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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1928

Page

5

Graziers Deputation Reads Land Reform Requests

A deputation from the Graziers Association of N.S.W. met Minister for Lands Mr Pall to press objections to amendments in land valuation and occupancy rules. They urged that disclosure of parent holdings in applications be retained, and called for readjustments to closer settlement provisions and discretionary powers in special cases. The minister agreed to consider the concerns and indicated possible action on curtailment and valuation issues.

Sydney Wodhead N.slw Landa Pall Lang Andrew Biewert Dall Patel Howe Stewart Alan Wotonlese Gf Dall

Queanbeyan Defeated by Young in Rugbyn Match

Queanbeyan rugby league faced Young in a vigorous contest under rain. Young led 2 0 at half time and won 60 1, with key players R Hall Uinivan McEnnes for Young and Pye Byrne Beveridge for Queanbeyan. Visitors entertained the host club and promised a return match with travel plans for a three day tour of Canberra district.

Chih Tunset Eam Queanbeyan Mikhap Young Canberra

Kingston Club Gears Up For Canberras Three Day Ride

Cycling notes report Kingston Cycling Club gains after speedster Morgan breaks records. Canberra events include Barnet Glass road race six miles, Tharwa Road marked in half miles, and replies for entries to FR White or Mr W TH Freebody. Plans for Canberras three day ride to Goulburn and Sydney back with racers Gould and Lamb mentioned.

Peed” Morgan Kingston Tha Viest Barnet Glaas Tootell Canberra Tharwa FR. White W. TH. Freebody Queanbeyan J. Bannon Carlton Melbourne St. George Club Hydney Goulburn Yoas Bydsney Kingston Club George Chihty Tenn Morgan Jerry” Gowld NAW Australia Gowld Fatty" Lamb Lamb J. Bailey N.8sw Gould

Divorce urged by women at national council meeting

A fragmented report from Wednesday details the National Council Women meeting where Christopher of South Australia presented reasons for divorce including alleged attempted murder, drunkenness, lunacy, and marital strife. The conference reaffirmed support for uniform divorce laws across the Commonwealth.

Hydney National Council Christophera South Australia Ila Conon

Death of Child in Window Fall Inquest Held

Sydney report of an inquest into the death of Daniel Davias Moriarty after a window frame collapsed at Antu Flats. Witness Newsom, a cleaner, described the pane and pivot failure as the probable cause. The accident occurred while the child was being carried and led to fatal injuries. Authorities from the West Ward Department stated they found no fault in the shut window mechanism. The case references a pivot break and a window paya, with investigators noting the incident similar to a prior event months earlier.

Sydney Daniel Davias Moriarty Mth Weston Newsom

L.O.L. BALL Annual Queanbeyan Event

The Queanbeyan event features a boy who edged out Tea and implied a plan for a Chinamen style celebration. Details are obscured but indicate community participation and local organization activities with references to chairs and a parade or gathering on a Friday.

Hospital Entertainers Stage Bright Show at Tromch Theatre

The Queanbeyan Hospital Entertainers formed to raise funds for the local district hospital plan a bright show at Tromch Theatre on Arthur Street. The program features an orchestra, concerted items, a Pierrot alternative, and a three part program with skits and musical numbers. The committee emphasised punctual start and avoiding long intermissions.

Queanbeyan Hospital Tromch Theatre Atturuat St Burtescuie Nalinog

Church of England Bazaar Dance in Queanbeyan

The community staged a dance at Christ Church Parish Hall to support the forthcoming church fair. Winners at the euchre tourney included Ladies first Miex Chalmers and Mrs J Bhumack. Gentlemen winners were Mr J Ligirus and Mr G Bheehan. Secretaries were Mrs W Martin and Mrs J W Venables.

Queanbenan Christ Church Parish Hall Miex Chalmers J. Bhumack J. Ligirus G. Bheehan Minnah Melones Harrigan

Entry of Women Into Public Life Debate at Methodist Guild

Vigorous discussion by Jean-Heyun Methodist Guild on whether women should enter public life and professions. Mor. Danevon presided as adjudicator. Mr. TM. Hoting led the affirmative, arguing limited roles for women beyond nursing or teaching, while Mr. KT Denon defended broader capabilities and social contributions. Debate highlighted long-standing questions about gender roles and modernization.

Jean- Heyun Methodiat Guild Mor. Danevon Altheigh TM. Hoting KT Denon Miesera

English Team Scores Win in West Parka

The Hogtish Rugby League foot balers defeated Far West by 22 points in a West Parka match.

PARKA Hogtish Rughby League Far West

Blandfordia Club Tennis Meet Returns Mixed Results

The Blandfordia Tennis Club reports a meet where both sides claimed half the matches amid a list of players including Mira Curler Greg Curler Mia Curler Mrs Wicks Mrs Adams Mrs Carter Migs Crokip and Mire Gey. Final tallies show uneven scores with several close sets and Blandfordia edging wins in multiple rubbers.

Ditestium Wkundfordia Tennis Club Kaptlike S— Mira Greg Mia Migs Crokip Mire Gey Kestlakes OY Leuchiin Mise Abbott Umundfardio Mew Adamson Mre Hicks OF Taughtin Abbott Blandfordian Urapp

Victoria Park Races at Victoria Part Pony Meeting

The Victoria Park pony meeting produced several results in fine weather. Nuwarra Belle won the 14-Hands Handicap by four lengths after taking the lead early, with Time 68 seconds. other winners included Burr Cross by a short neck in the Prualdl, Winter Time beating out IslaRomaia, and Lady Merriwa taking her race by a length with Time 1.9.

Nuwarra Belle Phyllcs Jayce Mise Cardom Nuwarra Belle

Juvenile Handicap Horse Race Report Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a juvenile handicap race with a winner and starting price listed as 1 cent. Mentions TV vs Junot King and Crhbon, along with names like Avishon and MANDICAL, but details are unclear.

Grafton Gold Cup Result Amid Sydney Visitors

The Grafton Gold Cup produced a tight finish with a large contingent from Sydney watching. Sharp On looks the winner by half a length from Votan with Mila Boral Pipes third. Time recorded at 2.17.

Sydney Allendaner Milla Boral Pipes Celine Cute Berd

Free job ads offered by The Canberra Times

The Canberra Times announces free advertisements for job seekers in Canberra and Queanbeyan. Unemployed residents may submit a short classified ad of up to three lines, with name and address, at the newspaper offices from 6 am to 6 pm. Ads run for three insertions at no charge, as a relief effort to ease unemployment.

Canberra Queanbeyan Pelcnon Nalmarta Canberra Times

Denovan Awarded Adjudicator Reflects on Civilisation Era

A compressed reminiscence notes Mr Denovan receiving an award and expressing pride in aiding civilization against propaganda from various groups. He emphasizes the need to unite and train men and women to counter hostile influence and defend the world’s progress.

Denovan Pasinion Molsteymen

Tenders for Canberra Hospital lighting and drainage works

Tenders with deposits close noon July 25 1928 for installation of electric light and power in the isolation block Canberra Hospital and sanitary drainage at Rest House Canberra Railway Station Labour and material terms plans and conditions available at the Commission Office Acton Envelopes marked Tender Elected Lighting Canberra Hospital and Tender for Drainage to Secretary Federal Capital Commission Canberra Also vacancies for gentlemen boarders at Manuka offer 2/2 per week washing included Times Office

Canberra Hospital Acton Federal Capital Commission Canberra Commission Cheva Aeron Federal Capital Commiession Canhfrra Manuka

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