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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 10, 1934

Page

3

Tennis Pennant Contests Edge Toward Semifinal Clarity

The Pennant Competition resumes with key matches in Special B and other grades including Reid I versus Forrest II and Fire Brigade versus City. Weetangera and Northbourne fight for spots while Amalie I meets Reid I in a decisive C grade clash. results will shape semi finals.

Reid II Fire Brigade Eleon Forrest I Reid I Weetangerre Forrest Weetange

Resident Championships and Reid Tournament Schedule

Entry forms for the resident championship tournament are now available at all sports depots and from club secretaries. The event runs during the Eight Hours weekend with entries due September 24. an American men's doubles is set for September 18 and closes September 13. Reid, holders of the Gee Cup, face challengers Northbourne with listed team members. The Reid tournament draw and section winners are announced with times for matches tomorrow morning. Griffith Club’s American women’s doubles is Aug 16 with close of entries tomorrow. open mixed doubles American tournament is Sept 8 with entries due Sept 4. A Anglie Club notice notes further club activities.

Association McEl McElguin Avent G. Stuart Stephen Allbright Roberts Miss Field Fisk Griffith Club Sports Depots C. Kent

Associates of Queanbeyan Golf Club Second Round Championship

Queanbeyan Golf Club Associates completed the second 18 hole round of the Associates' Championship on Wednesday with strong scores. Mrs. F Greenwood led the afternoon with a gross 91, while Mrs. K Godfrey won the Mike M Webb Trophy net 84. A presentation to Miss Jean King accompanied the event as she departs for Albury before marriage. Rifle shooting at KB Lager Trophy saw G H Gregory top the scores with totals over 100 points across three ranges, amid good weather and solid marks.

Associates of the Queanbeyan Golf Club F. Greenwood Mike M. Webb K. Godfre Jean King Albury Miss M. Webb H. J. Richardson F. E.greenwood E. Greenwood Mra. M. Wormald G. H. Gregory E. G. Lewis H. C. Taylor R. Simmons

Goulburn High to Meet Canberra Women on Acton Flats

Goulburn High School accepts Canberra Women's Hockey Association invitation for a Saturday match on Acton Flats at 2 50 pm. The Canberra squad mirrors Sydney team with E Thompson L McAppion J Lee J Gilbert E Southwell N Barrie M McAppion M Israel M Lee and A Avery captain goalie. Semi final dates set with Kingston versus Hall and Telopea versus Boronia on August 18, final on August 25.

Goulburn High School Canberra Women's Hockey Association Goulburn Acton Flats Canberra Sydney Misses E. Thompson L. McAppion J. Lee J. Gilbert E. Southwell N. Barrie M. McAppion M. Israel M. Lee

Montoro Liner Refloated and Moving to Finschasen

A private message from Sydney reports the Steamer Montoro has been refloated early today and is now proceeding to Finschasen. The Island Mail liner event indicates recovery of the stranded vessel.

Island Mail Sydney Montoro Finschasen

Annual dance at Ainslie Hall drawn by improved hall

A Tuesday evening dance at Ainslie Hall is anticipated to attract a large crowd. The venue has been recently improved and a good supper is promised for attendees.

Nnual Ainslie Hall

Kingston housing plan begins with two cottage groups

A housing programme starts with two blocks of seven cottages each at Kingston. The first faces Leichhardt Street from Eyre to Giles and the second faces the shopping area along Kew Street. Cottages to be built by private enterprise under architect Mr. K. K. Oli t. builder Mr. W. J. Perry handles the first service now being erected.

Kingston Leichhardt Street Eyre Giles Street Kew Street K. K. Olit W. J. Perry

Southern Cross Expe­dition Flew from Muscot for Broken Hill

The Southern Cross departed Muscot aerodrome with Sir Herbert Gepp and a four man party to conduct a musical survey for English vilta. Mr Pat Hall piloted the plane as it heads via Alice Springs and Tanami toward Broken Hill. Gepp expects to return to Melbourne on August 18.

Sydney Southern Cross Muscot Serodrome Broken Hill Sir Herbert Gepp Pat Hall Alice Springs Tanami Gr Herbert Gepp Melbourne

Midweek Pennant Matches Report from Wednesday

The midweek pennant competition continued with Grace Forrest winning two rubbers and five sets for 58, Fire Brigade 2 rubbers 4, 55 games. Reid I defeated Reid I for 4 rubbers 8 sets 48 games. Northbourne I beat Northbourne II 3 rubbers 10 sets 42 games. B grade results include Reid over Braddon and Griffith over Barton with several close sets and total games listed.

Grace Forrest Fire Brigade Hicks Edwards Hammond Mra. Douglas Mra. Thorpe Carter Misa Mildenhall Mia Hammond Douglas Thorpe Ryan Reid I Northbourne I Northbourne II B Grade Reid Ted Ariane Ir Braddon City Griffith J Barton Warralumia Causeway Forrest

Kathleen Court Beauty Aide Claims New Lipatids Shine

Vendor touts Kathleen Court Lipatids and Golden Owla cosmetics as best for women. It extols long lasting color and freedom from flaws, promising flawless faces with a range of preparations.

Tork London Jair Kaihleen Totely

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