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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1934

Page

4

Learn to Swim Campaign Attracts Women In Canberra

Canberra Amateur wing campaign for women to learn to swim continues with sessions well attended by school children. By yesterday three women passed the 26 yard test: Mesdames Hicks Duffey and Elhouse. Today several women will attempt the distance and instructors Peterson and Smith plan to test more pupils. Of 150 registered, about 100 have passed the first test and some have been absent from classes.

Canberra Wing Chub Mesdames B Hicks Duffey Elihouse

Canberra Swimming Carnival to Welcome International Champions

Canberra hosts its annual carnival this Saturday at the Canberra baths featuring British, Australian, and world champions. Among the visitors is Joyus Cooper, a standout Ong-Mah swimmer with multiple national and world records. Cooper’s 1993 to 95 season included wins in 100, 220, and 440 yards events plus long-distance titles. Her elegant Uma alx beat crawl and flexible stroke are highlighted by coaches and officials.

Canberra Qui Viaitora Wills Joyus Cooper Cooper Uma Mian Cooper

Hopman Questions Davis Cup Omission in Melbourne

Harry Hopman commented on his exclusion from the Davis Cup team in Melbourne, saying his form was off and doubles play needed sharpening. The Dawn Ten Association council has not decided on allowing Mrs Crawford to travel with the squad, with a special meeting planned to discuss this and other issues.

Melbourne Harry Hopman Dawn Teni Association

Vines Defeats Tilden in Pro Tournament Match

In Los Angeles on Tuesday Vines defeated Tilden in straight sets 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.

Vines Tilden Los Angeles Vince

Sinai Codex dispute prompts vow to prove Russian dealings

CODEX SINAITICUS CAIRO Tuesday reports the British Museum refusals to return the Codex Sinsiticus bought from the Soviet for 100000 pounds. The Archbishop of Sinai vows to obtain justice and return the manuscript to the Vatican monastery, promising to publish proof Russia gained possession by trick and extorted the gift deed by menaces.

Cairo British Museum Sinai Vnal Russia

Experiments on Short Wave Signals Linked Vatican AMTA

Amalgamated Wireless and Vatican City authorities completed a short wave experiment. Signals transmitted from Vatican City HVE were received at the AWA Receiving Centre in Perth and retransmitted by VME to Vatican City. A facsimile record compared transmitted and received signals across 20 000 miles. Marchese Marconi examined the results, deemed scientifically valuable.

America Vatican City HVE AWA Peroune Marchese Marconi Jare

Local Breadalbane Flood Floods Breadathans Town

Breadalbane area reports flooding after two severe storms. A portion of Breadathans township flooded yesterday with Yona, depth six feet, causing damage to homes and furniture in Ormund's residence as water rose in the area.

Goulburn Breadathans Ormund

Ascot Races at Sydney include suspensions and notable wins

At Ascot Sydney L Sawyer riding Bettoda was suspended four months for careless riding in the 14.2 handicap. Divas scored in various races with Diege 1.583 clocking a race record, while Royal Park Omagh Celic Cross and Dover Patrol entries show close margins and dividends. Maiden Nursery and Ascot Handicap results feature Mangelo Witchcraft and Philomena among winners, with tight finishes and time records noted.

Sydney L. Sawyer Bettoda Ascot Nibh AM Bo Oscor Jap Bunk Diva Diege

Special sources of information in overseas intelligence

In this issue special sources of information are stated as re used in the compilation of the overseas Intelligence with all rights reserved. The notice specifies Australia and New Zealand as reserves of rights.

World Service Australia New Zealand

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