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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1933
Page
3
A fragmentary OCR snippet mentions a party and rocks with unclear context or details. No full names, places, dates, or events are readable for reliable summary.
The council discussed inviting Dr. Cumpaton to the September meeting and noted Mr. Perkins could attend then. It approved inquiries on using fire-damaged timber for local relief work, urged bus shelters and widened footpaths, and pressed Canberra postal administration to relocate headquarters to Canberra.
The Bank Holiday race meeting at Victoria Park featured races led by J Finch on Golden Lulla in the Flying Handicap and H Hayes riding Australian Ber in the Welter, both subject to stewards inquiries and censure adjustments. Multiple divisions produced winners including Miss Reo in the Fourteen-One Handicap and Bruce Sevro in the second division, with detailed betting and field notes accompanying each event.
Following the Warwick Farm success last Saturday the brush hurdle race drew a large field at Randwick this morning. The consensus was that brush hurdles are much easier than ordinary hurdles.
During the Singleton race meet the Corin thian Cup ran today Aspen fell and jockey Lynch was taken to hospital. The race result lists Tyalimiale as winner at 9 to 4 with Monkey as show.
The Advisory Council in Canberra approved a motion to urge the government to consider reducing rents on government houses. Canberra public servants face high rents compared with Melbourne and Sydney due to wage cuts, with examples like a four room house at Braddon. The debate noted government monopoly should not inflate rents beyond fairness. In New York, Cordell Hull’s London conference role draws praise from President Roosevelt and hints at a U S bid for a bilateral trade pact with South American nations in Montevideo.
Victoria CU 4-0 284 defeated South Australia 17.11-118 as Victoria dominated scoring while South Australia pressed into Victoria territory repeatedly. South Australia’s kicking and high marking by Loame stood out in a low tempo contest.
Canberra University College students edged Forestry Aches team by nine sets to seven. Match results include Coyle and Tregear defeating Gray and Fielding 6-2 6-1 and Gray with Miss Jarett beating Gilbert and Mrs Gray 2-6 6-4.
Cantankerous debate erupts as Col Goodwin and others condemn the hurried passage of new ordinances without prior council advice. Officials note two ordinances and two regulation batches were referred for council input, covering land leases hospital tax and building regulations.
The Oraziera' Abaoriation of NS.W. seeks an amendment to let authorities tackle stock theft more effectively. Prosecution often falters when owners cannot positively prove loss or absence of stock. Proposals urge shifting proof burden to the accused or making possession of suspected stolen stock an offence. A police magistrate could, with harsher penalties, handle cases to bypass uncertain juries.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club Associates schedule lists morning groups with partners and times from 4.0 to 11.5, followed by the Bruce Cup Teams Match against Goulburn at 12.45 and an afternoon ping schedule from 12.44 to 1.24. Luncheon and afternoon tea will be served at the Club House if entries justify the Foursomen event.
In Sydney on Monday Newtown beat Eastern Suburbs 14 to 4 in the knock-out rugby league match shortening the path to the final.
Mra M Paton of Malvern reports to Murray Alnet Hamilton that after years of liver illness and failed remedies she tried Dr Morse's Indian Foot Pills. She says the first bottle brought relief and she now is free from liver trouble and can perform household duties.
The interstate baseball carnival continued with Victoria defeating South Australia 7 to 4. Australia secured a 7 4 win over Victoria in another match.
A thirteen year old tennia player Walter Jackson gains prominence after a remarkable showing in the Central Queensland Lawn Tennis Association tournament. He uses a curtain double grip for forehand and backhand.
J Methven and Misa D Melin nes won the Queanbeyan Golf Club monthly mixed foursome with 68 net. Close scoring separated the top pairs, with Harmen Webb best round 1 and many two-player teams posting high scores.
Mrs M K from an advertisement testifies that regular Kruschen Salts cured her eggs indigestion and allowed her to eat eggs again without after-trouble. She notes improvements in stomach and liver function and overall well being, while praising her brother’s cheerful use.
The Police Association plans a social event at Police Hall Canberra to be among the season’s most popular. J Perryman the honorary secretary says arrangements are ready but invitations are limited by ballroom space. A novel feature will color code dancers with red and white ribbons to ensure orderly rotating dancing for all attendees.
In a 15 round scheduled match at Kushvutters Hay Stadium tonight Johnny Peters defeats Dal Costa when the referee stops the contest in the fifth round. Peters improves his record as the official verdict is awarded to him.
Printed and published by C. J. Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company registered office in Alpalio Canberra.
Queanbeyan Rifle Club maintained high scoring in the Abraham Cup opening quartery on Sunday under easy conditions. G. Lewis shot 49 from the gun to lead, with two other competitors equal on 49. A. Johnston and M. Brerey posted 46 and 40 respectively amid a handicap noting.
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