Planets Show Cloud Driven Light Variations
Observations from Potsdam astronomer Dr. Wilkin Becker describe periodic brightness changes on Jupiter Uranus Neptune, and irregular Mars variation. Brightness cycles last 21 to 84 years for outer planets, tied to cloud envelopes reflecting sunlight and exposing brighter surfaces at minima.
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Jupiter
Neptune
Wilkin Becker
Astrophysical Observatory of
Potsdam
Germany
Mars
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DUNTROON COLLEGE Administrative Block Completed
The new value at West Virry College, Buntroon, completed this week and occupied this week by the mathematical staff. The mass bill programme commenced about eighteen months ago and development of the state in being steadily voweded with.
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West Virry Colege
Buntroon
Are England and Australia Doing All for Peace
Readers question if reports from Spain reflect real war dangers and urge stronger disarmament. They argue civilians in Guernica and Bilbao foreshadow broader slaughter unless Britain Empire and Australia push for peace through a unified defence plan and Geneva backed disarmament.
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London
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Australia
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League of Nations
Geneva
Empire
Canberra Male Choir holds seventh annual meeting overhaul
The Canberra Male Choir met at Lie Canberra Bowling Club Forrest last night with President H C Green presiding. The year showed higher membership at 54 and a long list of charitable performances and eisteddfod entries, including Wagga and Grenfell competitions and fundraisers for a piano at the YWCA. The committee planned a three day eisteddfod and elected new office bearers led by Green with L Hughes as conductor.
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W. Dunt
Canberra
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L Hughes
Mears
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W. Tillie
KB. Hilder
C.J. Merraila
Worarian
Z. Greaves
Amaistant Ubrarian
F. Hilder
Auditora
W.clarite
S.C. Murphy
Beld
Vari
Woman Shot in Thigh Near Market Gardens
Mrs. Porte Payne of Bosley Park was shot in the thigh while walking to Market Gardens at Fairfield. She was admitted to Parramatta Hospital. Detectives have not yet completed inquiries.
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Sydney
Porte Payne
Bosley Park
Market Gardens
Fairfield
Parramatta Hospital
Earthlight on Moon Explains Lunar Light Variations
Astronomers question planetary light changes as caused by solar variation. Dr Becket notes earth light, reflected sunlight, creates the ashen moonlight visible on the Moon's dark side, challenging the idea of synchronized minima and maxima among planets.
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Becket
Earth
No Secret Cruise Patrol Near Darwin Sparks Unease
Officials report possible regional developments tied to a secret patrol in northern waters. Although no orders have been received, authorities say the vessel has operated within ordinary patrol duties since Darwin left, with no apparent breach of Aboriginal Ordinance restricting entry to territorial waters. The master holds power to arrest violators and escort them to Darwin if contraventions occur.
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Northern Territory
Anc Larelida
Department of the Enterior
Kovtatin
Darwin
Motor Industry Progress in Britain Shows Doubling Output
Official statistics reveal Britain more than doubled car and commercial vehicle production in ten years. 1927 output totaled 200 147 units, 161 020 cars and 47 271 commercials, while 1936 reached 449 421 units including 840 362 cars and 100 050 commercials. Britain now has about 1 604 048 cars and 438 565 commercial vehicles in service, with 84 000 taxis and buses. total automobiles registered 2 673 492. Diesel powered commercial vehicles number 6 143, with 8 547 motor buses and coaches also diesel powered.
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Great Britain
Bengal
Motor Spirit
Labour Council Welcomes Severn Unions Delegates
A labour council report notes the arrival of delegates from Severn unions recently active with the council. They seek trial union status across the Territory and urge wider public engagement in Canberra matters. A deputation also met acting Attorney General to push amendments extending penalties to Commonwealth officers for award breaches.
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Severn Unionk
Cornell Halil
Canberra
Bonmiwell
Industrial Board
Fragmented UK Petrol and Australia Vehicle Data
The text cites last year’s benzol and motor spirit volumes, UK fuel distribution by automobiles and aviation, lubricants split, and Australia’s 1996 vehicle imports from China, with references to Canberra and the Federal Capital Territory. Data appear inconsistent and partially garbled but point to fuel usage patterns and cross‑country vehicle trade.
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United Kingdom
Australia
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Ty Christopher Soke
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Pras
Lot Australia
Mart Aireat
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