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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

4

Wrestling match in Wellington ends in free fight

The bout between J Maman of New Zealand midnight Prompton and Harold Price of Avs. ended in a free fight last night. Price threw his opponent out of the ring and in the ensuing melee officials and wrestlers joined. When order was restored, the referee disqualified Musson.

Wellington N.Z J Maman New Zealand Midnight Prompton Harold Price Avs Ratévee Musson

Government moves to legalize greyhound racing permits

The Chief Secretary announced reforms to greyhound racing licenses in Sydney, proposing up to 30 meetings yearly in state towns and metro areas. Applications will be reviewed by a ministerial board, with licenses starting January 4. Night betting would end, prompting criticism that it targets the sport of the poor.

Sydney Legislative Assembly Imaht Chaetrey Metroplitan Rinikirty Chaffey Venalstine Chitecretary the Treasury Commissioner of Police

Memorial Unveiled In London For Admiral Whitby

Prince George unveiled the National Historical Memorial to Admiral Arthur Whitby at St. Michael’s Broad Street London. The unusual memorial on the church wall features a bust by Charles Hartwell RA a map of Australia and a model of FMS Supply with union and Commonwealth flags flanking two figures.

Prince George London Arthur Whitby Hotany Bay St. Mikitredy Church Broad Grvats Brandann George Johnston A.D.C Phin Lond Waketell Aldeman Bread Street Lont Tony Admiral Phillip Charles Hartwell Fe Inn Ausrat Misery FMS Supply Fandine Aig

Cessnock Council Refuses Relief Grant Decision

A Cessnock council meeting refused the relief grant of £1010 due to concerns over unemployment conditions and related factors affecting the town. The vote reflected skepticism about meeting grant conditions and the impact on local welfare.

Cessnock Council Cessnock Weanenday

Government Acknowledges Support for Xpart Continuation

The government faced a preluid potles on the matter as it prepared for the first reading. A6 voters supported the proposed extension by 14 to 6, indicating majority backing for the Xpart to continue.

Question time in Relative Assembly on Garden firing

In Sydney on a Tuesday debate arose during question time when Mr Harper of UA2 urged the deputy Premier Mr Bruxner to read a statement alleging Mr J B Garden caused a dismissals wave of 200 workers. Bruxner replied the Federal Government would enforce the law for any disrespectful individual.

Sydney Harper U.A.2 Premter Mr Bruxner Garden Commonwealth Gurden Australia Bruxner

Billiards Champions Reject London Match Rules

Billiards officials report champions refused to attend a London event amid strict Birmingham regulations. Observers note five line rules caused friction as players debated payouts of 9 500 and 6 590 with 3.035 figures cited in the tally.

London Wednantar Birtmingham Tindrum Watkaner

Avoid Embarrassment of False Teeth Dropping or Slipping

Promote Fasteeth powder to secure dentures during talking laughing or sneezing. Claims a comfortable feel with no gummy or metallic taste. Distributed by druggists with copyright notice.

Swimming Club Evening Carnival Ends In Canberra

Canberra Amateur Swimming Club held an evening carnival with events including junior and senior heats. Results include Ge Vardh junior bass, Meterson and Peterdon in heats, Huith and Dullard in another heat, plus a 40 yard handicap featuring Mahon and Dasideon among others.

Evenin Canberra Smuting Club Cala Werrm Buthy Komalta Ge Vardh Junior Meterson Peterdon Thornton Unie Qwem Svea Huith Dullard Bpenderayy Wera Finn Smith B. Pullard HM. Thornton

Stolen Current Woman Fined Amid Electric Meter Charge

A woman from Gradwood was fined £309 at the City Court for unlawfully using electricity. Witnesses testified she tampered with a meter while attempting to vent and register power usage. She faces additional costs totaling 8 with 2 further charges and 161 days, with a possible broader financial penalty.

Adelaide Brown Gradwood Chy Conettoway Costa

Funeral of Premier's Mother Holds Assembly Honor

The Legislative Assembly adjourned for hours to allow members to attend the funeral of Mrs. Annah Anne Stevens, mother of the Premier. All sections and immunity were represented.

Sydney Legislative Assembly Annah Anne Stevens

Requests to Charity Sydney In Memory of Osborne Maryland

Obituary item notes that Osborne Maryland of North Sydney who died September 1 aged 77 left 106455 chiefly to relatives. The text indicates charitable requests for donations to charities in Sydney. The bachelor had requested generosity in lieu of flowers, and the note calls for support to charities.

Sydney Osborne Maryland North Sydney

Sydney Wool Sales Show Excellent Competition

Sydney wool sales posted strong competition with top prices nearly matching the continent’s best. Total offerings reached 8 261 bales, all bought privately, as buyers chased steady demand and Farm entries reported favorable terms.

Special arrangement cited in oversea intelligence compilation

A note indicates that Reiter World Barvioa contributed to the overseas intelligence compilation along with other standard sources, asserting inclusion and rights therein. The text implies a formal setup for gathering and publishing intelligence with acknowledged sources and permissions.

Reiter World Barvioa All Rights Theran

Victorian tennis match ends in tense mystery near tomb site

A cryptic report details a Victorian tennis event with scattered, unclear lines about players Wesneanp Fin and Nace, a suspect Urum, and a mysterious tomb. The fragment references local venues, dates, and a missing team, with several garbled phrases obscuring full context.

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