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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1936

Page

3

Athletics Visit By Botany Harriers To Canberra

Botany Harriers propose a Canberra visit with a team of ten athletes. Canberra Club executives will decide on a fixed date for the match between the two clubs. The half mile championship at St Manuka Oval is planned as the final event of the series, likely next week or the following Saturday.

Canberra Botany Marriore Sydney Itinna Mo Botany Harriers St Manuka Oval Cue

Rugby League Plans Meeting Ahead of Season

The District Rugby League schedules a meeting on February 24 before the football season. Members are urged to attend a premeeting at Goulburn on March 1. The season aims to host English visitors with tests on June 39 in Sydney, July 4 in Brisbane, and July 25 in Sydney. group divisions and local centres to be involved.

Wesson FUT Ghia Hmea of Ie Goulburn Sseme of & Dumper Australia Leston Sagaiott Southers Sydney Brisbane

Trams to Go New York City Transit Converts to Buses

The city plans replacing trams with 650 motor buses, a £1,600,000 project by the Transit Commission. Over ten years, bus operation is expected to carry tens of millions more passengers, with Philadelphia likely to follow New York in ditching tramways for motor buses.

New York Transit. Commission Franichiees Tiwan Phiadelpia Uma Saya Davis Wilken Philadelphia

No Two Eyes Alike Could Reveal Eye Disease via Retina Print

New York state Police note that retinal patterns vary with eye disease and may change with age. Historical findings from German oculists show unique retinal markings linking to conditions, suggesting eye prints could identify individuals.

New York State Rombrecete

Tobacco Quotas Introduced For Overseas Vessels

The Minister for Customs Mr White announced weekly duty free allowances for overseas vessel crews in Australian winters from March 1. Each crew will receive four ounces of tobacco or 100 cigarettes or 20 cigars, with similar limits for native crews. The concession can be withdrawn for abuse and violations will be severely dealt with.

Cretone Mr. White Taniany Offennees

RAFs Record Air Defence Exercise Sets New Hours

The Royal Air Force logged higher flying hours in last year’s air defence exercise than any prior year with about 2.3 million miles flown, 772 night hours and 630 flying hours in July. No injuries occurred and the effort involved 192 aircraft protecting London from raids, with heavy bombers and fighters alternating in high altitude operations.

Royal Air Force Ure Shell Company London Northland Bouthianda Air Chist Rober Brooke- Popham Observer Corps Southland North Tent R.A.F

Cricket Premiership standings show tight A and B grades

In F C T Premiership race, Northbourne leads A grade with 25 points after three outright wins. Queanbeyan and Hall chase. B grade nudges include Kingston, Manuka, Northbourne, and Kingston in proximity as Musings over innings totals and potential outright wins shape the final standings. Ongoing fixtures today determine top position and premiership chances amid close gaps.

Toania Te Woll de Hall Queanbeyan Ainslie Hall Egalhat Manuka Ie Lt Bent Inings Ball Baye Manuke Northbourne Kingston Monica Klogeton Hull

Sub-District Barton Iat Innings Thriller at Westridge

Barton team posted 213 in the innings with Westridge replying, Connedy batting not out on 34 and Quigg bowled for 22 as the match moved toward a dramatic finish.

Barton Westridge Quigg

Crookwell sale of 600 cold country bred cattle planned

A Crookwell sale advertised for Wednesday February 2 features 600 cold country bred cattle. The yarding includes 200 high quality Hereford bullock aged 2 to 9 years.

Crookwell

Vacant Lectureship in Philosophy at Canberra University

POBITIGNS VACANT invites applications from qualified persons for a part time lectureship in Philosophy at the Canberra University College during 1990. The remuneration is 100 pounds with deductions under the Financial Emergency Act. The appointed lecturer must deliver philosophy lectures per university guidelines. Further particulars from Secretary, Attorney General's Department, Canberra. Applications close February 1.

Canberra University University of Mulbourne C/o Atorney Canberra

Canberra University public notices for 1096 lectures

Public notices announce Canbera University lectures for 1986 across English Latin French Ancient History Economic History Geography and Financial Organisation. Students must notify immediately if unable to attend and join the Compulsory Students Association within two months, with fees due by February 22, 1986.

Anat Avery Canbarea University Collmpertudente’ Associatiog Tpve J. Q. Bwens

Runaway lorry injures inspector in Young Street

A lorry mounted Fever R. G. Turner, an inspector from the Public Health Department, in Young Street. He was pushed by the vehicle, suffering cuts and possible leg injury, while bystanders rushed to assist as the incident disrupted the morning.

Rydney Young Street R. G. Turner Department of Public Hisallt Daly Jan Anse Imne Aimee

Rutland Surf and Camp Facilities Advertised in Damaged Text

Fragmentary OCR lists surf water service and boat launches near Dalmeny and Montagu Manly SAW. Mentions cottages, motor camps, and patrons at Melbourne tour. Phrases reference cuisine, tennis, and lodging facilities but details are unclear due to distortion.

Rutland Jdalmeny Noble Dalmeny Mira Rolantate Montagu Manly Mar Many Pi Ulen Tourna Gersges

Social cricket news with scattered names and schedule

The fragment mentions a van Veterana visit and home team, with W J Gibbs occupying an office at 10 am. Several names appear garbled including Felngton, Matoney, Merriman, Crinte, Joss, Raabecrease, and others, alongside a Padus Unphal Prov Jaf demain reference and a cam schedule around Mert Meek and Reade.

van Veterana Yext For & Maton W. J. Gibbs Felngton Matoney A Mei R Merriman Christopher Joss Raabecrease

Grand Organ Recital at St. Andrew Church

A grand organ recital titled towers of may eve a an Eeeing Scant tre rig Beret at the Church of St. Andrew. Mr. Kolgst and Rev Cena are prominent, with Mrs at Duieh supporting the event as one of Sydney’s volunteering figures for ABR activities.

Church of St. Andrew Kolgst Sernet Cena Mra Bydney Toaing Voluniets

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