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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1935
Page
2
A torn OCR fragment lists Canberra hotel and publication items with scattered names and prices. References to Times Funding and Capitol Newangency appear amid garbled lines.
Beacons form a bright chain from Taree in the north to Merintiwath as Canberra and surrounding areas join in a Royal Jubilee tribute. Dozens of residents assist with wood gathering Mount Aimune and Canberra town crews. Rover Scouts and local officials oversee the ceremony with music and choral pieces.
Mee Morrison Lerivre 1985 will be delivered in the Australian Institute of Anatomy on Tuesday evening May 44 at 6:15 pm. The lecturer will be Dr WF Chen. The subject is The New Cultural Movement in China. The talk highlights the modern life and philosophic movement shaping Chinese culture today. Dr Chen has lectured here before and will travel to Canberra. A second related presentation will present The George Ernest Morrison lecture, honoring the late Australian statesman.
Cloudy conditions with light morning showers and fresh east to northeast winds. Largely cloudy skies persist with minty, cool air across Canberra area and surrounding regions.
The Jubilee celebrates 25 years of King George and Queen Mary rule with faith in emancipation and restoration. It emphasizes a monarch ruled by love and respect, inspiring a united effort to ease burdens and pursue welfare across the British Commonwealth amid global unrest.
A Canberra Gymkhana event drew a large crowd with a highly contested program of equestrian events. The Canberra Light Horse, under Lieut Bird, earned praise for its organization and management as Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Isaacs attended. Corporal Kinnane won the ASALLA Efficiency Cup for overall turnout and performance, with Captain A. E. Jackson presenting the cup and urging public support for the Angel Home movement in Canberra.
A Royal Empire Society jubilee message began in Sydney and traveled by radio and beam wireless to centers worldwide. Endorsed at each stop, it circulated through Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide Rabaul Hong Kong Colombo Alexandria Durban Malta Gibraltar London Suva Auckland Christchurch Nauru and returned to Sydney for final transmission.
The Royal Canberra Jubilee Cup prewared by the Royal Canberesque for competition among members yesterday was won by C. Munkell. Other notable finishers include Jo Wee Willan and Hoberman KL with solid placements. The event featured several competitors and reported times, reflecting a lively local racing day with prize allocations and standings.
Jubilee events at Canberra mark King George V Silver Jubilee with government dinners and royal attendance. Weather disruptions affect Wellington and other centers in New Zealand. The populace and troops participate in Jubilee parades amid heavy rain and festive displays overseas.
Jubjtes walebratums were oMcially opened in Sydney with the Mhenkeuiving service in Centennial Bark. The ceremony featured Archbishops ministers and the King praised in speeches as crowds gathered under rain and loudspeakers. The event celebrated the Commonwealth of Australia with royal attendance and pageantry at Centennial Park and nearby venues.
The PUCELINA pennant tennis season continued with A Grade matches decisive. Northbourne and McMillan led the way, while Ling Heensigh and Timiah posted strong showings in mixed events. Numerous divisions saw close sets and hard-fought wins, with Fire Brigade and Northbourne contributing notable results amid a dense schedule.
Fragmentary notes describe a Jubilee service at St. Pauls amid crisis, citing leaders Selvon Lele and others. reference to Prince of Wales and health, happiness, and the Royal Family. The text remains incomplete with many garbled phrases and missing context.
The Governor General received a message from the King in reply to the Jubilee message. The Queen and Government extend best wishes for happiness, prosperity, and a good year ahead to all Australians.
An advisory notice from the loan council announces a meeting planned for May 27 but notes cancellations and delays. The Prime Minister and other officials considered urgent acts, with reference to a federal capital location and an agricultural council. Details are partially garbled but indicate a rescheduled session at the federal capital building or related venue.
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