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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1936

Page

2

St Luke’s Day Sermon Urges Healing and Charity

The Ven Archdeacon Robertson at St John’s Church on St Luke’s Day urged broader support for the sick and medical research. He recalled St Luke as a physician and emphasized nurses’ devotion, fair pay, and adequate funding for medical care, while praising the church’s stance on healing and anointing services.

Robertaon St. John's ‘Church St. Luke's Day Mpeeles Wil Narvices Archdeston Robertson St. Like Syria Antioch St. Paul Tromp Ian Jerusalem Rome Guy Christman Archdeacon Robertson MuMaid Ls Howe

Personal Hightound Chit at the Acton Redvetlon

A brief Saturday notice reports a casual gathering labeled Hightound Chit at Acton Redvetlon with locals and attendees sharing informal chatter and plans for the afternoon social event, details limited in the readable excerpt.

Acton

European religious outlook and Mr Makin speech

Mr Norman Makin MP addressed the Sunday School Anniversary of the Centenary Method in Sunday School. He spoke of deep spiritual worth in Britain and predicted Britain would lead Europe through religious influence, despite challenges from German agitation and Soviet policy.

Great Britain Norman Makin Europe Brivaih Hitler Hite Berioua Butt

Canberra Forecasted Weather Update

Canberra forecast calls cool unsettled conditions with showers and thunder. Strong west to south west winds expected.

Canberra

Referendum on marketing reform faces criticism and delay

Attorney General Menzies defends limited referendum scope as urgent but rejects rush on marketing reform. He argues a single legislative authority is needed for a wheat pool, condemns multi-parliamentary schemes, and warns the proposal risks failure and wasted funds. The Wheat Marketing issue remains a core pledge unfulfilled.

Menzies Wosale Isue Constitutional Live Imue Country Party Dr. Page Lyons Australia Commonwealth Wheat Pool James Commonwealth

Howard Jacobs Featured In Australia Dance Band Event

Australian Broadcasting Commission presents Howard Jacobs leading a premier dance orchestra with guests like Norman and Willzon. The program highlights include The Rhythm Boye and beauty of tone, with soprano Mise Ateeile Wiha assisting as vocalist and Willzon delivering notable singing alongside instrumental sets.

Broad— Mating Commission Norman Fikve Pny Inns Mmudle Olmaale Boye Adilg Mise Ateeile Wiha Mion Brita

Royal Canberra Club Stroke Handicap Winds Up At Royal Canberra Celt Liss

A stroke handicap event at the Royal Canberra Club produced MD Adams as winner with a net handicap of 23. Several players topped the field with noted scores and a weekend championship at Hatarday was planned, including two 38 hole rounds and a four‑ball match for the final stages.

Royal Canberra Celt Liss MD. Adams Az Netion J. Campbell R. Lery W. . Mackie Thompson W. Hunt BG. Decker Meet Hatarday Ike Hendea Cent

Ladies Tournament doubles at club course this Wednesday

The L T A women’s doubles event at the club course is set for Wednesday with entry close today. Sections list pairs including Mrs Edwards with Hickerson, Mrs Taylor with O Rourke, and numerous other teams led by Mrs Crawley, Mrs Cart, and Mrs Taylor, among many others.

Porrest Teaiee Secuiorta Seelion Edwards Htra Hicker Tome Mire Lie Jamicaon Mra Taylor Mie O'Rourke HL Taylor Mra Gowing Mes Doyles Mir Mry Yaron Rowthwell Mrx Wace Irs AM Moorn Timms Mua Davideon Bockiona Mra Croom Mitchell Fleming Bre Confron Mrv Miscaclitta Minn Hayes Sire Piorkon Mira Bilen Weymouth Swindon Millywood Ware Mini Bakes Mlamble Sanders

Central Staffs Third Singles Championship details

The text fragment references the Central Staffs Third Singles Championship and the Brolaavall Cup, but lacks readable specifics. It implies an event focused on a singles competition with a cup prize. No clear date, place, participants, or results are discernible from the fragment.

Highland Gathering Continues with Rural Events

Read of long jump handicap results, wheel burrow derby, hack races, and pony and military displays at the Highland gathering. Notable entrants include N Lyne, Wryer, Seton, and Troopers Maca Sullivan Naylor and others amid foot racing, kicking events, and hunting sections reflecting a rural fair program.

N. Lyne Swaleteen F. Dane Tintence Wryer Seton Abenste Distrier Faarbell Faarbell Kicking. Drop Kick) | Bong Heller Hellirs Bong Corwen Bullivan Bony Reon Misa Creamy Jawiawner Mrs. Lewellen Gardiner MR Red Laurie Mack Mise Barry Jack Fawner M. Bluniell Corporal Naylor Iin Man'x Boetion Coronyal Kinnane'e Bootion

Highland Ball at Albert Hall Draws NSW Society Delegates

An hour before the Highland Bell Pak start at Albert Hall on Saturday, large crowds gathered for admission and dancing. About 500 attended as the Pipe Band of the NSW Flight and Society performed. The NSW Highw Society led by Chairman Mr Hamilton and Burns Anniversary group members attended, with visitors from Queensland, NSW, Victoria and other states. Worwell’s Band provided music as dancers, including Society youths, enjoyed the reel of Tootoon.

