Girl Guides rally in Canberra honors visitors from Australia
Forty Canberra Girl Guides and Brownies joined a rally at the YWCA to welcome visiting officials led by new national commissioner Wally Ausatan, with discussion on progress of the movement. Local officers presided as Lady Tadden’s message urged freedom, service, and loyal citizenship within the empire.
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Canberra
Blomfield
Tadden
Federal Council of the Gift Guider
Girl Guides
Austria
Isa Kelao
Sald
Elas Kmith
India
Ming Smith
RJ. Tutlyard
Auction sale of Yarradon and Sunny Br ae details
Auctioneers Wendger and Calthorpe announce sale of Yarradon and Sunny Brae at Queanbeyan on Saturday next. The properties cover 7773 acres freehold plus 3082 acres Kangaroo Ground and 342 acres Sunny Prae, with about 30 000 sheep capacity and wind up of online agent. Full particulars and inspection from Queanbeyan or Canberra offices.
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Queanbeyan
Kangaroo Ground
Wendger and Calthorpe
Canburra
Fatigue and fear in a strange diet tale
Fragmentary text describes a narrator discussing weight gain and bodily changes in odd, oblique terms. The language hints at reliance on a mysterious “mouthman” and a health scare, with references to fatigue from short exertion and uneasy warnings about fat burning substances.
National Football clubs enter final preparations at Canberra
National football clubs report growing interest as the new season approaches with keen competition expected. Premiers will train at Manuka Oval on Tuesdays and Thursdays while Ainslie fields upgraded facilities. Four Canberra teams gain training boosts and a Jubilee Timers match at Manuka Oval draws attention. A visitor, ex Collingwood champion Rosie Dummett, toured Canberra last week.
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Kuener
Killston Oval
Telopes
Manuka Oval
Ainslie
Canberra
Nuwe
Gjernstya
Int IL
Atosile
Manuks
Rosie’ Dummett
Collingwood
Life
Wattle Park Band of Hope Meeting and Hall Notes
The Wattle Park Band of Hope held its first meeting last Wednesday night with prizes for the year's entertainments. Mrs I L Brown retained top talk honors, joined by Miss Byrel Killy. The meeting featured games, supper, and a tennis party marking the opening of a competition. Giminderra fielded only three of five teams. many members are in Sydney. A May 24 event at Hall Park is planned. An old-time dance is set for a future night. Sec Q E Southwell worked on organizing. Mr Frown, now a Queanbeyan Hospital inmate, is reported to have a strained hip.
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Band of Hope
Il Brown
Byrel Killy
FCT
Mn Etion
G. Pienic
Hall
Tadiva
Katie
Heer
Q. E. Southwell
Lin Sydney
Frown
Queanbeyan Hospital
Ur. Doran
Tony
Ralnton
Jean Burt
Yebok
Gwen
Bob Bennett
Mes. Nicholson
Emily
Canberra
Marjorie Houston
Ethel Clarke
Eme
Bob
Umth
Jubel
Sabel
Hetty Whyte
One X
Winifred Cunningham
Joyce Weathersini
Martha
Nothing But The Truth Comedy Set To Open Tomorrow Night
The town awaits the new production Nothing But The Truth a dimits Montgomery comedy. Dr Nott stars as E M Ralston in a tale of stockbroker peril with partner pressure and domestic strife. Harry Tappenden plays Bob Bentfell who vows to speak only truth for 24 hours with strong support from Tom Bassett N W Love and A M O Leary in key roles.
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Dimits Montgomery
Dr Nott
E. M. Ralston
Ruth
Dr. Nott
Bum
Bob Benttell
Harry ‘Tappenden
Clarence van Dusen
Dick Donnelly
Tom Bassett
N. W. Love
A.M. O'Leary
Victorian Football League interstate schemes and Canberra plans
The report outlines Dummett’s critique of Australian football progress and Canberra’s role as a host for future matches. It notes potential venues at Manuka Oval and Canberra's venues, mentions South Melbourne and North Shore clubs, and hints at a King’s Birthday weekend visit. The piece also previews a local production with a large cast including Mrs. Ralnton and Miss Burt among others.
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Anil
Ita
Dummett
Canberra
Matube Oval
Voatigallians
Wool prices rise at Brisbane sale on strong demand
Brisbane wool sale sees prices advance 5 to 10 percent over Sydney rates as demand remains strong this afternoon.
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Brisbane
Momlay
Sydney
Wae Information Intelligencs Rights Report
A condensed note claims rights and information access in a thinly sourced press item. The text references editors and agencies, hinting at information control amid publication practices. No clear events or names are provided to detail a specific incident or outcome.
Government Unemployment Relief Funds At Issue In School Debate
School leaving accuses government of spending 10 million in unemployment relief while noting taxpayer costs and proposed increases. Lang contends 1 000 000 annually is saved by reforms, claiming workers would gain relief through higher wages and extended support. Voters urged to press representatives on May 11 to back changes.
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Sydney
Lang
Hyeter-uight
Evan Siavies
Stevens
Taravir
New -Snitiy
Walt Wild
Ain Teuyernional
Thasta Pennie
Anit
Wankers
Canberra University College Ball at Albert Hall
Novelty items will be presented at the Canberra University College Commencement Ball to be held at Albert Hall on Wednesday May 15. The program features the farcical interlude The Elopement produced by J Ry Carter in collaboration with DEL 1 Allen. Cast includes F Stops, D J Whitelaw, W Percival, B Cranmyirke, Mrs EMC ridge, and others.
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Canberra University College
Albert Hall
Wedneday
J Ry Carter
Del 1
Allen
F. Stops
D.J. Whitelaw
W. Percival
B Cranmyirke
Emcridge
Fickson
J. Moss
J. Morris
Mulett
M. Mullett
J. Somerville
B. Martin
F.C. Grey
Uyrtin Heytte
Kebeters
D. Taintop
Aml Ld Killeen
Unclear text fragment from school sports event
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple teams and players from a school event. Many names appear garbled, with references to grades 8 and 50-minute periods, a mix of team entries, and notes on opponents and lineups. Overall content is disjointed and unreadable.
Monte Carlo Tennis Championship Results Reported
At Monte Carlo the Peay Sole dawn tournament continued with results from men's doubles where Hines and Calley defeated Crawford and McGratte 7 3 to 6 1. Hernayd beat Turnbull 8 6. Hines and Madenosette Ry Nar Det THM sind Adit 83 64. In women's singles Massime Mathie defeated Calyares 6 4. The Macomber Cup final saw Quist beat McGrath 8 1 6 1.
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Seav-hawls Hines
Calley
Crawford
McGratte
Hupminn Nal Hernayd
Quist
Turnbull
Got
Hines
Madenosette Ry
Massime Mathie
Calyares
Birthday Party at Ainslie Ball in Sutuesding
A birthday gathering at Crescent river, Ainslie, featured a Springfield style event with prize giving. Marie McFadyen, Jean Jimes, Johna, and Geoff Loveless were among receivers of top prizes while Mesure Jones, Welsh, and Mr Loveless performed musical items for several juveniles.
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Minsonsvarn
River Crescent
Ainslie
Work Recommenced on Franklin Road Repairs
Fragmented OCR notes indicate work recommenced on Franklin Road with references to nearby streets and entities, but the readable text is incomplete. The fragment mentions monitoring, inspection, and possible utility adjustments, though specifics are unclear. The item preserves local tone and hints at a restart of road work rather than a completed project.
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