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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1936
Page
4
A testimonial claims rapid weight loss with Kruschen Salts, noting a 28 pounds drop in three months and feeling younger. It cites minerals from food as essential for elimination and bodily function, urging readers to use Kruschen to supply missing minerals and improve digestion and vitality.
Police face a baffling string of blazes in Moree causing extensive damage to vacant buildings. Early today the local Howling Club building was fully destroyed with contents lost as owners were away.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports all average selection offered at opening. Competition was strong and prices unchanged. Japan and the Continent led buying, with Yorkshire and America purchasing suitable lots.
Advisory Council debated selecting a site for a race course and showground in the Federal Capital. Members urged early site decision, noting past delays and costs, with calls to fix and develop a suitable location despite objections to Molonglo. The motion to proceed was carried unanimously.
At a meeting the Advisory Council discussed building a road from Canberra to Bungendore along the surveyed railway route to Jervis Bay. Estimated cost about £32,000 with £21,000 spendable in New South Wales. Route would be 16 miles, crossing Federal Territory portions and alienated land, risking resumptions, and may not aid access to the Territory. Debate over preferable route and funding paused with deferral to a future meeting.
Advisory Council members discussed expanding tourist camps near business districts to meet holiday demand. Mr Shakespeare warned Christmas crowds would strain lodging even with new hotels. Mr Percival said plans to enlarge Acton Tourist Camp include removing buildings to extend the site and keep the city central, aiming for a first-class holiday camp.
The Stele Lottery No 336 drawn Monday produced a top prize of 20 620. Another Chance Syndicate under A Jones from Cook Avenue Daceyville matched Second prize 84896 Unlucky Syndicate members William P John Charlie Abermain vis West Maitland. Third went to MD Tom Speking with Miss A Peart and others.
The stamp collection of Mr. F. H. Cluxton, a noted philatelist, was purchased by an Auckland company for over £11,000. The deal highlights Auckland's strong stamp market and marks a major sale in the region.
The Lawn Tennis Association issued a ranking list for Melbourne players led by A K and Quist with J Crawford Hopman and Bromwich noted as equal. Women’s rankings include Miss Hartigan Biss Coyne Miss Wynne Mrs Hopman and several others listed as equal, followed by additional players Criffithe Weston Hardcastle and Wilson in equal status.
At Queanbeyan Court William Berrard Moore faced charges over a February 8 Grehound race betting incident. The magistrate upheld defense that Moore, not a licensed bookmaker, was charged under the incorrect section of the Finance Act.
Footsore folk and men and women benefit from Mirpil when applied after tiring feet. Mirpil Skin Balm helps chapped rough and chafed skin, sunburn and windburn. It also serves as a base for powder and after bathing.
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