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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1935

Page

3

Christmas Matches CANBERRA Teams tied in warm cricket tour

Four matches with visiting teams planned around Canberra as schools and clubs prepare for summer cricket. Skipper Urmewey leads Illawarra at Norm Turner Oval with Leaperre and Wal 08 in key clashes against Goul Fue, Mamuim Oval hosts Lemulber and Crook Wall fields strong lineups.

Tekmus Wil de Punyeu Camorra Uut Tamrmamns Chriss Wey Leaperre Goulfue Manuke Skuraay Uscenour Illawarra Normourne Oval Wage Mamuim Lemulber Noecawourne Oval Lanbercey Tases We Marmunes N. Croker le Laem Aauane Tbo Eno Pinan Bar Urwenwey Em. Carmall Feapty A. Seaurora Merriman Kruder Leah Lens Rid Lehooney Rehy Idly McNamara

Minister's Evidence in Lands Inquiry Stays Unclear

Diving evidence before the Royal Commission reveals Thomas William Trish of the Western Land Commission stating he never met Peter French Loughill regarding the soldiers' group purchase transfer at Dunedes by James Doyle. He alleges the Department delayed debt relief and promised facilitation in exchange for settlement, warning forfeiture would cost 6735 and leave a settler unable to pay.

Bydney Royal Coniniaion Thomas William Trish Wastern Lande Sala Mt Peter French Loughill Dunedes Janes Doyle Droyle Jwnd Lough Welling Witting & Mus

Widow Loses Life Savings Money Box at Coogee

A 70 year old widow, Mrs C Cowie, lost a money box containing £470 in Coogee after being bumped from behind while alighting a tram. The box slipped from her grasp and was not found on the footpath. she was prostrated and required police assistance. The notes' serials are not known.

Sydney C. Cowie Coogee Sade Ian Esfort

Amber Origin Traced To Resin From Trees

Historic note outlines amber as a resin from certain trees linking it to copal and copal forests. It mentions the Baltic region as rich in amber and notes tests show amber, copal, and other resins share a trunk origin.

Overseas trade favorable balance reduced in twelve months

Australians posted a favorable trade balance of £37,880,000 with exports £9,439,000 higher than imports in 1934-35. The overseas trade total rose to £164,244,004 including gold, with 40 percent of merchandise admitted free of duty and Britain remaining Australia’s main trading partner. Imports from the UK dominated at about 42 percent of total, while the United States accounted for over 15 percent. Exports to the UK led purchasers, and beer excise receipts rose with overall tax take increasing across goods including tobacco and petrol.

Commonwealth Etaiatician Elt. McPhee Australia Triporta Marchant Bulion United Kingdom Canada Ceylon Kral New Wealand Pacific Islands United States France Japan Sweden China Germany Manichuria Netherlanda Tobaco

Skeleton of Australian Aborigine Uncovered at Queanbeyan

Workmen unearthed a skeleton at Queanbeyan identified as a comparatively modern Australian Aboriginal. The remains, now at the Institute of Anatomy, will be exhibited in the Museum of Comparative Anatomy. Sir Colin MacKenzie stated it belongs to a NSW race not typical of primitive types found in Murray and surrounding areas.

Queanbeyan Colin MacKenzie New South Wales Wae ‘Aturray Valley

Beauchamp House Tender Process and Hostel Plans

Ten bids were received by the Department of the Interior for Beauchamp House. Officials expect a decision soon. The department will likely invite tenders again for German use, while Hotel Surmjong remains as lodging for lower paid government employees.

Department of the Interior Verer Mear Surmjong Oller

Sydney Wool Sales Maintain Firm Pricing at Melbourne Sale

Sydney wool market shows steady values under strong competition with greasy merino and wool bales selling near prior levels. Total offerings reach 14 768 bales with 40 750 sold at auction and 580 privately disposed. skin bales not detailed. Melbourne sale reports keen demand and firm prices.

Sydney Melbourne

Shop Vandal Defies Capture in City Centre

An unusual vandal who slashes goods with a razor blade has operated for weeks in city stores. He has caused over £200 in damage, targeting valuable items such as blankets lounge items and bedsprings, and has defied authorities pursuing him.

Sydney

Orange toast on Irish drinking glass from 1790 London scene

A recorkable Irish Hamware specimen in a London collection bears an eight inch high glass with an engraving of William J. on horseback. The piece features a bold orange toast praising liberty and condemning papal and slave powers in a controversial early modern sentiment.

London William J Ana Athlone

Victoria Park Racecard Novice Handicap Details

Victoria Park meeting lists Novice Handicap results with horses including Wattle Day and Trelmon and shows winnings figures and dividends. Multiple races such as Hovice Handicap and Flying Handicap list contenders Color King The Genius and Imbiber with betting odds and margins of victory.

Trelmon Wallace Crosse Biarte The Fie Marie Belle

Peppermint Aids Digestion In Tea and Meals

A contributor to Armchair Science argues peppermint after heavy meals aids digestion and supports peppermint tea and cordials as the best remedy. The piece notes mint varieties and traces mint’s name origins, linking ancient use to modern endorsements by enthusiasts.

Armchair Science Ealing

Girls of Gottenburg to be staged by Canberra Operatic Society

Canberra Operatic Society plans the production early next year with LW Watt as producer and De Fulton as musical director. Wardrobe mistress Mrs C Cole oversees costumes while L Brodie is in charge of wardrobe. The show features costly costumes and a regionwide fundraising effort with Queanbeyan Municipal Band backing the event at a capacity venue.

Gottenburg Canberra Operatic Society Olowing LW. Watt Mr. Fulton Wiknon Bre L- Brodie Mra. C. Cole Queanbeyes

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