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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1934

Page

4

Perry Tips Sydney In Australia Championship Showdown

G P Hughes captain of Eng lamnia praised Fegryie for his display against McGrath saying he improved forehand drives since arriving in Australia. Hughes noted Fegryie only showed his best when in danger of defeat and stated he would head to California for a holiday after the Australian championship before returning to England.

Sydney G. P. Hughes Englamnia Fegryie McGrath Australia California England

Europeans meet Australians in dull Rushcutters Bay tennis

Triangular matches at Rushcutters Bay drew a poor crowd yet showcased high standard tennis. Perry and Brugnon opened singles with Perry winning after a slow start, Crawford edged Boussus while McGrath and Hughes battled in a tight pair of sets. In doubles, Boussin and Brugnon defeated Perry and Hughes in a five set marathon.

Sydney Rushcutters Bay Perry Bragnan Brugnon Moaes Crawford Boussus Atch and &T Boutsus McGrath Hughes Great Britain France FJ. Pecty G.B Brognon Rome Bounsda Britain

Maier Defeated Adelaide By Bromwich in Friday Bout

The defeat of the Spanish player Maier by the junior Bromwich occurred Friday in a decisive match. Bromwich secured the win, highlighting a strong performance by the junior.

Adelaide Maier Bromwich

City sheds remain filthy despite daily cleaning warns council

Mr Shakespeare asked about daily cleaning with Mr Gourgaud replying that adjacent sheds would not stay clean. He noted shelters are vandalized and littered immediately after cleaning and police cannot stop offenders without resident reports and evidence. He warned shelters at Rastlake Westlake and Causeway may be removed if vandalism continues.

T. M. Shakespeare Advisory Council Gourgaud Mr. Gourgaud China Rastlake Westlake Causeway

Electrician Burned by Live Wire at Alexandria

Electrician Robert Gray, 5 percent unhurt, touched a live underground cable while repairing at Alexandria. He suffered dreadful burns to the body and was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Seydney Robert Gray Manhule Alexandria Agsine

Bromwich Defeats Maler In Straight Sets At Inte Al Tennis

Australian player J Bromwich beat Spanish rival R Maler 6 3 6 1 in straight sets. Australian P Turnbull then defeated R De, while Aust. counterpart Aust. beat Czech player R Menzel in a 2 6 3 scoreline, part of today’s Inte Al tennis program.

Realis J. Bromwich R. Maler Spain P. Turnbull R, de R. Menzel R. Menxel Ation

Greyhound Racing Queanbeyan Stakes Headlines

Maiden Stake divisions feature Pretine Lady Isabell and Optimistic contenders. Canberra Pride Wilkie Boy Phonaleo headline 1st division with Red Blue Yellow colors. Other stakes include Presidents Stake 2 with Horizon and Dainty Doris in a brisk race card.

Isabell William ‘Glorious Chance Maruce Crystala Binekit Merme'a Hope Ben Splice Canberra Pride Wilkie Boy Phonaleo Presidents Stake

Queanbeyan Licensing Court Grants Various Permits

The Queanbeyan Licensing Court approved booth licenses for Bungendore races on December 26 and for a Captain's Flat sports meeting on January 1. Youth licenses for January 1 and January Saturdays at coursing meetings were issued to Frances Worthington. Renewals for Arthur Wilden and Charles Burne billiard room licenses for 1935 were granted, Hawker licenses to George Leach and RC Turbit were approved, and William John Bowe received a collector's license. Betty Gregory, aged five, was struck by a cyclist in Monaro Street on Wednesday evening, sustaining a broken collarbone. she was taken home and later reported improving.

Mr. Hardwick Yeterday A. W. Oldfield W. A. Cartwright Captain's Flat Frances Worthington Arthur Wilden Charles Burne Hawker George Leach RC. Turbit Willam John Bowe Betty Gregory Agea Monaro Street

Holidays for Police During Gloucester Visit Declared

The Chief Secretary announced special leave for police on duty in the metro area during the Gloucester visit. Three days leave and one day’s pay are awarded to those on duty. the rest receive one day of special leave.

Sydney Coaitey Gloucester

Todays Selections From Tin Hare Racing Notes

Second Division King at Canberra features Fortuneola and Gin with runs by Miserable Tiger and King. Queanbeyan Stakes lists Star White and Ka, while President's Stake shows Marble Ridge and Blue Horizon. Open Hurdle favors Fortuneola and King auiver with Special Double by Fortuneola. First Division: ray.

Canberra Fortuneola Star White Marble Ridge Blue Horizon King Auiver Ray

Sydney Robberies Writ Against Lurich

A writ filed in Sydney alleges multiple break-ins by a gang name Housebreakers active in the Rushcutters Bay and Darlinghurst areas. The National Boxing Club venue Stadium is cited with £2000 in claimed losses and police estimate stolen property at about £1000. The figure involves Tom Lurich, a waterman from Winter Garden.

Sydney Tralla Ltd Bey 3Gney Stadium Tom Lurich Wate Jer Winter Garden Darlinghuret

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