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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
2
A fragmented publishing notice from Canberra and surrounding areas lists subscription rates and home delivery options. It mentions The Canberra Times and partner papers, with references to readers in Canberra Queanbeyan Uriarra Head Brae and Lane 4 delivery arrangements and a weekly schedule.
Fragmented forecast notes a warm period with strong gusts and rain likely later in the day. Minor local adjustments mention timing around 8 PM and brief readings of inches, with vague references to farm and river conditions near Savona and Sire Sadega.
A perilous sea incident ends with a dramatic rescue led by Midebose, whose swift actions saved a group in danger. The report highlights courage, teamwork, and the swift response of rescuers at sea.
Unsettled weather with more rain on the coast and adjacent ranges and morning mists in the east. Brief improvement expected elsewhere as a change approaches the south west and northern inland, with fresh south west to north east winds along the coast and inland areas.
Canberra weather forecast notes cloudy and misty conditions along the coast with fogs on the tablelands. Winds are light to southeast, tending northeast at times, with the outlook improving to finer conditions as the day progresses.
A Canberra Times excerpt discusses Eden's view that Britain must pursue a frank foreign policy in support of the League of Nations and collective security. It notes the League's weakness due to Germany and Japan withdrawing and America's non membership, and surveys arms demands from Germany, Britain, and other nations, with cautious remarks on Italy and Abyssinia.
McKinstry defeated Francis by 31 to 45 in the Caneberre Bowling Club single handed Championship semi final on Forrest Green Heat Saturday afternoon. The 34 ends saw McKinstry score 20 to Francis 15, leading by four at several turns and extending his margin to five late before clinching the win.
Canberra Club visited Braddon green for three rinks of practice. All City rinks won but play was limited to 21 ends. A two City Hokn practice game drew at 30 all after 25 ends. Players named include Barnard, Grattan, Juffreyn, Turner, Clarke, Fawcett, Keane-G ed Peterauna, Chapman, Brack, D Arcy, Lucan, Peterson, Field, Lamb, Huberta, Beecroft, and others. Women’s Auxiliary competitions advanced on Tuesday with trophy events and matches at the club.
The review highlights recent stories in West and British Magazine, noting rousing tales of old world life and adventurous plots. It mentions pieces like Tomhatong, Plainieor and other titles such as Bix Gun Resurrection and A Woman Ledha Jamar Gang, presenting engaging reading from M. Martin and others.
The Rev C Turnbull preached at the Empire Day service at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He argued Britain’s expansion brought humane governance and Christian faith, urged loyalty to God and King, and warned against separation from national duty amid global tensions. He cited Greece and Rome, urging resilience and unity under Christ and empire.
A long Catholic service at St Peter's and St Christopher’s Church marked the commemoration of English martyrs Saint Toho Finber and Saint Thomas More. The Rev Father Blattery preached on no man can serve two masters, praising their courage against a king’s fracture of conscience, while a large crowd attended Mass and a Brigid hymn choir performed.
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