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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1934

Page

4

Victoria Defeats British Golfers in Melbourne Match

Melbourne Tuesday saw Vic pair Mame and Smith defeat Bourn and Whitton, while Scot and McLean of Great Britain beat Whitton and Ryan by 3 and 9. Vietucla led the British amateurs in the Centenary Isturan event as Boltern and others also contested strong plays.

Melbourne Vietucla Boltern Treaulte Werd Scot McLean Great Britain Whitton Ryan Wile Mame Smith Vic Bournt Viet

Victoria Hotel Change Ends Land Family Rule

The Victoria Hotel at Queanbeyan transitions Monday from Land family control to Mr Rum Walker of Muswellbrook. Established over 70 years ago, the hotel has long served travelers through the town during prosperity and downturns. The Land family led the business across three generations, with mayors and council service noted in its history.

Land Victoria Hotel Queagbeyan Rum Walker Inte Muswellrook Queanbeyan H. T. Land Vy. T. Land Uved M. M Land Bm Jong Moe

Orchestra at the Musical Society Subscription Concert

The Orchestra at the Albert Hall presented a mainly light program with strong violin solos by Mr. HH and strong piano work by Mrs. A R Peters. Mr. HL Marshall sang with refined baritone tone and Mr. C G Dairy provided orchestral accompaniment as the audience praised the ensemble despite some pieces needing more rehearsal.

Musical Society the Albert Hall Mosart Wood Woodforde-Finden Les Poguon eMeteniiy A. R. Peters Grieg Plana Sterndate Bannet HL Marshall Wee Lies Lenreann Ireland Cadman C. G. Dairy

Prehistoric Monster Remains Found in India

In Calcutta a river bank near Allahabad yielded what peasants described as a prehistoric monster remains. The skeleton measured about ten feet in length and was removed to the Rajah’s ren, where it awaits examination.

India Calcutta Mondag Dogra Allahabad Tong Tage Rajeh Rene

Queanbeyan CWA Annual Meeting Highlights and Awards

The Queanbeyan branch of the Country Women's Association held its annual meeting with high attendance. The financials show revenue of 355 pounds and a year-end credit balance of 30 pounds. The report notes stable membership and praise for Raby Heath Centre work under Sister Bevan, plus tea rooms redecorated and active volunteer efforts. Officers announced include President Mrs AH Hart and vice presidents Mesdames Hyles, Figien, and Clothier. secretary Mrs W Hill. Treasurer Mrs J Mond. A presentation honored retiring President Mrs J C Gorman with Doulton pieces. The council presented Miss Nelda Hudson with a chiming clock for her service. In court, Allan Charles Mohamad faced charges for breaking and entering a Bywong home and theft, committed for trial at Goulburn Quarter Sessions with bail set.

Queanbeyam Country Women's Association Raby Heath Bister Bevan oMcers AH. Hart Mesdames W.C. Hyles Figien Clothier J. Eamond Tex CG. ‘J. Campbell J. C. Gorman Doulton Hudson Queanbeyan Hardwick Allan Charles Mohamad Hugh Edward Harriott Goulburn

Victorian tender debate over Sydney Water pipes cost

Tuesday report from Sydney notes heated reaction to the Victorian bid exceeding £19,000 for tee pipes. Motte Dock Engineering Company Ltd argues the NSW need and employment justify preferring their line, while Mort’s Dock quotes show small margins. The comparison includes Nepham Ferguson and Co with £11,812 versus Mort’s £147,078 for 3,000 pipes.

Sydney Sydney Water Board Works Motte Dock Engineering Company Ltd DHL Bik New South Wales Air Morts Dock Nepham, Ferguson and Company Victors

Tasmanian Thrash at Home Clash Ends in South Australia Win

Tris rank and Queensland clash as South Australia chase 29 runs in 2nd inning. Whitington, Canson, Levy and Howard key. Hutton absent. Thurlow and Oxenham lead bowling with 1 for 51 and 2 wickets respectively.

Whitington Canson Levy Hawarda Jon Davey Oxenham Hutton Sandview Thurlow Mone Yeonnor

Queensland Innings and Grimmett Trio Secure Narrow Win

Queensland faced a tense chase with Christy and Jbw contributing in the second innings while Grimmett bowled effectively taking multiple wickets. Lee and Davey claimed key outs as England’s bowlers, O’Connor and Oxenham, fell early, leaving Guentland needing 210 to win. Guentland won by three wickets and one run in a dramatic finish.

Chriaty Jbw Grimmett Alles Andrews Lamergan Levy Loveraan Bonaied Whitington Hansen Jeeson Lee Oxenham Davey O'Connor Guentland

Canberra Swimming Club midweek carnival 200-yard events

The Canberra Swimming Club hosts a midweek carnival headlined by the flat 200 yards. Entrants include Andrew Chariton Lindsay Knowles Ted Dullford and Jack Smith with keen handicapping promising exciting racing. Point scores show Dullard Shenan Angramis Piggin Vernon Peterson Knowles Blake Ingram Blair Trevillion and others.

Canberra Andrew Chariton Lindsay Knowles Ted Dulford Jack Smith F. Dullard D. Shenan T. Angramis G. Piggin Veternon F. Peterson Fa ‘Knowles A. Blakeley Ingram Beith G. Maplestear Frawer Richarda H. Peterson Chariton D. Blair Tre Yillon Irong Bong McMaul Fl J) Davies M. Knowles A. Gamble G. Doyrn B. Brace Indie D. Adams Manier Trevillion W. Campbell 8. Bull D. Sheen

Tennis Widower Objects to Wife Conduct at Court

John Somerville described himself at the Le Court today as a tennis widower. His wife accused him of assault after a dispute over her playing tennis late at night. He pleaded not guilty and the magistrate advised the couple to act reasonably and consider the children during the Christmas season.

Sydney John Somerville le Court Neom Bomervill Sonereilie Abe Ben Tenmie Arunr

Alimony Case In Divorce Court Before Justice Royew

Mrs Harriet Kulusbeth Munro seeks permanent alimony from James Munro in the divorce case, noting her habitual finnkentis and neglect of duties. The petition argues she faced temptation after separation, with the judge delaying judgment to a chambers conference to consider authority and evidence.

Sydney Justice Royew Harriet Kulusbeth Munro James Munro Munro

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