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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
2
A historical note recalls that cricket was once illegal in England with penalties for hosting games. Landowners faced fines and prison terms, mayors fined and imprisoned. It also explains how the term hat trick arose from a bowler delivering three wickets with a single over, tied to a punishment or college brag.
In Sheldon Warwickshire the parish church marked the founding over 200 years ago of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. The event celebrated the movement's origin with two bishops and clergy in attendance, noting Dr Bray's 1699 mission and his tenure as Sheldon rector.
A London demonstration by the Royal Photographic Society shows a cheap automatic photo machine. It aims to capture the pleasant look as children pose with their cage bird and yield a sequence of pictures including landscapes and cartoons while reflexes are recorded in the photographs.
Winehcombe Carson Ltd reports a shift in wool selling sentiment from pessimistic to cautiously optimistic. Prices for crossbred tops declined but finer merino values show slight strength, with Sydney sales starting September 9. The industry awaits clearer signals as trade revival remains uncertain.
About 60 shareholders including directors attended a June 24 1909 meeting at the society’s registered office in Sydney. The agenda covered resolutions on borrowing powers and rule amendments under the Co operation Act. All resolutions passed unanimously as the chairman noted the society’s registration under the act and its strong financial position with improved reserves and a £16,138 projected net credit balance.
Bournemouth desk reports a municipal employee named Venner discovered a method to destroy the leather jacket grub that harms bowling greens. He dropped dead recently from heart trouble. Using large rubber mats and soaked grounds, millions of larvae were swept up saving the Cumberland turf.
The Council for the Preservation of Rural England opened an exhibition in London to urge Britons to act against the desecration of landscapes. Photographs show vulgar ads and misguided developments, with some hopeful signs in orderly hoardings and well placed inns. The piece notes the spread of power pylons and praises better modern buildings, urging swift action to protect England’s gardens and roads.
In Sydney on Wednesday Graham Waddell, chairman of the Australian Woolgrowers' Council, urged the formation of a committee to organise a Use More Wool campaign. He said the campaign would implement targeted research and publicity to promote wool usage.
The Farmers' and Grasiere' Co operative Co. reports rabbit skin offerings today totalled LOR toms. Although second heavy pelts were in weaker demand at an average fall of about Sd. Prime bulk of other grades realized slightly higher prices.
George A Shields of Columbia unveils a one room piano dwelling with glow transparent side walls roof and trim. The concrete floor and corner columns anchor the structure while glass dominates door casings window casings and baseboards. Inside and outside design features aim to showcase artistic glass usage and striped wallpaper accents.
A fragmented listing outlines a daylong radio program with music, news, markets, weather, and various performances. It includes multiple time blocks, performers such as Mona Deutcher and James Donnelly, orchestras, choirs, football reports, and live talk segments, reflecting a busy studio slate and event-driven segments.
The Busy Housewife faces daily duties and risk of constipation from neglecting regular bowel movement. A daily dose of Dr Morse's Indian Root Mile is advised to promote bowel function and prevent indigestion and biliousness common in strenuous schedules.
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