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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1935
Page
2
Canberra recorded an unprecedented wet year with rainfall totals surpassing all previous measures. The national capital saw heavy downpours in October and May, with Minchin and nearby Queanbeyan contributing significant totals.
In Sydney, the Federal Cabinet is expected to grant the Prime Minister authority to approve short term men export limits. The situation centers on policy controls and potential political maneuvering within government ranks.
Canberra builds cricket strength as district teams tour and local youth rise. Officials urge Australian Board of Cricket Control to recognize the Capital's growing talent amid holiday matches and a stronger junior program.
Fatal crash during the Centenary 300 Mile Road Race near Needlea Rye as a MG Midget driven by G Graham and his mechanic J Peters failed at high speed, leaping across the track and killing both occupants instantly. Earlier a crash at Heaven Corner involved a car driven by Thompson with guroi as mechanic.
Distances and sprint events set for juniors and seniors as athletes train over holidays. Notables include Peterson, Dullard, and Calthotta in various handicaps and the 100 yard relay. several entries scratched and lineups expected to shift tonight.
The London stock exchange opened with renewed investment interest as gilt edged securities gained while stock prices moved higher. War loans showed advances and closed with notable gains. gilt prices traded at about £108 per share.
Canberra players dominated the Northbourne Oval match, led by Lorn Lees with two quick wickets and Brennan scoring a stable 20. Northbourne dismissed the Yase visitors for 122, three batsmen retiring as the home side cruised to a win by three wickets despite Lees failing to repeat a prior hat trick.
The report details a lengthy innings by Leen and Parkes at Leen Park, with Dowd and Fogarty excelling for Yass and Lees contributing crucial wickets for Leen. Parkes and Clapson fight to keep the score tight as Leen chase, while City’s earlier win over Cooma closes the double section with a strong pennant push.
Fragmentary report references a yachtman death linked to an ante war film. Mentions Ottawa and Mano, with unclear affiliations to Layton and Palga. The garbled text lacks coherent details, names, dates, or locations to verify a complete summary.
Canberra Club enters a regional competition with Tas Cynbrra and Rowling Studed as contenders. The event features bets and bets on outcomes, including wins and ties, as teams vie for top place and individual standout performances emerge from the steady play.
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