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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1936

Page

3

Defendant Committed for Trial on Lodge Funds Fraud

Witnesses testified to a deficit in the Buffaloes Lodge Canberra No. 125 funds totaling £108 2s 6d after audits from 1933 to 1936. Accused, former secretary and treasurer, faced charges under the Bank Act and NSW Crimes Act with bail granted and committed for trial at the Supreme Court.

BE. W. Parsons Beyings Denki Caneris Painters and Tors’ Union G. T. Evans Mitchell Supreme Court Bank of New South Wales Canerra John Graham Hotel Civic Canberra Buffaloes’ Lodge Sy Much Epmed Alfraquier Et Saver Sec Eemed Hanagan Accust Hanagan Morey E. F. Heseell James Patrick Hanagan North Sydney Order of Buffaloes Storey Sydney

Traffic breaches and fines in Canberra division cases

Sydney traveller George Burgoyne Owen was fined for negligent driving in Wentworth Avenue Canberra after a June 14 collision near the Big Gun. Several drivers faced penalties for unlicensed operation and failing to give way, including Henry Hodgson and John Foster, with accompanying cautions on police misuse and lighting violations.

George Burgoyne Owen Sydney Wentworth Avenue Canberra Batley Cook Henry James Hodgson Ray Wilder Costa Broadribb Urtarra Road Percy William Apps Conta Dominion Crescent Canberra Avenue Mr. Maguire

Theft verdict in Dr. Tillyard’s home case

Alfred Thompson received three months in prison for stealing gas from Dr. R. J. Tillyard’s dwelling. Constable Broadribb testified Thompson sought entry on August 21, admitted taking a purse, and carried 16/11 in money when searched. Hope Tillyard and Dr. Tillyard corroborated the missing purse and visitor.

Alfred Thompson R. J. Tillyard Broadribb Comimon Crescent Forrest

Gorman House Guests Seek Parliament Redress

Deputation from Gorman House guests s seeks Parliament action next month over grievances at the Government guest house. The minister refused meetings, citing administrative delays, while inspections and a growing black list of 15 to 26 guests fuel calls for an independent inquiry into hostel management.

Paterson Gorman House House of Representatives House Committee Questa T. Garrett Department of the Interior Commissariat Cement

Man with Convictions Ordered to Return Stolen Money

A window closes as a man sees the defendant approaching the next door. A cup of tea and bread lie on the lawn. Sergeant Cook notes little in the defendant's favor. a long record of convictions suggests theft for drink. The magistrate orders the return of the money to its owner.

Cook

Licence Transfers Granted for Hotel Canberra and Hotel Kingston

Charles James Becton acting as nominee of Hotel Canberra Ltd obtained approval to transfer the licence to himself. W P McGrath sought transfer of the Hotel Kingston licence from Alexander James Kay to Kay as nominee for Hotel Kingston Ltd, and the application was granted.

Charles James Becton Lcensee Hotel Canberra Hotel Canberra, Ltd W. P. McGrath Kingston Alexander James Kay

Charge Dismissed Over Leather Overcoat Case at Canberra

A magistrate dismissed the charge against Albert Perkins after lengthy argument. Witnesses described a leather overcoat linked to a theft in May 1835 and later sold to William Beale for £4. The coat resembled one produced in court, with testimonies noting Perkins referred to his father in law and that Beale had possession of the coat.

Bailey John Foster Ainslie Avenue Foster Francia C J. Bliss P.M Albert Perkins Wiliam Henry Beale Parliament House Canberra Perkins Tasmania Wittens Mr. Mitchell J House Deeu Beale Gabriel Henry Thornton Mercer Murwillumbah Kingston Thornton and Snow Eric John Lor G. , Ltd Sydney Queensland Mitchell

Victoria Park Race Meet Features Maiden Handicaps

Multiple maiden handicap races listed at Victoria Park with divisions and weights for horses such as Quizzical, Amusing, Our Pro, Dabee, and Caliban. Entries include Proud contenders like Spearbine, Woulbrook, and Odilion across first to fourth divisions with varied weights and horse names.

