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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1935

Page

4

Triangular tennis results from Melbourne matches

The Triangular State tennis event at Albert Ground featured New South Wales South Australia and Victoria. Men's singles totals showed NSW leading with 4 rubbers 9 sets 63 games. SA 2 rubbers 4 sets 47 games. Victoria 1 rubber 3 sets 30 games. Outstanding results included Quist over Bromwich 6-4 6-1 Turnbull over D Thompson 3-6 6-6 6-1 and Hopman with Blick defeating Kharligan Coyne 4-6 6-3 8-6.

Melbourne New South Wales South Australia Victoria Albert Ground Pain So.a Quist Bromwich Turnbull D. Thompson Mr. Hopman Miss Blick Kharligan Coyne

Subscriptions boost Commonwealth loan appeal

Treasurer Mr Casey announced a further subscription of 25000 to the 7.5 million Commonwealth loan by the Mutual Fire Assurance Society. Prior subscriptions included 24000 by Mercantile Mutual Insurance and 10000 by the South Australian Ancient Order for Denths Friendly Society, with other deposits of 5000 20000 and 10000. He noted a rising tide of small subscribers, with over 6000 applications received to date.

Mr. Casey Commonwealth Mutual Fire Assurance Society Cheerution Looa Casey

Hardy Wilson Gift to the Nation at Parliament House Canberra

A lavish display in King's Hall Canberra features fifty drawings by artist architect W. Hardy Wilson, donated to the Commonwealth. Critics praise the works for their instant meaning, grandeur, and links to Piranesi, Blondel, and historic temples, inviting local viewers to a richer aesthetic awareness.

King's Hall Parliament House Canberra W. Hardy Wilson Commonwealth J. Finberg Geo. Sheringham Sheringham Hardy Wilson Egypt Greece India Italy China Flanders Japan Africa Australasia Chelsea Paris Paestum Athens Sicilans Piranesi Pacatum Mra. van Rensselaer Piraseni Wilson Acropolis Mary Rome G F. Blondel London Blondel Pacetum

Members' Accommodation in Parliament in Canberra Debated

Senator Sir George Pearse said Parliament housing in Canberra including reopening Hotel Kurrajong is under consideration after Leader of the Opposition Senator Collings. The discussion centers on proper facilities for members.

Collings Benste George Pearse Canberra Kurrajong

Valuable Service Rendered By Doctor Morse Pills

An advertisement claims Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills have served Australian families for forty years. It touts cleansing and corrective properties for indigestion biliousness and constipation and cites wide popularity with testimonials from neighbours and friends. Printed for the Federal Capital Press in Australia at Mori Gheat Braddon Canberra.

Morse More Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Preas For Australia, Ltd Mori Gheat, Braddon Qanberma

Minister Refutes Herald Claim on Broadcast Control

In the House yesterday Mr McCall pressed Minister for Defence Mr Parkhill about a Herald statement claiming control of eleven broadcasting stations rather than one. Parkhill defended the facts, noting possible direct or indirect control through shareholding. He said the inquiry will be a full investigation into all aspects, with the High Court to decide Commonwealth authority on broadcasting.

House of Representatives McCall Defence Parkhill Melbourne “Herald Eather O Broadcasting Australia High Court Commonwealth

Air liner meets heavy weather over Mascot flight

The Holyman airliner Leila arriving from Canberra encountered severe weather near Sydney. Pilot P G Taylor said the plane was forced back to Canberra and stayed overnight. Co pilot Alex Barlow described the coastal rain south of Sydney as the heaviest he had ever experienced in the air.

Sydney Leila Mascot Canberra P. G. Taylor Alex Barlow

Y W C A Notes and Upcoming Meetings

Membership and library book return reminders dominate the YWCA notes. Canberra cricket success, potential NSW selection, and December 11 cricket meeting at 7 30 p.m. Legacy Gym closes, next year activities begin, and posters plus Opportunity Shop events feature. Christmas season events include a December 12 dinner and a financial committee meeting today.

Canberra Wenn Sydney Marjorie Moore New South Wales Brisbane Girls Council Kinkuna Club Legacy Club Clara Kaye Margaret Probert W.C.A. Girl Guide Company Fla Chi. Lovette Sacu Kellaway Peggy Stevens Enid Carrucan Gill Poland Miss Tapley Short

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