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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
2
Weather fragment from Canberra era shows garbled figures and places. Contains mixed numbers and words like Friday and 44 degrees, but overall unreadable. Unable to confirm dates, temperatures, or precise locations due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a political clash involving Pye and Stoney in Seton Indiana senate proceedings. Names appear jumbled but indicate a dispute or speech contest amid Senate discussions.
Canberra forecast notes isolated showers and morning fog then fine weather. Later clouds bring unsettled conditions with rain and thunder. Snow possible on southern areas. Winds vary from northwest to northeast and strengthen.
Japan reacts with heated threats to Australia’s week old trade policy yet Australian public opinion remains calm, seeing the program as a foundation for industrial expansion. The policy aims to expand trade with friendly nations, while protecting Australia’s own economy and tariffs.
A garbled list details Holy Communion and Evensong at multiple churches including St Christopher's Forrest and Patrick's Causeway. Services feature archdeacons Robertson and King, with children’s and Sunday school programs, baptisms, and hymnody. Christian Science lectures and meetings note hypnotism concerns, with lectures at Albert Hall Canberra and testimonies monthly.
The Church of England notes Whitsunday celebrations with red decor and rites. Clergy including Archdeacon Haberton and Canon Blackwood Price will preach at multiple Canberra venues. Visitors Blanco Mataul and the Primate of Australia will speak at St Johns Church and other engagements, with services planned on Sunday June 22.
The Rev. E Turmbilll will conduct services at Churan, Rydnay on Tuesday. Ian Bundy will celebrate the Bard's Supper at St Andrew’s Church on Monday June 1. A parish gathering begins at 5 pm with a cel mflarioon at the Manas, Marre. All ladies and Ervende are invited.
Col J Z H Goodwin condemned the Canberra Band’s appearance at a rally calling for support at Albert Hall. He cited a recent band rally where many musicians wore no uniforms and recalled Young’s carnival netting £100. He urged Canberra citizens to back a rally to raise £200 and present a dignified image for the Federal Capital.
The National Library adds a wave of new philosophy guides and art books. Notable titles include Mi Jad's Guide to Philosophy explaining methods for educated readers, Chiang Yee's The China’s Eye on Chinese art, and A Grammar of the Firm by Raymond Boottinwoode. Other works cover cinema theory, England’s Frontiers, and analyses of battles, war, and exploration through voices from The Times and naval memoirs.
In fine weather Queanbeyan seeks to unseat holders Canberra in the Massy Cup match at Bumbay. Queanbeyan has lifted the cup in recent seasons from Crookwell and Cooma, while Canberra makes team changes including McNamara and Seton. Referee A Ward of Sydney will preside as both sides aim for victory and Cup supremacy.
The Privy Council today dismissed the appeal from Victoria against the death sentence imposed on Arnold Sodeman for the murder of June Rishmer. The ruling was delivered by Lord Hall-Sham and Lord MacMillan.
Fornwinac, facing death for the murder of June Mumbmer, aged 11, was convicted after Privy Council review. Bedaman will be hanged at the Metropolitan Gaol on Monday for the same case.
The Canberra City Band annual ball at Albert Hall drew more than 600 dancers. The event featured the City Band with the Powellson Orchestra, bright decorations, catering by the Ladies Auxiliary Committee, and many local figures attending the social gathering, under the direction of bantmaster Str. Les Pogeon and secretary Mr. C Greagey.
Canberra city plans a new main fire station at Civic Centre with provisions for a second substation and upgraded equipment. The proposal aims to ease crowding at the current station behind the power house and address growing demand as the Fire Brigade expands.
Whitsunday will be observed tomorrow in church services. Superintendent of the Circuit, the Rev. James Thomson, will preach at both services in the Central Church. At Bell, the day’s preacher will be announced.
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