YWCA Girls Week Opens in Canberra with Fund Drive
Canberra YWCA launched Girls Week led by Lady Whiskerd to fund expansion of activities. A house to house collection and a July 20 bridge party at Hotel Canberra are planned. Miss M R Law outlined aims and new extension clubs formed to ease transport issues and serve 70 Causeway members.
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Canberra
Y.W.C.A
Whiskerd
Y-W.ca
City
Mra
A Percival
Whiskard
Mise M. R. Law
Causeway Club
Miss Law
Lady Whiskard
Flemington Friday sale records light sheep and cattle turnout
The Flemington sale yards sold 1 485 sheep and lambs and 274 head of cattle in a light attendance. Sheep sold quickly while cattle showed dull competition with few prime cattle. Wethers brought 17 to 35 shillings and ewes 14 to 26 shillings with bullocks 5 to 10 pounds 10 shillings. Best beef 40 shillings, quality 32, medium 28, inferior 25 per 100 pounds.
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Sydney
Flemington
New Service Station Builds Modern Canberra Image
A new petrol service station at Manuka near the Capitol Theatre nears completion. It features cantilevered canopies, one-column support, expanded show windows, and a cream reinforced concrete exterior. Built for efficiency, the workshop floors are black butt timber and interiors aim for quiet warmth. Architect Moir and Sutherland, Canberra. builder Mr. WJ Perry, Kingston.
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Petro
Manuka
Capitol Theatre
Canberra
Canberra Avenue
Flinders Way
Franklin Street
WJ. Perry
Kingston
Moir and Sutherland
National Football Team Selections for Today’s Matches
Ainslie, Manuka, and Eastlake lineups named with 19th man Mauger as reserve. Ainslie to field strongest side including Connelly Dee Kao Loftus and Williams. Jim Moroney coaches Manuka this week in Leo Sullivan’s absence while showing good form.
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Ainslie
James
Dee
Moore
Bald
Martin
Wiliams
Connelly
Atkinson
Donahue
Evans
Peirce
Bryan
Brown
Kearney
Lyng
Loftus
Crawford
Cheel
Savage
McMillan
Thomas
Manuka
L. Hellier
Spencer
Barrett
Bilsir
Brinkman
Byrne
Dogan
Dorman
Fryer
Giles
Hall
Hartley
G. Hellier
Kay
Lee
Marristt
Moroney
Rabl
Street
Taylor
Ware
Eastlake
Elliman
Jenkins
Cottrell
Drayton
Dempster
Eyre
Badlington
E. Gladwin
K. Gladwin
Maloney
McGrath
McDonald
McGinness
Plaisted
Robbie
Trevillian
Wharton
Juniors Eastlake Juniors v St Johns Kingston Match Lineups
Eastlake Juniors led by Bachli Scott and Stuart list 20 players for the Kingston fixture against St Johns captained by Maunder. All players are required to be at the ground by 1 p.m.
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Eastlake
Sorenson
Cottingham
Hodgson
Browning
Graham
Hollins
Martin
King
Brown
Heyes
Heuff
Knowles
Peterson
Roper
Toms
Pierson
Smith
Carnall
Coulsen
Avent
Wireless Station 2CA Set to Relocate on Yass Road
Arrangements underway for a new 2CA broadcast station on Yass Road near Gungahlin with a three mile distance from Civic Centre. A nearby A Class Regions station site is chosen opposite the road. Manager A J Ryan says plans for buildings and tower are in preparation. Transmitter will operate at licensed 23,000 watts with room for later increase to 5,000 watts.
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2CA
Yass Road
Gungahlin Homestead
Civic Centre
A Claas Regions
A. J. Ryan
Waeteler Peace Prize Awarded to Baden-Powell
The Hague reports the 1987 Waeteler Peace Prize valued at £2100 was awarded to Lord Baden-Powell for his services to international understanding through the scout movement.
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the Hague
Lord Baden-Powell
Colleagues to Meet Royal Military College at Duntroon
The Colleagues, an Old Boys team from the Great Public Schools of Sydney, will play the Royal Military College at Duntroon Oval this afternoon. The kickoff is at 4 o clock and Canberra residents and nearby districts are invited to attend.
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Sydney
Royal Military College
Duntroon Oval
Canberra
Not Guilty Verdict In £1500 Theft Case
The jury at Quarter Sessions found Leonard Francis Hunt 31 a commercial traveller not guilty of stealing £1500 from Ernest Henry Webber. The Crown alleged Webber paid Hunt to settle divorce proceedings in which Webber was a co respondent. Hunt pleaded not guilty.
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Sydney
Leonard Francis Hunt
Ernest Henry Webber
Webber
Hunt
Square
Cancellation of Albury Coursing Club Licence
The Premier directed immediate cancellation of the Albury Coursing Club licence after a police report from Albury. He withheld the report from publication and would not decide on dejagging until the club proves its affairs are in order.
