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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1928

Page

3

Pupil Skits and Games Highlight Social Evening at Mt Telopea Park

Mt Telopea Park School pupils entertained guests with dancing, games, musical items, and competitions in a bustling social evening. A parent committee organized the event, featuring names such as Edna Taerten and Jack Howse, with contests including a music worms game and novelty boat races amid lively applause.

Deplia Park District School Ariel Fehon el Ak Cutie Krievening Mikkel Exltior Pat Monahin Laney Ly Welch Edna Taerten Jack Howse van Missen Tony Homann Charlie Waterman Geen Green Maxter Gough Fainaurtan Twenny Bears Norman Hap- Stan Gladwin Eric Wheelan Gray Mine Cl Mir Ling Mie Lily Welch Phil Jones Filahie BLA Maxter George Dainty Kupper Eecona- Mire Mle Melisht

Brawl at Hotel Leaves Several Injured And One Charged

Report describes a melee at a hotel where men fought with razors and knives. Australian witnesses noted rapid exits as multiple injuries occurred. Michael Wars faces charges of wounding with intent and was remanded after initial hearing.

Lebton Michael Wars

G F Percival and Mme Liss Tailor Business Note

A brief item lists G F Percival and Mme Liss Tailor tied to a tailor business. It mentions addresses and locations in Queanbeyan and surrounding districts with reference to fH Dadiey and Mewaroct. The fragmentary text indicates active trade in garments and tailoring services.

Mme Liss Dadiey Huildines MM Mewaroct Queanbeyan

Bowling Greens Construction At Forrest Area

Plans for a new bowling venue near Braddon were submitted and a meeting was arranged between the acting Chat Engineer Mr. Wo EL atts and the committee to discuss constriction methods. Details of development at Munuka sports etal are presently unclear.

Uel Braddon Wo EL Atts Munuka

Townshend of Kat War Secret Out

Biographer Erroll Shere, Townshend’s cousin, argues a private letter to an Austrian contact led to his stalled promotion. After wartime captivity he sought further service but officials refused, with Churchill remarking the letter was indiscreet yet no promotion granted despite loyalty and desire to fight. Townshend's name missed the Kut honors list.

Charles Townshend Erroll Shere England War Office Townshend Turkey Sherson Motis Serayeve Germany Austria Peprimandel Dohl Townsend Hurchill Kitchener Lord Milner Bown Mr. Rherson Penides Aude Trian Churchill Traiter al- Fier Mr. Churchill Hueedu Ald Mot

Sub-District Cricket: Hall Defeats Duntroon in Low-Scoring Match

Hall dismissed Duntroon for 77 in the second innings after Hall posted 243 in the first. L Cooney led Duntroon top-scoring with 22 in the first innings and 18 in the second, while F L Rolfe and Kilby took multiple wickets for Hall as Duntroon faded to a four-wicket win margin.

Dimtroon Hall North Canberra Enaily Duntroon Boet PY Pala Niaent Diantrean L. Cooney Duntreon

Music and country session at Stork Exchange highlights

An OCR dense schedule notes a music and news session at the Stork Exchange from 12 to 2 with educational talks and entertainment by Demat Desmond and others. It lists performances by Metropolitan Bond and Hadi Melody Makers, plus various vocalists and concerts throughout the evening, with a concluding talk and news items.

Stork Exchange Demat Desmond Wentworth Cafe Onehestiew Wan Grea Collow Gatile Seston Metropolitan Bond Hadi Melody Makers Wendling Malloy Kile Laen Maurier Keogh Wenidlinge Oun Valeen Puarty Maurier Pane Kittie UD Paco

Melbourne 3LO Daily Program Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary radio schedule lists music segments and talks across the day. Entries mention station programs such as Music and mews, News, Station Orchestra, and various performances including Mrs Norman Brookes and James Hu, with scattered times and unclear titles.

Thadio-o Chil Frenv Mauthen Barbour Attralian Industries Norman Brookes Wimbledon Orehestima James Hu Oreleste Janne Hay News Tha Walke Diadio- Ace

Red Hair at the Capitol Theatre Soon

A quick-action comedy titled Red Hair will run at the Capitol Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday nights. The production features Clare How as a manicureist and includes a cast with Laine Chamber and Dave Cwundler among others.

Vivadius Clarr Bow Red Hair Capito Theatre Elenor Give Sera Verstian Chivener Hodier the Star Laine Chamber Dhe Svenen Clare How Uwem Dave ¢Wuindler Laurence Grant Chead King

Queanbeyan Beats Railway Club in Friendly Match

Queanbeyan faced the local railway club in a friendly at Queanbeyan on the Queanbeyan Qoal last Sunday and won easily by 235 for six wickets to 74. Top scorers for Queanbeyan included T O Connor 41 Morrison 44 Gribble 37 and A Belichambers 16 with H Gibbs 1/24 and W Gibbs 4/17 among bowlers. For the Railway side TD Vert led with 4 while T O Connor and Connett shared bowling honors.

