Canberra Welcomes International Cricketers Ahead of 1928 Series
Mrs A A Mailey led the visiting team at a Canberra dinner as President Bob Douglas praised cricket’s growth in the Territory. An invitation was accepted for Mr Marley to bring another international side to Canberra in April next year. A framed Parliament House photograph was given to C G Macartney and to Mr Mailey as mementos of the visit.
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Canberra
A. A. Mailey
Federal Territory Cricket Association
Hotel Kurrajong
Marley
Association
Bob Douglas
Parliament Hovee
C. G. Macartney
Federal Capital Territory
Malley Ox
Intermillonaia
Mackinney
Bateman
Presa
Macartney
Caplia
Commonwealth
Parliament House
J. Bowthwell
Malley
Ccanberra
Australia
Molly
J.T. H. Goodwin
Oval
Gas Union
Graiiingam
Ureba Rr
Territory Team Toasts and Talks on Cricket Prospects
The Canberra gathering praised the Territory team for its victory and urged better grounds and finance from local bodies. Speeches highlighted national cricket ties, the Australian XI’s influence, and junior Players learning from watching Test players to raise local standards.
NSW Association Aids Canberra Cricket Ties Debated
Mr W Cottingham urges the NSW Association to back Canberra cricket and urges a hearing on becoming a separate unit for Country Week. Delegates discuss federation with NSW and potential growth as Canberra expands. Trophies for turf and bowling averages are presented to W McDonald as J M A Ellin notes England’s victory in the recent Test match.
Bowls Club Sees Gaps in Weekend Play and Cumberland Cup Prep
Attendance at the green was average last weekend but many players with remaining singles and pairs matches were absent. Hayes and Coy beat Watermen and Loughrey 2 1 in the only played match, while Hayes and Coy square off with John and Pike in inter sectional playoffs this Saturday and the following Saturday. The top two pairs after these matches will play a best two of three. Singles championships did not advance last week. The committee urges all players to attend to finish remaining games and the club plans a Cumberland Cup three rink match against Goulburn on May 1. The team selection for Cumberland Cup will be finalized by Sunday.
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Canberra
Baries
Tricket
Australia
London
United Kingdom
England
Federal ‘Territory
Crcket Association
W. A. Gidfield
2Teumen
Adt Capectaly
Wom
Macartney
Imman
Unberry
Rome
Sydney
Melbourne
Hayes and Coy
Watermen
Loughrey
Havee
Coy
Jnhn
Pike
Jimes
Francia
Gomes
Goulburn
Temm
Botunduy
Commonwealth
Treasury
National Debt Commission
Act
Revere States
Moorelands Sale Set for May 7 in Queanbeyan
The Moorelands Estate auction on May 7 offers 97 business and residential lots fronting the Wharra road in Queanbeyan. Woodgers and Calthorpe promote liberal terms with £10 deposit and three years to pay. The sale coincides with Canberra’s opening and invites visitors to tour before bidding.
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Canberra
Queambeyan
Queanbeyan
Marilanvent
Woodgers
Calthorpe
Moorelands Estate
Wharra Road
C Queenhuyan
England Team Receives Warm Canberra Welcome
Mr Mailey proposed the health of the chairman and credited Mr Douglas with arranging England’s visit to Canberra. Accompanied by Merrin, Honeysett and Southwell, Douglas met the party after Magartnop nial and approved the plan. He praised Canberra crowds for their considerate reception on Northbourne Oval and contrasted it with harsher treatment elsewhere.
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England
Mailey
Douglan
Canberra
Merrin
Honeysett
Southwell
Douglas
Northbourne Oval
Central Umpire Applications S: Applications called for central umpire post for 1927 season with details on experience and credentials required. Fee 1/10 per match. closing May 14 1927. signed by Hon Secretary IM. Orr
A general meeting of Acton residents invites all members May 3 1927 at Social Service Building Acton. Purpose to discuss royal visit by the Duke and Duchess of York on May 10. Event organized by W H Britwhistle Secretary. other notices include Teleopera Park Parents and Citizens meeting May 4 and local shop ad for small goods and cream delivery car.
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IM. Orr
Social Service
Acton
At & Pm
W. H. Btiwhiestle
Duke and Duchess of York
J. H. Shaunders
R. A. Porter
Manuka
Public notices from the Federal Capital Commission and related items
Tender bids for Hotel Canberra garage lease due noon May 2 1927 with details from the Superintendent Commissioniat Department and sealed envelopes to the Secretary Federal Capital Commission Canberra. additional tenders for Blandfordia cottages due May 4 1927. road closure on Mount Stromlo Road from April 30 1927 with restricted hours. electricity cut off May 1 1927. temporary motor vehicle registration guidance for Royal Visit period. job ad for Bouvenir Department at Eastlake show rooms. assorted notes on orange trees migratory birds and an electric incubator plant output.
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Canberra
Commissioniat Department
Federal Capital Commission
Blandfordia
Housing Construction Branch
Acton
Hlandfordia
New Bourh Walesa
Federal Capital Territory
Ips
Dainty Teas Pioneer Jeweller Preview Wedding Season
Local shop announces upcoming wedding season with new stock and invites customers to call and inspect their large selection of engagement and wedding pieces.
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Macartney and Mailey
Bucor
Cmdfield
J. Tickner
N.S.W. Association
W.cottingham
Temlation
NAW
Cricket Association
Na.w
New South Wales
Do AM
Arivana
C. B. Wright
N.A.W. Associition
Traver
Blue
F. Buckie
Wright
Terriory Association
New South Wales Boty
Courliy
Eni Pe
Conberm
W. McDonald
Moorelands
Federal Territory
Australian Rules Football League
Teleopea Park Parents and Citizens: Association
Teleopea Work
Bee
Mount
Itla
Mount Stromio
Bolar Observatory
Daley
Times Office
Aialle
Enatlake
Hayes and Russell, Ltd
Eatlnke
YounNo
Kastike P.O
Tanted, Youths For Bowsers, Bic, Apply Manager, Ltd. Amalie
Bowsers
Federal Motor Garage Pty. Ltd
Canberra Garage Ltd
Amalie
Eastlake
Universal Distributing Co., Ltd
Canberra Times
Ander
Canberra Racing Club
Duchess OF York
Yarralumla
J. Bryan
Boe
California
Money Order Post Office
Stock Exchange
Commonwealth Treasury
Earle Page
L. P. Rosen and Son
Epping, N.8
THE
Havin Nolan
Victoria
Nyall
Kodak Service Station
Lyndel Edwards
Siingling
Marcel
Water Waving
Osborn
Jerdan
ESTAR
F.S.M.C
D.B.O.A
Pharmacy
F.C.T
Monaro
Lower South Coast
Yas
Hungendore
Adaminaby
Michelago
Cooma
Nimmittarel
Bombala
Bemboka
Delegate
Candelo
Dega
Cabargo
Moruya
A. M . the
George Street
Ainslie
T. J. Sheekey, Ltd. and
YASS
F. Maxwall
C Duncan
Alice Street
J. Pmni
Greengrocer
Manuka Centre
Don Kennedy
Mis. A
Queaan
Eartlake
AMS
Russell Hill
Baturday
A. Beecher Mouett
Madame Wardrop Tate
New Picture Theatre
Bootmaker
Crockery & Light Hardware
D. A. Johnston
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