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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1937

Page

4

Canberra vs North Coast Women's Hockey Thriller

Canberra and the Pur North Coast played a hard match with strong defense from Canberra keeper Dean and late Canberra pressure. Robertson and Galley scored for the visitors, while J Las, Borrownsan, and H Dunne were standout for Canberra before a theatre party and tour ending at Reid Park.

Blundell Duanecutt J. Bue M Les North Coast Canberra Dean Cosat Dunnecliff Acore Rng Benson Outaide Lion Louwan Vistors Aea Mr. Robertson Almort Gale Mitchell J. Las Borrownsan H. Dunne Inrael Ke Clutton P. Tillyard M. Behenk

Union label withdrawal discussed by Labour Council

In a Friday letter to the Labour Council on ALP matters the Printing industry Union says it has withdrawn the union label row. It notes only three firms remain active, two connected with Labour organizations, and that most work 40 hours. The Labour Council will consider the matter next Thursday.

Sydney Labour Council Printing Industry ‘Union Rowailure Scotchen Te Winted

Equal Pay Policy Proposed by Riverina Country Party

The Riverina division of the Country Party in Sydney drew up a policy platform including equal pay for the sexes and increased wages for workers. General secretary Colonel Munro said equal pay for nexew and higher barkware were the only points not yet in the platform. Riverina suggestions would be discussed at a party meeting. The policy also calls for a three year Clover settlement system, a federal tax allocation to the State, and an insurance scheme.

Sydney Riverina Country Party Fonsic The Colonel Munro

Train Tragedy At Homebush Station Ends Inquiries

An electric train at Homebush station found a man, Victor Thomas Buckingham of Cabramatta, with three gunshot wounds. He died after admission to hospital. A nickel plated revolver lay near him and a withdrawal slip for 187 dated today was found, with a registered letter missing. Police seek whether Buckingham posted the money. No other passengers reported hearing shots.

Sydney Homebush Station Georgr Brown Victor Thomas Buckingham Cabramatta Buckingham

Government Plans Banking Commission Reforms Next Year

The Assistant Minister for Commerce Mr Thorby announced at the Guernland County Party Conference that the Commonwealth Government aims to implement the Banking Commission's recommendations next year to establish a mortgage bank. He said national insurance remains vital but emphasized the plan would allow people to build a fund for future downturns, reducing tax pressures during recovery.

Guernaland Thorby Commonwealth Banking Commission Mortwae Bank

The Blazing Field Continues in Ring Drama

A dramatic boxing scene unfolds with Morgan and Abdel in a tense exchange. Referee cautions and crowd erupts as blows land, blood drawn, and both fighters press on. The bout remains fierce with each man trading attacks and moments of control.

Manuka and Acton face crucial clash at Northbourne Oval

National football preview from Manuka v Eastlake match at Northbourne Oval. Key players listed with absentees Ray Beton and Primmer out injured. Acton shifts lineup with Keith Cook at half back and Charlie Law back after long absence. Weathered notes on team selection and practice times for June 20 clash at Queanbeyan home ground.

Manuka Eastlake Queanbeyan Acton Queanemitan Berra Northbourne Oval Acton Ray Beton Beton Amalie Toobey Perry McJannett Gallagher Rogers Cees Ugh Rover McCount Westcott Kurrajong Sharp Primmer Victoria Kay Norton Queendegan Ainslie Tiger Northbourne Ethmas Inneas Merath Mks Hioda Ea Ian Oy Taenen Besa Ballarat Elman Jc Jenking Cottrell Drayton Demputer Eager Acarsin K. Maloney Mauger McG Woods Exouka Manuke Brinkman Giles Etrect Rawl Barrett Blair Moroney Haller Marriott Hall Tayor Hartley Les Ware Dorman Sentory Seconda Northbourne ‘Oval

State Lottery Notice from Harrow Postal Office

Fragmentary OCR describes a government lottery matter involving Mrs. A and Jobe Anshempenro at a federal capital post office. The text references an Australian context and mentions Melbourne area addresses and a divisional office. The readable items imply an official notice about a state lottery payout or procedure, with names and locations obscured by errors.

Caulfield Today's Programme Highlights Races and Names

Caulfield program lists races at 1 30pm including Oakwood 19 10 and Great Bear 9 2 with entries such as Harborage The Reo Madero Vocal Ouverte and Blackville plus notable events like the Malakoff Stakes and St Aubin Welter. Includes horse names trainer and likely weights across divisions and margins.

