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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

4

Election of officers at annual meeting reported

A fragmented OCR note recalls the annual meeting of the Common Sraith Parliamentary Preax Gallery where officers were elected including Chairman ML Innes, secretary E J Hewitt, and committee members C F Bandeird Argun W Denning C K Sayers J A Alexander and C F M Burr, with affiliations to various publications.

Ennuad Sraith ML Innes Businey Morning Horant Hin. Moretary E. J. Hewitt The Canberra

State deficit increases in Sydney amid turmoil

Fridy reports show the state deficit rising by £169,448 during the seven month period. Judith Alien disappeared from her home in June and was later found drowned in Sydney harbour. Expenditure at the wharf and other items pushed the total deficit to £201,210,106.

Sydney Priday Judith Alien Seffrey Atmil Severin ArtiMelal Jim

Melbourne Trotting Race Meet Plans March 25 Return

In Melbourne on Friday the Victorian Trotting Association announced preparations for a forthcoming event on March 25. The Futurity and related races are lined up with details including eligibility and scheduling for the day.

Melbourne

February Show Displays Tomatoes At Albert Hall

The Horticultural Society of One Serra and Garden Arma host a February Monthly Show at the Albert Hall Monday evening with a large varied display of tomatoes and vegetables. A children’s section and a special feature on named tomato varieties plus disease and pest control guidance by Mr. Hutton are planned. The Autumn Exhibition, March 1, expands the schedule to include new classes for first-time exhibitors and dried fruit, with War Savings Certificates supporting fruit drying and bottling.

Horticultural Society of One Serra Arma Albert Hell Hutton Canberra The Albert Hall F. G. Thorpe Haq Vane

Melbourne Custody Case Challenges Detention Without Charge

In Melbourne on an application by Mr. Barry JC Justice O Bryan ordered showing why William Bevan fireman and Herbert Bluelaie staman detained under National Security Regulations since January 6. They claim no trial date or charges and say they were arrested after ship discharge and forced to work as donkeys before custody.

Melbourne Pridsy Barry Justice O'Bryan Coburg Naval W. Herriot William Bevan Herbert Bluelaie Staman Weesing Mega Bed TMF ImanaMmdayit Sincigir Bevan Ald Foun Hein Cae

Greyhound Meeting Draw Slips for Queanbeyan Race Cards

The Queanbeyan and District Greyhound Club draws list entries for Canberra Stakes divisions across 350, 487, and 670 yard events. Competitors include Marving, Flying Meme, Master Minton, Editorial Lady, Merriwagga, Big Kent, and Mia Cotter among others. Public notice of entries and divisions appears for the forthcoming meeting.

Guieanbeyan and District Crae Lub Canberra Marving Flying’ Meme Smart Betsy County Cap Neil Boy Parep Majuire Chief Master Minton Dora'a Image Quai Miss Pontapr Misa Linelie Silver Bugle Editorial Lady Biondicon Mother's Own Mia Fal- Son Bohalong Cash Good Partner Avermist Rise and Shine Merriwagga Big Kent Gry Doughboy Another Kent Bobsteen Winalto Aden Stamrs Nee Mccion Mia Cotter Rupes Bethy Salatetay Meinin

Country swimming championships reveal records and entries

At Parkes country championships many records fell as 30 entries across 10 events competed. Key performances include M Barham and M Richarda claiming under 24 and 33 yard freestyle titles, Brophy and Mauger atop senior women events, and Dutch International and RAAF relay teams featured among top placings.

Salman Derra Parkes Te Even Caiberra Awim Ee Ee Beco Ganda M. Barham Richarda Biagvio HE Mauger Soi P. Plaherty Wece Treentyie W Lac Varia Cereay Moneyh Nde Barkan AK Raghards Ak Beott Sone Downas T Wee Yande Techey Brophy A Tims Amous Brophy Oila Evaoa Mauger A. Howes Brophy Dutch Force RAAF Moce Dutch Air 1 Cantarra Oatee Weteon Panda Free Kiwalds Cordinglay Cpl Hardy Itor Cook C. Condron

Increased motor vehicle registrations in January

Sydney reports January motor vehicle registrations rose by 10861 from December, reaching 270807 total. Over 12 months registrations grew by 9878, with cars up by 5406 and lorries up by 4238, while motor cycles fell by 400.

Sydney

SPORTS QUEEN CONTEST AT ALBERT HALL?

A Saturday event features a Queen contest with Wie garden attractions and a Rastarn Command Hrast Band. Festivities include novelty programs, cakes, flowers, and a sale of goods. The afternoon program offers side shows and tea marquees, while a funfair and pony rides entertain children. The climactic concert in the Albert Hall on Wednesday March features Peter Dawson, and the Canberra Shorts Qurex Contest winner will be announced.

Gaturiay Eale Climan Rand Albert Hall Madsday Peter Daweon Canberra

Moorefield Harness Racing Entries and Handicaps

Racing notes list the Moorefield track events and entries including three year old handicap races and named horses such as Prinea Hus Denton Harrier Gold Lady Blansfield and Flying Handicap contenders Trimmer Bang Ster Mannerhelm Spear Weller and Div. The text reflects a program with horse names and race divisions for an early 20th century audience.

Prinea Hus Denton Harrier Gold Lady Blansfield Twice Royal Trimmer Bang Ster Mannerhelm Moorefeld Spear ‘Weller

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