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Sydney
Albury
Stevens
Hockey day full of New South Wales and ACT matchups
Northbourne Golds face Northbourne Greens at York Park while Canberra Grammar meets Kingston at Heid. Barton clashes with University, Duntroon hosts Queanbeyan, and Telopea plays Barton with several matches listed for late morning and afternoon. Canberra Grammar II and Telopea II face off at York and Queanbeyan, with rosters noted for each side.
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Rodda
Goodwin
Hill
McIntosh
Ellwood
Cash
Bradbury
Gelle
Kingston
Barton
University
Griffith
M. McGregor
Jones
Welch
Hicks
Barnes
Pike
Cooper
Churchill
Temby
Reid
McCullough
Anderson
Stephenson
Starkey
Kruger
Gilbert
Richardson
Durie
Somerville
Feraday
Boomsma
Rance
McNiven
Duntroon
Queanbeyan
R. Arneson
Telopea
V. Barton
W. Griffiths
Gray
Dwyer
Millett
Donaldson
West
Truesdale
Burke
Weatherley
Trampp
Canberra Grammar II
V. Telopea II
York
W. Wreale
R. Rockley
Grammar
Trafford
Letton
Moore
Terry
M. Miners
Mould
R. Royds
Edwards
Roach
Davies
V. Queanbeyan
M. Bath
G. Piggin
Telopea C. v
Canberra Grammar
P. Quinn
Lorimer
Woodhouse
Herbert
Hay
Lane
K. Miners
Merriman
T. Roydsa
Kensit
Snow
Gubbay
Royal Canberra Associates match ends with two point win
The match between teams led by the president and captain on Thursday ended with the former team winning by two points. An open day is planned for Tuesday July 27 with an 18 hole competition. Mr J Pettison donated the trophy.
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J. Pettison
Protest Hearing Delayed In Rugby League Case At Queanbeyan
The Rugby League protest saga continues as Goulburn League refuses 48 hours notice requirement for a Group 8 Judiciary hearing. Canberra protest to be heard tonight at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan with Malay Cup defense looming for the winner in a Sunday clash against Bombala. Canberra team lists and St Patrick’s College visitors noted. games scheduled at Manuka Oval with C.Y.W.A. hosts.
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Goulburn League
Judiciary Committee
Group 8
Canberra
Country League
Group
A. C. Bowers
Queanbeyan
Country Rugby League
T. English
Royal Hotel
St. Patrick’s College
Goulburn
Boyh
Manuke Oval
St. Patrick’s
C.Y.W.A
Bt. Patrick’s
the Oval
Flemington Racecard Today Hurdle and Steeplechase Events
Flemington offers today’s programme including the Doutta Galla Hurdle at 1.30 and Trial Hurdle at 2.50 with listed weights and runners such as Solomon, Great Bear, Shadow King's Moon, and Bermuda. Footscray Steeplechase follows around 4.5, plus the July Handicap with multiple entrants and updated weights after Seymour’s scratching.
Selections Doutta Galla Hurdle and Related Races Result
Results list for Arlington era races includes Doutta Galla Hurdle won by Bridge of Mar with Royal Order in second and Gladness third. Royal Order also placed in Two-Year-Old Mile behind winner. remaining placings noted for King's Game and Shadow Moon in Trial Hurdle, Santa Casa and Seymour in Grand National Steeplechase, Bermuda first in Footscray Steeple, Phi Jax second, Jehu third, and Spearflash first in July Handicap with Der mid second and Alinura third.
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Bridge of Davanthus
Jack
Oakwood
Royal Bell Buoy
Affinity
Gliding i
Ortello's Pangolin
Star
Column
Our Boy
the Peach
Ril
Thornbury
Bridge of Mar
Royal Order
Gladness
Shadow Moon
Brimboal
Santa Casa
Seymour
Bermuda
Phi- Jax
Jehu
Spearflash
Dermid
Alinura
Santa Casa Remains Favourite in Grand National Steeplechase
Melbourne racing note shows Santa Casa as strong favourite for the Grand National Steeplechase with added support today. Seymour climbs to second in demand, while Lady Madge and Last End are also at interest. The market lists Cape Lilock, Wakerife, Montargis and others with varying point adjustments.
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Santa Monkey Cass
Wakerife
Kennamon
Montergis
Tongalla
Howrah
Lady David's
Jehu
Bermuda
Lady's E Dama- Maid
Royal
Seragho y @ Underwood
Vigorene
Reciprocal
Jumna
Montargis
Sea Manes
Bounty Master Silver
Wynne
Seymour
Iva
Bachelor
Beau Spear
Prince
Alinura & Riddle
Nisga
Melbourne
Santa Casa
Lady Madge
Last End
Cape Lilock
Strobus
Monkey Tricks
A J C Steward Applications Called For Positions
After a two day A J C Committee meeting the group announced inviting applications for stipendary steward roles for metropolitan clubs from January 31 1938 Four current stewards L G Fraser chairman G Williams R S Turner J Donohue may be reduced to three stewards and one assistant steward from that date ensuring at least one present steward loses position
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Sydney
A.J.C
L. G. Fraser
G. Williams
Turner
J. Donohue
A.R.C
Moorefield Race Meeting Card Highlights
Abbreviated race card lists hurdle and handicap events at Moorefield with horses and weights across five races. Notable entries include Kogarah Stakes favorites Bancor Golf Spark and various juveniles in handicaps, with starts noted from 2.0 to 4.20 and a split into two divisions of the Flying Welter Mandicad.
