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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1935
Page
4
London reports an advance party for a Mount Everest expedition led by Erle Mxipton, a participant in the 1903 attempt, will depart May 7 to prepare the way for the main expedition led by Hugh Rottradge who is slated to depart in January of an unspecified year, with the exact March target for the main attempt.
Fragments indicate a notice about Great Britain and Northern Empire events on a Saturday morning. The readable text mentions timing, a bake sale or bake related note, and a placeholder contact.
The second stage of the No 2 club trophy was shot at 600 yards with Vihe RT Whyte involved. A frontal headwind caused difficulty while daily cash prizes went to McIntosh Prion and Lloyd, with additional results noted for McIntosh and Cussey.
In Perth a jewelry shop robbery left the caretaker Ridger Arthur Whitfiard dead as detectives pursue suspects. Australian police say the loot may be moved abroad and request South African cooperation in tracing those responsible.
Canberra Amateur Athletic Club held a Saturday meeting on a heavy track with J Knott dominating the senior points and Axleby winning the 100 yards handicap in 11 16 sec. Peterson of Grammar School won the junior half mile, Gladwin took the junior 100 yards, and the hop step jump was postponed. Also announced was a forthcoming lantern lecture by J P Metcalfe, with Mr McKensie joining for a wider Australian track program.
An Arts Society Evening highlights Hamlet as a timeless study of humanity. The program features readings from notable actors and a discussion on the play’s enduring appeal, with analyses of its presentation and costume variations.
Canberra League announces 1985 season fixtures with all senior games on the north side each Saturday. Ainslie ground hosts home matches while Eastlake moves to Telopea Park School Ground, and Manuka and Ainslie play several games in Goulburn. Season opens May 6 with Ainslie hosting Goulburn and Queanbeyan facing Acton.
Primary pupils of Telope Park School will stage a concert at Central Hall Forrest on Tuesday evening April 16. A attractive programme will be delivered after weeks of practice by the children under coach-horn entertainment.
Bitter cold weather touched the Southern Tablelands as a cyclonic disturbance lashed New South Wales. Heavy falls reached 109 points at Braidwood and 102 at Dalgety before Monday, with snow on mountains south of Canberra. Rain aided sowing in Southern districts, while Sunday sport, including the Queanbeyan versus Canberra rugby league match, was abandoned.
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the Wheeler Mandatory Silver Purchase Bill by 16 to 1 to inflate currency and speed metallic currency reserves. Democratic leaders doubt Senate passage, while Wheeler claims votes have shifted since the last session. Foreign bar silver rose to 66 cents an ounce in New York.
The Church of St Andrew in Canberra hosted the marriage of Miss Hing Prowse and Mr Ann Norman Thitchener, witnessed by families from Sydney and Melbourne. The bride wore a magnolia satin gown with matching veil, attendants wore rose red gowns, reception at YWCA Hall with guests from New South Wales. Best man was Beverley Milgrove of Sydney. ceremony conducted by Hey Wheeler with Rev Turnbull assisting. Honeymoon planned in Queensland after a Sydney-to-Queensland trip fading into travel attire description.
The death is announced of the Bas of Dundonald at age 61. He took part in the relief of Khartoum, rode despatches through the desert, and served with General Gordon. For distinguished service in the Boer War he was promoted to major general in 1900.
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