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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1936
Page
2
Miss Roland Montagu welcomes new patrons to Maryemede venue with twins garaging and spacious convenient facilities. Moderate tariff available by writing or calling 1420.
Canberra Friday barometer notes show events at 2 pm and 8 pm with temperatures around 33M and 2 pre. Temperature at 0 am is 2.08 degrees and 24 hour minimum near 8A. Weather data includes 0 pm readings and a 24 hour period ending am with metric values.
A Canberra ministerial briefing outlines job prospects for unemployed men including 71 weeks full time for married men and four weeks for single men, with wages reduced by 30 percent below the basic. Arrears to the government remain, with no rent write offs and steep weekly arrears reductions that threaten health and long-term debt clearance.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses aging and facial changes as years pass, noting wrinkles, shifting features, and the perceived transformation of youth into maturity. It hints at human fascination with growth and the aging process, though text is incomplete.
Sydney Friday report notes the National Country Party gaining support in Western Australia. General secretary H W Hornfield of the New South Wales United Australia Party returns to Sydney from Western Australia amid indications of broad NCP appeal.
Damaged OCR text discusses aging women and beauty ideals, mentioning age, care, growth, and personal opinions. Several garbled phrases reference health, balance, and perceptions of appearance among older individuals, with unclear attribution and context.
The issue highlights Church services across Canberra including Holy Trinity and Catholic parishes with timings and venues. It also reviews educational books and hobbies for boys, emphasizing constructive effort, self reliance, and practical crafts as valued in schools and community programs.
The MeTNODIST Church Central in Forres conducts a 7:18 pm Blower Service led by Rev. ROG Arthur and Rev. Thomson with a Holy Communion follow up. A separate Christian Science note mentions services at the Masonic Mall near Hotel Mur fajong in Canberra and Mother Church activities in Boston.
The Monaro Centenary Celebration begins with the old Cooma Christ Church restoration and re opening. Notables visit including Archbishop and Bishop of Goulburn. Delegations from Cooma Adaminaby Berridale and Bombala join the festival efforts and a rally planned in Crookwell with attendees such as Sir Liveton Groom Mr Starling and E W Packer.
The Right Rev CE Turnbull, moderator, plans visits to metropolitan congregations Crow's Nest and Parramatta tomorrow and attends the Church Assembly in Sydney from October, with gatherings at Austinnier and support for the Indian Mission Hospital. The moderator hopes to be home by end of next week and will conduct services ahead of Canberra duties. Rev J Ly Cope to lead tomorrow’s services.
A Baptist church announces a Monday noon picnic at Acton Sports Ground with buses departing at 9 am. The Bunny School Anniversary is set for October 11 with a special service, preacher B A Head at Bol eeevives, morning sermon on The Vole, and communion. Evening sermon titled The Joy of Forgiveness will precede an anthem.
An upcoming Methodist church event promises a morning service of interest to youth. The parade will feature Read Commander, My King of Sydney as preacher, with emphasis on a Flower Sunday observance.
Plans for a Diggers Day at the Royal Canberra Golf Club feature a dawn parade, bugler White sounding the retreat, and a noon drill with a luncheon for veterans. Volunteers are invited to join a raid party and receive instruction while surviving leaders are urged to rally support and present a memorial atmosphere.
The text records a church schedule with evening service led by Rev R G Athise and a morning worship by Rev ROO Arthur. It mentions a flower memorial and Holy Communion after the worship, plus a later event at Weatilge Hallh on February 20.
Canberra is described as the most crime free city in the world with a heaven on earth image. Police court work and public service distribution are cited as factors, while annual stats for 1935 34 show declines in offences against the person property and good order.
At a Geneva conference on October 26, nations debate a 13th month plan named Sol to align the year to 364 days. Advocates push 13 months with yearly Year Day, while opponents fault artificial adjustments and planetary alignment, amid mixed support from Australia and other signatories.
A London coronation ceremony plan notes the prime minister Mr Lyons will receive an official invitation. A parliamentary delegation from the House of Representatives and Senate will travel, with two members from the USAF and Labour and Country Party representation. Senior ministers and potential honours are discussed.
Heavy support for Gay Lover and other Derby hopefuls tops the betting action. Prices and names such as Gold Red and Silver Standard appear among favorite contenders. Metropolis update notes a change in order and close betting around Gay Lover, Gay Blonde, and Auto Buz with several entries listed and odds given.
Golden Promise, the favourite for the DauiBeld Cup, ran at Epwombe Way with no complications after a prior knock. The race appeared to confirm his form as he moved clearly and maintained an early pace without issue.
Friday’s Lottery 369 shows prizes won by Mrs. Reauin Pleat and Kogarek Ay e Nicate with eight major payouts listed. Second prize paid 86,738 to Ten of Ua. Third prize 81,822 awarded to Omkua myn DB. Burt at 188 North Street. Fourth prize 83/283 credited to Lolu syndicate at 30 Aston Street. Lottery 370 to be drawn next Friday.
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