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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1935

Page

3

Wheat crops competition results and crop notes

The Wheat crops competition under the FCTP and A Association judged several entries. Notable yields included 54 bushels per acre from Mr J C Garren at Boushaw Canberra, with Waratah and Dundee varieties showing strong performance. Conditions, diseases like septoria and blight were discussed, and comments urged resistant varieties for future seasons.

FCT. P. and A. Association J. C. Garren Boushaw Canberra Bis Ploy K. J. L. Greet

Speed limit call after motor accident verdict

Justice Halse Rogore in Central Criminal Court backs lowering speed limits following the acquittal of William Melville on manslaughter charges. An accident killed Mrs Rose Fitzhenry and Mrs Elsie Alexander, prompting jurors to urge the suspension of Melville’s driving license for years as deaths from motor accidents rise.

Sydney Portral Halse Rogore Central Criminal Court William Melville Melville Rose Fitshenry Elsie Alexander

Girl suffers severe burns at factory in Waverley incident

Betty Harmer a 14 year old of Wallabrs was badly burned at a Waverley factory when a rubber solution she worked with caught fire. Her arms were immersed in the solution and flames spread as she moved toward a light. Co workers extinguished the blaze after she ran along a boot rack.

Sydney Mondlay Betty Harmer Waverley Wes Sen Ira

Northbourne triumphs in weekend social cricket match

Northbourne beat Gundaroo by 72 runs at Northbourne oval. Northbourne bowls Gundaroo out for 1732 with Hall taking 6 for 14 and Mackerras 5 for 36. Lorne Lees top scored 47, while Gundaroo’s Lees claimed 7 for 69 in the first innings.

Gundaroo Northbourne Northbourne Oval Northtowrme Rus Lorna Lees Hy Allehin Carl Lees Crombledoon Alishin L. Laes Mr Crowe Doug Hall Crombie Burmister Colliner Juntil Gundaroos Lorne Lees Collinger Crrnall Oe Mver J. Lees M. Alchin Lorn Lees Gundarco Gurea Yo Gundarco Doc" MacKarras Agures C. Lees L. Lees Wiley Billy Tickner Weekes Umea Teta Oes Mormony Bridgeman Dy Hall Tinkner B. McKay Alcnin Carnal Mac-Kerran Ao Roberts Boag MacKerras M Lees Weeken Teardon MacKerres J._Alehin Burminter Mac Kerrag Sa

Australians Confident After Davis Cup Doubt Cleared

Melbourne report notes Quist and Crawford impressed in the Victorian Studies final. Flint shows improvement and credits rising confidence from the South African tour for his better form and readiness to challenge for the Davis Cup this year.

Melbourne Quist Crawford Australia Flint

Unclear Racing Card From Victoria Park Event

Fragmentary list of race entries and scores at Victoria Park including Biady Grey Abbott Hathalie Semmak Verquette Dandaloo Dark Bon Alivec Foam Bo Gayawe Prince Boy Friend Tarclan Aunale Wild Dove Delights Milled Nu aller z seat Pande Johanie Magzanne Milas Juliet Conassu Serikiete Bamond Cimdslun.

Biady Grey Abbott Hathalie Semmak Aq Verquette Dandaloo Bo Gayawe Tarclan Aunale Wild Dove Delight Johanie Magzanne Milas Juliet Conassu Serikiete Bamond Cimdslun

Harman Wins Gibbs Cup at Kilguss Range match

P J Harman scored 118 points across 800 1000 and 1200 yard ranges to win the Gibbs Cup at Kilguss Range. M Storey placed second. W Guard earned a consolation prize for best score on any two ranges, with 74 of 80. Prizes went to G Gregory and Eity hewie, with other results listed for the Freebody Trophy and handicap events.

Kile Gussabowyan P. J. Harman Johnston Secomg M. Storey W. Guard G. Gregory Eity Hewie

Summer Double Leads Windbird Bets in Villiers Race

The article lists a crowded field for the Summer Double betting today at Villiers. Top contenders include Windbird Gay Blonde Silver Jublive Toptest Barencker Coo Spelt and Cherry RutuGolden Thanos Whittingham and other named horses with Curator Jerry Batmoth Speer Prince Theo Vice Royal and Journal Limuria Loud Applause Wise Natluva and The Brewer among names mentioned.

Windbird Barencker Coo Whittingham Sporting Blood Turbine Broad Arrow Mainlaw Toples Boaming Blond Mr. 3Erry Batmoth Speer Prince Theo Vice Royal Gay Blonde Journal Limuria Loud Applause Wise Natluva Faith Io Australia

Sydney Wool Sales Report Highlights Steady Rates

In Sydney the wool sale showed strong competition with closing rates near last week for all descriptions. The offering totaled 12 155 bales, 11 842 sold and 870 disposed of privately, with akin wools sales reaching 582 bales.

Sydney Sonny

Wheat Varieties and Disease Impact From Local Field Trials

A report discusses yields, disease pressures, and variety performance in local wheat crops. It notes Septoria leaf blotch, smut, and drought effects from a dry spring and October rains, with Waretah favored for yield and Ford and Flag Soul as strong contenders. Dundee shows medium maturity and drought resistance but limited district data.

Ford Dundee Read Brow

Touching Toes Age 76 and Health Reflections

Fragmentary account discusses aging joints and health efforts. It mentions a woman’s attempts at easing stiffness, early life mobility, and a desire to reach a pain-free condition. References to thrombosis and medical products appear in broken phrases.

Queanbeyan Defeats Kingston in Friendly Park Match

Queanbeyan Park hosted a Kingston defeat with Queanbeyan taking a four-wicket win after Kingston were bowled out for 103. Kay and Wright staged brief standouts for Queanbeyan while Parkes and Colquhoun led Kingston bowlers. N Gowing starred with wickets for Queanbeyan.

Munich Queanbeyan Park Kingston Queanbeyan Tven Clem Hill Mannke Club N. Croker Kay Wright Duk Wright Parkes Reg Maloney Destroyers Tun Edlington Maloney Jie Pataman Malumey Traynor Moloney EN Man Allie Beeres Ibw Hearney Ellerman Balington Parrim Mub Colquhoun Towle Clarke Colquhoun Mande Ee

Homebush Stock Sales Report Shows Weaker Demand

Kee led a sale of about 29 000 cattle at Flemington with irregular demand and prices about 10% lower than the previous sale. Yard quality was poor with prime heavyweights and steers scarce. lambs and cattle saw pared values and bids. Prices ranged from low to mid levels with best beef around 80s and medium stock in the mid twenties per hundredweight.

Flemington Garée Ruyees Angertor

A Clear Skin Pill by Dr Morbe Promoted

An advertisement touts Indian Root Pills by Dr Morbe as a remedy for skin eruptions and blotches caused by internal waste. It promises liver and kidney cleansing and a daily bowel movement to improve complexion and overall health. The copy targets general readers with claims of universal benefit and ease of use.

Morbe

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