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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1929

Page

3

Tennis Association Faces Progress Challenges At Annual Meeting

The Tennin Adsoehi thn Wirt holds its annual general meeting at Acton Hall. Members debate lack of progress amid personal fouling and funding concerns. Officers and votes are announced, with a focus on tennis development and future activities for the year.

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Civil Service Consultative Committee Hears Canberra Rates Debate

Officials discuss increased welfare charges and rate structures for Canberra services. Government figures cite costs of maintenance and proposed gradual payments over years, with representatives from Commonwealth and local bodies urging fairness and federal coordination.

Coal stoppage: Treasurer's terms rejected in Sydney meeting

A Sydney meeting rejected Lerma and Eleven treasurer proposals for coal strike follow actions. Miners Federation issued a statement deeming the proposals opened to opposition and not prepared to consider minor changes. Aimed to open terms with wages and conditions, the plan faced rejection and possible disruption.

Sydney Comidomd Wobons Lerma Prapros iv Treamer Thaebe Lownie Mer Lickimerys Forges Geovide Cie Oritines Terie Ant Watges Ieee Mowat Mowat Coopession Shat Te Appiadecdd Perl Dee Timber Eerninereshers

Horrific Domestic Turmoil Ends With Self Harm and Wounding

A violent incident in an Auckland home leaves Mrs Hess dead from throat wounds and Elia Hess critically injured after a fight with his wife and a failed attempt at self harm. Neighbors report long standing domestic strife. two children, aged seven and five, were elsewhere. Hess was later taken to hospital under guard as police investigated.

Sydney Hanes Elia Hess Dankstowi Oa Termile Siett Bes Petunia Hessawihs Hess A. Purevil Dessa Bless

Sunday School Picnic at St John the Baptist Church

Readable fragments describe a church event with a Sunday school picnic at St John the Baptist's Church. Names listed include Adele Midemiol Ted Ward Shenulhon Davie Ward and Hazel Cam pier among participants and contributors.

St John the Baptist’s Church Br Jobo Sunny Schon Manioths Mike Weimerg Girk Toren Smith Nala Vicon PY Pharben Tear A. Davis J Baumlens Adele Midemiol Ted Ward Shenulhon Able March Davie Ward Bisher Hazel Campier Owen Crater Fiwen Carnot Winnie Hunt Lema Dawer Ke Fisher Adler Rim Hey Pvorr Ghilibeome Bemalind Nowker Olive Marchamt Wind Belle Turner

Alleged Negligence In Hall Cow Case Verdict Report

A jury awarded £25 after a claim for £60 from Ne gicomw over a cow straying at night on the main road near HyIl village. Witnesses described the incident and vehicle maneuvers as the cow was struck, with damages discussed and temporary repairs noted. The case names Mrs. Morris and others as defendants, detailing the accident, driver actions, and subsequent compensation discussions.

Hlyil Tt. Davies Cus Wo Alay Obama Bey Wetress BPR Ee Ag Geebeti i Vot Limited Don Newntiexan Pau Metro Sum Stie Morris Doors Dee Fail Allah Mora Purtatali William Hut Jong Wy Gael Ieee Bernard Winter Hollows Hall

Canberra Horticultural Society Holds Elections and Plans

The Canberra Horticultural Society elected officers including President A Firrne and Vice Presidents FE A Swann Troclowes and Holdan. The meeting approved affiliating with the Royal Society and Social View Association and allocated funds for prizes. Twelve trophies were pledged for upcoming horticultural events in the Territory, including the Ormond Plant Form Challenge.

Bob Bervier Association Everetory Merce A. Bioithy Chuftithead noMeties Cornelll

Rifle Shooting at Canberra Club Shield Competition

The Canberra Club held a 10 shot rifle contest on Saturday for the club shield at the 400 yards range. Winds were fast and variable hindering accuracy and light was hazy. Prizes went to A. Hussey Kee and A Hinsney with scores noted. J Callaghan and L Howland also among competitors in a trophy event to be run by Dr Sullivan at 400 yards.

Canberra A. Hussey A. Hinsney L. Howland J. Callaghan Mullivan

Woolclassing Classes and Education Plans Discussed

A report notes woolclassing training and education efforts in NSW. Officials discuss expanding centres and supporting students with higher standards and better facilities.

Speedy Harold Lloyd At The Capitol

Harold Lloyd headlines at the Capitol Theatre in Speedy, with a ground-hopping comedy plot featuring a car chase and a horse carriage sequence. The feature includes a Quated horse-car, a motor car stunts, and a Coney Island resort scene. Esther Halaton and Jones Hall star in The Cone of Lana Smith a dark law themed drama with multiple character portraits. A Hollywood carnival set and news pictorials accompany the program.

Harold Floyd Willow Capital Bowe Mont Homorgua Coney Ielind New York Lana Smith Esther Halaton Sind Jones Hall Thi Pleture Mother Jove Mio Tijtieten Wr ‘Ramathe Ehorn Hollywood

Bombala Carnival Opens With Community Events

Local festival at Bombala features hospital, carnival games, and music by the Doom and Dombi Funes con Dine plus the Bonita cd Bibbenaie Orchestras. The event celebrates Everts poe a Wowlehop and handicap initiatives with district championship ties.

Bombila Hospital Cromival Bibbenaie Everts Poe

Post Mortem Report On Dendy Clark At Ledbetter

Medical officer PVONEY orders post mortem for Dendy Clark who died at Ledbetter. An inquiry notes foul gases and probable poison on the body with unclear witnesses. Officials proceed with investigation into cause and responsibility.

Pvoney Dendy Clark Ledbetter

Farewell Afternoon for Harold Johnson in Canberra

A farewell gathering in Canberra today bid goodbye to Harold Johnson who will move to Melbourne. Guests wore red and tawny chrysanthems in a drawing room setting with Mrs Hicks and the hostess, Mrs. Chee, in attendance. Mr. Johnson received piano accompaniment and plan o Forté solos were performed by the guests, including Mrs Johnston and Mrs Mollison.

Harold Johnson Canberra Melbourne Hicks Forrest Steahen Pelee Somi Planoforte Cuesta Mra Johneten Mere, Mollison Mrr Loman Mre Mire Mira Bowni

Child Dies in Benzine Accident Involving Father

A boy died after an accident with benzine caused by his father while playing with other children. The incident occurred on a street pathway, and the boy sustained severe burns before succumbing to his injuries. Police report the event as a fatality from an ignition incident linked to benzine exposure.

Mirpil Burney Menday Monmie Bengine Mervin Odd

Gaol Demolition Spurs Old Young Gael Walls

Contractor MH R Blacket parts his demolition crew tearing down outer walls of the Young Gael jail. The old brick structure, once a court house before 1945, faced long delays as plans to convert it into a model facility failed.

MH. R. Blacket Young Gael Old Court Houw Woon Tie Conchoui Ulee Manue Scheint Uwe

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