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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
5
The Gwydir race reports a slim majority around 2,000 votes amid mixed tallies. Voters weighed figures including 238 and 1,040 in a closely watched outcome with unclear final tallies and references to various codes and abbreviations.
Royal Canberra Golf Associates featured a day of play with several matches and scores noted. Mrs. Taulhan and Mrs. Squier are among players referenced, with various scores such as 91-80-71 and 98-25-75 mentioned in the coverage. The text describes match action and reactions from participants.
A fragmentary notice lists a missing individual connected to Kingston with scattered identifiers including names, a telephone contact, and partial locations. The readable data imply a local search or public notice seeking information about the person.
Canberra reports a ceremonial levée at Parliament House attended by Governor General Lord Gowrie and a large official contingent. List includes Lady Gowrie, Dame Mary Hughes, Lady Whiskard, Lady McKenzie, Lady Sheehan, and many diplomats from Greece, Norway, Czechoslovakia, France, China, and Japan, among others. The gathering featured a private entree and formal introductions.
The document records a royal message from the King to the Governor-General Lord Gouna. It mentions a personal plea to the Queen and the Governor-General to resolve ongoing issues related to the Commonwealth of Australia and other subjects on a ceremonial occasion.
Canberra residents watched a spectacular evening display featuring large bonfires and a vast pyrotechnic show. The event drew about 2,000 spectators along Capitol Hill as rockets and other effects lit the sky for hours. Authorities urged spectators to stay back, but public turnout remained high and the city glowed under thousands of colored bursts.
Dublin clashes erupted on Tuesday as Civil Guards and Irish Republicans collided during a march protesting the coronation of the English king. Shots were fired and police dispersed rioters near College Green.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous titled figures and attendees including clergymen, professors, military officers, and government officials. Many names are garbled or partial, with references to reviews of attendees and titles such as Rev, Captain, Major, Professor, Dr, and Lt Col. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
The Astahi reports Japan’s government and business leaders are deeply concerned over trade decisions at the Ottawa Imperial Conference. The imperial preference policy opposes Japan and risks renewed friction with Britain and allies Australia and Canada as the conference approaches.
Sydney lit up with patriotic displays as Government houses and Harbour Bridge shone under lights. Thousands watched a military parade in Centennial Park and a St Andrew's Cathedral service as crowds filled streets causing heavy traffic.
Report on scout activities at Parliament House events and a church service led by Dr A J Waldock. 46 cubs from 4th Canberra group under District Scoutmaster R Downe attended. Mentions of coronation parade and district camp activities and staff contributions.
A Dragon Ranide aircraft operated by Air Lines of Australia Ltd on a Brisbane to Sydney service caught fire while warming up at Kingsford Smith Aerodrome. Pilot Peter Hossein, 25, and Miss Grace Griffin, 9, survived burns. others perished. Firefighter efforts delayed by exits and doors as the plane burned beyond recovery.
Firemen battled a blaze on Hawthorn Street as a man fled the burning home and escaped through a yard. Responders pursued him but he eluded capture and was taken to hospital after the incident. The house sustained fire damage but was not completely destroyed.
The text describes a design process involving special coverions from Mr Langan Umane and a plan to present to Tin bettas on oe eddie Bas. It references a project in tarp bina eyo and mentions a male figure associated with the Pak.
Fragmentary text shows Australians impressing during a guard display with references to nations, exports, and a ceremonial context. The passage is garbled but hints at a formal event or ceremony connected to exports and national presentation.
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