Lord . Pisto Shot Hebras Spearbine Amusing All Brown Panicky Reepata Tucker Box Woulbrook Lorn Val Caliban Martial Cerne Grosvenor Abbas Square Lasting Dawson Nattera Rajah Odilion Wallace B Grecian Art Henrie’s Clanricard Choice T & Carbal Casimir Eildon Bil Bion T Unafraid Gentleman Royal Val Jim Polywin Forward Aming O Araluen Cadmus Amberdale Broom Boearbine Lazaie Bull Bee Gaystock Aralga Whekatol Cléghran Black Fern Bonnie Rion Nek Hilky Oak Cool Joy Miss Flu- Windsor Ency Atrain Lord Merton Jutalee A Woodford Scooter Bacatsea White Circle Gaelic Jean Gallivanting Galmar Belle Wendy T Val'a Bright Spee High June Little Emily May Charm Clateria Mate Ahmedabad Gold Cell

Schools Carnival Opens in Adelaide With Wide Schedule

The Schools Football Carnival began in Adelaide with daily matches announced. West Australia faces Queensland at Prospect Oval on Wednesday followed by South Australia versus Canberra and New South Wales versus Victoria at Thebarton and Alberton Ovals. The program extends to next Monday with numerous interstate pairings and venue details.

Kama Adelaide Prospect Oval West Australia Queensland Victoria Canberra Norwood Oval New South Wales Tasmania Wear Australia South Australa

Davis Cup Team Fremantle Arrives on Nakunda

Jack Crawford returned from the Davis Cup tour aboard the Nakunda and denied plans to retire from tennis. Crawford said Australia was disappointed to lose to Britain but had advanced another round, while Vivian McGrath attributed defeat to Britain’s slight edge and noted the match could have swung Australia’s way.

Fremantle Jack Crawford Crawford Britain Vivian McGrath Australia

Retirement of Mr. P. E. Deane from Public Service

Mr. P. E. Deane retires from the Commonwealth Public Service on September 30 after resigning from the War Service Pensions Entitlement Tribunal due to ill health. He will receive the maximum pension of 18 a week.

P. E. Deane War Service Pensions Entitlement Tribunal Commonwealth Public Service

Victoria Park Maiden Welter Scratchings

Scratchings noted for the Victoria Park maiden welter with a dash Hoisted at Grosvenor Square and Melbourne Cup entry El Banado among possible runners.

Victoria Park Grosvenor Square el Banado

Handicap Lat Division Results Summary

Fragmented OCR notes list divisions and placements with names like Cadmus Elidon Kaylah Marbethong Palmisti and Btrath A. No clear event or date is given and the text is incomplete.

Cadmuseer Elidon Concifio Kaylah Marbethong Palmisti Btrath- A

Unclear Racing Lineup With Mixed Results

Fragmentary report lists divisions and handicaps with teams or drivers including Fakenham Black Fern Burrandocle and others. Mentions Watson Isla and King hua Little Man Odillion with various scores such as 1 3 2 5 in V P Handicap events.

Hockey Carnival Promises Big Events at Manuka Oval

The Federal Capital Territory Hockey Association stages its annual carnival at Manuka Oval on Saturday September 5 with a knock out for the Kinna Cup. Play starts 9 am and lasts all day followed by a dinner and dance at Albert Hall. Canberra selectors announce tentative teams and call for further attendance at Reid Park for final selections.

Federal Capital Territory Hockey Association Manuka Oval Reid Park Eams Read Quinn Hill Goodwin Rodda J. Welsh G. Pike Crapp Bird Hicks Tindale Paynion W. McCullough Fowlie Champion Jones M. Pike Howard K. Eddison Hilder R. Sheaffe M. Hill Whelan Rockley Greenham Bath Brackenreg Bracegirdle Thomason R. Bell J. Anderson Thomas Starkey Stephens Durle Hall Qwens Arthur

Money-saving cough remedy advertised with Heenzo ingredients

A short recipe promotes a two-shilling bottle of concentrated Heenzo to make a cough and cold remedy worth about a pound. It claims effectiveness for coughs colds croup bronchitis and respiratory ailments for adults and children alike.

Quenza

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