minister Savage, including land tax considerations, rent controls, and wage-driven price pressures.
A traveler visits Antioch to view the Cave of St Peter and the Capuchin monastery. He describes veiled women, ancient water tunnels, and legends linking early Christians to the site. He notes miraculous springs, a Charon myth fragment, and the Coin of Antika finds during the climb. The piece blends travelogue with historic speculation on Paul and Barnabas.
Queanbeyan defeated Canberra 3 to 4 as forwards dominated a tight Massy Cup match in Canberra. Griffith produced flashes of brilliance for Canberra but failed to finish moves, while Queanbeyan’s defence and stoppages kept the game in their grip.
Telopea's defeat sparked a surprising day as Fire Brigade upset strong Telopea Park. In A Grade, Braddon beat Grammer while Reid I overcame Ainslie, with other close results across North Canberra clubs and mixed doubles matches shaping a tight pennant slate.
Canberra City beat Kingston 8 0 at Northbourne Oval with a second half onslaught after a 5 3 halftime lead. P Clear, Fairhall, and Roy Wicker shone, while A Makin and Hobday sparked City attacks as Kingston struggled with set pieces and defensive pressure.
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