Qean -Beyan Queanbeyan Qyol Queanbeyan Hailway T. O'Connor Morrison C. Gribble G. Bellichambers Connett Crokers Barry Railway TD. Vert O'Connor W. Gibbs Beeres Ouveanreyan Toninga W. J. Gibbs E¢ Barry KF. Morrison Connon A. Belichambers Gribble Relichambers Sub Croker H. Gibbs J. Belichamber St. Lupton A. G

Musical Society Christmas Concert At Albert Hall

The Musical Society presents a Christmas program at the Albert Hall with choir and orchestra performing portions of the Messiah including And the Glory Hallelujah and Worthy to the Lamb. Also Christmas carols and Schubert movements with soloists and piano and violin ensembles. An advertisement notes a special admission price.

Musical Society The Albert Hall Schubert Othe Schubert Jd. Haydon Miss Shapley Wielin Shes AL BR. Peters

England overpower Queensland in Warwick match by innings

England dominated the Warwick match in Queensland, producing a decisive innings win over the combined Queensland country side. Key bowling figures show England’s bowlers taking multiple wickets while Queensland struggled for partnerships and consistency.

Warwick Qld England Queensland Wan Wis Malin Cueensland Scop

Racing Inquiry Details From Sydney Stewards

The Sydney stewards ruled after a racing inquiry today on December events. They decided no potion or penalty in one case and noted interference in the Moria Stakes involving Eden Vale and Edom Vale.

Sydney Munday Thy Vowhes Duniny Aride Devii Lanelwaim Eden Vale Bilis Edom Vale

Wise People Use Morse's Indian Root Pills for Digestion

The ad urges careful watching for early health signs and promotes Morse's Indian Root Pills as the best remedy for stomach disruption caused by poor diet. It claims wide use across classes and advises taking a course at the first symptoms to restore balance.

Morae Morse

Prize pigeons Sydney identify export value shipment

The steamer Hoheen's Nay arrived today with a large consignment of prizes valued at four pounds. The birds will be used for exhibition and voting purposes in Sydney.

Sydney

Leave Out Peace Garden Delegates at Melbourne Conference

A garbled report mentions delegates at a Peace Conference in Melbourne. It notes concern over wording of a treaty title and hints at hopeful but disputed outcomes amid political tension.

Melbourne

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Ainslie of & T R. Smith M. Bruce John Tmut C. S. Daley Major Marr Mr. Heming Sutherland Monre Clube Mt Telopea Park School G. F. Percival Forrest Peoee Bot AL Ir. J. C Ww A. K. Tindale Rolfe de Bet Junker Kilby Oo Pola Kilby de Rmet Rolf Edlington Teel Hurley H. Kilby Cooney Badten Genio Bolton Capsticka Rundric J. Tickner FB. Rolfe Kill Teo. Kilby Dig A. Morton A. de Smet Hurley A. Katy Okay H. Edlington Ll. Cooney Cavanagh A Pola Ts. Kilby de Smet E. Tindale BE. de Himet Strowk Selene Ad Mae Wah Ciriiopehene Te Mudie Bowne Rene Wolf Conweg Ci Emel Sadeems Ales B.S Banal Robert Gillan Chase Profesor Hf AL Merry Lalle Naas Victor Stephenson James Riley Bandotneers Fyugetet Wat Wetther Capitol Theatre Manuka Dorothy Mackain Waterfront Helene Costello Warmer Oland Clyde Cooook Charley Warner Giron Choasie Federal Capital Commission Federal Capital Commession Offlcex Acton Commission Canhearra Panter Cabin Tromk Ome Onder Misa Latte Ene Anti Histone Canberra Albert Heléetive Iin Solcetton Crehesten Strom Lwera Ariets Bente Reaerved Stox Pons J. W. Prowne Civic Centee Hotel Ees Music Hhop Kingston Triumph Harris Queanbeyan Hospital Urarra Rou Paterson Keefe Civic Centre Causeway I. S. Lilus & CO Monaro Street, Queanestan Wool and Kin Exporters Mason Brothers Motor Funerals Directors Storasway Road Plan Elinor Ane Chandler Florence Vidor Bux Flan Prowee's Hud Hing Tia C. R. Bryant Monaro Street Land's Hotel Queanbeyan v. Railway Rowling Cannell Marcy V. Keeffe West A. Bell Chambers H. Croker H. Gibba Hn T. Cyconnor i Connett Thelle Gibba Hobson Cyconmot Cee Cee Ee Howard W. Gibbs Barry Phillipa O'Connor Dixon Lovell St. Bellchambera W. Gibba Burd Sundries Hellchambers Monitor Industrial Adjustment League Freeman Onin Owl AF Duckwerth Bb Cooper AO Jordine Imoxland B Drown Pate Stp Doecson Cunper Rewenmam Dlbwis Tetad Hewling Stetintert Coupir Lrondfoot Crews Anderton Umuxland Cenelov Mummond Nonlelder Armen McCombe Tshea Alixland Jardine C Tyldesley Iy Freeman Anderson Cooper le Freeman Minoo Racing Inquiry Federal Capital Press the Federal Capital Press OF Australia Ltd F.C.T DI. Morse Total Canberra Times Nova Jrocey
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