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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1936

Page

3

Greyhound racing scam trial in Tweed River club case

A trial charged with conspiracy to cheat several greyhound clubs including the Tweed River club over money. Accused include trainer George, dog owner Athol, and others. evidence described of stolen dogs and dyed markings. Proceedings referenced magistrate and police prosecutor with multiple names and locations in Murwillumbah and surrounding areas.

Thipanabeu Tuseday Copaphecy Tatternall Tweed Riewr Suman Athol Armen Webourers Rat Alexander Rest George Wir Everwon Ale Magis George Evis-Foreaway Canina Gan Murwullum Pyiteanaw Lake Pomses Minck Daaute Woredhaw Usarye Evievou Rere Murwall Tmtah Golda Days Ancle Gog Cuiay Pat Mame May Wiley Sake Wipinaon Regayan Maxwell Ivlee Oreshmwad Faring Club Bootoh Madden Eipteon

Two Vessels Aground In Coastal Gale Off Port Melbourne

In a Tuesday gale, two vessels ran aground near the port breakwater at Port Melbourne. Debris and risk to wool prices were noted as sheep sales reported the highest prices in ten years, with a wether fetching £1 8s 1d while no immediate danger to crews was stated.

Sydney Port Mace Melbourne Yale Forster Sores

Golf Week Opens With Royal Canberra Invite In October

A long running programme begins at eight o clock with a Royal Canberra Golf Club event and a host of exhibitors. Mou Vale golfers and Sydney amateurs are slated to compete in open ALF Cup and NSW Ladies events. An exhibition match featuring Gene Sarazen and Helen Hicks is planned for Friday. A ball follows at the Club House and the week winds up with the mixed tournament.

Mou Vale Sydney New South Wales Ladite’ Golf Union Sayonlaten Gene Sarazen Helen Hicks Heaune

Manuka Oval Pavilion Debate Reopens Amid Funding Push

A deputation led by Colonel Goodwin to Canberra raised plans for a new pavilion and scoreboard at Manuka Oval. The group pressed for funds and quick construction to host a visiting English cricket team, noting the ground’s unique needs and the national capital’s growing cricket profile.

Jon Manuka Oval Paterson Mapes He Goodwin TM. Bhakewpe de LW. Hott Chamber of Commarne W. G. Grant Federal Capital Territory Cricket Association

Woman and baby saved from Brisbane river near Milton

A Brisbane woman aged 32 and her eight month old daughter were rescued from the river at Milton after nearly drowning. A man leapt from a bunk, another boatman acted decisively as both woman and child clung to life amid rough water. They were taken to a hospital for examination.

Brisbane Tuewlay Brntelle Allin Milton Shy Bo Mer

Bribery Inquiry Hears Contradictory Testimony in Sydney Case

Tuesday inquiry led by Mr Windeyer heard that the complete reply to bribery allegations involved Sergeant William Patrick Jennings and a questioned payment at North Sydney hotels. George Ridley from Maitland claims he was framed and some evidence was shown to him. Judge Markell said nothing in the world proves Ridley hot and better. Lloyd for the Police Opposition argued misidentification remains likely.

Bydney Windeyer William Patrick Jennings North Sydney Jennings George Ridley Maitland Tudge Markell Ridley Lloyd Police

Invitation to Owens to Visit Aurtretie Follows Japanese Failures

Sydney report traces Amateur Athletic ascent as Hew Bou Wakes and Japanese failures cloud the scene. The article mentions sprinter Freon and other names in a tense, fragmented brief about events, travel and racing outcomes.

Sydney Freon

Arab leader detainee case tests government authority

The Haigh Court issued a writ of habeas corpus demanding reasons from the District Commissioner why Haman Aldky Dajani, an Arab trader, should not be freed from Upe concentration camp. The proceedings are seen as a test of government power over Arab suspects and related matters.

Forugalim Bonday Haigh Court Haman Aldky Dajani Upe

Garden Printers Union Backs Mr Easiy in Labor Dispute

Fragmented OCR text from a historical newspaper notes the Garden Printers Union supporting a Mr Easiy during a labor dispute. The report mentions unions gathering at a Trade Nation event and references printing workers and associated agencies and locations, but readable specifics are limited.

Natioda

England to Visit Canberra for Cricket Terms

Canberra officials discuss a potential England cricket visit, weighing national honor against financial risk. A February meeting of the Manuka Cricket Club heard the England team might include players from the FC T C A, with possible selection limited to New South Wales Country or Southern Districts. The proposal aims to promote cricket in the Federal Territory, though timing remains uncertain.

Goodwin Councll Petron Gricket Lourlat Bureau Motor Turing Companing Metenpallian Ress T Journal Bureau Fubart Adalotie St Pecih Beltane Bydney Cowetry Manuival Canberra Commonwealth Commion Reqalth Board of Cricket Control M.C.C. Teun Act New South Wales Camberra Engin New South Walnu MCC Dy & Dasira Humbera Af Latisra Fadlue Riliea Ieee Ingnens Muccens Wisi Thy Bagtas Canterre FCT Cricket Asociation G. Kappler Manuka Cricket Club Wales

European voyage fares cut and better accommodations

A travel announcement reports lower Europe fares by Rex and other reductions at ports. The Third Clue is eliminated and 20,000 travelers will sail on First Class and Tourist Class ships, with improved accommodations and a voyage from Byssiney Landon at a price near 36 pounds.

