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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

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New Company Meeting to Elect Directors at Queanbeyan

The first meeting of Woolvers and Calthorpe Limited shareholders will be held at St Gregorys Hall Queanbeyan Thurday afternoon. The director election will select two officers from eleven nominees including A W Bootes E G Urace John Juna C W Jangs F W Hylea T J Kelly J Magennia F M M Diarmid R K G Milymont J C Tigkner and T H Tyron.

Woolvers and Calthorpe Limited St. Gregory's Hall Queanbeyan A. W. Bootes E.G. Urace John Juna Jangs Hylea T. J. Kelly J. Magennia F. M. M'Diarmid RK. G, Milymont J. C. Tigkner T. H. Tyron

Graziers Association elects officers at Queanbeyan meeting

A meeting of the Queanbeyan and Federal Capital Territory branch of the Graziers Association of BLOW held in Queanbeyan on Thursday elected F. Mactarmid of Burra Blation as president for the year and W G Wooleer as secretary. Mesure MacDiarmid and Wooler named branch representatives for the Electoral Council meeting at Cooma next Saturday. A committee was elected including Mesure F Gland Kilby Hogson Bootes Gorman Tivman Hylea Tickner M Jones N Bnow Campbell Darey Thompson Dar Mody Molymant and others.

Queanbeyan Federal Capital Territory Graziers’ Association of Blow Queanbyan FF. OM Mact Electmi Mesure F. Gland K. K. Kilby T. Ho Tgson A. W. Bootes J. c. Gorman Jus. Tivman W. Hylea J. c. Tickner J. M'Jones N. Bnow A. J. Campbell Darey Thompson W. Dar- Mody G. Molymant

The Trek to Canberra Victorian Transport Worries

Victorian members fear transport problems to Canberra as Federal Martin Meat at Canberrai September raises concerns about travel from the capital. Some suggest action to ease journeys, but no move expected in the coming session to expedite the coastal railway to Canberra.

Cunterrai Rm qQueestory Hes Seine Canherrea Main Southern Inc Yous Canberra

Chess Club Seeks New Members in Territory Quarters

New chess enthusiasts are invited to join the Chess Club in the Territory Quarters. The club aims to revive interest amid civil unrest and welcomes applicants who will communicate via Mr. Ike at the Social Services office in Acton for details and membership.

GUT Chess Club Bnustitu Chilis Ike Social Hervies Acton

Victorian champion wrestlers seeks Territory club role

The article reports Mr J Uinenum Dingnum of Tehtwokeht m and former champion amateur wrestler now resident in the Feiler Territory, connected with the Government Printing Office. He contemplates entering an Australian wrestling championship in Sydney on September 27 but notes no amateur athlete body exists in the Territory and he cannot be its nominee. He recalls past success in Nehht and walter Jivikions, mentions an injury in Geelong, and expresses interest in meeting Canberra wrestlers and supporters to discuss mutual amateur club interests in the Territory.

J. Uinenum Weleow Victorian Feiler Dinguum Sydney Dingnum Opty Chemylen Nehht Walter Bat Dolcer

Architects In Conference In Canberra Address by Sir Charles Rosenthal

Australian delegates gather for the Federal Council of the Australian Institutes of Architects annual conference in Canberra. Sir Charles Rosenthal reviews work, calls for an extra Federal Capital Commission architect member, and outlines financial and registration issues and plans for awards and representations.

Federal Council of the Australian Institutes of Architects Canberra Charles Rosenthal Federal Capital Commission Home and Territories Snwte Western Australia Ritumte Board of Architects Nlb.w Towch Onil Wis Vrain Gorman Awai Bertram Mackennil Conferem HLA Wa.a Ben Wetngalin Kirkland Hi-Bla Coun Ogi

Canberra Phonofilm Rejected for May Ceremony Record

At the Royal Commission inquiry on the motion picture industry the De Forest phonofilm company was refused permission to record the Canberra May ceremony. The firm offered to pay expenses and provide two copies to the Commonwealth. A Canberra delegation then sent a silent unit to New York and later a phonofilm was made in Sydney, capturing speeches by the Duke of York and Mr Bruce and Dame Nellie Melba’s singing. The decision was criticised as social stupidity for blocking a complete pictorial and sound record.

Hoyal Commission Wee Hawkins de Forest Ihonotilime Aust. Ltd Pa'd Lowdolla Liberatory New York Hoynal Tour Ir Arudenel White Commonwealth Canberra Commonwealth Government Fim Sydney Duke of York Bruce Netlie Melba

Reunion Social of Canferma Subbranch FLA and BLA

After a monthly meeting the Canferma subbranch of the FLA and BLA held a convivial reunion at Acton Hall last night. A large attendance of members and guests enjoyed impromptu entertainment, with musical talent and solo pieces tempered by cheering and chorus of the 1911-18 vintage. The proposal to hold regular similar functions received warm approval.

Canferma FLA BLA Acton Hall W. E Woolger

Memorial Trees Honor Canada’s First Parliament Members

Trees named for 45 West Partwment of Canada members were planted in chief towns of 65 counties on July 1 marking the 60th Confederation anniversary. Each maple bore the name of the county’s first Ottawa representative in a commemorative act.

