Opperman Aims End-to-End Challenge From Land's End
Australian cyclist Opperman prepares for the End-to-End record attempt from Land's End to John o Groats. He recently set a national 12 hour unpaced road record, pushing toward a world mark. The project, supported across the Commonwealth, begins mid July with Australian fans watching his progress.
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Australia
Robert Opperman
Commonwealth
Aritgin
Oppy
Newson
Crock
Land's End
John ¢S Groate
England
Scotland
J. Milla
Dumalope
Great Britain
J. Roselter
H. Green
Roselter
Opperman
Europe
J. Hossiter
Luopen Moter
Wedmeedas
Hehten
Alee
Sheep and Cattle Sale At Alexandria Yard Bested
An unusually small offering at the Alexandria saleyards saw keen bidding with sheep and lambs 1d to 1s6d higher for prime lots. Cattle traded freely with buyers taking 2,100 head. prices across cattle better by 5s to 10s on last Thursday, with prime heavies scarce and beef quotes steady to firm.
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Sydney
Alexandria
Bishop Wins Hard-Fought Melbourne Boxing Rematch
Herb Bishop of Melbourne defeated Jor Ghnouly over 15 rounds at Rushcutters Bay Stadium in Sydney. Ghnouly started strong but Bishop controlled with timely rights and body work, the decision aided by Ghnouly’s persistent holding. Earlier, Dick Humphries stopped Tommy Craig in a six round amateur featherweight bout after Craig was knocked down following a low punch.
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Sydney
Momilay
Herb Bishop
Melbourne
Jor Ghnouly
URAL
Rushcutters Bay Stadium
Ghnouly
White Ghnouly
Ghaouly
Bishop
Dick Humphries
Tommy Craig
Craig
Midweek Tennis Pennant Matches Postponed by Fire Brigade
The midweek pennant competition is resumed tomorrow with teams including AGHAI Morthbourne and the Fire Brigade. Fixtures list multiple clubs and players, but the Fire Brigade tournament is postponed due to court unavailability and a new date will be advised.
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Ownling
Fire Brigade
Mrs Moonlight at the Albert Hall stars Maida Silk in Canberra
Miss Maida Silk returns to Canberra for Mrs Moonlight at the Albert Hall next Tuesday night in the title role. Miss Ilk portrays Jane Moonlight, from a seventeen year old in 1900 dress to a mature mother forty years later, with strong acting demands noted by the Society of Arts and Literature. Silk plans to leave for Adelaide soon after the production.
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Society of Arts and Literature
Adelaide
Mian Silk
Ayes
Jane Moonlight
Canberra Court Fines for Car Tying and Drunkenness
Albert Edward Almond was fined £12 or three months imprisonment for tying a motor car without the owner's consent and fined 10 shillings or two days for drunkenness. three months to pay the first fine and two days for the second. Daniel McAffe, 47, was fined 10 shillings or two days for being drunk in Eyre Street Kingston.
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Albert Edward Almond
J. T. B. Goodwin
Canberra
Almond
Cook
Hotel Wellington
J. J. MacGregor
Kingston
Eyre Street
Daniel McAulffe
Legacy Ball at Albert Hall Tonight With Auctioned Flights
The first annual Legacy Ball proceeds under Vice Regal patronage at the Albert Hall tonight. A large attendance is expected with Bridge and dancing, plus live Test match updates. J H Calthorpe will auction 12 aeroplane flight tickets, donated by Moore MacMahon, in aid of the Legacy Club funds with buses departing 1.20 am and returning at 2 pm.
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Albert Hall
J. H. Calthorpe
Dutch Auction the 12 Tickets For Aeroplane Flights. In Aid of the Legacy Club
Funda
Moore Mac-Mahon
Winga of Song
Indigestion Cures Claim With Kruschen Diet Turnaround
A woman chronicles three months on soda biscuita and milk for gastritis and constipation. She credits Kruschen with ending her troubles, restoring appetite and clear skin, and urges others with indigestion to try it.
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M. R
QUE ROSA WITHDRAWN FROM MELBOURNE GRAND NATIONAL
Melbourne officials announce QUE ROSA will be scratched from the Grand National Steeplechase on Monday. The withdrawal affects the event lineup and betting pools at the racecourse.
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Melbourne
Gub Rosa
Common Sense Letter Replies From Canberra Debating Body
Canberra Inter-Society Debate Committee replies to a letter by Common Sense. The editor explains debating societies serve members, invite public attendance, and welcome thoughtful input while noting some topics may require more discussion in Canberra. Rex Millett signs as secretary.
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Canberra Times
Bir
Canberra Inter-Society
Canberra
Eadera
Rex Millett
Wireless licences surge as inspector visits Camberwell inlet
The wireless licence inspector's visit to Cambermilles Inlet shows a surge in applications. About 240 licences were issued in a short period, draining annual quota and forcing paper scraps to be used. Offenders are expected to face Canberra Court on July 24 for broadcast activities linked to national stations.
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Camberrmilles
Inlet
Canberra
Ball Arrangements Set for Albert Hall Event
A ladies meeting convened by Lady Garran at the Count Kammur School prepared for the annual ball at Albert Hall on Friday August 4. The event, under the patronage of Their Excellencies the Governor and General, aims to raise funds with Mrs. Compston chairing the arrangements.
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Count Kammur School
Garran
Albert Hall
Musical Recital by Arlom Hoogstoel At Miccotipediist Hall
Wilfred Arlom and F Hoogstoel present a talent recital under the Australian Music Examinations Board. Students will perform various works as part of the forthcoming examinations. Last year the Albert Hall audience filled the venue. this year the event moves to Miccotipediist Hall. No admission charge.
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Mears
Wilfred Arkona
Jin Fat
FL Howpestoel
Viulimiat
Peel
Che Uthorse
Albert Hall
Liege
Ad. Hiilen
Apprenticeship Plan Prompts Government Review
A draft plan for building trades apprenticeships seeks parliamentary consideration. Officials note current limits on apprenticeships, but see potential to expand to hundreds under the new framework to boost skilled labor, with five year terms contemplated.
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F. Hoogstoel
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Hots
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Scott
Lever
Lux
Rinso
Vim
Parkes House
Hunter Street
Laver Brothers Limited
G.P.O
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Sgsyee Brothers Limited
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