Orient One Firat Hiloon Loring Bysiney Landon

Military College Plumtroon seeking 21 candidates

Parkhill announced that the defence department invites applications for a course at the Royal Military College Plumtroon. There are 16 vacancies for civilians and five for service personnel. Applicants must be aged 16 to 20.

Sydney Erence Im. Parkhill A Fence Department Royal Military College Plumtroon Defence Force

Widow Leaves Funds for City Dog Dining Facilities

Mrs Jessie Bloomfield of Northmead died recently and left £3,714 for dining facilities for dogs in the city and suburbs. The will directs part of her estate to erect drinking fountains and a value trough for dogs. She was fond of animals and directed trustees to have her pets painlessly destroyed.

Sydney Jessie Art Bloomaed Northmead Bloomfield Wan

Racing card fragment from Kembla Grange meets in Wollongong

The readable lines describe multiple horse races at Kembla Grange, detailing entrants such as Calvera, Dunwell, Marie Nerelle, and Prince Elvira across divisions, with placements, margins, times, and betting odds. The fragment includes Maiden, Flying Handicap, and Coast Handicap sections with several horses, jockeys, and results.

Wollongong Weller Calverra McCarten Dunwell Martey Marie Nerelle Straker Duke Herole Sac Bachlan Kearela freat_ Hope Betjing Call Veera Marie Nairele Iva Vin Sin Atagale Va. Gough Prince Elvira OT. McCarten Betty Lou H. Hanley Min Byeho Old Bugawea Henrie Julia P Queen Hea Klora Twinkle Point Atr Gale Neon Blueville Laverprit Jikan Caroline Fai Hanley River Inner Jamesi Don Cook Blox Kin Bryn River Flower Whakatol Eilison Divas Mattengin Delray Jamon Tan Rein Pindlay Tetah Bard W. Cook Other Hombeow Imperial Igpown Alaska Prince Bivies Inter View Wu T Hstueville

Northbourne Cricket Club Elects Officers at annual meeting

The Northbourne Cricket Club held its annual meeting at the YWCA on Monday August 2 electing President Dr James Prealaynt and Vice-Presidents Mackarras Benlor Menars Creeley A Kelso. Treasurer and secretaries were named with committees and auditors appointed, including delegates to the Cricket Association and Executive Council.

Northbourne Cricket Club Y.W.C.A James Prealaynt Mackarras Benlor Menars. Creeley A. Kelso Alesark G. Senior BE. R Boon Ro Parker W. Mo ‘Donald Guiniths Bpendslave M. M. Crombie Wy Hall H. Voxon Messra D. Vautin J E. Mitchell R Hewson W W. Searle J Murray J. Collopy A. Kaleo M.syeamble FCT Cricket Executive Council

Australian Steeplechase results from Melbourne diario

Australian notes from Melbourne on final acceptance and probable ideas for a steeple event. Names such as Regan, Me Beccara, Pullarton and Gln appear among entries, with figures and owners listed. The fragmentary text indicates a list of participants and entries for a racing meeting.

Melbourne Regan What & Lovey Spring Leakey F. Bostia Beccara F. Griarson Mavid B. Sullivan

Pabberra Grounding Efforts Stir Local Civic Action

The article details a Commonwealth Government effort to honor the nation’s capital through a ground and pavilion project tied to cricket and sport. Officials discussed funding, construction hurdles, and political support, with questions about timing given other public works.

Pabberra Mmelidlin Commonwealth Cricket Association Ram

Unclear racing card items and names amid scattered text

Fragmented OCR shows horse racing cards with multiple handicaps and entries. Names such as Valeria, Timon Brereton, Dunkirk, Moon Flower, Loyal Maggie, Absolute, Windeor appear among many numbers and partial race details, with no coherent race results or dates.

weLren Wwe Firecello King Atiuga & Verwin West Hook Qfourteen Valeria Wee Kook Bhie Devon Prinoses Cap Lady Miton Ked Order Digland Mypoaterer B.A Timon Brereton Dunkirk Mize Gradu Peak Duehate Welter Han DIGAP Bif Aasel Prince Peter Grattan Raleigh Maventy Pikmurt Cire Moon Flower Toraudor Kaela Mott Dain Val Diatter Bayket

Unclear Racing Card Fragments With Names and Placings

Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous horse names and placings such as Tortoni 1 Yerwie 2 and Color Wing 14.4 Mandicap. iglumd 1 Princess Wood 2 Magigh 2 Flying Weiter and Weylah 3 in second division. Mentions Kennington Handicap with Mend 1 Polite 3 Pamay.

Wolisy Tortoni Yerwie Iglumd Princess Wood Magigh Farsigh Piamari Prince Peter Weylah Ram Wonder Bonders Mwend Mier Fiumary Loch Gerry

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