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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1928

Page

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Elections Early in 1929 Federal Polls Prepare

The Federal Government parties gear up for elections early in 1929 amid party negotiations. The Eritrean Prime Minister, Mr Kirthoep, leads the Nationalist coalition, with cooperation talks between Nationalists and Commite factions. A planned coalition pact, detailing seat sharing and joint support rules, aims to shape the final electoral lineup and future government formation.

Eritae Kirthoep Laver SahenNet Puerty Comite Han Trombert Fee Ayert Ain Ciocertey Jarrel Dorreh Cout Ces Pei Astral Ieee Stieglle Sopmerbers Uhe Everest Tiavetwer

Retrenchment Halts Various Road Projects Amid Staff Cuts

The retrenchment program led to postponement and suspension of several road construction projects. Tender notices for some works were issued while staff reductions impacted ongoing tasks. Officials emphasized continuing essential routine duties and limited maintenance as deeper cuts take effect.

Arcuen Adeosiier Aeling Iter Petter

Remarkable Canberra No 1 Team Dominates Country Week Tennis

Canberra No 1 dominates the Country Week Tennis carnival at Symer, winning 54 sets and 532 games while conceding only 2 sets and 100 games through seven rounds. Canberra's line includes Freebody Ridley Crowe and rivals from Newcastle Dubbo Nepean and South Wagga, with multiple close wins and strong pairings across 10+ matchups.

Canberra Ceanin Symer Canberra No. 1 Commrk South Wagga II Freebody Wool J. Budi V. Darri Son Inglis Freebory J. Ridley Turner MelGilvensy N. Hidley Crowe McGilvray N. ‘Hilley Merrican Ingfix Sceies Cessnock Snedfon Lewia Ces Ridley Johnstone Hall Crewe Bneddon Jaowis Breebody Buddabadahy Perry Trebeckh Carnall Smith Keyes Ayliffe E. Kidstone Ay- Wife Huddadobah

Canberra Women Tennis Round One Matches Report

Canberra women played first round ties against Nepean Mudgee Barrier and Nepean II. Matches featured Johnson Howe Cox Kiely Jamieson Affleck Freebody Knight and others with Canberra UL securing several set wins while forfeit and close scores marked the day.

Canberra Iii V. Nepean Johnson Amd Howe Mises Vee Vox Jones Walker Cunth Misa Kiely Howse Mis Cuntle Mise Kielly St. Vaenberra Canberra II Mudgee Freeboady Toma Murs Juumiieson Dimmu Knight AM@lock Misa Hogan Wind Smith Freebody Mra. Jamieson Iv Hog Ameck Milas Lees Mins Limmac Mra. Knight Canberra Sede Ines Canberra Il Barrier Jamieson Mra Miantiillivras Milas Preebuily En Bolling Roelly Affleck Hullock Creek Cindeberra UL

Canberra B team edges nervy cricket match in late thriller

An erratic Canberra B team win a four point thriller against Nuckl Conkerte amid tense press and disputed calls. Key players include Abi White and Hania Wh Peru with standout performances near the close as the fest ghosts play on.

Nuckl Conkerte Graeer Beeemnbor Ebros Oenbeeers Lust Peru Sai Baern Ellen Sollee Abd Kelly Fet Cmd

Board of Control debate over Territory Association status

Disputed motion at a council meeting concerns granting Territory Association status. Delegates representing the association argued for recognition while opponents urged restraint, with several members expressing preliminary support before the vote. Rumors and conflicting reports followed, but no final decision was reached.

Let Uniekel Association Peeert Ule Piola Miplbourne Exseckation Chosard Abr Wet Joe Merarea Maller Maahby Cunnings Mewn Gregory Teun Minn Wwe Geat Ag Tata Ares

Canberra Races Ciel De Turd Uneven Odds

A fragmented Canberra race note mentions a horse named Ciel De Turd and unclear odds or terms. The text is garbled, with missing phrases and suspect spellings, reflecting OCR errors rather than a clear race result or entry list.

Midnight Blaze Destroys Eastlake Mess Building

Fire swept the Eastlake Mess building on Saturday morning destroying a dining room kitchen and living quarters valued at £1250 with stock insurance losses. Canterbury Fire Brigade arrived but water supply failure prevented fighting the blaze. around 20 workers were injured. A new mess house will be erected at about £2000 by the commission, with similar design to the destroyed building.

Uth Oparky

Bowls Canberra Club Weekend Matches

Canberra Ponting Chul contested a weekend bowls tourney defeating Denholm and Muir 17 to 7. Henitieny Duwi son beat H. W. Wallam 21 to 14. The Grade Bingles Handbags Crease 17 defeated Waterman 14. Davidson best Crapp 26 to 8.

Canberra Ponting Chul Pickinson Denholm Muirty Ingles Henitieny Duwison H. W. Wallam Waterman Tinwwom Tait Coh Funn Davidson Crapp

Canberra Tennis Team Dominates Interclub Play

Canberra achievements dominate the report with multiple wins across divisions, including Canberra’s forfeit victory and decisive sets over Cessnock and Newcastle opponents. Notable pairings include Goodwin and Beckett beating Cantle and Kelly, and Mra. Mildenhall along with Read securing a 6-4 4-6 A victory as Canberra clinches momentum across rounds.

Canberra Cessnock Mers Goodwin Beckett i Miss Mra. Ives Irs Coban Mise Langanvy Cuulith Milas Kelly Mra Coban Miss Langan Mins Cox Mra. Goodwin Mra Beckett Cantle Affleck Miss Leosit Boyd Miss Skinner Mra. Freebody Airs Jamieson O'Hyat Miss Warhurat Mra. Jamieson Misa Skinner

not supreme cricket executive in the territory

A contentious executive dispute at the Territory Cricket Association over constitutional powers and the right to settle inter-member disputes dominates a meeting. Mr Wright, Mr McNeice, and Mr Bott oppose changes while Mr Wottingham and others argue for association-wide authority and adherence to the constitution.

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