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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
3
A brief OCR fragment lists scattered words about a register and Mr bride, with several unclear names and mentions of writs. The readable portion shows few concrete details, lacking full sentences, dates, or locations for a coherent summary.
A detailed listing of race card entries at Ascot including flat and hurdle handicaps. Notable horses include Greek Tresa fates in the opening 1m4f, Tammy Boy, Paddorn, Firecello, Brereton, and Misa Billie across fourteen two and FING Welter, with weights and divisions shown for first and second divisions. Contains entrants for Encourage Stakes and full field weights.
The Trades and Labour Council debated a draft apprenticeship ordinance yesterday. Two representatives J Muir and T C Storey were appointed to meet C B Daley of the Interior Department to propose amendments on behalf of industrial organisations. The council hopes to have the ordinance promulgated soon and will not discuss vocational training until after its promulgation.
Detective Sergeant Alford read a July statement by Walter Francis Medecal alleging Mines Department official L F Harper praised the mine as having wonderful possibilities and a top ten year show The statement also described forming a company to work the mine Medralf warned samples could be interfered with after collection and the hearing was adjourned.
A motor coach travelling near Khenisset swerved at fifty miles an hour to avoid a cow, overturned, and burst into flames. Fourteen passengers were incinerated and eight injured as they tried to break windows. The injured driver crawled along the side and used stones to smash glass.
The Rural Bank system becomes operative with 16 000 growers facing a £4 000 000 deficit benefit. Agencies including rural industries, settlers advances, dairying promotion, and building relief are grouped under a single authority for streamlined handling.
Neighbours heard three shots in the Hobart home of Lancelot Harvey late at night. Mrs. Harvey, 28, and their five months old son were found shot in the house. Harvey, a sharebroker, died in hospital after being discovered alive. The revolver lay near him.
In Bihar colliery at Dhanbad a Sunday night explosion left 16 dead and 23 injured. Fire and smoke fill the shaft as rescuers work. Foreman and assistant, who first detected the danger, died during attempted rescue efforts as flames hinder further access.
The 276th State lottery was drawn today with Major first prize 57624 for the Come True syndicate led by M. Oliver of Bowning NSW. Second prize 183555 goes to I Dont Know syndicate with Mrs A. Burton. Third prize 47104 goes to Goodbye Mick syndicate led by W. J. Corbett of Darling Point. Fourth prize 80802 Strappers syndicate led by F. E. Gibbs of Darlinghurst Sydney. The 277th lottery will be drawn on Friday.
The death occurred in West Queanbeyan on Sunday morning of Mrs Emily Effie Richmond aged 80 years. A long-time resident of the Queanbeyan district she leaves a large family. The funeral was held at the Church of England cemetery on Tharwa road with Mr Ruby officiating at the graveside.
In Queanbeyan a wager called Barrownmania saw Dick Murray push Charles Byrne from Monaro Street to Bungendore Hill in 75 minutes, 45 minutes inside the allotted time, using an ordinary metal wheelbarrow. The stunt drew local attention and featured Byrne as the billiard room proprietor involved.
The final shoot of the year was held Sunday at Queanbeyan Rise Range where members contested the annual 700 yards match. G H Gregory shot a possible and four riflemen matched or beat the handicap. The club meets at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening, then a Gibbs Cup shoot opens the new year on Sunday. Participants include Cc Taylor, K Johnston, G Lewie, Storey, Harman.
Vassella on a Rudge Whitworth wins the acceleration, rolling, and braking tests at Queanbeyan. Goulburn club hill climb set for Sunday at 2 pm, with trophies from a local firm. Reliability trial via Canberra, Yass, Gunning, Goulburn, Collector planned for Sunday July 14 over 150 miles.
New coursing official Mr John Mac Grind began duties as secretary and Parrueanbeyan aid after visiting the club meeting on Saturday. Mr Griptaie reported being impressed with track appointments despite unclear details in the record.
Queanbeyan Golf Club held an 18 hole eclectic nine compete on Sunday won by N Croker with a net 46, earning a 382 for the best nine. K Godfrey led off the stick with 81, followed by T E James and N Croker. Details of scores show multiple players with varied totals as the club plans mixed foursomes next. The annual championship qualifying rounds start July 21 for A and B Grade, with the N C Taylor trophy up for 36 hole net card. entry is 3 shillings. Playoffs are 18 hole match play, finals 36 holes.
The Quembeyan Ratepayers Association leads a push to destroy cormorants across the Southern Tablelands with Federal backing sought. W E Oldfield and W Bowe mobilize anglers and sportsmen from Queanbeyan to Yass Bungendore and Michelago while planning a July 11 meeting to form a Cormorant Destruction League.
Stafford Building Co Ltd registered in Canberra under the F C T Companies Ordinance with £5,000 capital in £1 shares. First signatories include Philip Dudleigh Walker and Henry Jacob Gehrig. Esmonds Garage Ltd registered with £30,000 capital in 1 shares and 10,000 preference shares. Objects include motor dealers and engineering. Subscribers listed from Sydney Queanbeyan Canberra Kingston Braddon.
Keen competition for 26 000 sheep and lambs with good descriptions commanding a premium while other classes held firm. Cattle buyers had 2850 head to choose from with prime showing a 10 shilling rise from last Thursday and other grades steady. Yarding quality was poor with wasted young stock dominating. Wethers 16 to 25 pence, ewes 8 to 20 pence, lambs 10 to 20 pence, bullocks 5 to 11 pounds, cows 3 to 8 pounds, best beef 9 3/ per hundred, good 28, medium 23, inferior 20 per cent.
American youths Jack Portney and Harry Devine fought a harsh ten round bout at Rushcutter Bay Stadium. Portney dominated with heavy punches while Devine, slow and underpowered, showed grit but was stopped in the tenth round as the referee called off the match.
In Byndney on Monday, Country golf associates defeated Metropolitan 5 4 as Miss Fraser of Canberra fell to Miss McLeod of Pymble 6 and 4. The result shows a close team competition with several decisive matches.
W A reduced deficit for the year in Perth as rail revenue improved the budgetary position. The deficit stood at £160,500, reflecting steps to strengthen finances and support transportation income.
Mirpil provides relief from sunburn and windburn with liberal applications. Applied before exposure it helps modify damage. also treats chapped skin, chilblains, sore feet, serves as a base for powder and after shaving.
The second round draw lists Canberra versus Crookwell on July 7 at Queanbeyan. Haldera faces Yana on July 14, with Holders meeting Goulburn on July 21 and Holders versus Queanbeyan on July 28. Additional matches see Holders against Cooma on August 4 and Holders against Burrowa on August 11.
The article notes Mr Gristiaje’s extensive knowledge of dog racing and his timely suggestions for improving the sport. Officials and racing men are expected to take an interest in his ideas, given his broad expertise.
A compact item notes an excellent table and early breakfast with every convenience. It mentions good business, a shuttle or reel motif, clerks, tariff notes, and Phalle as a referenced name in a brief, newspaper-card style teaser.
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