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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 25, 1929

Page

5

Young Bowling Club Heads to Canberra Green For Match

Top rinks from Young Bowling Club visit Canberra to play the Canberra Gab representatives at the Hotel Can eire green at 2.8) that afternoon. Canberra teams include Mitchie Weather car Pike Coy Waterman Welch and others.

Young Bowling Club Canberra Couma Gab Caneire Green Camberra Aoa Mitchie Weathercar Pike Coy Waterman Welch

Australian Eleven Versus AMP Diggers At The Oval

The Australian Eleven clash with the AMP side in a Saturday match at the Oval. Diggers, led by Tickner, back a strong eleven from Northbourne and Acton clubs, aiming to test the prestige of the Association eleven with 12 prominent players and a large crowd anticipated.

Diggers Cricket Association Me Oval Leven Fe Alf Dinit Clube Ted Northbourne Pershing

Sheffield Shield Result From Adelaide Narrowly Won

South Australia defeated New South Wales by one run in a Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide. Key scores include New South Wales first innings 4s, South Australia 206 total, with notable wickets by Hooker and Fairfax. Final margin came from a one run win and a late bowling effort by Fairfax and Hooker.

Adelaide Tursuay New South Wales Fort Akota Oie Ge Everett Mairfax Hooker Meale Diadman U South Australia Ove Wickely

China outlines new year plan to seize foreign privileges

Government announces a 1 000 000 dollar appropriation from the Central Treasury to acquire steamers on the coast and inland waters. Foreign minister says steps will end foreign inviolable rights and extraterritoriality, and withdraw foreign troops from China as part of sovereign rights.

Shanghai Bermvlion Hawigat Privale Wanet Annomein Wew Hina

Leap for life from mail plane ends French Indo China attempt

French airmen Le Brine and Wosst attempted a daring mail plane crossing from Moris to Kalyon in French Indo China. Bad weather forced a parachute leap near Moulmein Burma on December 18. Rossi was slightly injured, Le Brix unharmed. plane and oil destroyed.

Paris Don Perachutes le Brine Wosst Moris Kalyon Indo-China Moulmean Burma Maria Hee ‘Vane T Hey Rossi le Brix Jane

Golfers Full Day At Canberra Club Boxing Day Events

The Canberra Golf Club schedules Boxing Day programs with gut ball best ball versus Lomley and an afternoon stroke handling. A New Year’s Day morning stroke handicap match will be played followed by a Citnidiah- Fowraatnes t event in the afternoon.

Canberra

Cricket fixtures mark New Year with canberra clash

Holiday schedule avoids Canberra cricket until New Year s Day when Canterbury Hall hosts a turf match at the oval. Teams listed include AAOCLIATION XI captains Honeyacht Kappler with players such as McDonald Howat and Richards Rushton and others from Acton, Croker and Gribble.

Honeyacht Graham McDonald Howat Mile Conron Schneider Claremont Kappler Brown Carnall Wilson Jamen Cele C. Hinckenman Rushton Richardson Oorditeie W. Tickner Maloney Croker Senior Micka Edlinga Bryan Burkinshaw Power Mar Tickner Law Deans B. McKinatry Jones Acton E. Horan C. Gribble

Capitol Theatre Announces Arat-claes Programme Tonight

Management presents Universal’s The Kid's Clever with Glen Tryon and Kathryn Crawford supported by a large cast. The bill also includes a boxing attraction and a comedy segment. Audiences expect a lively evening with top acts and laughs.

Universal Geper Glen Tryon Kathryn Crawford Petenplant Tiny Owet

Aid for Eielson Soviet Responds to Appeal

Messages from the American government to the Soviet Union reached Moscow on Monday regarding the six week loss of Arctic aviator Lieutenant Kilian off Iberia. The teletypes confirmed the search and urged cooperation in locating the missing pilot.

Washington Kilan Iberia Mosweon Blelwon

The Canberra Times Holiday Publishing Arrangements

The Canberra Times will not publish on Boxing Day December 26. Publication will continue as usual during the holiday period.

Canberra Times

Coal Mines Bill aims to speed amalgamation schemes

President of the Board of Trade, Mr W Graham, said coal mines committees will start after recess. A clause will appoint commissioners to frame amalgamation schemes nationwide. Government will follow DI to accelerate amalgamation and disputes about price rises were unfounded. A consumers council for food and fuel will be set up to protect the public with phased measures.

London Board of Trade W. Graham Lil Consumers’ Council

Liberal support bid sparks reader reaction in London

The Daily Chronicle notes a dramatic Liberal bid after a statement by the President of the Board of Trade. Liberals see the move as a chance to gain support while critics weigh the potential reach of the concession before Christmas.

London Board of Trak Tne House of Commons Lidef Suport Cheanele

Randwick Track Collision Injures Horses in Morning Run

At Randwick on Tuesday a collision on the track involved Violin Holo Imperialist Antipodal and others. Jockey Stewart and Connor fell. Violin Holo suffered serious shoulder injuries. Both horses Violin Holo and Gurram are owned by Sir Bantel Hordern. Connor recently returned from a fractured arm injury at Kensington.

