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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1935
Page
2
The entry lists Mort Bixoet as proprietor of a Canberra based publication with the address in City Canberra and a Canberra telephone contact. It notes the publication title Australia L24 and the business line described as Federal Capital Prose.
Fragmentary weather note for Canberra lists inconsistent readings and nonstandard units. Mentions temperature but contains garbled values and unclear measures making precise interpretation unreliable.
The Athletic Club held a Canberra meeting with junior and senior groups competing in events like 390 yard handicap and 48 yard dash. Notable participants include B Fryer G Fitz Gerald J Cole and H Seton with multiple entrants in hurdling and jumping events.
Fragmentary report mentions Mia Eixroll inoy and Contain te Brancaieli with affiliations to CbLG, DAO, TAN, Miliary, and Mesriary. Reference to evening event and Cambor attendance. Details are unclear and names appear corrupted.
The Canberra Times notes that major countries face internal industry conflicts delaying television. England struggles between EMI and Baird over standards, risking public disinterest. Germany leads in programming. Australia may benefit from a cautious, unified approach before wide service. The piece argues against fragmented private interests hindering scientific progress.
An OCR read lists numerous church services across locations including St Joan's, Kingston, Braddon, Duntroon, and Causeway with Holy Communion Evensong sermons and children's services at varied early morning and evening times. It also notes Presbyterian Indian Church sessions, Methodist Congregational centre events, and Christian Science meetings at Albert Hall Canberra with sermons on probation after death and testimonies.
In Kempsey the Court of Criminal Appeals heard claim that country juries were not impartial in the trial of Norman Athol Fowle, a cattle dealer aged 27. Mr Moseley questioned fair trial timing as jurors reported possible bias and a juror noted a 2 shilling note from the defendant, leading to a discharge of the panel.
A man describing a violent home invasion reports attackers binding a victim with rope after forcing entry. Police say an employee of a local firm received a message demanding 900 pounds for the victim’s safety, with the intruder allegedly producing two small garbled items as proof. The incident remains under investigation.
Local church events list a Artists' Ball at the Albert Church with performances by Pogvan's Orchestra and a large attendance, plus sermons and Evensong at St John’s and St Paul’s Kingston. Attendees include numerous named parishioners and officials. a Sunday School picnic is postponed and a guided Cencon procession is noted.
Tomorrow morning the Rev Turnhall will conduct the service at Bruton and Borreat Ab Uy martie Joye will speak at the Church of Si Annew Mise C McCradiet on furlough will discuss her work in India Mia Laird will sing O Rowe Divine Handel Nash will lecture on the work of the Bible Society in South America Mim McCredie will address the Sunday school students at Farrar at 10 am and Breddon at 146 pm
A lone robber entered a Moyne office and, after threatening the clerk, compelled the safe to be opened. He removed items from their packets, forced two men to face the wall, and seized a stout dog from a bundle before declaring intent to escape. He fled after ordering the men silenced and left the building.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council heard the Town Clerk's recommendation on valuation increases ranging from 3 to 19 percent. Unimproved capital values and main street area totals were reviewed, with new rates and a noted rise in sales outside the municipality. For the current year six property sales notices were received, down from thirty the previous year, while prices showed substantial gains.
The Quenn Inegan Legacy Chit held its annual meeting on Thursday evening with Legatee J C Gorman presiding. Officers elected include President Major C R Luce, Vice-Presidents J E Gran, Wook Hill, 3 McGiven, M F Wormald, Hon Secretary H Gh...
The Prime Minister Mr Lyons plans to be in Melbourne on Monday and to leave Canberra Sunday night. Senior ministers including Dr Page, Mr Purkinj i, Mr RG Conny, Mr Fughee, and Mr Thurby with aides departed for Sydney yesterday. Attourney General Mr Menzies and others, including Sir George Pearce, remain active in external affairs and postmaster general Senator McLachlan, while travel continues among ministry ranks.
CMG VD senior chaplain James Fern acting chairman of the Bowral Circle will speak at Rest in the morning. The event promises thoughtful religious visions and appeals to families sending their daughters to the office noted for upright academic attainments.
The annual Baptist meeting observed Sunday and Monday, with a varied program led by Rev BE Dorman and H Knight. Choirs, a piano solo by Miss Bainor, and a reading by Mrk H. Stannoma highlighted worship. The annual report showed over 30 new scholars, teaching staff additions, and praise for Olive and Vacher’s loyalty. Baptisms to close the anniversary as Dr Waldock delivers a sermon on a Prodigal Tale.
Queanbeyan hosts a Eucharistic procession starting at 1 3 pm from BL Gr guty's Church with Solemn Eucharist. The route via Convent School and St Gregory's Church area includes horse guard cross bearers acolytes and various church groups. Blessings and sermons by Father Mengeiua and Father Atchael accompany the march with a royal band and marked routes. Tickets 2s for adults 1s for children. transport provided for schoolchildren from St Christopher and St Patrick's.
Members of the Grifth Rugby League forwarded three framed enlargements of a photograph to Queanbeyan and Canberra officials as a memento of their June visit. The photos were autographed by Grimth team members and officials and sent to A C Bowers, J Esmond, and P F Douglas with a note hoping they would accept the gift as a remembrance of the greatest trip yet accomplished by any country club.
Kathleen McLennan, 80, appeared at Central Court on charges of having shot at Willan Smillie with intent to murder. Magistrate committed her for trial after police alleged a long-standing dispute and an October 5 street confrontation in Redfern led to gunfire. The defendant was remanded on $100 bail and ordered to report daily.
The Acton residents planned a Bridge Party for the Poppy Day Appeal on November 4 at 2:30 pm. The event moved due to a nonparticipating unit. attendees were to bring baked goods for a charity bake sale and enjoy afternoon tea.
The NSW wage commission reports no variation in the basic wage despite federal rises. It explains differing state and federal wage lines, cost of living factors, and the impact on families, noting expected adjustments may still occur with changing economic conditions.
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