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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 04, 1936
Page
2
Damaged OCR fragment mentions weather related terms and a sequence of times and initials. Readable items include references to weather, possible delays, and a brief schedule fragment. The source is too incomplete to determine a concrete event, outcome, or named entities.
The Canberra Times discusses capital punishment with advocates and opponents weighing whether executions deter murder and whether miscarriages of justice could occur. It cites quotes from French writers, references American experience, and argues the issue should be settled by sober evidence rather than sentiment, urging careful consideration of each case.
Canberra’s chrysanthemum show dazzled with a large, artistic display and prize-winning blooms. F Warren’s arrangement won the largest prize, praised for its dramatic setup since the first exhibitions years ago. Mrs W. McRichard judged the jams and confections section highly, while Mrs J C Brackenreg’s home-dried fruits drew wide interest. Her Excellency, Lady Gowrie, and Lady Budge visited late afternoon with officials. Awards highlighted including Louise Pockett’s bloom and Carrie White in the novice class.
Fragmentary report chronicles a long running Public Service Central Bats Shield contest, noting central government teams from Defence and Treasury departments, key players like HJ Gibson and V Parker, and wins in early 1920s. It details transfers and held trophies, including Home 1 and later changes, with a vivid but partial wartime era account and a Manuka match described as a fine exhibition.
The Royal Canberra Club golf report lists medal results and player scores for the month. Noted performances include Parker at the next medal event and multiple players with scores around 60s to 80s across A and B grades, with names such as Reed, Rehn, Bull, Muse, Patbery, and Cripps appearing in the tracking.
The Arts Society at Mote Canberri hosts a meeting on the centenary to discuss Raakespast's mystical play The Tacap nt and the flag symbolism. Members will read selections from the play and discuss psychology and Caliban's character.
In a dense report from Seliger Park, Braddon and Bell dominate A Grade singles while the Reserve Division features a tense 1-0 finish. Multiple players from Telopas Park and Pie Mel wear clubs competed, with detailed match results across men’s and women’s events and a packed schedule of games and sets.
Yesterday morning in the Presbyterian Church Rev Reid led a service with Rev Turnbull assisting. The sermon stressed continuity in national faith, urging unity across generations and calling for support of the Church and its nationwide Christian work. The Moderator-General noted the church’s vast denomination and social welfare reach across Australia and the Commonwealth.
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