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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1932

Page

3

Queanbeyan Council to choose mayor as retirement looms

Queanbeyan Municipal Council faces a December meeting amid mayoral speculation. Alderman W Freebody nears a lengthy term’s end while Alderman A H Collett and J G Land emerge as enduring officeholders. Deputy mayor H C Taylor may back his son for chair.

Queanbeyan Quean Wreebody Keyan J. J. Wright Heving Rill Eircum Freebody F&ny Ome H. C. ‘Taylor Free Marke Loyal Authority Ch Failp A. H. Collett RK. H. Land H. T Het H. T. Land J. G Shearing

Boxer Adolph Smiith Pursues Breach of Contract Suit

In Banco hearings Adolph Smith seeks £1000 damages from Hugh Hintz alleging breach of a boxing contract. Affidavits claim a three bout agreement required Hintz to participate within 90 days of arrival in America, with Smith arranging contests upon Hintz’s return. Hintz’s travel delays and prior engagements forced alternate venues in Newcastle and Leichhardt. Chief Justice reserved ruling and granted plaintiff leave to mention tomorrow.

Philip Schlossberg Rot Hintz Moh Hinte Willin erJuty America Wan United State Cine Hiner Newcastle Leichhardt

Australia and England clash ends with 104 chase still alive

In a dramatic innings Nagel and O Reilly guided Australia to 104 as stumps fell with the score 25,480 attendance and 2148 takings. Ratcliffe, Wall, Crimmett and Verity starred for England while O Reilly contributed a quick 28 not out and Nagel 6 not out before the close.

O'Reilly Nagel Australia Ratcliffe Wall Wyett Crimmett Hammond Crinwnett Pataudi Nomel Leyland Oldtfeld Jardine Molfield Mintolw Verity Ibw Walloe Esses Allen OG Relfly Eee Atwsa McCabe Oretty Larwond Bi O'Reilly

Public Service Christmas and New Year Holidays Across Commonwealth

Cabinet confirms statutory holidays for the Commonwealth Public Service with Christmas Day Boxing Day and New Year’s Day observed in most states. South Australia adds Proclamation Day on December 28. Queensland sought an extra holiday but was rejected due to business openings and costs. Authorities note some states grant staff alternating days off, but this is impractical in essential postal and telecommunication divisions.

Trie Verlin South Australia South Anetra Queensland |Raners Commonwealth Public Service Chemical Association Queensland Cablinet Postmaster-Generals Department Lyons Commonwealth Service Postal Department

Canberra Grammar School Team Heads to Sydney Athletics

Under Rev W J Edwards the Canberra Grammar senior team travels by train to Sydney for the grammar schools athletic sports at Pratten Park. Canberra teams have a history of success, with the senior cup won in 1930 and runners-up this year in both senior and junior sections. RB Far row leads hopes after breaking school records in 100 yards 10.8 seconds, 440 yards, and the mile.

W. J. Edwards Canberra Grammar School Sydney Associated Grammar Schools Pratten Park Canberra Teas Farrow

Christmas shoppers urged to buy Australian or British gifts

The Prime Minister appeals to Christmas shoppers to buy Australian or British made goods to support local industry and reduce unemployment. He argues that spending on foreign gifts diverts funds from domestic production and that choosing British goods benefits local workers and the economy.

Crete Auxirana

Another Bridge Tragedy Ends in Suicide at Harbour Bridge

A man named Augustus Gawlen, 60, climbed onto the parapet of the Harbour Bridge and leapt to the water, dying instantly. He had been unemployed for some time and suffered a hip wound. two others survived past leaps. A railway project to Darwin faced labour condition talks with the Interior Minister stating no relief restrictions would be applied.

Bydney Augustus Gawlen Sydney Fourke Darwin Amd J. Cromale

Heenzo Tonic Promises Health Through Nervine Food Formula

Heenzo introduces a nerve food tonic claimed to treat neuritis anemia and related ailments caused by overwork. The tablet form is marketed as convenient and effective, with testimonials saying many who suffered over the past decade recovered health by using the product.

Youth Drowned at Moradjun Farm Dam

Leo Fillite aged 19 drowned while performing a fancy dive at his employer's Moradjun farm near Horsham. He sank and did not reappear as the act was witnessed by the employer and a young son last night.

Mecrourne Leo Fillite Moradjun Horsham

Vaculoid Piles Remedy Promises Lasting Relief

An advertisement for Vaculoid claims piles stem from blood stagnation in the lower bowel and promises quick and lasting relief without surgery. It touts Dr. Leonhardt’s remedy sold by chemists and lists distributors in Kingston Carterton Manuka Canberra Queanbeyan and other locations.

Leonhardt A. T. Campbell H. Croker Kingston Carter & Co. Manuka E. C. Thomas C. P. Thomson City Canberra J. L. Gallagher

Fragmentary 19th Century Notice Lists Events

Process 4/- and 2/- Rex Plam at MecNeil's Clerk Centre Mise Fraser's The Book Club Maneka. M THORNTON Secretary ANCEH Filannel Dance dress op themal Ainsile Hall December 1 Alpalle Football Club Pogson's Orchestra Codd Supper.

Rex Plam MecNeil's Ate Prowse Mise Fraser's the Book Club Maneka M. Thornton Ainsile Hall Alpalle Pogson

Ottawa Treaty Favourable Debate in Calcutta Assembly

The Ottawa Agreement faced renewed support in the Calcutta Legislative Assembly. The Appoint Committee report urged ratification with a new constitutional development noted. Bir Haori Singh Gowr led the opposition, while P. Mody of a Bombay mill owner backed ratification after reassessing the facts.

Calcutta Ottawa Legislative Assembly Bir Haori Singh Gowr P. Mody Bombay

Chinese Army Flees Manchuria Into Soviet Territory

In Siberia Moscow region on Monday, Chinese forces led by General Bupingwen flee Japanese Manchuria toward Soviet land. Russians have disarmed and interned about 1,000 officers and men, including Supingwen and his aide.

Moscow Bupingwen Manchuria Supingwen Hie Ote

Notice to creditors in Welch estate probate

The Supreme Court of New South Wales issues a creditor notice for the estate of Richard Edward Welch who died July 13 1932. Ralph Alan Welch and Dorothy Mary Welch are executors and invite written claims by February 10 1933 at their Sydney office. They warn they will distribute assets to those with valid claims and decline liability for any undisclosed claims.

Supreme Courd OF New South Wales Richard Edward Welch lGanberra Commonwealth of Australia Baker Infanta Supreme Court of New South Wales Ralph Alan Welch Dorothy Mary Whalch Suich Dorothy Mary Welch Mary Welch Keneredy & Kennedy Elizabeth Street Sydney

Interior Department Seeks Sleepout Enclosure Tender

Tenders close December 1 1922 for enclosing sleepout block 4 section 38 Reid. Plans available at Worka and Services Branch Acton. Send bids to Secretary Department of the Interior Canberra in clearly marked envelopes. No tender necessarily accepted.

Enders NLOCK REID Worka and Services Branch Acton Department OF the Interior Canberra J. A. Perkins Lterior

McConachy Defeats Lindrum in Birmingham Billiards Match

MecConachy defeated Walter Lindrum 9 720 in a billiards week event in Birmingham. The match was noted as a key result with Lindrum conceding a score, while logistics listed McConachy’s cross country services and booking details from Melbourne to Canberra and Canberra to Melbourne.

London MecConachy Bio Walter Lindrum Birmingham

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