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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1939

Page

3

Crookwell Seconds Defeat ACT in Crookwell Trophy Thriller

In the second round at Manuka Oval under Burna Cup conditions, Crookwell second eleven beat the ACT by 23 runs. Canberra for 179 in 173 minutes featured A Drayton 70, Seaman 58, while Crookwell replying 167 in 173 minutes saw L Gay 58 and Crombie 4-32 with notable wicketkeeping by BR Jenkins.

Crookwell A.C.T Manuka Oval Law White Percival Carmichael L. Gay Smith Cumins Gay Cummins Jenkin H. Seaman Crombie Tes Lent Gay Seaaman Hogan Cimble Avera BR. Jenkins Queanbeyan Canberra Sacer Storia

Quist Wins S A Singles Title

Adrianquist defeated TL A Redwarts 7-5 0-4 to win the State singles championship in Adelaide. In mixed doubles Seminal Hopman and Mrs Hopman beat Craynor, Turner, and Wilson. women's doubles saw Mrs Hopman and Miss Coyne defeat Blick and Wilson 3-6 0.

Adelaide Adrianquist TL. A. Redwarts South Australia Canberra Boag Gay Carmathers A. Stevens Hogan R. Smith White Mrs. Hopman Misa Coyne Hien M. Blick Mins JM. Wilson

Murder charge at Narrandera dairy murder case at court

Ernest Hough, 44, a Narrandera dairy farmer, was remanded on a charge of murdering his brother in law Daniel Moon. Moon was found wounded at Houghs dairy farm about three miles from Narrandera and died in hospital early this morning.

Narrandera Ernest Hough Daniel Moon Moon Wen Hough Moon Hoaplel

Canberra to host world artists and science talks in 1988

The Australian Broadcasting Commission plans Canberra concerts by Lotte Lehmann Peter Dawson Arthur Schnabel and the Comedy Harmonista aided by the new 2CY relay station. Canberra also hosts national and international conferences with upgraded speech and general studios. A Science Congress tale from the bush about snakes and goannas spread as a drink fueled yarn.

Australian Broadcasting Canberra Lotte Lehmann Peter Dawson Arthur Schnabel Harmonista 2CY 2FC Bydnay Australian Broadcasting Commission Postmaster-General's Department Science Congress Bush Hushman Qhaken

Nature notes races showcase varied handicaps and contenders

A long list of race events and runners appears with multiple handicap entries including Mupbery, Panicle, Aldeen, Electra, Moonlight Kalmate, and Palawan among others. The page references flat races, jumpers, and a flying welter with numerous horses and riders noted across Ascot and other venues.

Ale Baron Panicle Aldeen Dunkerry Negigee Kimaren Palawan Warren Wee Electra Moonlight Kalmate Jonaia Velltrim Attea Noet LiArgent Velie Nan Convamer Gallant Cottle Roe

Goannas Immune to Snake Venom and Odd Animal Tales

A confused mix of fragments discusses goannas supposedly immune to venom and a fanciful account of a homing frog at a Bourke hotel. The text weaves speculative biology with a farce about a frog hiding behind a beer keg and a late night riverbank journey, offering no clear conclusion.

Im Bourke Darling Tiwan Tina Camp

Health conference discussed for Commonwealth and state health co operation

In Sydney on Monday, Senator Foil and Prime Minister Lyons weigh a conference of Commonwealth and state health ministers to discuss greater coordination and a national drive. The plan could foster cooperation between health and education ministers and support physical fitness programs in schools and colleges.

Sydney Commonwealth Senator Foil Mr. Lyons Foil Camman

Vacancies at Braddon Private Home Bus Stop

Two men sought for private home near a bus stop in Braddon with applications to Times Ofbe.

Braddon

Christmas Air Mails Link England to Empire With 88 Planes

The Empire Air Mails used 88 aircraft including the Mercury seaplane and 33 land planes to carry Christmas mail between England and Australia and other empire territories. The fleet, powered by 446 480 horsepower, aimed to fly about 1 100 000 miles over five weeks, delivering gifts and greetings across routes to Aden, Ceylon, India, New Zealand, Fiji, and many Pacific islands, using sea and land legs to reach final destinations. Flying boats were to operate through November 28 to January 22, with through services expected to travel 851 414 miles in eight weeks.

Enngland Australia Qantas Himpire Airways Ltd Equator England Bahrein Burma Kgypt India Malay States Palestine Etraka Settlement Bettiah Sydney Pervieas

To Women Who Do Their Own Housework

Advice to women handling housework on preventing rough, chapped hands through regular use of Mirpll to keep hands soft and smooth.

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