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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1931

Page

4

Unemployment Grant Explained by Minister in Melbourne

The Minister for Home Attire Mr Dinkeley explained a £500000 unemployment grant. He stated part of the allocation was for North Australia and the Federal Capital Territory but not to be used for general relief in those areas. Cabinet action would promptly relieve any situation and further gravity could lead to reconsideration of allocating funds to the territories.

Dinkeley Melbourne North Aumalia Wal Press Sydney

Cat and Mouse Tale From London Garden Square

A humorous London anecdote describes a bold cat seizing a mouse in broad daylight and a bystander rescuing the mouse from the cat. The cat protests the rescue while the liberated mouse returns to the garden, and a Morning Post contributor recalls a boy scout freeing a mouse from a trap for a cat.

London Hohe Mintreas

Speeding Cyclist Evades Police Across City Streets

An armed pursuit ends when a motorcyclist speeds through central Sydney streets at high speed, outdistancing pursuing patrols and forcing a police crash incident. Constable Dawson sustains a spinal fracture, and Sergeant Cullen suffers facial injuries as officers pursue the rider. Investigations continue.

Dawson Cullen

Fragmented local crime tale about a man at dawn

A garbled OCR fragment describes a man returning home in the early morning fearfully entering a house and moving upstairs to bed after an unseen event. Details are unclear but suggest a domestic disturbance or attempted concealment.

Cricket win for association at Manuka oval

Federal Capital Territory Cricket Association defeated a combined Queanbeyan Queanbe yan and Michelago XI by six wickets on Halamiay afternoon. Key performers included Moloney and A. A. Cavanagh, while Queanbe yan bowler Sento was injured fielding. Final score 108. Cavanagh took multiple wickets, with Kappler and Tickner among the bowlers for Queanbe yan.

Manuka Oval Halamiay Federal Capstal Territory Cricket Association Queanbeyan Quaderoo Michelago District Crick Manuka Turf Queanteyan Moloney Teuying G. Cavanagh Sento Queamteyan

Warwick Farm Racecard Fragments Highlight Major Finishes

Racing notes detail mixed results from Warwick Farm including Won by four lengths with Denwsen second in a major race, plus Longevity in legers and a dead heat in the Parm Stakes. Other events mention Maidan Nursery Handicaps and Sefton Handicap results, with a focus on jockeys, horses, and betting.

Lord Lachix Heke Coutury Tire Couttact de Hurry Sourcy Crowaue Arolla Wapiti Wallarobha Whelk Royal Top Ortelle's Bow Grutlan Jock Mclvor Texlla Cyrondu Lord Luctus Botti Scurry

Canberra and City Clubs Ice Rink Championship Recap

In a fractured report from Canberra and City Clubs, teams including Lott Holmes Hokyand and MhaNexpeare faced City Club lines led by Lott and Holmes. Prowee and Coy tally 21 points while Crapp Grainger Dee Spendelove post 29 as rivals clash in rink and pairs events at city.

Cansveiian Canberra Price Britot Lon Dones Melanes Brownleva Tucker Francia Bomeryxan Weatherston McKin Waterman McDonnell Kelt Welch Lott Holmes Hokyand MhaNexpeare V. Kbarwood Hawking Walluer Pike Aubrey McDonald Jeffrey T. M. Bimkenpeare Crapp Grainger Dee Spendelove Pulteersten Byrum Prowee Coy Sity Ota Wit Ibegte Saturns

Canberra Golf Month Medal Won By T R Canboulte

The Canberra Golf Club held its monthly medal on Saturday. T R Canboulte posted 67 to win. Other notable scores included A C22 and 90 for 19, R T Whyte 71, Newman 90 seconds, and Hewitt 97. Various players posted high totals and the field featured strong performances from Canboulte, Dickinnon, and Dwyer among others.

Canberra Cyourr Rowe Az Bare Mowatian Mit Marti Ye Caughlin BW. Cunningham A.B. Robertson

Aspenvale Races Feature Close Finishes and Long Odds

In a murky ledger of horses including Romeo, Wakerite, Truslock, Calera, and Sargent, Romeo beat Wakerite by a length with Custodie a distant third. The seven furlong event for three-year-olds saw Star Warden and Great Thought close behind, while Dark Dawn defeated Coromandel by a head. Bets placed on multiple contenders reflect a crowded field with tight margins and mixed results across races.

Romeo Wakerite Howson Truslock BACW Nelsont Wlarters Calera Sargent Red Blade Talmud Roaine Fed Blade Wakerife Custodie

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