Imperial ex service leagues rally in Canberra drive
A Canberra meeting reports a membership drive for Imperial ex service organisations. Delegates discuss sub-branch expansion, fund raising, and unity under the British Empire Service League. Major-General E. A. Brand visits Canberra, with talks on ex-service welfare and planning for a national sub-branch network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauron Perma
Marshell Wood
Marshall Wood
Maranal Earl Haig
Organiaat ‘ Exservice Sa
British Empire
British Empire Service League
Emer
Imperial ex-Service
F.C.T
R.G
L.A. of A
Australia
Comanders
Fae
Jmwch
Wt Tver
E. A. Brand
C.B
CMG
D.S
Canberra
Ince
Baker Hstall
B.S
Civic Centre
T. Cangeway
Edina fitted with wireless at 81 in Australian service
The Edina an 380 ton iron steamer built at Glasgow in 1844, the oldest afloat, has been fitted with an automatic distress signal wireless system by Amalgamated Wireless Australasia. The ship, previously named Alwinton and Killybegs, has a long career from Leith Hull Hamburg to Victorian waters, including Civil War blockade and Crimean War supply runs.
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Howard Smith Comber Best
Edina
Barclay, Curle and Co
Glasgow
Australia
Straits of Dover
Ahe
Amalgamated Wireleas (Australasia) Limited
Amalgamated Wireless
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Tme Stata
Hobeon's Bay
Melbourne
Geelong
Alwinton
Killybegs
Leith
Hull
Hamburg
Black Sea
Stephen Henry
Warrnambool
Port Fairy
Otago
New Zealand
Port Chalmers
Duke of Edinburgh
Uhe
Port Phillip
Howard Smith and Co
Port Arlington
Bie
W. C. Forbes
Williamatown
Point Cook
Midweek Pennant Matches Conti To Marrow
The program lists Forrest v Reki Mee Tome Lee and Fielding Wea ver. Grima v Northbourne I Mra with Bieping Richardson Bowden. Fire Brigade v Barton Minsea L Bryan McCallum Duffy. Northbourne I bye. Yarrytumia v Ghimen Barton Cox Adamson Borrenger Cleaver v Braddon Causeway Gowing Hutchison Edwards Rottenham Ainsite CS408 Reid Crawly Barnard Stephen Torrance v Steaien I Verrajamin Barton Yeend Pierson Turner McFadyen Ainalle Braddon Ih bye.
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Forrest
Reki
Mee Tome
Mre. Lee
Mra. Fielding
Misa Weaver
Grima
Northbourne I
Mra
Mr. Bieping
Mes. Richardson
Mra. Bowden
Fire Brigade
Barton
Minsea L
G. Bryan
McCallum
Duffy
Reid
Crawly
Mra. Barnard
Stephen
Mrs. Torrance
Steaien i
Verrajamin
Mra Yeend
Pierson
Turner
Mra. McFadyen
V. Ainalle
Manulan
Y Braddon
Fatal Collision in Parramatta Road Kills Four
A collision on Parramatta Road in Concord killed 47 year old Kathleen Bailey of Bondi and seriously injured Duicie Clark 17 also of Bondi. Also injured were Charles Primmer 37 and William Primmer 55, both of Bondi. Bailey died in hospital from a fractured skull.
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Parramatta Road
Concord
Kathleen Bailey
Bondi
Duicie Clark
Charles James Primmer
William Primmer
Bailey
Queanbeyan riflemen exceed handicap in Taylor Cup
Three riflemen exceeded the handicap in the Taylor Cup shoot at Queanbeyan range on Sunday. A special meeting approved the resignation of R Simmons as treasurer, FR Weeks elected treasurer, and G Gregory named auditor in Weeks’ place. J W Gibbs donated 10/8 for a trophy to be awarded in the annual aggregate from all secret ranges. Twelve shoots will determine year end results.
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Queanbeyan Rifle Range
R Simmons
Wig
FR. Weeks
G. Gregory
R. Weeks
J. W.gibbs
Queanbeyan Golf Club Qualifying For Championships
Qualifying rounds for the Queanbeyan club championships were held in ideal weather with a large turnout. P Carew led net scoring with 166, Harman second on 161, and the top eight in A Grade and B Grade determined for Sunday’s 14 hole first round.
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A. Herman
H. Lee
W. Woodger
F. Jansen
T. Harmen
H. Tapp
J. McGiven
F. Carew
M Beatty
J. Aherne
H. Hill
J. Hornby
N. McLean
Rf.cannon
L. FP. Kendall
Sharp
K. Godfrey
A. Harman
T. Harman
B. Jansen
P. Carew
H. Kendall
M. Beatty
KR. Cannon
J. A.herne
No McLean
Royal Canberra Billiard Tournament Draw Night
The billiard tournament will continue at the club house on Wednesday night next, 24 July. Matches: G Murphy vs W T White, J Edlington vs J T Browne, F X Schoian vs F McDonald, R Maloney vs A C Fleetwood, J Calvert vs W McKerrow.
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G. Murphy
W. T. Wiite
J. Edlington
J. T. Browne
F. X. Schoian
F. McDonald
R. Maloney
A. C. Fleetwood
J. Calvert
W. McKerrow
Gavan Doyle Defeats Jobson In Sydney Bout
Canberra boxer Gavan Doyle earned a technical knock out over New South Wales rival Jobson at Leichhardt Stadium in a ten rounder, flooring his opponent with a storm of body blows early in the second. Jobson, regarded as a top Sydney prospect, failed to withstand Doyle’s pressure, boosting Doyle’s rising reputation ahead of a Queanbeyan clash and a return to Sydney for a three fight deal.
