Divorce decree nisi granted in Canberra Supreme Court
In Canberra, Justice Lukin sitting in matrimonial causes granted a decree nisi on Henry Charles Pickard's petition for dissolution of marriage from Hisse Pickard. The couple married January 27 1994 at St John’s Church Canberra and separated October 1936 after ongoing disputes and alleged mistreatment. Returnable in three months.
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Canberra
Henry Charles Pickard
St. John's Church
Ainslie
Accountant Allard Fined for Tax Return Failures Dies in Flat
George Gordon Wonthough Allard, an accountant of 697, was fined £100 in Central Summons Court for not supplying income tax returns for 1999. He was found dead in a flat in Elizabeth Bay, and authorities were unaware of his death when his name was called. The Taxation Department said four requests had been made to Allard to file the returns.
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Dewalt
George Gordon
Allard
Central Summons Court
Elizabeth Bay
Taxation Department
Allerd
Appalling State of Hospitals Raises Commission Probe
Sydney reports Mr. A. Lewis of the New South Wales Hospital Commission condemns conditions and accommodation in several hospitals. He calls the commissions appalling and says funds should have gone to hospitals as he testifies before the Parliamentary Select Committee reviewing hospital administration.
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Mexico
New South Wales
Groveroor Macquarie
Sydney
A. Lewis
New South Wales Hospital Commission
Lewis
Parliamentary Select Committee
Moonee Valley Albion Welter and Merlynston Handicaps Listed
The card lists multiple races at Moonee Valley with weights and fields including the Albion Welter 1m, Merlynston Handicaps first and beyond divisions, Glenrow Handicap and Fawkner Handicaps with numerous entrants such as Aliwyth Gay Elated Clarify Isonomia Portico Manstar and Burke. The long card shows jockeys, weights, and running order across divisions with many entries.
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Merlynston
War Pressure Prompts Top War Office Appointments
London reports Vice Admiral T Williams named Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff General J G Dill as Vice-Chief of the Imperial General Staff and Alial R L C Pierse as Vice-Chief of the Air Staff. Dill commands the First Corps in France as official notice ties shifts to wartime stress.
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London
H Ave
T. 5
Willips
Naval Staf
J. G. Dill
Imperial General Staff
Alial R. £. C. Pierse
Air Sief
Dill
France
the Times
Charles Craven
Hapa
Miguwry
Tennis Draw for First Round in AC.T Lawn Tennis Association
The first round draw for the AC.T Lawn Tennis Association weekend competition lists matchups across A Grade to C Mixed divisions. Pairings include Barton versus Northtourne, Weetangerra versus Yarralumia, and multiple clashes among Northbourne, Forrest, Griffith, Kingston, and RMAC, with several byes noted and all matches set on the home courts of the first clubs unless stated.
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Ac.t. Lawn Tennis Association
Barton
Aes Northtourne
Reid
Waatlake
Braddon
Forrest
Northbourne
Weetangerra
Yarralumia
Amalie
Railway
Feld
Alingslie
Griffith
Kingston
Aimelie
Manuka
Gredden
Grade Griffith Low
BML
Stu
RMAC
Eastlake
Alnalie
Grifith
Mixei
Forest
Weelangerra
Hall
Dredden
Ainalin
Neid
Dradidun Jv
Affehie
Ferrest
Weelangeera
Flm.c
Ainslie
Hastlake
Weetangella
WA Rugby Union to tour Canberra and Sydney
West Australia may play in Canberra during the coming season with arrangements discussed by the WA and NSW unions and ACT joining in. NSW officials expect WA to visit Sydney on June 1 and 3 with a possible Canberra return, as Canberra's committee backs coordinating a suitable plan for WA's visit. First Grade Premiership features Royal Military College versus Eastern Suburbs at Manuka Oval with other matches including Northern Suburbs against HMAS No. 2 and University versus Duntroon Staff.
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West Australia
Canberra
W.A. Rugby Union
A. R. Noseda
N.S.W. Rugby Union
N.S.W. Union
J. Noseda
W.A
Sydney
A.C.T. Union
N.S.W
Royal Military College No
Eastern Suburbs
Manuka Oval
W. A. Griffiths
Northern Suburbs
H.M.J
R. R. Maguire
University
Duntroon Staff
Duntroon Oval
A. J. Porter
Wal O'Donnell
Randwick
O'Donnell
Jack Denehy
Australia
Nhy
Union
Ark Northern Suburbs
K. G Hortison
School Football Detail Sets Season for Local Rugby Union
Details of the forthcoming Rugby Union season were finalised by the Secondary Schools Sports Association. The competition expands to four grades with 13 teams, starts in May and June, and uses four points for a win and 30 to 35 minute halves. Entries include Canberra High School Canberra Grammar School St Patrick's College Goulburn Royal Military College and Canberra Technical School.
