At Home Brilliant Gathering in Canberra Society
The Canberra social season peaked with a large at home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutters at Hotel Kurra Jong last Thursday evening. A lengthy guest list included numerous local residents and visitors such as Prof. L. H. Allen, Dr. T. M. Barnet, Col. Forbrother, Sir John Harrison, Capt. Irving, and many others from Duntroon Queanbeyan and surrounding districts celebrating the season’s goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
J. Hutters
Brownless
A. E. Huxter
Bruce
W. D Butler
H. Carroll
J. H. Calthorpe
A. D. Campbell
Woden
A. M. Carter
Lag Edwards
A.W. Edwards
L. Edwards
Noel Eady
Yeas
L. G. Fussell
Forbrother
Duntroon
Finlay
C. Francia
H. EB. Farrow
W. A Fletcher
A. D. Gilchrist
A. Glassey
J. Caragh Gorman
Googong
J. T. H. Goodwin
C. H. Gorman
Mra. Haydon
Mra
W. J. Knights
A. Knox
Lawler
W. A. Loughrey
C. D. Loveridge
K. Lucas
D, McPherson
B. W. Tubb
Tucker
E. L. Verdoe
Canon
Flgg. Ward
H. RK. Waterman
Flew
Tennis Champions Meet The Tables Turned
G J Patterson of Victoria lost to J O Anderson of New England at White City Courts Sydney in a dramatic five set match last weekend. Patterson won one set 6-2 while Anderson surged to 6-2 2-6 6-2 6-2, delivering a closing display as his final amateur appearance drew 6000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Patterson
Victoria
J.O. Anderson
N.E.W
Sydney
Austria
Melbourne
Patterson
Anderson
Oy Anderson
Willard Shines In Straight-Set Win At White City
Jim Willard, an Interstate tennis player for N.4.W., defeated Victorian Bob Schfesinger in straight sets at White City Courts. The match drew a large crowd as Willard’s hard driving and net rushing rallies impressed, signaling rapid improvement toward Davis Cup standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Willard
N.4.w
Canberra
White City
Bob Schfesinger
Willard
Wimmers
Jolly Dance for Health Society Inaugurated Tour
The Eastlake branch of the Women’s and Children’s Health Society hosted a Jolly Dance at Hotel Kurrajong on December 7. A pink theme, superb supper by A. E. Farrow, and Ar buckle’s orchestra accompanied dancing and bridge. Several prize entries included a Christmas cake by Mina Farrow and toiletries donated by J. S. Young Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastlake
Women's and Children's Health Society
Tertiory
Hotel Kurrajong
Arbuckle
A. E. Farrow
Mina Farrow
W. G. Woodger
J. Burke
Capitol Hill
Misa McGregor
Melbourne
J. 8. Young, Ltd
J .H. Calthorpe
Lavery
J. Hutters
Butters
Lawlor
G. Castienu
Mra. Fussell
J. Deans
Cyril Davies
C. D. Fores
Roy Smith
J. H. Calthorpe
Alcorn
J. McR. Dunn
Sharland
Nancarrow
Miles G. Paul
Northam
Mra
M. Jolley
Mra. Shelton
W. H. Loughrey
P. Anderson
Campbell
N. Sullivan
C. Stanley
Sender
M. Lindley
Miss Combe
McFadyean
Miss Elson
Misa Kirk
Miss Cleary
A. Jackson
Mies Roya
Georgette
Oliver
Smales
Shappere
Elsie Crapp
Mise E. McDonald
Northern State cricketers shine in Sheela Shield entry
Northern State players showed marked improvement as they joined the Sheela Shield. In two New South Wales outings they lost at Brisbane by runs but beat New South Wales by five wickets, led by O Connor who scored a century in both innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.A.W
Brisbane
N.8.w
O'Connor
Macartney
Inter Kippax
S.3
Queensland
N.asw
Sydney
Bydney
Outstanding Melbourne Features and Bailey Centenary Tale
A Melbourne piece highlights a remarkable century compiled by Bailey of University lore. The feature celebrates enduring contributions and the city’s scholarly memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conclus Sebine Ee
Melbourne
Bailey
University
Telopea Park School End of Year Report Highlights
The senior girls formed a Red Cross Circle led by Misa Green supporting endowments for Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children and comforts for disabled soldiers. Prizes were awarded to primary scholars including Christian Christesen the dux with a gold medal. Special prizes funded by Miss Moore and Mr Murray honored Australian explorers and aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Green
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Miss Peart
Red Cross
Telopea Park School
Co. L. Henry
Christian Christesen
C. H. Gorman
Balland
Robert Knights
James McIntosh
Lucy Williams
Alan Lea
John Brownless
