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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
4
William Bray, 48, of a fixed abode, killed instantly when he leapt from the centre of the harbour bridge footpath. Eye witness Charles Broughton saw Bray point to his hat, shout incoherently, and jump. A note on the hat indicated his intention to commit suicide.
Kensington pony meet reports a series of handicap and trial stakes with multiple winners. Silent Jim won the Fourteen Mands Handicap with Diva second by a neck, and Leomont claimed the Fourth Division within a busy tote of results at Kensington.
The YWCA notes list a若nk of events including an athletes' octal on Saturday, August 9 with a display of photos from Korciuske, a talk by Lady Markensie on the Pintypus on Tuesday, August 9 at 12 80 pm, and a social talk by Dry Tillyard on Wednesday, August 10 about Entomological Research. A special board meeting is set for Monday next to discuss funding to keep YWCA doors open for public interviews, and a Hiawatha Dance with Pogson's Orchestra is planned for Friday, August 12 with attendees in Red Indian costume. The Girls Council meets Monday, and two board members will discuss future plans with the YWCA leaders. The Children’s Story Hour is scheduled for next Saturday with Mrs A. WAL.
The Canberra Y W C A reduced annual membership to 1/ a year in July boosting enrollments with 26 new members and others rejoining. The local association remains strong and connected with other Australian YWCA groups, which charge 5/2 for general membership and a guinea or half for subscribing members. ADD GARTH CASE Mr duatico Lowe notes lack of evidence that Jantore Hyaie was present at the assault though efforts sought to render him liable for an undisputed ad calling for exsboxern.
A meeting at St Stephen's Church considered a permanent arrangement for weekly attendance. They invited Br. Owen to attend on the second and fourth Sundays monthly after approving the financial situation, and he may attend next Sunday subject to church authorities.
Melbourne market report from Wednesday shows prices for stud sheep mostly unchanged from last year. A ram fetched 15 guineas among the notable bids as buyers gathered at the Melbourne sale.
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