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Secondary Schools Sports Association
J, BE. Lenehan
Eal
Leoa Fede
Joss
Canberra High Scheol
Canberra Grammar School
St. Patrick’s College
Goulburn
Royal Military College
Costs of Feeding Greyhounds Rise With Training Numbers
Chief Secretary Mr Tonking released figures showing weekly feeding costs for 40,000 training greyhounds, with the 1900s era data indicating higher expense than unemployed provisions. The insight highlights the rapid growth of dog racing in the community.
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Sydney
Tonking
New Guard Denial From UAP President and Chief War Den
Sir Sydney Snow president of the U A P and Mr Docker chief war den deny attending any meeting to revive the New Guard. They say they were never members of the original New Guard and know nothing of any attempt to revive the organisation in response to a Labour member statement in the House of Representatives.
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Sydney
U.A P
Sydney Snow
Sydi
Docker
New Guard
Ward
East Syeece
House of Representatives
Quist and Crawford Reach Queensland Championship Final
In Brisbane on a Tuesday A K Quist and J Crawford look set for the Queensland singles final after strong wins. Semifinals saw Fi Whillans defeat NM Voas 6-3 6-4 6-2 and L Hancock beat A Liddell 6-3 6-3 6-2 with Crawford overcoming E Moon 6-2 6-8 6-1 and H Schabe defeating J Courtney 8-1 6-4 6-1.
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Brisbane
A. K. Quist
J. Crawford
Queensland
Whillans
Voas
L. Hancock
A. Liddell
E. Moon
Mine Fatality Inquiry At Lakeae Mines Captain's
A coroner returned an accidental death verdict for a 42 year old Yugoslavian miner who fell 150 feet from a kibble in the Lakeae Mines at Captain's. He was found at the bottom of the shaft in two feet of water after being injured traveling from the 600 to the 600 feet level. The inquest heard he died from multiple injuries including a fractured skull.
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Rossandich
Mike
Lake Ae Mines Limited
Captain's
Yugoslavia
Pr. Thomas
Iat
Resident Championships Final Round Schedule Released
Finals for the men's singles and doubles set for tomorrow afternoon. Admission charges apply to spectators. key matches listed with players Bennett Taylor Barber Graham Byrne and others. Ladies' B and C grade teams named from Yarralumla and Kingston communities.
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Pwa
R. Bennett
K. Taylor
Miss
Barber
Marene
P.m. J
Hundt
W. Graham
National Football Agenda Notes Club Delegate Cuts
At the Canberra meeting Eastlake proposal to reduce delegates from three to two per club is discussed. RAAF Kingston Oval will host training Mondays and Wednesdays with Duntroon to follow. Acton shares Manuka Oval training with Manuka Chub. Ground centre circle to be enlarged to prevent toss before bounce. Umpires Board considers paid goal officials.
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Eastlake
RAAF
Kingston Oval
Duntroon
Acton
Manuka Oval
Anzac Carnival Canberra Bowling Club Set For Returned Soldiers
The Canberra Bowling Club hosts an Anzac Carnival for returned soldiers on Saturday at the Forrest green. Program includes a welcome by Mr. F Sommerville at 1.51 pm, a Last Post and silences, Hop Over games of five ends, afternoon tea, prize presentation, and lights out by 6.00 pm. A wet canteen will operate and non bowling Diggers are welcome to join.
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Canberra Bowling Club
Canberra Club
F. Sommerville
Canberra
Reveille
Cook House
Canberra rifle club shoots for Ainslie Cup at long ranges
Thirteen members fired ten shots at 400 and 690 yards with the 690 yard target counting for the Ainslie Cup. N Canham scored six hits and C Sutton won the daily prize, though the report notes some unclear wording about the final results.
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N. Canham
C. Sutton
Radio Schedules Highlight Long Day of Programs and Events
A dense list of daily radio segments covers news, music, talks, and performances. The schedule includes essential services, morning devotion, stock quotes, sports race updates, and cultural programs from Adelaide, Goulburn, and Sydney with notable features such as private Lives Play by Nel Coward and Civilisation talk by Father Bryson.
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Adelaide Light Orchestra
Wirelss Chana
Btwin Stylus
London
Achu
Ant Neva Carr-Glyn
Nel Coward
Dust Bjorling
Particuliary Roundsman
Jim Davideson
Close
Mr. K. Gee
Stock Exchange
Ascot
Sydney
Moonee Valley
Rey Rens
Sadhe Gale
Alexander Turner
Jim Davidson
Fragments From Town Column Prompt Curious Read
OCR fragment hints at local notes with names and places, but content is garbled. The readable bits reference a person or event in a small town, with unclear dates or actions. The item appears to be a brief local-interest blurb missing full details.
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