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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1929
Page
2
Crow activity at the Canberra Golf Club disrupted play as birds swooped, knocked balls, and even guided balls toward holes. Spectators and players reported multiple incidents, with crows causing laughter and delays as rounds continued amid bird antics on the fairways near the river.
Weather notes from Candar railless page show June rainfall totals for Queanbeyan and current year to date. Entries include temperatures 9 am last readings 68 and 41.6 to 49.9 degrees, with rainfall figures scattered and incomplete for June 28.
The Canberra Club Shield, competed since June 1926, was won by J Brack at the Duntroon Range on Saturday. The contest used quarterly aggregates of 3 shots over 600 yards. Brack has now held the shield after four separate wins. Others mentioned include T Powland and A Hussey with two wins each. quarterly scores noted for Brack 134 Hussey 124 Hay 136 Rowland 136.
Dr. William Crocker of the Hoyce Thompson Institute for Silent Research spoke in New York about how improved machinery and plant breeding boost global food supply. He cited Java sugarcane experiments yielding triple output and proposed corn strains doubling per-acre production, plus Canada’s wheat breeding saving $142,000 yearly.
ASTRONOMICAL DATA from Commonwealth Solar Observatory Mount Stromlo notes Moon rise times and planetary positions. Venus and Jupiter are listed with approximate rising and setting windows, accompanied by cloud cover and wind directions. Further showers and mild southeast to southwest winds are reported.
An editorial piece praises advances in hygiene and vaccination from smallpox to typhoid and diphtheria. It notes dramatic declines in mortality, cites anti-toxin and vaccination as turning points, and stresses community cooperation and enforcement of health laws to sustain gains.
A fragmented 1900s style column mentions a country session in Sydney with references to a 10. Gramo phone item, weather, and various garbled names. It lists topics from orchestral and vocal performances to local notes and small notices amid jumbled phrases.
Personal clashes emerge as Ma OM Wicker from Commonwealth PATO retorts to Lanberrae after a week of upheaval in Melhourne. The exchange centers on status and locale labeled as Motel Canberra amid shifting intentions and opinions.
Fragmented notes describe a Melbourne event with a country tune, a community singing segment, and a vocal piece titled Gipsy Love. It mentions market rates and a list of unclear items including Drags Leder and Blears Valley.
The end of the first round left Cymmets undefeated as Cygnets and Boronias led the standings with Cygnets set to face Horonias in the upcoming second round. The report notes defensive play by Carpenter and Tetley, highlights by Mita Iraq and Misa Rule, and common on pitch breaches including turning on the ball and dribbling with the left shoulder.
Ainslie School held its second annual fancy dress ball in the Reboot Hall on Friday night with children in costumes and many adults watching. Prizes were awarded for humor originality and best dressed, and Mrs Daley and Mrs Jones provided music and arrangements for the event. Colonel Goodwin presented an electric toaster to Mr Shanahan for his service as secretary.
The Canberra Citizens' League will hold its annual meeting at Albert Hall on Thursday evening. The session aims to elect officers for the coming year and invites all citizens to attend and support the league's work for the city's welfare.
The fragment discusses proper tackling and passing techniques in field hockey. It emphasizes keeping the stick low and controlled, using a slight give on contact, and ensuring the ball rolls to a safe hitting position. It warns against reverse kicking except in emergencies and notes common errors in dribbling and reception.
Souths defeated Norths 20 to 7 in a South City rugby league match. Key moments featured Goggins and Kennett scoring tries, Johnson and Lane adding late runs, and strong defense from Souths despite Norths presses. Facer and Chipperfield were standout for Souths with solid all round play.
Preacher Roy Wheaton spoke on The Grace of Hospitality from Romans 12 1 2 at the free service in Canberra urging Christlike welcome to the poor the lame and the blind and to young men in the city through cooperative church hospitality efforts.
The Canberra Croquet Club held its closing social on Saturday with heavy coats in warm attendance. Lady Butters presented year end trophies while W H Litherlid won the Novice Handicap. Mrs W F Chapman runner up. Prizes included a copper water jug and a glass dish.
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