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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
2
Weighing results for the upcoming AJC event and Tattersalls show at Randwank are listed, detailing consignors and horse entries. The readings set the stage for anticipated performances at the turf meets.
The race card lists multiple divisions and fields for the Warwick Farm Wilmers Stakes Maiden Handicap with horses such as Lady Dorie Attention SoU Sporades Tiecampien Blcurns and Gaillont bieht in the early results. Other divisions include nursery handicap and three and four year old events with numerous names like Sturt Halcyon Tamui and Margarethal among entrants.
The radio guide lists program lineups for December 4 with music shows, talks, weather, and sporting news. It includes names like Muriel Lang and Anne Mills, segments on women’s equality, and various band performances.
Cooma Land Board will hold a hearing in the Court House at Cooma on December 8 at 9:00 for cases including confirmations, conflicting applications, royal purchases, appraisements, and recommendations. Notable names listed include George Chaimman, John E. Venables, Andrew Alexander, Edwin G. Poweyl, John W. Koppman, Charles Luten, Harold Luten, Catherine Georgina, Francis W. Gogeia, Henry Byth, John McPherson, and Patrick Smith among others.
A Monday evening competition pitted the Catholic Men's Society against the Hibernians in indoor bowls darts ping pong and other events. The Catholic Men’s Society emerged victorious amid a setting of spirited play and community camaraderie, with finals in several disciplines featuring W. Keefe J. O’Sullivan and T. Collins among the winners.
The fourth sealed handicap American system event will be held at Manuka Association courts next weekend with a mixed doubles draw. Entries close with honorary secretary J Richey Kingston Shone B19 on Saturday at 12. Hotrance fees are 6 shillings per pair. Last event drew 42 pairs, the largest yet, and organizers expect strong turnouts to finish the event in one day starting at 11:00 AM.
The Arbitration Court in Melbourne ruled that male workers in the coachbuilding industry must work 45 hours per week while female workers are limited to 44 hours. Judge Beeby noted the decision aligns with earlier national rulings and aims to shorten factory employment without harming the community.
A poorly legible ad copy touts a two-philling bodly of copernuirated HEENZO mixed with swintened water to yield a family supply. It claims eight ordinary bottles ready-made can treat coughs colds croup bronchitis and related symptoms. The remedy is advertised as safe for young and old and free of poison.
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