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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1936
Page
2
Weather data from Canberra and Spain with scattered readings including temperatures from 48.8 to 34 degrees and barometric pressures around 20.7 inches. Readings show times from early morning to afternoon with multiple entries and incomplete phrases.
A fragmented report describes a friendly match involving North Sydney and another team. Players and outcomes are unclear with mixed phrases about a defeat, a care issue, and a domestic context.
Barton led early and extended the margin with quick hitting and solid defense. Vivid actions featured Pika’s timely strike just before half time, while Manuke and Kingston helped thwart Rovers’ assaults as the Maroons pressed at Field Park, preserving a convincing win.
Canberra forecast remains unsettled with more showers and possible morning fog. Highlands may see light drizzle while winds shift from north east to north west and then west to south west, bringing colder temperatures.
Debates over 55 measures marked a ten month NSW Parliament session from September. Key acts include the long overdue Companies Bill and a unified income tax proposal aimed at simplifying state taxation. Local government franchise changes sparked cross chamber clashes and a casting vote decisive in the council. A member collapsed and died during the period, casting a shadow over final proceedings.
A rambling travel reminiscence spans St Pauls Steps to meals in Famagusta and Rhodes. It recalls medieval walls, Genoese and Venetian buildings, and the brutal siege of Famagusta where Antonio Bragadino was executed by the Ottomans. The piece mixes food memories with vivid historical horrors, ending on a stark portrait of torture and death.
The narrator detailsCyprus birds pickled and traded in medieval times, noting becce fices and related recipes. He recalls Crusaders in Cyprus from 1983, their wine, and Venice bound goods. The account shifts to siege memories in Famagusta, its fortifications, and the glory and ruin of Cypriot sites linked to Venice.
A garbled tennis score page lists numerous mixed results from Penent Park and surrounding clubs. Matches feature Aldridge, Smith, Braddon, Nish, Boag, Coyle, and multiple pairs with scores ranging from tight sets to lopsided finishes. The text references women’s matches and ongoing pairings, with notes of future continuation on Page 4.
A historical overview recounts archaeology near the Ur of the Chaldees, describing the mound once thought to be the biblical Ur and its discovery. It covers early excavations, key figures, and the timeline from 2800 BC through Persian rule, noting inscriptions and the reconstruction of temple ruins by various explorers and rulers.
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