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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1935

Page

4

Canberra Male Choir Frets Recital At St Andrews Church

The Canberra Male Choir under Mr. W Doig will present a notable recital at St Andrews Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 3 pm. Highlights include Gottnod's By 5 Wave and the Largo from Dvorak New World Symphony. Also featured are Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser, recitative by Mr. W Hunt, and a "Bless big House" by Brahe. Mr. A R Peters will preside at the organ with several organ solos.

Canberra W. Doig St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Gotlnod Dvorak New World Symphony Wagner W. Hunt Bach Walter Batiste

Fire Dangers in Oil Tanker Cargoes

A historical overview notes high fire risk in early oil tankers and the evolution of safety measures during unloading. It explains tank construction improvements, independent pumping, fume ducts, and hatch-seal fire screens designed to prevent ignition during transfer of inflammable cargoes at sea and on shore.

Abion Charles

YWCA Notes Highlight Local Clubs and August Plans

YWCA notes outline lectures and social events across Canberra groups. A Curries talk on Nature and War sparks discussion at a women's dinner. August marks changes as overcrowded spaces shift to Badminton Club quarters. Activities include storytelling for children, pottery, dressmaking, drawing classes, wood fiber flower work, and a Mount Lofty conference plan.

Mra G. A. Curries Badminton Club Misa Brodie Mavin Croan Canberra Mra Bruce Neilson Queanbeyan Club Board of Mu‘alc Nina Breathall Canon Edwards Mount Lofty South Australia Y.W.C.A Clairmont Knnkusna Club Jolly Picnie Mt. Alnain

Queanbeyan greyhound draw declares course for Saturday meet

The Queanbeyan coursing meeting drafts 470 yard novice stakes and divisions with many named entrants such as Malden Brakes Queer Cargo Delilah Monty and Bronze Diamond. Nominated dogs not drawn may gain preference upon owner advice while withdrawals require a veterinary certificate or risk a fine.

Queanbeyan Malden Queer Cargo Delilah Dal Monte B.A Gay Wicker Johnny's Dandalla Monterey Jim Bir Bimper Flying Spot Mount Pina Sweet Maggie Let Pat Merne‘s Doll Wyport Canberra Orm Bulk Blixton Robin Pal Latege L.A Golden Tune Captain Jones Aura

Dangerous detours on Yass road in Canberra area

Motorists face inadequate night precautions as detours near the Territory portion of the Yass River are under repair. Reportedly only one small red light marks the diversion near the barrier, with warnings that high speeds and poor visibility risk crashes and confusion for approaching vehicles.

Canberra Boath Wales Indienle Commonwealth

Parachute Save Confirms Life of Pupil in Flight Crash

Ernest Piercy 31 credits life to instructor Harold Brear 58 who died when their aircraft dove and spun near Sagres. Brear took controls and ordered Piercy to jump as the parachute opened about 106 feet above ground. Brear, a telephone repairman who trained with Coal Air Lines, was killed in the crash that buried the plane’s wreckage.

Ernest Piercy Harold Brear Sagres Om «Alt Nho Feat Brear

Daily basketball recaps with scattered player scores

Fragmentary OCR text lists players and scores such as A Waterson 180 and J McLuelt 168, but several names appear garbled. The snippet hints at a local game report with individual point tallies and team mentions, but lacks clear context or complete lineups.

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M.P.H Dunlop Olin Malcolm Campbell la Rendy Tube Beat Insurance Anjety For & Nem Tyre Y.W.C.A. Notes Yass Road Kinkaba Dr. Morse Sydney A. Waterson J. McLuelt F. Heacham Mis Hummont A Brown Mie Robinson McKay Ayue
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