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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
5
The article outlines the final cricket fixtures before a Christmas vacation, noting teams contesting premiership positions and key matches in Canberra and surrounding districts. It lists current standings and forthcoming games with partial scores and venues, including North Canberra Manuka and Kingston, and mentions a representative visit to Goulburn.
The article notes interest in Phar Lap owner and racing prospects in the United States. It mentions figures and names connected to the mare and potential entrants, with mention of a champion horse and related betting activity.
In Sydney on Thursday Theodore To Lang alleged that a claimed federal Labour scheme to plunder overseas funds is a fabrication. He asserted a cable dated June 26, 1990, read that night, had been drafted long before a key visit, and accused Mr Lang of unethical prevarication.
A murky language filled report states Mr Stevens denies a claim that Mr Hemldee tutored with Mim to Me Aver for the Premier at Queensland. It notes no involvement with the Mungana proceed and references Annandale Newtown as locations where the speech was made.
A fragmented report notes wool sales on Wednesday with 11 125 bales offered at auction, prices swayed by private competition. It mentions Cynekallee, Geran, and daquen as buyers, with Brannan and the NEON in strong demand, and indicates overall sale totals and averages for the region.
Voters are told to cast ballots between 1 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday December 19 to avoid delays. Compulsory voting rules apply, with guidance on absentee and postal voting for those outside their state. Instructions warn about accurate ballot marking for Senate and House races and note polling arrangements and deadlines.
The Camber Golf Club announces a Christmas and New Year programme including a three hole par handicap on Boxing Day, a stroke handicap on New Year’s morning, and a monthly medal on New Year’s afternoon. Members will enjoy a to be followed by a dance and read party at Muir House in the evening.
Theodore Kydney, Australian official in New South Wales, says indications favor the Scullin party. Campaign directors expect Labour to win a solid plurality in the state with around 38 seats, aided by canvassed support and favorable prospects across electorates.
Sydney report says George Bryal of Wellington is to be executed for the case involving Phyliss Symonds, 17, whom he had lived with. The defense maintained innocence, and witnesses testified the girl was murdered and buried alive.
Sydney report details a Thursday assault on a collector named Pobb ed as two assailants demanded money. He was struck, restrained, and robbed before the pair fled, with police aiding the injured man and launching an inquiry.
In Cooma and Bombala area discussions Mr J A Perkins and Mr James Ryan M L C urged Labour’s division in New South Wales politics. Theodor Tang and Theo Theodor criticized rivals while touting government confidence, urging electors to back Perkins. Ryan spoke in Nimmialabel as United Australia’s stance drew local backing.
Sydney report says the State Council of the Returned Soldiers League dismissed a protest against the statewide allocation of seats. Messrs Jay and Stephenson were declared elected, and the appeal was denied last night.
A terse note from Reuter's World Services indicates a special arrangement affecting rights compilations in Nuetralia and New Zauland alongside other regions. The wording suggests active coordination of world service content across these locations.
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