Tennis pennant round brings exciting matches in Canberra
The second round of the F C T A LTA pennant competitions yielded many tight results. Northbourne A narrowly beat Raid L while Weetangerra Park swept their ties in A Mixed Grade and Telopea Park with Griffith delivered a dramatic late comeback. Weetangerra, Ainslie, Grif ith and Fire Brigade posted strong showings across divisions with close wins and forfeits affecting the final tallies.
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Northbourne A
Nish
Barsden
Pukeup
Weetangerra Park
Telopea Park
Griffith
Jorgensen
Hughson
Weetangerra
Alnsite
City
Mossie I
Braddon
Alse
Ainslie
Huge Social Security Bill To Fund Old Age Pensions
President Roosevelt asks Congress for 460.8 million dollars to finance a national Social Security system with unemployment insurance and old age pensions. State contributions of 29 million would aid benefits for about 35 million people, with 2.5 million direct Treasury recipients in 1936 and 26 million workers affected by the program.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Harry L. Hopkins
Treasury
Eevelt
British Association Conference to Meet at Blackpool
British Association for the Advancement of Defence announces next meeting to be held in Blackpool from September 9 to 16. Sir Josiah Stamp will deliver the presidential address on The Impact of Science on Society as officials consider expanding coverage of scientific progress and social consequences.
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London
British Association For the Advancement of Defence
Blackpool
Josiah Stamp
Council
Association
The Righteous Man and Over Seas Mission Sunday
The reverend C C Turnbull preached on the value of righteousness in society and intercession, citing Abraham and Lot and the need for a righteous leadership. Overseas Mission Sunday events in Canberra highlighted Dr W P Chen and Rev G H Hewitt stressing China missions and church vitality.
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Canberra
W. P. Chen
Australia
China
G. H. Hewitt
N.S.W. Methodist Conference
Reid Methodist Church
Chen
W. Lemaster
Methodist Cirtait
Methodist Women's Overseas Mission Auxliary
J. BE. Falliott
Latham Goodwill
Christian Church
Christian Church of China
China Inland Mission
Central Methodist Church
Gordon Arthur
Independence Bill Aims At Puerto Rico In Senate
The administration introduces a Puerto Rican Independence Bill modeled on the Philippines plan. An election is set for 1937 to gauge majority support and a transition government would be formed if independence is not yet favored. The move follows a surge in radical violence highlighted by the February assassination of Colonel Riges, the island’s chief of police.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Riges
United States
South City retains Howell Cup in inter club match
South City beat Kingston 19 points in an inter club rugby league match at Manuka Oval. New and veteran players featured for both teams with standout performances from Ron Hawke P Gowing Mayo and K Anderson for Souths and Gib bons Spiers and Kerridge for the Kingston side. Andersons tackle on Beauths wing drew praise from rugby followers.
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South City
Kingston
Manuka, Oval
Ron Hawke
P. Gowing
Mayo
K. Anderson
Souths
Gibbons
Spiers
Kerridge
Hidgston
Canberra Draw With Young In Scrappy Five All Match
Canberra tied Young 5 5 in a hard game with frequent injuries. Wall remained in Young for medical observation after a stomach injury. Keys scored for Canberra, O'Brien scored, Kerraith contributed, and Kearney added two points.
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Canberra
Young
Wall
Anon ¢Ocgnee
Keys
O’brien
Kerraith
Younp
Tax increases and market gloom noted in daily press
The Stock Exchange reacts to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's budget with disappointment and precautionary price cuts. The gilt edged market shows lingering effects while Australia and New Zealand signals hint at lower rates and long term conversion loans as the government plans redemption notices.
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London
Stock Exchange
Australia
The
Daily Mail
General Rae
New Zealand
Iskely
Writer's Arrest Stir Sparks Diplomatic Protest
The Newe Chronicle reports Australian officials lobby the Dominions Office to question a Sydney journalist William Joseph Thomas about his Moscow trip. Thomas alleges he was treated as a suspect by Southampton Customs on arrival aboard Hobson's Bay, despite presenting credentials.
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London
Newe Chronicle
Australia House
Dominions Office
House of Copimon
Mine Caving in Halifax Moose River Rescue Nears Collapse
The abandoned Moose River gold mine where Dr. E. D. Robertson and Mr. Alfred Leathing were entombed for 10 days is collapsing. The mine could sink over the weekend as a rapid closing shaft hinders rescue work. King Edward praised the rescuers in a message to the lieutenant governor. Scadding’s trench foot worries officials. an agreement to film the rescue in the United States was signed. Scadding is offered 500 dollars weekly for stage appearances amid many media offers. Robertson declines all offers.
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Halifax
Moose River
E. D. Robertson
Alfred Leathing
M. Dwyer
King Edward
W. H. Covert
K.C
Scadding
United States
Canberra College Commencement At Albert Hall Tonight
The Canberra College commencement will be held at Albert Hall tonight at 8 15. Diploma holders from the University of Melbourne will be presented before Sir Robert Garran outlines the year’s activities. The principal address by Sir Geoffrey Whiskard follows a foreword by Lord Gowrie with public attendance invited.
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Canberra College
The
Albert Hall
University of Melbourne
Robert Garran
Geoffrey Whiskard
Lord Gowrie
Lyons and Lyons Letters Damaged During Australia Visit
A report claims Sydney mayor Mr. Lyons faced indignities abroad with personal letters torn open and ransacked while he toured. he was detained briefly on non political matters. Mr. Thomas departed for Moscow that night with three delegates from the Australian Miners.
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Brexenard
Sydney
Australia
Thomas
Moscow
Commencement Ball to Feature New and Reused Effects
The students committee plans a party at Albert Hall with a mirrored revolving sphere and an enhanced Tt machine for measuring psychrometabolism. New novelties will join familiar features to create a snowstorm of lights. Tickets and invitations are limited. those intending to attend should contact Mr. J. M. Mosa promptly.
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Albert Hall
J.M. Mosa
Canberra Bowling Club dominates Cooma in pennant match
Canberra Bowling Club defeated Cooma by 58 points in a weekend pennant. Home rinks led 36 36 13 18 28 20 with results listed as Rain Chalmers White ford McKinstry and others against Cameron Nesbitt Lee Wells Bale Cook Clemens Mohahan Hef Bragg Solomon Dyes Quadling Hodgson May Francis Dee Sides Norris Reeamiin King Morria Horan Beaton His Wethrraton Inst to Blomsed Ralfe Sands Rogan.
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Cooma
Rain
Chalmers
Whiteford
McKinstry
Cameron
Nesbitt
Lee Wells
Bale
Cook
Clemens
Mohahan
Hef
Bragg
Solomon
Dyes
Quadling
Hodgson
May
Francis
Dee
Norris
Reeamiin King
Morria
Horan
Beaton
Wethrraton
Blomsed
Ralfe
Sands
Rogan
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Holyman's Airways Pty, Ltd
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