Albert Fall Morty NSW, Flight and Society N.S.W Hamilton Wiile Paat Anniv Tub Sonttah Queensland New South Wales Victoria Worwell Levening San ‘Uie Society Viniors

Burns Club Train Run Short of Passengers

Railway officials allegedly mismanaged a special Sydney to Canberra train for the Highland Gathering. The Canberra Burns Club and Highland Society arrived with only about 600 of the 600 expected passengers. The club had guaranteed funds, but many performers cancelled, choosing road travel. Forfeiture of the guarantee could rob the Highland Society of anticipated profits from selling tickets.

Railway Department Canberra Highland Society Burns Club Sydney Canberra Boclery Clu Ttiv Highlands Sunelien Euburbe aMointe

Shield contest advances as Department tops rivals

Saturday events saw the Department of Trade and Customs dominate the Taula Cor 1BA8, defeating Cunloma by a narrow margin. Hopkins and Crawley impressed in the luster department finals, with Hopkinel aiming to defend a title. Peirce and Huke also advanced amid strong showings. Public Service Central Staffs Tennis Association singles results feature Willem, Bayer, Bach Parkes, Waterman, and others moving through early rounds to the second round.

Department of Trade Bratinticlan'a Cunloma Nerrow Muergin Luster Hopkina Public Service Central Stapfe Tenn Aesociation Willem Bayer de Falls d. Lava Horan al Tretia Hav A. Rayer R. Crawley Waterman Poieco d. Wicks Hupitine A. Piggy Bong A. Kanoe Frown Spat Guerite Pious de Rall d. Homann

Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Amid Weather Issues

Despite bad weather the Central Methodist Sunday School anniversary services drew strong attendance. Three services featured children's choir, a morning address on The Four Keys, an afternoon talk on Clocks, and a scholarly social plan for parents and scholars.

Itis Central Methodist Sunday School Sgeelat Nymin Leo Smith C Mutiden Marstelle Peters Mra. Pontailurisok Mine M, Taylor Harris Re Artur James Thomaan Foyel Grid Scholara Kittergarten James Thomson Colin Hellyer Norman Sabin Mat Rai Levgé Christ

Canberra Bowling Club Gala Day Opens New Premises

Canberra Bowling Club hosts the official gala day to mark the opening of its new premises. A NEB A official will declare the rink open. Patron Sir John Harrand attends with local clubs. Events include rinks matches with Piper Yates and others, results listed for several pairs and teams.

Cahors Cllil Prem Iy Jetta N.E.W. Bowlin Association Iick B.D. Fidgeon Af Pri Waeoelstion John Harrand Canberra

Interdepartmental Competition Bowling Round One

Interdepartmental competition at the NCAA venue features teams from the Service Bowling Association overcoming a rink from the Department of the Interior. Notable matchups include Love, Boar, Martin and Ste Ma defeating Joyner, Morris, Brees and Lat 5-21, while others such as McKay and Turney trio beat Wade. Final scores show varied results with Evati n and Chatlon posting 22 20.

Ub Servier Rip Inararna aNatelh Doniven Beoree Were Ale Paikrs Monahan Rhintvond McKay Pywatt Turney Joyner Morris Brees Lat Bievens Wothoply Rotin Wade Evatin Talep Poherann Bet5 Graltan Aldridge Mon Tamb D'Atep

Amocinte Krembers Meet Notes and Cricket Results

A fragmentary report covers a Thursday meeting at City dam Fone for Amocinte Krembers with meager attendance and election of officers including President Min Sherwood and Kellaway as secretary. Cricket details appear for Forrest v Ainslie with scores and innings highlights and Under 14 and Grammar matches, noting defeats and wickets.

Amocinte Krembers Cheah Bay Milian Mundrton Samnmein OA Nnn Yeend Conran Ma Padyen Goodwin Cotringhaut Forrest Hod Mundetes McBillar Nichiilan Moon Nichulas Whitie Bain Goutingham Northbnutne Nu Hina Dalw.a BT Cura McCapplen Doud Leary Laird Northbourne Montell Granat Beau Southwell McCappion Cya Nouch Grammar Arak Mat Evens Rone Ngures Davie Grenma Tok Grammmar Bann Whittaker Melend Nueikbourn F Ryan Smith Pa Bhenffe Walton Heison Wielkets Haus Irb

Opening of Seazen Croquet Club in Canberra

A large crowd gathered for the opening ceremony of Seazen Croquet Club on the lawns. The event featured a ceremony by Gil Groom, visitors from the club, and a reception in the drawing room after association games and touring.

Weather Report Fragment From Canberila Obsocrd

A partial weather entry reports barometer readings around 9 am and 3 pm, temperatures near 58 to 74 degrees, and humidity figures with multiple garbled units. It lists barometer values around 29.46 inches and mentions highs and lows for a 24 to 34 hour span, plus wind and precipitation hints.

Canberila Baromater Pam B&t de Lereen Ebro Pan

Fragmentary Names from a Social Page Listing

A garbled OCR segment shows a parade of personal names and titles such as Mrs Abbott, Mr Abbott, Mrs Lane, Mr Prowse, Colonel and Mrs, Miss, Capt Ponsonby, and Margaret Allen. Missing context prevents a clear event or relationship mapping. The readable text suggests a social directory or wedding obituary-like notice with scattered titles and surnames.

Apt Arscegini Walter T. Douglas A. Abbott Bina Abbott George Campbell CH. Lane Gr Ince Ant Haute Fe Roane Iton Leton Wea Coupe Snl Chapar Brarey Mir Prowse Taira Ken Bell Air Mlabet Ranfurly Capt Ponsonby Margaret Allen

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