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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1932
Page
3
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SHAS evening at the swimming pool features an annual Xmas novelty program with events designed to level the field, admission free except for one event. Highlights include a Xmas Chinese Race for seniors, a blindfolded Man's Buff, and penny collection races with prizes funded by the event.
Melbourne Urikel Ground saw Victoria dismissed for 74 in the second innings as Ironmongers dominated with seven for 14 from 13.4 overs. Fleetwood Smith faced pressure as the batsmen struggled against the veteran Leissier, with one batsman top-scoring as the visitors fell short. Victoria won by an innings and 74 runs.
In Adelaide, New South Wales chased the South Australia target, Oldfield and Reilly steering the final innings. NSW won by three wickets as Wall and Grimmett produced key bowling figures in a tense Sheffield Shield finish.
At Canberra Court before 14, W. T. Forrest P.M., Thomas Henry of Kingston sued Niel Christian of Glenholm Dairy for £30 damages. The case, adjourned, centered on a solicitor filing and signatures for a notice of discontinuance. The magistrate ruled costs of £9 6d awarded, with £1 days to pay.
At Queanbeyan Court the licenses granted include auctioneers licenses for Arthur Masters Qudley Clarke Calthorpe Woodge and William Edw ithfield. Hawkers licenses go to Charles Warren William Omfield and Darcy Floan. A special booth license for Captain's Flat sports for Hospital Queen is issued to William Cartwright. Walter Cliffe Monck gains billiard saloon license. Charles Byrne and Arthur Walden receive licenses subject to police reports. Frances Worthington granted meals liquor extension and a qualified permit.
In Sydney at Randwick several Vitlers Stakes contenders raced. Burlesque and Prestige did two furlongs in 25, Outback and Saddbury four furlongs in 50, Treseury just over that. Closing Time and Whittingham five furlongs in 1 3, Tabbar 1.4, Sabbath Bhoon 1.44. Hantero and Kivhaka 1.17, Pavilion 1. quarter longer, Tantrums 1.18, Rosendo seven furlongs 1.803, Stanley's Hope and Magmaver mile 1.192.
Governor Selph signs pardons releasing 128 California offenders from city and county jails under the Wright Prohibition Enforcement Act and the Jones Still Act. The action covers both men and women convicted under the repealed law in California.
President Hoover considers a special message to Congress asking authority to declare an embargo on arms shipments to countries where hostilities exist. The plan references actions with Mexico, Cuba, Gabambia, Uruguay, and efforts to pacify Paraguay and Bolivia in the Gran Chaco conflict.
Offers invited returnable to the Anary by 12 noon on Tuesday 10 January 1933 for the purchase and removal of one Hilliard table complete with accessories at the Hotel Acton.
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