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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1936
Page
2
A partial note records a morning scene with frost or cold conditions and a reference to a time around 4 after midnight, mentioning a screen and a temperature near 48 degrees. The garbled text hints at a date or time marker and a fragmentary remark about a team or group.
In a 1006 era reflection, Belgium's status and security strategy are explored as Belgium seeks to restore guaranteed neutrality amid fears of German aggression. The piece traces Belgium’s departure from neutrality after World War I, the Versailles settlements, Locarno commitments, and ongoing European turbulence threatening Belgian safety and its defense posture.
The Canberra Club outlines season plans at the Forrest Rowing Pavilion carnival. Iwan leads a local team into competition while the Rover scouts may field a team and Royal Military College may contribute two squads. Officials discuss water polo expansion, opening date, and record highlights as 16 club records fall.
The death announcement states Osis Giovann Detino, reputedly the oldest man, died at 160. The article notes his life amid mentions of Italian figures and a planned visit by champion swimmers to Austral ia, with references to various cities and a forthcoming championship carnival.
The trial of Captain Osborne and his brother George Osborne opened at the Old Bailey on charges of complicity in stealing the trawler named Sarsedh pirate trawler. They pleaded not guilty. Prosecution claimed Osborne discussed getting rid of a crew member and engaging in illegal activity off the South American coast.
Inquest heard the deceased fell while breaking into a house at Canterbury and died from the injuries. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death as the police examined the scene and witnesses described the events surrounding the fall and its fatal outcome.
A Manly Chamber of Commerce delegation conducted a three day Canberra tour with the Canberra Chamber of Commerce. They met at Hotel Civic for a luncheon hosted by Br. W. H. Bickxon and heard welcomes from local officials. The group visited Capitol Theatre and attended the Canberra Swimming Club annual meeting.
Josephine Blackett testified at Katherine Larkin's trial accusing Larkin of throwing caustic soda into Blackett's face on June 4, causing blindness and leading to removal of both eyes in hospital. The case unfolds in Cogamble.
In a District Court appearance, a woman faced charges for dousing the breakfast room with water and setting a scene of threat at a Coonamble residence. Testimony described injuries to a governess named Blackett and ongoing disputes over a husband and alleged love interests. The case includes details of alleged coercion, deception, and a later incident involving a enamel vessel and a spilt liquid during breakfast.
In a contested case from Georgetown, Moore denies mortgaging the vessel and relays disputed remarks about throwing the ship on rocks. Harry Stone, aboard the Girl Pat, says Osborne urged selling to divide proceeds as the crew seeks fleet action. The hearing adjourned pending tomorrow’s session amid political pressure to summon Parliament.
A lecture and recital featuring Mr Gibson Young travels from Albert Mall to Canberra venues and Albert Hall. The event highlights British song, with demonstrations in Hapland and Shoals, aiming to inspire audiences. Admission costs one shilling for adults and a lower price for others.
A Canberra observer notes a brilliant spectacle as Jupiter appeared just above the crescent moon before fading, with the dark lunar limb visible in earthlight. The pair briefly resembled a royal pair, then the planet vanished from view as it moved behind the moon’s glare.
A fragment indicates wool clip selections have been made but remain ungraded. No clear names, places, or dates are available in the readable text.
The High Court today delivered a taxation verdict involving an upheld claim and a ruling related to a taxation lacey matter. The proceedings named Justice Bvatt and referenced Padaral Continie and Tesadore, with emphasis on a lower of certain duties and administrative decisions.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and roles. It mentions a committee, delegates, and associations but provides no clear event, date, or organization details to establish a coherent news item or outcome.
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