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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1932
Page
5
A church notices several services and activities including Evensong at 7 p.m., Devotions at 7 p.m., and Mass times with varying hours. It mentions a baptism or children's service, a notice on change of boules for a night, and a midweek meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Various locations and parish names appear with times and dates.
The Queantayan region reports draws for Sunday in the Amoderion Art annual tournament with matches across men s B grade doubles mixed doubles and an open handicap. Notable pairings include Bonnett with Mourn facing Jeffery Bros Gribete and Walyey versus wingers in tau and E Porch with Misa Bruce versus Mutonsy ang Mina Held.
A fragmentary Vienna recount of World War I origins centers on General Vladim de Gins revealing an Austrian ultimatum to Serbia was delayed by urgent cipher telegram. The document hints France and Italy actions, Premier Pacal, and ministerial pressures guiding Serbia’s fate. The narrative frames responsibility on the Austrian side and the sequence leading to war.
Tasmanian rider HM Coomben won the Cadmbes trophy during Canberra visit on September 4. Handicaps listed include R Lawrence and N Wade among many riders. The event features a 2 mile course with a time and target fields, plus forthcoming meetings and religious notices in the Canberra region.
The Baptist Church marks the Kaley School anniversary with tomorrow special services at the aptise Church. Rev H W Woodhorne and Bear Waldock to take part with children, orchestra, and vocal items. A social follows at 4 o clock with Vicar F L verse. The year’s programme includes a prize and a church anniversary observance over the coming days.
Wool and sheep prices steady with strong demand. Wethers and ewes improved with high rates for share of trades. prime Merino fell in line with regional trends. Cattle activity remained above usual, heavy bullocks scarce while prime steers and cows sold steadily to Mr J J Taewhy and Mrs J Leahy among others.
The article lists global road totals by nation, noting Algeria and the United States among leaders, with Britain and France also high. It contrasts road density and rail networks, mentions Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, and cites Australia and India among notable figures in road length per area.
In Canberra day events a train schedule changes with a revised timetable. The note mentions October 22 with service adjustments and references local figures Burton Mian of Bydnw and Queanbeyan anniversary services, shifting times and special preachers with a 7.30 pm Hentiti service.
The Anglican synod ahead will see delegates including clergy and laity from Australia attend the Constitution Convention and General Synod. The parish in Goulburn will be represented by Reverend leaders, with lay and clerical attendees traveling by car to bid farewell and participate in meetings.
The article notes a projected dip in American tourism to France by the end of 1882, with total spending around 440000 for the year and an estimated 280000 visitors. It highlights competition from Germany Austria Hungary and Britain, currency restrictions, and campaign impacts on French nightlife venues reducing foreign language periodical ads and incentives to travel.
A tag bridge evening will be held at the YAW.CA on November S to raise funds for the Canterre Retlo¢ Bocet. Proceeds aid urgent relief and support recording efforts as tables may be filled at the event.
An unreadable snippet mentions Maye and Baturdare with references to Canberra events. It includes stray terms such as Fade arty and New Agnacy, plus city and chart entries. The text is damaged and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to summarize a coherent story.
An advertisement lists specialty suppliers Exidh Century Batterlew and Model Aircraft Suppliva for armature winding. It notes services in dress designing cutting and making, measurement fittings, and tailoring with prices shown. Includes a contact near Woodyers de Culthory and references to April MIBB OR and GALAGHER Gi Sanere.
Farmers and Graxlers Cooperative reports weak public holiday sales with only 22 furs offered. Prices mostly firm though declines noted for several types, lighter skins sold at unchanged or slightly lower figures, with some demand for high quality hides remaining steady.
A derailment on the Port Kembla line caused a service interruption for several hours. Authorities reported the incident near Sydney with trains held up and line disruption affecting the schedule.
A garbled line from an Australian fragment shows references to a federal capital and a date in mid April. The text is incomplete but indicates a publication note or announcement tied to a capital city event and a translated or transliterated name.
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