Jack Denholm
Sheila Saunders
Hector McMillan
Frederick Hum Louis Marriott
Swen Nelson
Albert O'Neill
Roderick Philliga
Rupert Phillipa
Erwin Prowse
Rydney Riddle
Maitland Rollagh
John Bowen
Prine
Minson Moore
A. K. Murray
Murray
Mision Moore
Canberra
Pioneera
C. A. Gorman
Dunn Shield Contest at Sydney New Ground
The fourteenth Dunn Shield meeting opened at Sydney New Ground last Saturday with good racing in the 440 yards where R D Norman was defeated by W McKay of Botany in 62 1-5 seconds. Western Suburbs led with 24 points, Botany 20, and no records were set. the final day is expected to decide the cup with Western Suburbs likely to retain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Ceo—Re
Gordon XL
J. N. Salmon
Mosman
EF. A. Dwyer
North Sydney
McGrath
Pennycuick
Ht. George
Petersham
Western Suburbe
Clete
Mair
V. Cumberland
Salmon
Teryer
V. University
Waverley
Paddington
Balmain
Manly
Randwick
Marrickville
Northern Suburbs
Gordon
Sydney New Ground
R. D. Normaan
W. McKay
Botany
Western Suburbs
Cricket scores and hat trick highlight Melbourne matchday
Morton of South Melbourne achieved a hat trick as Carlton’s J Woodful was dismissed. Halley’s form stood out with a rapid 50 in under a few minutes and a top score. Davies Balvana and Richardson hit centuries for Excendod Hawthorn-East Melbourne and Essendon respectively. Stumps left Melbourne securing wins over Richmond Hawthorn-East Melbourne and Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
South Melbourne
Geist
Hawthorn
East Melbourne
Richardson
Essendon
Easenidon
Hichmond
Hawthorn-East Malbourne
St. Kilda
Malbourne
Fits- Foy
Prahran
Dent University
Carlton
Collingwood
Melbourne
Summer Meeting Final Acceptances at Randwick
Acceptances were due by 1 p.m. for the Australian Jockey Club Summer Meeting at Randwick this Saturday. The list includes entries for the December Hurdle Race with horses such as Howard, Rear Guard, Grey Knight, Bungariey, Orient Prince, Heron, and Padicol among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Jockey Club
Randwick
Kenwood
Howard
Governor Plays Bowls at Opening of Chate noul Bowling Club
Governor Sir Dudley de Chair visited Victoria Park race meeting then opened the Chate noul Bowling Club green. He praised the surface as true and fast as the Governor's party heard a local singalong about him. At Balmain Club, Johnston skipped to a 63 to 2 win with Ryan’s singles in the second and seventeenth rinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Dudley de Chair
N.8
Victoria Park
Chatenoul
Admiral Drake
Dudley
Balmain
Johnston
Ryan
Man-Eaters of Uganda Lions Threaten Bangi District
A recent report details the menace of man-eating lions in the Bangi district with 48 deaths linked to one lion and another described creature. It notes the lions' cunning, links to offspring, and natives learning steel traps to contain them, while wardens shift focus from elephant incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangi
Cain
Tom-Tomas
Reliable Used Motors Ad Showcases Late Models for Sale
A local ad promotes reliable used cars at below original cost, highlighting late model vehicles from Esmond's Garage in Queanbeyan. The issue features several advertised options, suggesting dealers prefer trading in good, dependable cars rather than new models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmond
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Adolph Geyer
Carl Steinmeyer
George Rogers
Excelsior
Ne — Cass
Geyer, Lipp, Steinway, Schmidt
Packard
G. H. Martin & CO
Queen Victoria Buildings
George Street
Kurrajong
Orchard’s
Orchael
Linas
Orchard
Orchards Opticnl Department
Brown's Crown
Vice Renal
Daques
Ted Winagus
W. Elgar T. H. Hicks & CO
King Street Arcade
George & King Streets
Shines
FOR Health Society
Queenslanders
Junior Red Cross Circle
Dunn
Villiers
Orient Prin
Cems
Ight Heron
Ri ‘Aiel Io
Padicol
Rhoderick i
John
Perauasion Royal Fun
Prometheus Borhbatlok Bertrthia
Orator
Ifone
Mac Strongbow Eaton Hoy Bonaventure
Colesberg Bacchus Ae
Ae Royal Roweahy Bum King Firefly
Dartmoor
Uganda
Sister L. Ranger
Auberne Private Hospital
Rutledge Street
Queanbeyan
HB. E. Kerr
R. J. Donne
Mason Brothers Funeral Directors
Quihibeyan To
J. W. Prowse
Haitresser & Tobacconist
Phonographa and Records
Balter
Canbeyan Furnishing CO
Chawford
Burset
Eartlake
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