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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1936
Page
3
At yesterday's advisory meeting full attendance heard Dr J H L Cumpston chair. Costs per week per bed at the Canberra Hospital were £4 18s 8d with no change in expenses. The council approved a banal fee ending June 1936 of £0 9s 0d and noted a suspected infected beef consignment at an abattoir.
Local mourners gather as news of the death of Father P Deenihan spreads. Mass is set for 10 o clock with Rt Rev Barry officiating at Gregorys Church. A funeral cortege will include parishioners school children and various Catholic societies.
State Lottery 352 results announced today with first prize going to Alt Bagiee of Smart Street Fairfield. Second prize to Le Verte syndicate led by R Knowles of Lindfield. Third prize to The Test syndicate with Miss N Browne of Hotel Grand Central Clarence Street. Fourth prize to Two Teas syndicate led by John Jamieson of Johnstone Street. Lottery 353 scheduled for Friday.
D. O. Finlay has been appointed captain of the British Olympic track team. An Air Force athlete who joined as an aircraftman, he now holds the rank of pilot officer. The British squad is described as the finest ever sent to the Olympic Games.
Mr Br O Walker, licensee of the Victoria Hotel Queanbeyan for 18 months, has disposed of his interest to Mr J Stokes formerly of the Andialla. The Victoria Hotel, a long established inn on the Tablelands, changes hands on July 27.
The English Rugby League team will receive 8030 pounds for eight matches in Queensland, up 1007 pounds from last year. The Brisbane report notes the higher payment accompanies the tour in Monday coverage.
Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood writes to Prime Minister Lyons after visiting Gallipoli sites not seen since the 1916 Cape Helles evacuation. He recalls vivid memories of comrades and wonders how they held on. The Turkish commander praises the cemeteries tended by Hughes and Hillington. Sir William and Lady Birdwood plan to visit Western Australia in August and may tour eastern states before returning to England in November.
Mrs Pennyfather and Mrs Read of Lara won the Ladies' Golf Union foursome championship at New South Wales in Sydney. Faults: Pennyfather Read 165. Robinson Clements 167. McKay McKillock 169. Vuille and Green 171. Lore Park Corry 174.
Strong support emerged for Cuddle in Melbourne Cup discussions at Moray today. The horse was coupled with Salamander for £15000 and with Bustard for £12000.
Canberra juniors visiting St Patrick's College Goulburn were beaten 6 0. St Patrick's captain H Waide led a strong defense while R Namarea and H Williams stood out for Canberra before the early second half try sealed the win.
Canberra council debated upgrades at the railway station including a heated waiting room and screening for lavatories near the new hotel at City. Motions urged ministerial attention and hospital ambulance procedures, with traffic rules near Braddon reviewed by the Chief Officer of Police and council volunteers.
Queanbeyan Golf Club held a Sunday par handicap with Mr. N Mc Lean winning. Bank of New South Wales officer Mr. K Godfrey receives transfer to Wal ipett after three years active with the club as captain treasurer and handicapper. At Queanbeyan Court two men fined 30 shillings each for attempting to jump the rattler and another indecent language charge with a 30 shilling penalty.
The first Gibbs Cup round was fired by Queanbeyan Rifle Club members from the 300 yards mound on Sunday. Handicaps will be set once an automatic system is chosen. Scores listed include A K Johnston 40 E G Lewis 36 J W Gibbs 38 R J Weeks 36 R Simmodng 36 C Storey 36 W Guard 36 L Hughes 34 A W Smith 34.
A small yarding faced buyers at Saleyards today with 19 000 head forward. Keen competition kept prices firm with prime sorts a touch higher. Cattle section saw 2300 head offered with good demand for prime types while plain and medium stayed steady. Wethers 15s to 19s, ewes 14s to 25s, lambs 18s to 28s. Bulls £5 to £12, cows £3 to £9. Best beef around 35s, good quality 30s.
Mrs Charlies Coppin of Queanbeyan was admitted to the District on Sunday afternoon with injuries after the front fork of her bicycle snapped while descending a hill on Tharwa Road.
The Canberra Operatic Society fixed Havana for August 12 13 and 15 with George Brown cast as Diego the rebel organiser. Sesta may be booked anywhere in the hall and children pay half price. Box plan opens next week. Miss Molly Bates appointed deputy pianiste as four rehearsals per week continue.
In today’s series, Wauchope defeated Berrima 2 0, Taree beat South Monaro 2 1, Crookwell 7 Far North Coast 1, Crookwell No 2 3 Wauchope Koalas 0, Narrabri won 7 2 over Mittagong, New England 3 defeated Newcastle, and Canberra beat Orange 2 0 with L Blundell and E Thompson scoring in the first half. The Canberra side showed superiority in the first half and pressed Orange in the second with stronger tackling.
The annual United demonstration of district Orange Lodges gathered at St Stephen's Church Queanbeyan on Sunday evening with delegates from Canberra Bombala and Bulls Lodges present High Tea was held and remarks were given by War. Bro J T Wright on the Significance of the Day Delegates were welcomed by W L I Arnold and responses were offered by lodge representatives A vote of thanks to the catering ladies followed Then the gathering moved to St Stephen's for a service conducted by Rev W L J Arnold.
Weights listed for the Rosebery hurdle race with several runners including 13 Alleviate 8 2 Maund 11 Gala Boy 98 2 Prince Golden Tercian 8 View 8 Bowthorne 8 Masterpiece 9. Second division of the Three Fears Old Handicap to start at 4.30.
The mid week pennant league moves to round thirteen tomorrow with two A grade matches expected to be tight. B and C grade fixtures feature Weetangera against Fire Brigade and a series of pairings including Reid vs Griffith O and Forrest vs Yarralumla with several byes.
Stewards conclude inquiry into the Brush Hurdle Race at Moorefield after reviewing evidence. They accept the explanations offered by the parties involved regarding Fickle Wallace’s running.
A reader at 49 Pell Street Merewether N.8.W. lauds Mirpil Skin Balm describing it as refreshing after shaving and helpful for sunburn tired skin and chafed or windburned skin. The note endorses Mirpil for various skin irritations and exposes the product’s use in daily grooming.
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