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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

4

Wagga Cricket Team to Visit Canberra for Xmas Match

Wagga Wages Cricket Association plans a Canberra visit featuring a match at Manuka Oval staged Monday at 11.00 midday lunch at 1.00 and tea at 1.30. Canberra team selection includes Stafford, Lees, Tickner, Camail, Merriman, Grinble, Kaye, Gribble, Parkes, Bradley, Fogarty, Croker. manager H Clapton. ground entry 1 shilling for gentlemen 6d for ladies and children.

Canberra Ve Wages Cricket Association Waxia Manuka Oval Stafford L. Lees W. Tickner K. Camail Rt. Merriman T. Grinble R. Kaye C. Gribble N. Parkes W. J. Bradley W. Fogarty N. Croker H. Clapton

Art Unions Small Profits for Charity in NSW

The Premier disclosed NSW art unions from July 1, 1883, to June 30, 1934 yielded only 36 percent to their charity aims. Ninety-two thousand six hundred thirty nine pounds were spent from receipts, with a net profit of fifty eight thousand two hundred seventy nine pounds. Proceeds to the Trades Hall Building Fund totaled one thousand two hundred thirty two pounds, still yielding a small overall profit. The Premier warned that lotteries threaten hospital funds and vowed government support to legitimate hospital efforts under the Hospitals Commission.

Sydney Stevens New South Wales BOS Trades Hall Building Fund BUI Anld Hospitals Commission Shin bin Pratt

Santa Claus brings cheer at Kinleysidan Hall gathering

A large Kinleysidan Hall event hosted by the Hall P. and C. saw over 200 attendees for a kids program led by local artists. Santa Claus distributed gifts to more than ten children, then a community supper and midnight dancing followed.

Kinleysidan Hall Santa Claus Schoof Santa Claw Mr. W. Carney P. and

Woodstock Picnic Races and Bull Draw Large Crowd

The Woodstock Picnic Races and Bull was held Saturday afternoon and evening at Woodstock Station drawing a larger crowd than prior years. Local exhibitors, including M Barbour, attended and Leo Buckmaster won the main Cotta Cup, with Armourette ridden by G J Webb close in several races. The event featured a music program and a reception where prizes were awarded by S Retailick amid remarks praising the committee’s efforts.

Woodstock Woomshed G. J. Webb Armourette Aid Mrs. Davies Milson Mra E. Hyley I. Buckmaster D. Barbour M. Ledge EK. Wedger M. Walker K. Walker V. Webb N. Walker A. Holliday M. Elliott Messrs. Andrews

School Work Effect on Girls in Adelaide

The South Australian Department of Education observed girls over several months finding that those studying for leaving or Intermediate certificates gained weight, about 2b in three months, while nonstudents gained over half a pound. The full year data showed weight increases across all groups, suggesting that academic life did not harm health overall.

Adelaide Department of Education Tims de Christie Mfe

Y W C A Notes and Cricket Plans for Christmas Holiday

Canberra YWCA notes show activities reduced to essentials as secretary stays over holidays. Cricket remains the main interest with two teams scheduled to play at North Bourne oval at 2 pm on Saturday. Changes to lineups include several players and aims to help selectors pick the squad for the English women’s team match on January 9 at Manuka oval. A December 27 practice match at 11:90 a.m. invites an audience. hot water will be on site for a picnic day. Nearby social and meeting plans at Kia Ora Club and the Board of Directors are listed for early January commitments.

Canberra Y.w.ca Receus Northbourne Oval Ax Folfos Cy ‘Oringe B. Dixon M. Gardiner N. Southwell A. Hayes R. Rowsey J. Southwell H. More B. Knight R Johnson J. Alder J. Reedy Mrs. Carey Hue ‘Eam Tong L. Blundell M. Moore A. Avery G. Southwell C. Kaye K. Southwell L. Martin D. Ryan Hag Aiumpe Kia Ora Duntroon W. J. Bawards Peter Masdamen Ransom Penballuriack

Air mail message on Darwin route with fuel and landing plan

An English air mail note states pilots Brats and Allen left Darwin at 6 25 am in two De Havilland planes carrying 1500 lb of air fuel from London. They plan a stop at Camooweal and consider landing the English mail in Sydney by wire at 11 o clock on Friday.

Sydney Darwin St Brats Allen de Haviland London Camooweal Mab Ail Wir

Rain Delays Triangular Tennis Match At Hust Cutter’s Bay

Rain halted the triangular tennis contest involving Australia Great Britain and France planned for Hust Cutter’s Bay today. The match was postponed to Monday due to ongoing rain.

Sydney Australia Great Britain France Hustcutter’s Bay

Australian tennis championships set for Kooy courts

In Melbourne on Wednesday the decision was made that the Kooy courts will host the Australian tennis championships next May. Officials believed the courts would be suitable as the venue for the event.

Melbourne

Absence of Sleep Leads to Five Years Awake

Mr George Kenneth Best of Kenton Middin aged 25 says he has not slept for nearly five years after a motorcycle accident on his twentieth birthday. He was unconscious for twelve days, awoke with head pain, and now experiences no minute of natural sleep though he reads detective novels at night. A medical authority notes sleep loss can occur from brain register issues and suggests travel as a possible remedy, though no cure exists for his condition.

George Kenneth Best Kenton Middin Best Mr. Beat

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