Oakwood David Guex Great Bear Davahtus Biltop Morustar Chathworth Plate Ape Harborage John Wiles Nightguard Avenger Sunnymorn Reo Madero Estat Ronmrtian & $ Vocal Ouverte Blackville Sim Eymonn Hawreh Charaster David

Moorefield Hurdle and Bandicap Racing Headlines

Moorefield races feature hurdle events with multiple divisions and the Bandicap at Arkaringa. Notable runners include Great Bear, Ajax, and Montargis with weights listed and several stakes names like Flying Welter Handicap and Moorefield Handicap. The card includes Mookdale Mile and Hockdale Mile segments with entrants such as Powerdale and Lord Sun noted among a long list of competitors.

Great Bear David Quex King's Warden Ajax Ronasr Dian Avenger Jehis Dicasum Montargis Diaghane Tow ‘Trump Golden Promise Knaivaiey Btesple- Teapur Fox Like Ben Mawes Rubin Welter Div Sololt Dimloe Beau Rol Joan Wilken Cackle Stevenage

Greyhound Racing Nayice Brakex Second Division

Fragmented OCR text shows a greyhound racing entry with names such as Lamont Btar Biever and Maid of Ireland and notes reserves Mustard Goy Somader. Details are unclear and may be damaged.

Nayice Brakex Nish

Racing results from Fakenham and nearby course events

Hurdle races feature Evercelio, Orey Silky Oak, St Com Forestage and others in divisions. Notable finishes include Joan Darling, Pharoah, Tartanus and Baldola as winners or placing in three year old and various handicaps. Additional runnings include Mosrefield Handicap and Rockdale Mile with Maestro and Wise Boy among top finishers.

Evercelio St. Com Forestage Killaloe Boot Joan Darling Pharoah Baldola Breese Rock Iying Walter Bomarmate Electron Fakenham Don Cues Kureawid I Rockdale Maestro Wise ‘Boy Head Boy

Prince Milanor and Petit Joan Clashed in President's Division

In the President's division Milenor 1 faced Petit Joan 1 as Great 1 opposed Waeeep. The event featured ongoing rivalry and key performances from Prince Milanor and Petit Joan in a tense headline moment.

Biakes Milenor Payon Petit Joan Prince Milanor

Junior hockey semi finals set at Reid Park and Griffith

Semi finals announced for junior and B grade hockey with matches at Reid Park, Grimm grounds, and Griffith. Queanbeyan leads A grade while Telopes teams and FMCI face Telepee sides in tense semifinals, dates, times, and penalties outlined. lineups and practice at Feld Park after matches.

Reid Park Grimm Grounds Queanbeyan Telopes A Telopee Tropes A Anlah Qieanbeyan Chi Telopes T Bniahed Barton Grifith FMCI Telepee I Griffith Sone Good Rockey Kitt Northbourne Queanbeyan Jand R.mc. Deing Tor Northbourne Greens Te.Bi.c Golis Berton Queanbayan Sela Sens Uretill Prowal Tindale Pile Bird McCullough M. Pike Jonon Jamieson Ratigan Barnes Weton Hodda Durie Goodwin Backiey Buwliv Gitkerland Gardiner Donnelly Ransom W Andermen Markey McCulfough

Flemington Stock Sale Mixed Market Report

No supply was offered in the cattle section at the Flemington yards for the first time in record. In the sheep station only 1800 head were forward. The offering was mixed and the market generally lower than on the sale day.

Sydney Flemington

CLEARING SALE AT PEAK VIEW WITH MERINO SHEEP

Gibbs and Co of Queanbeyan and J B Montague of Cooma sell 2800 sheep to buyers from Cooma and Goulburn. Merino sheep and lambs sold from 23/6 to 2/- with prices up to 7l/ for ewes and 20/8 for merino lambs. Sheep described in excellent condition include prime stock.

Wedtasany Gibbs and Co Queanbeyan J.B. Montague Cooma J. Tyernes Menara Goulburn Amt &Tooth Wethern

Weekend setback delays key game for Northbourne teams

Weekend postponement disrupts plans for Northbourne Greens and Northbourne Golds as officials and players discuss rescheduled date. Coaches Reid and Barton lead efforts amid weather and umpire considerations. Names such as Modine, Churchill, Pike, and Gath appear in fading OCR text.

Northbourne Greens Reid Northbourne Golds Barton Pamn McCullough Stick Churchill Pike Pike, S0c Ando Barnes, Pairhall, Won, Waid, York, Zit Kngeton — Sate Een Dash

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