Canada Tyuckewil Ottawa

Commonwealth Gazette moves printing to Canberra from Melbourne

Public Service Board announces starting September 1 that the Commonwealth Gazette will be published in Canberra with Melbourne handling special issues for a transitional period. The Melbourne printer H J Green will supervise operations until a permanent Canberra head is appointed, as headquarters shift to the Federal Capital later.

Melbourne Commonwealth Canberra Dublin H. J. Green Rinter Gazette Public Service Board Federal Capital

Wheels collapse accident near Acton Bridge

Electrician J. H. Hayes narrowly escaped serious injury when his car’s wheels collapsed at Acton Bridge. He swerved to avoid a man on a bicycle who crossed in front of him on Saturday afternoon, risking both vehicle and life in the incident.

Acton Britley J. H. Hayes

Oh you little beauty at Argana Enatlake football match

A spectator at Saturdays Argana Enatlake game dropped a ten shilling note while cheering Aden. After play, the man searched for the lost coin and recovered it at the feet of several spectators. A voice cried you little beauty, prompting onlookers to wonder if it referred to a player or the recovered money.

Perseq Canberra Aden Netics

Car loses wheels in Molonglo River scare

In the Molonglo River the car’s side wheels collapsed as it careened along the curb and came to rest near the bridge. Hayes, driving a Chevrolet, avoided injury and later replaced two wheels and moved the vehicle away from danger.

Hayes

Rugby League Group 8 meeting in Queanbeyan

Group 8 clubs attended the Queanbeyan meeting including Braidwood Waratahs Captain's PlaT Woorigal West Queanbeyan Koalax Hall Federal Rovers Goulburn Canberra Molonglo Went ridge and Canberra League. Affiliation with the Group was required, a condolence letter and cheque were sent to Mrs Kelly widow of Gealhurn player. Two senior games and two junior teams to be picked from all Group 4 players. matches to be held at Queanbeyan Park on a date to be fixed. A management committee was appointed.

Queanbeyan Braidwood Waratahs Captain's Plat Woorigal West Fret Mond Kradex Koalax Hall Federal Rovers Goulburn Canberra Molonglo Wentridge Canberra Kelly Gealhurn Foallela Lottawe Pm Usniet Queanbeyan Park Ace Bowers Macauley P. Hamond Urke Addison Doak Lespee Moelor Ue Mute Totabie Ceaysin J. Tillon Thagkea

Rovers and Wests draw in Tully Cup match

The Tully Cup clash at Queanbeyan Park ended in a draw between Federal Rovers and Queanbeyan. Both teams produced strong mid field play with few clear scoring chances as Torpy and Cowdroy exchanged kicks and Frish moments defined by solid defence and tight scrums.

Queanbeyan Park Rovers Werte Manuka May Cowdrey Teachor Walance Federal Rovers Tingle Byrne Bethel Forbutt FE. Hawke Fiveslant H. Hawke W. Curran Torpy Harold Johnson Jean Wests Roverw

Thompson Benefit Match Ends In Draw For Rovers And Warrigals

The Thompson benefit at Queanbeyan Park raised funds by 29/10s as Federal Rovers and Warrigals played to a 5 all draw in dull weather. Earlier Warrigals seconds won the De Smet Cup from Koalas. both teams were short-handed and the crowd praised sportsmanship amid a near even contest.

Queanbeyan Park Les Thompson Federal Rovers Warrigals Warrigala Seconds Koalas

GP O Staff Officers of Chapel Appointed

The first Government Printing Office Chapel meeting was held last Wednesday evening to elect officers. Father of Chapel is J Welsh. clerk M Moosel. treasurer D Prilon. committee members H Henry and Neice, Ryan and H Aird. The Melbourne welfare committee assists staff at home comforts. A cricket club meeting aims to form a strong side for the season and entry in the Federal Territory competition is planned.

D. Dillon Father of Chape J. Welsh M. M'Moeel Prilon Mears FB. Henry M'Neice Ryan H. Aird GPO Melbourne Anderr Haslam

Goulburn Polo and Racing News At Local Meetings

At the Goulburn Coroners inquiry into the death of Jock Kelly the verdict was accidental with a rider absolving all parties. Goulburn polo triumphs carried through to the Dudley Cup final where Pitty was injured and Daniel played in, Harden winning 6 goals to none. Frederick Treddie dies at home after 40 years in the Railway Department with surviving relatives. The Goulburn Race Club reports prize money of £1334 and total club assets over £6000, noting weather and local support. Warrigale and Warrigul matches feature tight play with Torres and Hawthorn scoring. Koalas take Amet Cup over Warrigul Records. A benefit dance is planned to raise funds for Les Champion.

Goulburn Jock Kelly Sydney A. B. Pitty H. A. Daniel Pitty Harden Goulbrn Frederick Treddie Austrhlia Railway Department Lving Gunning Goulburtn Dicks Inson Auburn Cla Treddle Bhs Priso J. 4 Lillis F. W T. Williams Posseanion Warrigales Chowm Mances Rovers Torpey Warrigaly M'Ap- Chur Lane Hovern Wurriprath May Hazel Wrove Khumick Sullivan Guy Hawthorn Tankwell Warriguid Byrne Hawthorn Warrigul Koalas Les

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