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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 25, 1934

Page

4

Hartigan Rated Among World’s Top Women Players

Wallis Myers places Joan Hartigan of Australia as the sixth best woman tennis player globally. The report enumerates notable players from England Denmark the USA Switzerland and France among others, noting Hartigan’s even temperament and evident progress.

London Wallis Myers Joan Hartigan Australia Sth Jacobs Mrs. Sperling Denmark Miss Palfrey U.S.A Mima Scriven Eng Madame Mathieu France Mile, Payot Switzerland Miss Hartigan Aust Fraulein’ Aumem Germany Mia

French tennis star injured in Paris crash

Paris sources report Mertin, a French Davis Cup player, severely injured in a motorcycle accident. He has been ordered a complete rest for three months, affecting his upcoming Davis Cup participation and schedule.

Paris Mertin

Ferry At Fault Newcastle Disaster Court Finds

In Newcastle the marine inquiry into the August harbor disaster, the court debated light duties and concluded no fault lay with the Warenos while noting the Truebull sank after a collision. Judge Nield found the Bluebell negligent in navigation and ordered master Thomas Bivens to show cause why his certificate should not be dealt with.

Newcastle Nield Truebull Bluebell Thomas Bivens

Thed Theft of Union Funds at Burwood Court Trial

The case at Burwood Court concerns Samuel Noble charged with theft from the Broadcasters Union of New. Union secretary Arthur Tinning says threats were made to compel action. Noble was suspended, then reinstated by a general meeting, though later instructed to prosecute by the executive.

Bydney Burwood Court Samuel ‘Noble Broadcasters! Union of Mew Booth Arthur Tinning Union Noble

Two Legs Broken In Skiing Meet At Kosciusko

Mise Marjory Finlay of Roseville fractured both legs below the knees in a skiing race at Kosciusko. She slipped in soft snow at the finish, and Dr. Smith nearby applied splints. She will leave Cooma tomorrow night for Burnie to be transferred to hospital.

Kosciusko Mise Marjory Finlay Roseville Mise Finlay Cooma Buriney Abs

RAF Flying Boats Itinerary for Australia Centenary Visit

An RAF flying boats squadron of three FLAS to visit Australia for Centenary celebrations. They will reach Darwin on September 36, Brisbane October 2, Sydney October b, Melbourne October A. After a 47 day stay in Australia the aircraft will return to Basra by Vee same Four.

Australia Darwin Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Austrane Basra Vee Samo

American cruiser Astoria sails from Sydney harbor

The American battle cruiser Astoria left Sydney harbor this morning amid no dispersions reported. One officer, J Brandeld, was noted as married in port. The publication details appear garbled and originate from a Melbourne or Federal Capital press imprint.

Bydney UA Astoria Sydney Harbour J. Brandeld Stanfeld America

National Football Semi Final Sparks Canberra Province Rivalry

Ainslie and Acton meet in the first semifinal at Manuka after loan seasons and past finals showings. Both sides rest captains with Williama and Touhey unavailable while Don Moore may join. Canberra N E W combined schools tour and Centenary Carnival games loom as three matches set at Manuka oval with teams and officials listed.

Remiere Ainslie Acton Manuke Goulburn Queanbeyan Eames Ainall Ainalie Griffiths Manning Hanley Watt Dalton Teg Maloney Beilby Keenan Hadid Lubke Ted Hall Warren McDonald Denahay Allan Rowan Williama Touhey Melbourne Don Moore Law Ramage Nully N.8.w Canberra Telopen Park Manuka Oval Perry Tormey Gardiner Nulty Ryan Robbi Rogers Samuels McConat Haslam Knight Smith Jenkies Field Miller Boundary Wright Atnalle Juniota v. Baptists Manu~ Ha Bishop Telopea v. St. Paul's Telopea Pield Gaylara

Contract Let For First Building

SYDNEY Friday a meeting of the Homes for the unemployed Trust held to day, faulty text indicates the contract for the first home initiative was let. Tenders are invited within days for ten sites at Fairfield Chestermill and Punchbowl. it is expected the works will be completed by a stated future date.

Sydney Homes For al Initia Mt Fairfield Chesterrill

Goulburn Prevails In Schoolboy Match At Kinmore Park

Goulburn defeated Telopea 5 0 with Jean Rees scoring the lone goal for Telopea. The game featured a strong Goulburn goalkeeper and was played on Kinmore Hospital ground. A return match at Canberra is likely after spring vacation, with basketball tennis and football teams also planned for the trip.

Spes Park Gtrla Goulburn Mieten Gama Canberra New South Wales Telopes Park Canberra-qu-sanbeyen Melbourne

State Lottery Sydney Friday Draw Report

Sydney Friday lottery results listed by street names and syndicate references with scattered numbers and locations. The fragmentary OCR notes include entries such as Our Turn Syndicate and various addresses like 3 mama Street Anfield and 38,468 on Gaskill Street, with mentions of Rocky Point and Great Peppermint care for influenza symptoms. The text is fragmented and several proper nouns remain unclear.

Sydney Ney de Atene B Mama Street Anfield Assy’s

Woods Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Cough

A historic short item touts a peppermint remedy for children’s coughing. The notice highlights Woods as promoter of the cure and implies widespread local use though lacking medical endorsement.

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