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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1936
Page
5
Fragmentary text lists a sum of 800 pounds in a monetary notation, possibly indicating a debt or valuation. The remaining words include scattered terms that are unclear but suggest financial or contractual wording from a historical document.
The Commissioner for Road Transport announces 400,000 booklets printed for distribution to drivers across Sydney. The effort promotes better driving and renewals of licenses, with regulations and safety reminders included in the booklet series.
Fragmented report notes rising vehicle registrations in New South Wales with dozens of new vehicles entered. Mentions counts such as 686 vans and 149 cars, and references a transport committee event on a Friday night. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a surge in registered vehicles.
A worker was severely burned when a bare electric cable touched his hand at Bulua Sua ger area near Perth. He was knocked unconscious and a mate found him with his hand burned down to the bone.
Friday report says Woods a teamster was injured when a wagon with wood fell on him. He did not arrive for work and a search failed to find him until men located the body beneath a road. Fourteen workers assisted in the recovery.
Sydney reports an air liner forced down at Waren and compelled to spend the night there. The craft, which was aimed toward Melbourne, resumed its Melbourne bound schedule this morning after the incident.
OCR fragment mentions ages and names including a 3 year old and references to enlistment. Details are unclear but indicate an obituary notice for a person linked to Ada Pringit Wales' Milt and a person named Watkins.
The article traces contested origins of playing cards from 1382 French court diversion for Charles VI, noting claims of German, Arabian, Greek, and Egyptian influences. It discusses early card production, import restrictions in London, and the spread of card playing into court life and public fascination in late medieval Europe.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports that rain and a political meeting stirred discussion in the capital. It notes reports of a minister and various groups reacting to actions taken yesterday and hints at changes affecting western drought duties and a northern slope issue.
Premier Mr. Ssruxnert warned that a reform agenda will proceed this month in Sydney. Key bills awaiting passage include Public Instruction, Prorvars, Companies, Income Tax Management, Aborigines Protection, Teule Antony, and Factors and Shops Amendments.
Russian scientists planned large scale production of vitamins from wild roses and pine cones to meet a growing demand. The project aimed to yield millions of doses annually, with initial efforts centered in towns near Leningrad and Moscow.
A garbled 1914 World War I battlefield fragment describes French and English units near the Alamo River north of Bole Lane. It notes limited daylight, fatigue, and reinforcements, with mentions of Marshal Petain and French battalions defending a position amid confusion and night fighting.
An Australian audience heard Dr Matsul describe his astonishment at Japan’s vast distances and the spread of settlements. He noted how travel between communities in Japan and Australia creates an unreal sense of scale, comparing Canberra’s environs with Tokyo and Sydney, and commented on the pace of life, housing, and the immediacy of daily travels. He spoke of meeting people along roads and the sensation of traversing a continent-like landscape in Japan and Australia.
Bishop Matal of Nippon SokKwat Sutholic Church of Japan advocates enduring goodwill with England, Australia and America. He emphasizes self supporting diocese, active missionary work, and cross national cooperation despite tariff tensions and political friction.
In a weekend program Kingston XII hosts North Citys as Souths Reserves clash signals near Cup action. Key players Herb Spear 40g Bob Moore Ken Anderson and Harry Rabe lead Blues while Norths fight back after a draw with Souths and a recent loss to Kingston Reserves. Coaches Lane and team selectors prepare for a strong display with Wailast Mayo Lambert Faull Booth in the pack and Kearney Poln backfield threats.
A junior match will be pinged on four curtain raisers before the Worthan v Reingston fixture at Manuka today at 2 p.m. Players in charge include Mearns, McNatata, Rodin, Hie, Brith, Jeannette, and Willett.
A rushed transcription notes an upcoming league meeting Monday night at Telapee Park with full player attendance. It mentions training Tuesday night and discusses Canberra’s possible role, with a plan for an executive update and a 7 20 pm session.
A fragmented discussion cites Professor Winifrwt Cullis and Dr Muriel Bond on vitamins in potatoes, red peppers, and home baked cakes. It notes calories and iron absorption concerns, mentions the need for dietary vitamins and minerals, and references unfamiliar names and garbled words within a historical nutrition context.
In a cryptic note, Dean Talbot II appears tied to a public matter involving Redan and Sydney. The fragment hints at a court or official action where NOC permissions are discussed. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are provided.
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