Sydney Randwick Tia Gurrana Jeypore Ry Stewart Jockeon

Widow and Youth Elope to Gretna Green Then Wed

A 27 year old widow and a 1h old youth ran away to Gretna Green to marry after parental consent failed. The couple were Annie Hurst Bate and Eric Marthen of South Harrow. They met at a party in Chelana three months earlier and traveled with a chaperone to Carlisle for the ceremony.

Gretna Green Hichard Rennison Famo Gretna Green Forge Annie Hurst Bate Eric Marthen South Harrow Becaus Carlisle Roger Uinta

Cult of Longevity Aims for Able Bodied Centenarians

Five hundred residents of Llamdon form the Centenarian Club to promote longevity and improved health. Founder Dr Maurice Ernest says members seek to become able bodied and clear minded centenarians, with no strict diet, but reasonable lifestyle guidance and nine hours of rest.

Llamdon Maurice Ernest Mimi England Scotland

Cigarette Bride Sparks Unusual Registry Request

A 28 year old bride in London asked to smoke during her wedding ceremony to steady nerves. The registrar and bride shared a cigarette mid ceremony as vows were exchanged, a scene the registrar called unprecedented and noting the bride wore green.

London Registry Office

Silly Billy's Ground Game Described In Rude Play

A fragment describes a playground game where one child lies in the middle pretending to sleep while others creep to his ground and sing a taunt. When closers approach he suddenly chases, or if caught he becomes the Billy.

Helen Wills Marries Frederick Moody Jr in California

In California on Monday Helen Wills wed Frederick Moody Jr a broker with ties to the Franciscan order. The ceremony marked a new union for the couple as local society circles note the match between prominent names in business and church affiliates.

California Helen Wills Frederick Moody, Jnr

Seaman Granted Entry After Customs Review in Australia

A Norwegian seaman, mill operant Milessen, arrived in Sydney aboard the Matagoanul after the Manuka wreck. He lacked £40 required for foreigners to enter Australia, was detained briefly, and after intervention by higher officials the Customs Department allowed him entry.

Aydney Billa Milessen New Zealand Sydney Australia Cmtter Customs Department

Victorian oil prospects bright says geologist

Minister for Home Affairs Mr Tilakeley reported no comprehensive file from Dr Woolhough on oil possibilities in Victoria. Woolhough’s extensive trip suggested potential oil discoveries but cautioned no commercial quantities yet. he urged intensified scientific exploration and joint Commonwealth State surveys. A conference with federal geologists is planned for early next year to discuss coordinated operations.

Home Affairs Tilakeley Woolhough Commonwealth Victoria Burvey

Australia House Christmas party for 200 staff in London

Kir Granville and Lely Kyle hosted a Christmas tree and community choir at Australia House in London attended by about 200. Kir Granville Ryrie praised staff, noting high loyalty and lack of interference while they worked well. Mr. Trumble thanked Granville Ryrie for her positive influence during the war effort.

London Kir Granville Lely Kyle Australia House Hic Granville Ryrie Army Trumble

Tragic Boy Found Dead After Tree Stump Incident

A 14 year old boy, missing since Sunday, was found wedged by the hips inside a hollow stump on a farm near Millon MIN fun. He died from shock and exposure after being trapped for hours. A search led by Charles Willian found the body with a hat nearby.

Bydney Bock W. Hirooks Millon Yestering Charles Willian Parrote

Inscription Dispute at Ven Van University Balustrade

An injunction ordered Ven Van University to replace the original inscription on the new library balustrade. Architect Whitney Warren led reconstruction after German destruction and the rector’s Latin inscription objection. The court gave eight days to comply.

Venvain University Whitney Warren Furore Teutonico Dpiruta Cardinal Mercier Ladeuze Hector Whitney Werren

Ice Cream History From Ancient Pearls To 19th Century Fame

A fragmented passage traces ice cream origins from ancient times through medieval Europe. It mentions Peruvian and Italian influences, Catherine de Medici’s kitchen orders, and early American makers like Augustus Jackson in Philadelphia who popularized ice cream in the United States and charged about a dollar per quart.

Tee Crea Philp Lens Marco Polo Europe Japan Italy Catherine de Medici France Duc de Chartres Augustus Jackson Philadelphia

Missing or Murdered? Detective Tale by Robin Forsythe

Novel release by Jobo Kane The Bodley Mead Liohted presents a detective story about the disappearance of Lord Pyeravy a Cabinet Minister. An amateur and a professional detective pursue separate methods to disentangle clues revealing leads and motives amid suspicion and intrigue.

Jobo Kane Bodley Mead Liohted Robin Forsythe Lord Pyeravy Cusia Nauny Mr. Foraythe

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