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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1937
Page
2
Readable notices show church services across parishes with Evensong summaries and morning worship. The feature also previews a national football clash Sunday with junior players, coaching notes, and game expectations amid community events.
A garbled OCR note references Barragloush Limited and Optometrists with a contact R B Clark. It mentions a Friday visit from 10 to 3 pm and a Church of Gils Gennaro School Day. It also notes certificates and honours in an educational context.
In a Canberra area push, officials seek a friendly rugby league clash between Queanbeyan and Tumut at Goulburn or Queanbeyan to ease load for Canberra schedule. Players listed include Guidher N Sotrishiny B MibKini Le Young and J Murphy among others.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a hall event on Friday evening with references to a charter and people described as officials or organizers. Names and places are garbled but indicate a social or civic gathering with special arrangements noted in the damaged text.
Forecast hints at unsettled conditions with developing thundershowers across the region. Forecasters warn of isolated storms and brief heavy rain early in the period, with temperatures fluctuating and winds mainly light to moderate.
Australia has pursued relief measures to ease unemployment, while the United States shows a larger, unresolved problem. The report details U.S. unemployment figures for 1929, federal and state relief programs, and the ongoing debate over funding, budgets, and long‑term solutions affecting millions.
Fragmented discussion outlines how ballot name order and presentation may influence voter choice in a Senate election. Analysts warn that long lists could push stronger names into top positions, potentially shaping outcomes based on layout rather than policy.
A fragmentary report notes a debate on modern poetry at the upcoming monthly meeting of the Arts and Literatura society. It mentions praise and abuse, champions and opponents, and a postponed event due to postal holiday. The Cathedral venue is planned with a three week delay and promises interest.
Two men forced a taxi driver Cecil Podasta to drive them from the city to Budmain. After the car reversed, one demanded money and Podasta replied they had nothing. The men assaulted him and fled with the cab, prompting an alarm.
The Church of England announces confirmation services at St John the Church with M A officiating. A Sunday morning service at 12 and a children’s service at St Pate Hingstom the south side holds Sunday School at 2. The church school meets weekly in Braddon Mall at 10, and a parish service is held by the assistant priest.
Acton reports players have settled into serious training after a spell. Expected starters include Tookey Cook and several others, with Worthy, Netting, and Mornday among key figures. A church outing and Sunday service plans are noted, with preparations for upcoming fixtures and a return to form.
The service schedule lists Rev. Thomson and Rev. Arthur leading morning and evening worship at the General Chinese Hall. The Central Church Anniversary is planned for next weekend with a delusional preacher and other speakers. Additional early morning and evening gatherings are noted on Sanday Gilerpoon and Mendy avenues with details of speakers and participants among local congregants.
Local tennis club updates list of players entered for forthcoming mixed doubles and singles events, with draws, sections, and Saturday club courts fixtures. Notable names include Windsor, Gibbs, Osmond, Cartledge, and Howes among others as preparations continue for the Worthbourn Club’s American Tournament, beginning Monday, June 14.
A fragmented report outlines Baptist activities with references to a church gathering, youth groups, and evening services. It mentions the Young People's Society, Cubs and Gir Guides, and parish events, including a listed fixture and attendees, but many names and phrases are garbled, leaving event specifics uncertain.
A fragmentary OCR line shows unclear names and codes such as 7 BANCO 713 and ovaliva Eroko, with scattered letters and partial phrases, offering little readable context or identifiable entities. The item appears as isolated, unreliable text lacking coherent events or facts.
A garbled OCR item mentions Palma and Bistun in a dispute involving a figure named Apon. The readable fragment hints at a confrontation or security action but lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes. Further context is needed to establish specifics.
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