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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1937
Page
2
Readable entries list dog names and divisions with placements and stakes. Key animals include King Silver and Aden's Hope in Open Hurdles, Show's Gem, Madeline's Hope, Cyrene, Latemsemn, Laddie, Rare Class, and Brotten across divisions with prize references and track show details.
At the Flemington siteyard buyers showed slight firmness for prime sheep and lambs while demand for other lines was irregular. Wethers sold 15s to 30s, ewes 13s to 24s, lambs 16s to 30s, with Buttocks quoted at 8 to 12 pounds 10 shillings. Overall quality described as only fair and activity slower, with weaker prices in some lots.
The Tennis Council honours late Bec retizy and Mr L Marriott with tributes and a minute of silence. K Omarai is appointed temporary Secretary. a permanent Secretary awaiting AGM. Open Championship entries close Jan 2 with 6 pm deadline. exhibition matches planned in Canberra with Sydney juniors and notable players. Annual meeting set for March 17 at Manuka Pavilion. notices of motion due 21 days prior. Umpires and club officials urged to provide availability. Slazenger balls approved for use. affiliated clubs to report court availability for preliminaries and potential extra courts. Aialie and Reid Claire to play social match. entries close Jan 2. American mixed doubles tournament details and a Griffin Club sinning event scheduled.
The death of Mr Lt Marriott removes a faithful friend from Canberra’s tennis community. A long standing supporter of the Tennis Association, he showed steadfast loyalty to principles, served in leadership roles, and earned respect as a dedicated delegate and club figure.
Readable phrases appear sparse and jumbled with multiple misspellings. The text contains fragmented names and terms that resemble places or people but lacks coherent events or context to identify a clear news item.
The article notes a 1932 figure declining a presidential nomination while taking on the more onerous role of secretary to the association. It praises faithful service and suggests the individual’s work inspired others to continue the group’s mission.
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