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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1929

Page

2

State Schools to adopt three-term year and uniform holidays

The Minister for Education Drummond announced changes shaping a three term system for all state schools. Holidays will run in December May and September with a nine week term length. Vacation periods will start Thursday afternoon and end Tuesday morning alternating. Christmas holiday begins December 19 lasting six weeks. May vacation two weeks. Michaelmas break one week. additional holidays remain adjusted around Good Friday.

Bydney My. Drummond Brenent Wall Hall Co Michaelman

Obituary for Kara Ann McKeahnie of Chominderra

Funeral held at St John the Baptist Church yesterday in Chominderra for Mrs Kara Ann McKeahnie aged SR. A large local turnout with about 100 cars attended the service. The grave was conducted by Rev O A M Nell. Mrs McKeahnie was predeceased by her husband and survived by six married daughters and one son.

Kara Ann McKeahnie Chominderra John the O. A.M. Nell Mra McKeahnie Bone

Man Offers to Pay for Family Survival In Desperate Scheme

In Vienna a man facing poverty proposes a fatal self harm plan to secure funds from a firm. The scheme would involve taking his wife and family from hunger with a Mim coin payment, while premium arrangements are discussed. Local reports emphasize the tragic context of debt and starvation.

Vienna Pany

King's Cup Rivalries and Crown hopes in Brisbane

The King's Cup at Brisbane, 14 mile distance, crowns a trophy by the King. Gratrix is a strong pick after Canterbury wins and recent placings. Valparaiso and other contenders show form with Mallon keen on the Brisbane exhibition and Meen racing well in heat.

Australia Brisbane Queensland Turf Club Gratrix Canterbury Mallon Appi Sessanier Heatown Cutaide Roya Pavoler Mbella Lad’ Sind Soulton

Rosehill Handicap Hurdle Race Details From Local Meeting

Racecard summary lists numerous horses in hurdle and flat events at Rosehill with divisions across Maiden, Juvenile, and mid distance events. Notable names include Avout, Bitton, Pier and Camlingford Mule with selections for the eight race programme, noting handicaps and weights for each division.

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