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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 06, 1935

Page

4

Park Areas Chosen For Riverbank Recreation In Canberra

Senator J W MacDonald pressed whether Canberra lacks a park for residents. Sir George Pearce said several river-adjacent areas are reserved for parks and will be developed as funds allow. He noted action near Acton Nursery would not be justified due to limited accessibility for all city residents.

J. W. MacDonald Senate Canberra George Pearce Interior MacDonald Acton Nursery

State Lottery Sydney Draws Major Prizes Listed

The 260th State Lottery was drawn with top prizes going to syndicates and individuals in Sydney. Second prize awarded to Have Faith syndicate with Mrs Carter of Bathurat Street, South. third to A.E.D. and Miss Phyllia Hay of Wellington. fourth to The Fools syndicate and Mrs J Wallace of Brighton Street Pet. Next draw date not stated.

Sydney Bretmall Kangaroo Point N.S.W Carter Bathurat Street South A.E.D Phyllia Hay Warne Wellington N.3.w The J. Wallace Brighton Street Pet

Copyright register remedies moved to ACT High Court

A bill introduced by Sir George Pearce proposes that applications to rectify the copyright register be heard in the Australian Capital Territory High Court or Supreme Court. Previously such actions lay in the state where the Patents Office resided, but with the department moved to Canberra disputes will be heard in Canberra. The bill was read a first time.

High Court Supreme Court of Australian Capital Territory Senate External Affairs George Pearce Patents Office Canberra

Manuka Hockey Club Elects Officers At First Meeting

The Manuka Hockey Club held its inaugural meeting last Wednesday with good attendance from current and prospective players. Manuka won the Duntroon Cup in its first season and aims for another strong campaign this year. Office-bearers elected: President JJ Gellately. vice-presidents G Estlick K Carnall E H Chalmers. secretary A Welch. treasurer F Hilder. auditor H ae. captain A Welch. vice-captain T Ingram. delegates A Welch F Hilder.

Manuka Hockey Club Oki Manuka JJ. Gellately Mesars G. Estlick K. Carnall E. H. Chalmers A. Welch F. Hilder H. Ae T. Ingram F Hilder

Rosehill Jubilee Races Opening Day Programme

Rosehill Race Club presents the Jubilee meeting with multiple handicaps including the Opening Handicap, Epsom Plate, and Rosehill Handicap. Notable runners include Elizabeth Farm, Azwarby, Sordino, Silver King, Arachne, and King March among others in events from 1 15 to 5 0 miles.

Queen Atuces Glenwitch Tellano Wawina King March Contact Misa Verberry Nottava Fairoic Lesray

Horse Racing Selections From Various Divisions

The card lists selections across events including Maid of Iee Makonnen and Bright Queen Trial divisions. Notable finishes feature Bene vento Autumn Air Toy Crow Rondalella Double Form Sovereign Steer Clear Gas conade Astern Harry Gavin La Scala Lightstead Greek Chatter Etymology Dubup Bordino Alaric Black Alec.

la Scala Harry Bardinet Gavin Lightstead Azwarby Djedda Epsom Ijm Hot Shot Etymology Dubup Lairdo Easpy Cockpen Oakwood Dramyst Potiari Cargo Charter Benevento Toy Crow Sovereign Gasconade Astern Harry Gavin Lightstead Epsom Etymology Dubup Epeon Bordino Alaric Black Alec

Drunken brawl linked to death of gardener James ONeill

Inquest at Hornsby hears James ONeill a 57 year old gardener died after a March 22 quarrel with Robert Murray 58 a labourer now charged with murder. Doctors found no direct cause but alcohol related heart failure and loss of blood. Witnesses describe a fight near the hut with kicks and blows and Murray's own statement of drinking before the incident. The case continues.

Sydney Hornsby James O'Neill Robert Murray Stratford Sheldon Palmer O'Neill Probal John Penzer O'Neill O’neill Kenneth Willam Aiken Murray Walsh Jim Bob jHe

Opening Handicap At Rosehill Features Notable Debuts

Visage and Myra Tip headline the Opening Handicap while debutant stakes list Wykeham Selfast and Treasure Trove in the Jat Division. Rawson Stakes see Stogilla lead Peter Pan and Journal after key finishes. Rosehill Jubilee Handicap crowns King March, Contact, and Miss Nottawa in order.

Arachne Limoux Bombus Soacelor Bov Pavarti Turbulent Visage Felis Wood Ay Watson Gilanely Rembrandt Allunga Wykeham Prattle Toy Crow Glabrio Uranalong T Rubens Treasure Curzola Ib. Serlb Btrathbogie Rondoletia Admiral Abstainer Shackleton Tritelela Heath Little Man the Wind Casanova Tuckiar Jolly Boy Fireman Belle Sil Pyroshouette Region Heracles Kalongiy Jeldiwalian Astern Myarin Iriah Chieftain Godwin Visage Myra Tip Arachne Wykeham Selfast Treasure Trove View Roy Abstainer Gymkhana Stogilla Peter Pan Journal Farm Ha Diseine Blixton Care Cid Frimsel Atticas King _March Contact Miss Nottawa

Appeal Fails in Bayntum Case at Melbourne

The V R C. Committee dismissed the appeal of Mrs W J Bree against a two year disqualification for the horse Bayntum following the Autumn Hurdle at Flemington on March 8. Lessee trainer W C Bailey and L Miller Fidler were also dismissed. Swabs taken after the race raised questions of prior deception in the horse’s arrival.

Melbourne W. J. F. Bree Bayntum V.R.C. Committee W. C. Bailey L. Miller Fidler Bayatum Flemington

Local man Murray to stand trial for felonious injuries

A witness report states Jim was found dead after an alleged assault. The text notes Mum and Walsh mention a felonious injury charge and that the accused was committed for trial. The fragmentary source preserves the event context without graphic detail.

Mim Walsh Murray Jim Mum

Sheep Ground Delay Scrambles Queanbeyan District Final

A stray flock of sheep occupied thirteen bays at Beyan Park the planned site for the final match of the Queanbeyan District Cricket Association. Ground damage from heavy rain forced postponement and officials moved focus to Burra with Easter Balmain visitors looming.

Queanbeyan Balmain Cricket Tea Balmain Cricket Tea At Eastern Ti'a Burra

Nominee System Call in Norfolk Island Reform Debate

Senator Duncan Hughes urged better citizen representation in the Mandated Territory during the Norfolk Jasland Bill second reading. He criticized the Administrator appointed Legislative Council nomination and argued for public input on administration. The bill advanced through second reading and committee stages.

Duncan Hughes Senate Norfolk Jasland Norfolk Island Legislative Council Land Committee

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