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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1935

Page

2

Ninth round fixtures planned for A and B grade cricket

The ninth round of sub district fixtures started Saturday and concludes tomorrow with A grade matches Northbourne v Queanbeyan at Halgarth Northbourne v Manuka at Northbourne Kingston v Hall at Telopea Park Queanbeyan v Alastic Manuka v Northbourne Hall v Kingston in B grade Queanbeyan v Alastic Manuka v Northbourne Hall v Kingston Players instructed to meet J B Young's corner at 1 20 for transport.

Felows Queanbeyan Alastic Manuka Northbourne Man- Uke Hall Kingston Quéanbeyan Ian Northbourne Powlas Pal Clem Ainslie Kate Gowing M. Oe

Amateur Status Debate Wins For Ladies Golf Union

London reports the Ladies Golf Union defeats a Surrey Golf Association motion by 272 to 182 over amateur status terms. Mrs Smith argues for stricter rules and less sham amateurism while Mr McNair warns the proposal could harm in Dominions and America where gender parity in status is desired.

London Ladies’ Golf Union Surrey Golfing Association Éverts Smith Sr McNair Dominions America

Amalgamated Wireless Wins Dunedin Transmitter Contract

The New Zealand Broadcasting Board selects Amalgamated Wireless Asia Ltd to supply the transmitting equipment for Dominion station 14A at Otago Peninsula. The 10,000 watt, unmodulated aerial setup mirrors Auckland’s new station and uses an umbrella-type antenna. AWAs prior orders include Wellington 21 watt and Christchurch 10,000 watt plants, with Auckland officially opened at year end.

New Zealand Broadcasting Board Amalgamated Wireless (Asia) Ltd Dominion Otago Peninsula Dunedin Auckland Australasia Dunnedin Amalgamated Wireless New Endland A.W.A Wellington Christchurch Ge Auck

Perth Murder Prompt Police Seek Informer

Perth police seek a man who telephoned Tuesday at 16 55 with information on the murder of Edgar Whitfield and the theft of diamonds valued at £5000. The caller gave a name but withheld his address and has not been contacted since.

Perth Edgar Whitfield

McEwans Record Sparks Canberra School Attendance Debate

Interest grows over a claimed Canberra record as five McEwan brothers attended Canberra Grammar School in one year. Four years ago six Me Evans children enrolled at Telopea Park School, five boys and one girl Violet aged 4. Names listed include Atlan Bob Keith Don and Laurie. A separate four year-ago girls record at Telapea Park had five Barrie girls Margaret Nancy Jean May and June. For two years these five girls remained on the rolls together.

Canberra Telopea Park Evans Violet Atlan Bob Keith Don Laurie Telapea Park Barrie Margaret Nancy Jean May

Sheep and Lamb Sale At Gemnniatan Yard Australia

Sydney reports a large Gemnniatan sale with 61 000 head penned. Goor wethers and prime lambs sold steady, but demand for desert plains stock was cautious and prices eased about 1 to 1 1/4. Cattle section saw 3 200 head, with values generally 5d to 6d lower than last. Prime steers and medium bullocks more common. ranges quoted for beef 34s, ponies 26s, medium 23s, inferior 21s.

Sydney Gemnniatan Goor Wethers Prime Lamba

Aunt Mary's Baking Powder Contest Visit at Kingston

The lady representative in charge will be at J. B. Young Ltd Kingston until Saturday to answer questions about Aunt Mary's Baking Powder. By saving 60 lids from the tins, participants can obtain one of Aunt Mary's famous surprise packets.

J. B. Young Ltd Kingston Aunt Mary

Moody Valley Race Meeting Odds and Results

Complex betting and results from Moonee Valley trials list multiple races with horses like Otmoor Seven Hills Rialto and Miguel Maid of Kestdalé. Time records, divisions, and divisional winners appear with odds and dividends for each race.

Otmoor Seven Hills Rialto Buller Miguel Maid of Kestdalé Don Miguel Mali of Dale Rondelle Curzola Evening Mist Amanthus Nellie Nellie Thrice Highardo Inspirer Easby Righardo Igay Silk Gay Silk Tudian Journey's End Ga Ee Cargo Gaybrooke Omvs Diva

Non Voters Face Fines and Pending Cases in Commonwealth Election

Statistics show 172 285 electors did not record votes at the last poll. 65 047 explanations were satisfactory, 1 063 cautioned, 19 236 replies awaited, and 485 others face pending cases. Fines totaling £300 have been imposed on non voters.

Commonwealth Electoral Office

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