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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1936

Page

3

Royal Canberra Golf Club reports rising membership at annual meeting

At the Canberra club’s annual meeting held at the Cob House last night, officials reported strong growth in membership and solid financial position. The total members reached 418, up from 336 the previous year, with the playing membership rising to 143. The report noted a death in the King George VI era and praised the club’s facilities, new tees and fairways improvements, and upcoming Easter tournament as evidence of continued development and healthy prospects.

Accra Euster Royal Canferme Golf Club Witteloek Hid Playbg Yoo Batercroe George VI Kaas Minn Burton Ferrier Bu Wyle Tee Sedbership Canberra Lord Gowrie Wis Geoffrey Whink Rae Agristologiet Yam W. Hattersieynd A . Waterson Walle Feld M. L. Kelly V. & ‘Richardson Profes Rerlont Cintra Ital Bor Pal Beng Wachey Department of the Interior Mem Beg Slamodaton Ataira Locia Scilon Cota Ambers HJ. Rhea Mears W. G. Woodger Me. JK Willee Mar. Blk. Hohnet

Embezzlement Remand Granted in Canberra Case

In Canberra yesterday police sought remand until August 20 for Thomas Clifton Blorey charged under the New South Wales Crimes Act with embezzling union funds while secretary of the Canberra branch of the Operative Painters and Decorators' Union. The alleged fraud covers July 1984 to June 30, 1936.

Canberra Goodwin Thomas Clifton Blorey New South Wales St Canberra Operative Paint- Weand Decorators’ Union of Alsatia EU Wn

Woman Stabbed In Stomach In Sydney Club

A Sydney report describes a woman stabbing the man Crawther, leaving him with a deep wound in the abdomen. The incident occurred amid a club meeting where awards and honors were discussed, with officials noting security concerns and advising adherence to rules.

Sydney Mrn Eilon Crawther, A Surry Lll F Capital Nat Tome Intte Kulte Mai

Hospital Board Meeting at Can barre Community Hospital

The Can barre Community Hospital board met with President I Crupp and Medical Superintendent Dr O Mater reporting uniform pat ients and outdated enamelware needing replacement. Sub committees inspected the outpatient area and urged asset replacement with a maximum expenditure of £100. July admissions reached 241 with 182 discharges. 28 daily average. several infectious cases and births noted. two deaths and £419 in payments recorded. Staff hours adjusted and nursing shifts reorganized. several nurse trainees near completion and promotions planned for 1987.

Canbarre Community Hospital I. Crupp O. Mater Evans Lade McFedyen JM. Anderson Rompltal al. John's Organisa

Four men convicted in skin thefts case at Parramatta

Sydney reports four men including Alaynius Oliver Jones and Robert Miven Jones pleaded guilty to stealing skin valued at 441 pounds from the warehouse of Painiey and Doyin. The haul, valued at 245 pounds, involved two other men and a truck lorry raid. One man sentenced for breaking and entering at Delegate and stealing items valued at 1104 pounds.

Alaynius Oliver Jones Clark Robert Miven Jones Anthony Lynch Herold Waward Collins Archalia Ty Painiey Doyin Bydoy Wit Atwalny Akin Tha Peilion Witowe Wal Bales Akina Jones Alec Balninr Tangle

High Society Ball Patronage Extends Septembers Return

The Governor General and Lady Gayrie join the patronage for the Return of Bhiaiees Ball to be held September 25. The Prime Minister and Min Lyons Geoffrey and Lady Whin tard, Gilbert Dyell and others signify attendance and support. The High Commissioner Sir Geoffrey Wiskard and Lady Wiskard will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Liesching with Liesching serving as secretary to the High Commissioner.

Bik Ball Exceliencina Genmril Gayrie Bhiaiees Min Lyons Bit Geoffrey Whintard Gilbert Dyell Pairene Gerfrey Wiskard Wiskard P. Tiesching Liesching High Commissioner

Duntagon Tradesmen Dismissed Amid Renovation Crunch

Tradesmen at Duntagon and North Can areas have been dismissed as renovations stall. With no houses available and temporary shelter scarce, workers from Sydney face unpaid wages and return travel. Private contractors may absorb some, but skilled labor shortage worsens as city repairs await approved estimates and program funding.

Sydney

Branch Treasurer and Fund Audits Amid War Service Notices

The branch honors retiree Mr Reid as honorary treasurer amid a unanimous executive vote. Trustees report a yearly balance of £71 after receipts of £220 and expenditures of £149, detailing food, blankets, boots, clothing, funeral costs, and grants. Colonel H Boonen chairs the Appeal Committee. Wade and Andrews return as honorary secretary and treasurer.

Eas Ita D’arcy H. Boonen Apperl Wade Andrews

Motor Cycling Club Dirt Truck Meeting Report

Members of the Canberra and Queanbeyan Motor Cycle Club held a combined dirt track meeting at North Ainslie on Sunday afternoon. Racing was improvised with small crowds and a festive mood. Awards listed include Heat winners W. Genye, F Hoabert, C Muhamad and final placings C Comage and W Benge among others.

Canberra Queanbeyan Chibn North Ainslie Mt Mn Circus Reguire Firet W. Genye C. Muhamad Rudge Bienes Gallantry Engin Ramage ATS W. Barlow T Nortin C Comage W Benge

Acceptances For Wednesday FLYING WESTER HANDICAP

A dense OCR of a racing card lists entries across divisions and handicap races for Wednesday at Golden Gate. It details horses and odds or numbers including Carmyel Bay, Confab, High Jinks, Royal Promise, Wonder Daimin, Windsor, and more, with divisions and race times implied. The fragmentary text obscures full results but preserves names, weights, and race labeling for multiple handicap events and a robbery handicap note appears among the lines.

Golden Gate Carmyel Bay Rawal Cherbourg Firat Divine Quena Mou Juialee Misa Billie Katydid Maganne Overproof Mayylend Tapoe Joan C Wee Lock Lady Dsierat Mlon Grady Ae Peter Tal Verdun Bouyeo Ayman King Black Arknop Robbbery A ‘Limoux Hodyguard Vaalmore Lynford Orange Mt Bitters Fluency Golden Treasure Encourage Wigan Hicap My Law Is Ie AB Tora Bourne Jurrandigole Greenbacks the Main Kemble Popularity Bet Ever Bacee We Moo Tay

Bussard King Wins Metropolitans and Cup Race

A fragmented report notes Bussard King in major Melbourne Cup events with Serena, referencing The Metropolitan and Twekinr races. Names appear garbled but indicate Bussard King's involvement in high profile Australian horse racing meetings.

Bussard King End

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