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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
3
The unreadable text references a 1907 public notice and a discussion on radio and wireless programming. It mentions a speaker or organizer, a city or institution, and concerns about positions and opportunities. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a local civic discourse on media and public access.
The report notes British buyers favor domestic models, with 1930 figures showing 349,962 cars produced and 48,877 exported, while imports remained around 11,480. The UK automotive output stands as the third largest globally, supporting nearly 3,000,000 people in the industry.
On the Aton golf day Sir Geoffrey Whishard attended Cunty with a 120 for the 30 totes. Geoffrey challenged the Club president to Is olen on Anturay next. A 0 hole Stableford was won by T. Stanford with 11 points. other high scorers included A Brananfield 19, K Carrul 18, K Anderson 17, KR Coggina 17, A De Vie 17, 1 Kennan 10, Tang 18, Mulligh 14, Williams 18, Harker 13, AL Crombie 18.
Ad claims Benners Bowhiel as medically approved aid for invalids. It promises relief from monotony in an Avain male diet with recipes for preparations and dishes that purportedly comfort invalids. The text is promotional and lacks clear, factual details.
An up to date entertainment show at the Albert Hall on Wednesday and Thursday June nine and nineteen promises a large vaudeville program. It features O'Donnell and May with a variety of acts including a living mannequin presented by Mrs Bromfield and other cast members such as Bert Ralph Dan Shim Hagel Nutt Jack Brogan Dick Sawyer Dorothy Trim Yeonne Lewis Bella Glew Hoan Glew James Glovaon and Beauty Wallet. The production touts lighting effects sharp wardrobes and high standard presentation.
A case from the court records shows Mona Sydney, Joni William, and McAviney facing charges after pleading guilty to fraudulently converting £273 13s from departmental funds for personal use. The defendants were remanded pending further proceedings and remand terms.
Opening statements in the Millie Creek murder case allege Harold Thomas Mullen confessed to the stabbing and disposal of Kiveat Huery Brown. Police testimony recounts details of the drive from Sydney, a struggle over a rifle, and Brown's body found wrapped and tied beneath Mule Creek. The trial adjourned to Mungindi for continuation.
Melbourne reports the body found in a Maryborough mine shaft is Jack Wood, 35, a prospector living alone for years and aided by a Government grant. Police seek a second man matching a described description who assisted Wood before his death.
Readable fragments show conditions affecting matches at the Sydney event with mentions of New England and Canada in a fast-paced round. Details are unclear due to text damage but indicate ongoing competition and player wear in a menacing schedule.
A Sunday rugby clash between Goulburn and Queanbeyan was halted after a brawl. Queanbeyan supporters accused a Goulburn player, Smith, of an assault as players clashed. referee FL Sharman stopped the game about 12 minutes in with Queanbeyan leading 8 to 3.
W A Graham of Reid writes criticizing early war reportage on the Gallipoli landing. He questions casualty estimates, Turkish outpost resistance, and the portrayal in official histories, while defending Captain Bean and the general value of the Official History despite disagreements.
A fragmented Canberra Times item notes squash racquets and a city event. The readable text mentions weather and an urban setting but lacks a coherent narrative or clear outcome. Named places include Canberra and a reference to a city area. The fragmentary wording shadows a local sports brief with period tone.
Mebsrn Hed and Edward Oliver served at the Amalgamated Wireless station on Willis Island off North Queensland, recording barographs and wind data. They faced two cyclones, logged 70 mph winds, and supplied daily weather updates to the Commonwealth Weather Bureau, aiding aviation routes while isolated with no church, shop, or livelier amenities nearby.
A large airliner missing since December 1998 was located on a snowy peak after a monthlong search. No bodies have been recovered.
A fragment notes a worker facing needless worry and a friend recommending Scott s Salts as a remedy. The text hints at relief through a suggested product or treatment without detailing specifics or outcomes.
A garbled race card lists events at Ascot including the Welter Handicap at 2 00, Flying Handicap, Handicap at 3 30 and Ascot Handicap with a long roster of horses and riders such as Turkh an 103 Maggie Rubens 8 Hunan 2 Hiwalking, Lucky Kit, Fairy City, Trinco, Reviver, Levent, Musician, Lando, Bulldozer, Golden Glenwiten, Mish, Dark Sen and many others, with tentative entries and weights. The OCR text is error ridden, but conveys a schedule of races and entrants typical of an Ascot day.
In a Sunday shooting event at the Queanbeyan Rite Club range, A K Johnston won the Hughes Shield with 35 points.MW Day and E G Lewla followed in second and third, with Lewla scoring 32 and others listed among participants.
A garbled note discusses hand washing and maintenance during chores. It mentions forming a habit of rubbing something onto hands after washing and doing tough housework. Names or clear details are not readable, but the fragment stresses care and upkeep of hands and mentions several unclear terms.
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