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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1935
Page
2
Memorial notice expresses loss and remembrance for a wife and mother. It lists family sentiments and thanks, mentioning enduring love and home memories, with names obscured or jumbled and references to places and crafts in a fragmentary memorial style.
In a disrupted report the Canberra weather data lists odd values for barometer, temperatures and wind. Several figures appear garbled, with mentions of maximum and minimum temperatures, wind direction ENE, and times that do not align with standard meteorological formatting.
The Ganberra Times notes growing unease among Australian states after recent elections. Victoria’s split with the Argyle Government, Lang Labour tensions in New South Wales, Queensland unity strains, and a proposed Labour conference signal shifting allegiance. The piece warns that domestic discord and global tensions threaten democracy and prosperity.
Dr Barry led the opening ceremony for St Patrick's Church School in Canberra as Catholic education expands in the northern suburbs. He pressed for state funding of Catholic teaching and urged broad support for the church school, noting around 400 enrolled and praising the building's new facilities and the Sisters' teaching. The event highlighted calls for Commonwealth aid and a Catholic influence in local schooling, with fundraising surpassing £400.
A damaged readable fragment notes a person named Hur Raeatluney Lady Liaison and mentions conduct by Miya. It references the Stogart Club season at a venue called Chub Howry on a Saturday afternoon and lists individuals including Jundte Pondatre, F FL Gordon, Mra. G. P. Moore, and Bre. A. Woott leaving Government stoveny Canberra.
Senator Johnston resigns from the Federal Country Party causing a Canberra stir. He plans to sit as a Western Australian Country Party senator in the future despite concerns over the appointment of Sehwlor Fiardy to the Upper House by the Country Party.
Readable excerpts recount a pulpit dispute over church и state rhetoric and a parliamentary power struggle. Senator Johnston resigns after Country Party leadership friction while Western Australia defends party principles and parliamentary freedom.
The Church of God proclaims its guardianship of truth and the divine order, praising the Catholic Church for shaping culture and universities through centuries. It argues faith and science must unite in schooling, warns against forbidding religious doctrine in classrooms, and urges students to become practical, virtuous citizens.
Rain spares crops after a dry spring, boosting hopes for a harvest. Farmers like Weedger note extended showers in the next five to six weeks will curb evapotranspiration and support substantial growth, though not expected to reach last year’s yield. The discussion touches on education and church influence amid agricultural recovery.
The Italian liner Avion? lies burning in Alexandria outer harbor after a blast as British warships rescue passengers in lifeboats. Australians and Dominion guests witnessed the Jubies review as crew are aided in hospital. commending the bluejackets for their swift actions. Admirals and officers are lauded for leading the rescue and tow attempts amid dangerous conditions.
Canberra Croquet Club opened the 1985-86 season with a presentation to Lady Isaacs by Mia Purves and a reception hosted by Mrs PA Jourgaud. Lady Isaacs was welcomed by Lady Lawes as MP Gourgaud praised support for the sport, and members including Lady Grok, Chapman, Hastie, Muir, and many others enjoyed programs, a club moment for Lady Jane, and opening matches on the lawns.
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