Queanbeyan District Coursing Club Draws Set
The program lists draw entries for Saturday races at the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club. Events include Special Stakes 472 yds, Showground Stakes 473 yds divisions, Maiden Stakes 473 yds, Maiden Hurdles 473 yds, and President Stakes 6460 yds with multiple named dogs in each heat.
Soest Stakes Results Across Divisions at Showground
Southern Boy 2 led teens in Showground Stakes third division with Fan Fare 1 and Queen Blazeaway 2 in Maiden Stakes. Federal Boy 1 dominated Showground Stakes second division while Sonny Mulga 1 and Maronga 2 captured Showground Stakes notes. Flying Dan 1 led Maiden Hurdles with Bpocks 2. Lang Syne 1 and Madonna 2 followed in second division. Marabou 1 and Petite Maid 2 topped Showground Stakes first division. Cashaway 1 and Intrigue 2 scored in President’s Stakes first division. Specials highlight Federal Boy and Cashaway.
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Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club
Moon
Sidely
Golf Mac
Master Johnny
Mies
Federal Boy
Jack Meagher
Starlight
Primo
Green Tip
Corne
Hingo
Huron
Sonny Mulga
Testonma
Flying Princess
Woggles
Miss Heverley
Petite Joan
Wallingford Lad
Climbing Lily
Charles Watch
Emergency
Clair
Smiling Fluke
Our Host
Onalena
Spooks
Tom Viking
Flying Dan
Pen's Pride
Quinton
Mra. Mickola
le Agent
Miss Jura Lad
Petite Maid
Signo Vinces
Star White
En Climb
Ling Lily
the Kirk
Queen's Fortune
Misa Clair
Intrigue
Ageh Khan
Tritelela Scratch Leads Melbourne Scratchings
Latest scratchings from Melbourne list Tritelela withdrawn from Doutta Hurdle and Flemington events. Also scratched are July Handicap Hostile Trial Hurdle and Sir Lectern.
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Melbourne
Flemington
Tritelela
Sir Lectern
Horse Races Result Snippet From Handicap Cards
Juvenile Handicap Correct 1 Tar tanus 2 Esteemed 3. Carston Mile Dutiful 1 Babill Poponaise 3. Moorefield Handicap Grand Warbler 1 Bulldozen 2 Soft Step 3. Flying Welter division one Heroin Faith 1 Rembrandt 2 Panyong 3. Division two King Otho 1 Kurrawid 2 The Caliph 3.
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Ib Rubens
Ib Claymore
Crunatus
Glen Idyll
Bowthorne
Glentrae
Silky Oak
Palisade
Grecian Art
Bancor
Golf Spark
Rockne
Nutshell
Britta
Rampacre T
Scarlet Magician
Trieste
Marie Belle
Patrec
Rembrandt
Fernacre
Stuart M
Heroic Roaley's Faith
Choice
Powertdale
King Moab & & Brown
Strathisia
Betty O
Oberous
Kaylah
Hwalking
Brazandt
Panyong
Prince's
Westball
Son
Scarlet Rosaban
King
Happy Man
Vertex
Grosvenor
Orelton
King Otho
Royal
Clare
Suzanne
the Caliph
Glabrio
Gold Spur
Lass
Levent
Moorefield Race Club
Correct
Dutiful
Babill & Poponaise
Moorefield
Soft Step
Flying Welter
Heroin ‘Faith
Kurrawid
iThe Caliph
Woman's Premonition Precedes Fatal Anesthetic Death
Esther Harriet Gillard, an invalid, claimed she foresaw her death before being dressed in her pyjamas and taken to the theatre at Sydney Hospital. She died under the administration of an anesthetic.
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Sydney
Esther Harriet Gillard
Sydney Hoartal
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Girl's Week Appeal Fund
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Fo Whitlam
Holmes
E. H. Harvie
EF. G. Thorpe
Girl Guides’ Association
M. Shelton
J. H. Baird
David
Anonymous
Homebush Stock Sales
Ess
Earswood
Karawood
Mary's
Gungahlin
Badenpowell
Rugby Union
R.M.C
G.P.S. Old Boys
Royal Canberra Associates
Rugby League
Bombala
Solomon
Rob McFordamain
Reid Bi
Great Bear
Bea King
Wallace Terna Drake
Windarra
A.J.C. Stewards
God's Acre
Matheau
Gilde
Vptian
Rorite Dee Go Plain
Kerler
Australia
Rokite
Rokite Next “Times
F.C.T
Amemeion
Woods
Tote
France Pende Ventio
Hye
Lucorta
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