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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
3
The event at Manuka Oval will feature 100 yards and 46h rt events with a champion to be decided. Entries for the first day’s races close today at 5 p.m. with secretary Mr. B. Fryer of the Customs Department.
Sir Henry Gullett prepares a report on trade treaties with France Belgium and Poland for Parliament in March. He submits figures showing only £ 47 034 to the Commonwealth.
An essay explains electricity as the mystery of matter and the fast moving particles that become electrons protons and neutrons. It argues solid objects are whirling forms of electricity and urges readers to accept the scientist’s view as a powerful servant and master of life.
Tennis players face a four week break after the Pennant season as holidays reduce entries. The first American tournament returns mid January with closures set for January 18. The open championships occur during Australian Day weekend, and the Yarralumia American tournament is postponed due to disappointing email entries, despite past strong support for Association events.
The Barton championship featured tight rallies with a 6-5 final in a closely contested set as McCallum faced younger opponent Turner. Northbourne Club plans a Christmas tea and casual competition, while Ainslie Club hosted a women’s doubles American tournament with vibrant play and a tourney planned for Canbra players. Semi finals saw McCallum defeat Turner 6-5 and Brown lose to McCallum 8-6, with Turner overcoming Toms 6-3 in the final.
The contract for the external font project at Kingston has been let to A. Tee Foster of Duntroon. The price includes printing services by F Mawson of Fawkner Street Braddon for the Kingston office project.
The list outlines bulk supplies with prices for Weathers from 12 to 23 shillings, lambas from 10 to 26 shillings, bags and locks priced £6 to £14, cow and Besi tom at 90/ per unit, and inkortor Save gen teg et jum 26 per 100 pounds for bulk trading.
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