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Gavan Doyle
Canberra
Sydney
Bui” Jobson
Newcastle
Leichhardt Stadium
Doyle
Jobson
Queanbeyan
Jack Richards
Richards
Will
Doubled Up With Rheumatism and Pain Relief
Fragmentary lines report pain and rheumatism symptoms. References to kidneys and anatine effost suggest medical harms or remedies. The text is garbled, but implies a product or treatment named Nature at a cost of $5 aimed at expelling or alleviating discomfort.
Rosehill Races Brush Hurdle and Nursery Handicap
At Rosehill the Brush Hurdle listed 14m with Greensea 1312 and Delmagar 7 in the field, plus others Silky Qak and Remote. The Nursery Handicap over 6f shows divisions with O Wee Dell 112 and Boy Friend 7 9 8 along with Aerial Post, Kenya, Kath T and Woden in the 7 4 8 6 range.
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Greensea
Delmagar
NSW Transport to Build New Premises on Bridge Street Site
The Commissioner for Road Transport Mr Maddocks said the department will construct new premises on a site that uses little of the Bridge Street tramway yards. The project is estimated at £100,000 and will be funded from the department’s own funds.
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Bydney
Maddocks
Bridge Street
Birds Proposed to Fight Garden Pests in Canberra
The Society of Australia backs introducing the Song Thrush and Skylark to Canberra to curb the snail He Nix aspersa outbreak. Dr R J Tillyard notes thrushes aid snail control, while skylarks would feed on grubs and weed seeds. Canberra Advisory Council approves, with permits pending from Victoria authorities. Holmes and Tillyard volunteer to release birds in Red Hill belts and golf courses.
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Society of Australia
Federal Capital Territory
R. J. Tiltyard
Forrest
Red Mill
Council of the Royal Society
Tillyard
Department of Zoology
University of Melbourne
Tiegs
Melbourne
Victoria
Canberra
Tiegu
Lewis
Thement
Dra. Holmes
Red Hill
Bendigo Riflemen Rout Canberra Division in Exhibition
Riflemen from the 38th Infantry Battalion engaged the Canberra division of the Seventh Light Horse yesterday. Bendigo marksmen fired ten shots from the 300 yard mound and five from the 500 yard mound, totaling 412 points to Canberra's 262.
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Bentige
Canberra
Seventh Light Horse
Bendigo
Election of Capital Prime of Australia Posted
Fragmented notice attributed to Christa or John Shakespeare published in Melbourne. The text references a prize or prime event dated 24d and mentions offices, company names, and locations Mort Lee and Beedesn. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate an official notice or advertisement around a capital prize.
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Christa Er
John Shakespeare
Prine
Australie
Mort Lee
Beedesn
Mirpil Promises Relief for Rough and Sore Hands
An advertisement touts Mirpil Skin Cere as a remedy for split and sore hands from housework. It claims quick healing and long term softness with regular use for rough, chapped, and chafed skin plus chilblains sunburn windburn and sore feet. It notes availability at leading chemists stores and hairdressers.
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RS. and
SILA
Tee Barton
Pete End
Causeway
Imperial Eines
Prams Trall
Kingston
the. Meehan
Europe
North Canberra
Moko
Edinae
Jong
Conti
Marrow
Grace
Storey
J. Taylor
P. J Harman
G. H. Gregory Bumn
Guard
I W. Gibbs
E. G. Lewis
E Johnston
A. K. Johnston
M Storey
LI Hughes T Walsh
WC. Ingram
Royal Canberra
Nature
Rosehill
Ralse Male ii
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Jenau
Artic
Menu
Trechillo
At. Midas
Perell
Glabrio
Viking
Spanish Corillo
Pla
Morell
Golden Reef
Artillery Mul. Lady
Our Promise
Festive
Beason
Bonnie
Booral
Glenarrow
Olla Tor
Royal Dunsinane
Promise
Atucas
Nori Kaylah
Moaents
Mirria
Contab
Winasian Btonebrook
Cockpen Verlina
el Senorita
Rogerio Carlingford
Tin
Limwux
High Cross
Rustler
Leone
Verlina
Prince Spearbine
Watson
Highborn
Rosehill Racing Club
N.S.W. Transport
RADIO
Capt
Frank Hurley
Blizeard
Allenby
Palestine
Mawson
Dean Maitland
South Australia
Central Australia
Oodnadatta
Hurley
General Motors
Holden
Adelaide
Alice Springs
G.M.H. Car Radio
U.S.A
Esmond’s Garages Limited
Conservatorium Orchestra
Edgar L. Bainton
Capitol Theatre
Kems
The
Royal Society
Colin Mackenzie
Holmes
38Th Battalion Club
Rexana
Scott
Scott's Emulsios
Capitol
Ui TA
Yeyalan Podokee
Piih
Gordon Harker
Bmnie Hale
Pete Smith
Popeye the Sailor
Club
K James
Moving Pictures
W.C.A
A. E. Hammet
Mr. Shakespeare
L.H
Times” Office
J. B. Young
Ainslie
Finder Ring Alexander
Dennis
Chevika
Aeton Guest House
O'Malley Srol
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