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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
2
The Pennant Committee announced the 1935 season begins April 27 with mid week matches May 1. A grade has seven teams, B grade seventeen in two divisions, B mixed sixteen divisions, and C grade three divisions with three added due to large entry. Twenty-seven teams overall will play on most Saturdays, with semi finals around September 7 and finals the following Saturday.
A garbled Canberra Court note discusses a Wollongong Bowling Club visit and Canberra players such as Piper Thorpe Bale Weathern Youdon Params Grease Cha i Hodgson Henry and lane. It mentions a single panset competition and a Consistency Handicap with unclear event details and players.
An ambiguous report from Burgh describes a witness named Andrew Wan who testified in a case involving stockholders and a secretary during a time of financial dispute. The fragment hints at alleged misconduct without explicit admission, noting Mellon and US era references but lacking clear facts or outcomes.
Aineep showed a stock sale at the Queanbeyan yard yesterday conducted by and Co. Cattle were yarded and sold. prices included fat cattle and store cattle. Various lots fetched prices noted in the sale diary, with figures recorded in old currency.
Mina Alice May Flawie and George Andrew Findlay wed at Jonna Church of England on Saturday March 18. The bride, daughter of H Hawke, wore ivory satin with lace and a long train, carried cream roses and holt. Attendants wore dusty pink georgette, bouquets of pale pink carnations and gladioli. Canon Robertson conducted the ceremony. reception at FWA rooms. couple left for Sydney for their honeymoon aboard the evening train.
Full card summary lists second division maiden with Hamar Lad Culver Hero My Lady Dealer Girl and others by numbers. first division maiden includes Sensible Bon Law Gey Wicker and more. third division novice features Canberra's Amber Pride and Yambira among finishers. second division novice lists King Bilver Sandy Andy Rare Class. later sections cover first division novice, hurdles, marathon, and remaining placings with incomplete OCR text noting responsible parties and no intelligence attribution.
The Reid Club hosted a week end tesms match supervised by selectors to gauge contenders for pennant honours. Plans outline seven teams in upcoming competitions including one A, two A mixed, two B men, two B mixed, and three C teams while ladies mid week events offer one A and two BP teams.
Braddon and Northbourne clubs announce an Open American Tournament for men and women doubles on Easter Monday starting at 9 am. Courts at Braddon and Northbourne to be used. Acton courts only if entries are large. Entries due Monday April 16, with deposits at sport depots or club secretaries L Weymouth and A W Paul.
Alma Jean Wilden daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilden of Meredith street Queanbeyan married Harold Huil third son of the Inte W HII and Mrs Jones of Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire England. The ceremony was by Archdeacon Pike with the bride in white wind swept velvet and orange blossom halo. Bridesmaids Greta Ayliffe and Mavia Swan wore red satin and white velvet, while groomsman Charles Read stood with Mr. Woodger and Mr. Read. A reception followed at Parish Hall hosted by Mrs Wilden, and the couple departed for Melbourne. The bride’s parents and Miss Shumack of Aisle Canberra attended.
Sydney wool sales show a firm market with prices at weekly highs and keen competition. About 41 bales offered, 10,006 sold and 804 dropped privately. average wool price for the week around 7/5 per bale or per pound, with heavy activity and brisk clearance.
The Northbourne Championships final week ended with president Mr L Kemp Bon leaving hospital to attend matches. The tournament showcased strong tennis thanks to participant cooperation. An Open American Tournament is planned with Braddon Club on Easter Monday, with a committee appointed to coordinate. Electric light and water service have been extended to the pavilion, easing event operations.
A partial list of participants includes Mrs. Dixon Mrs. Alexander Mrs. McMurtrie and Mrs. Mylan among others, with several more names noted in the Canberra golf event write up. The report references earlier morning rounds and local club affiliations.
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