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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
3
At a Y W C A board meeting the Spring Fair was set for September 2 with cookery and craft contests, prizes including a gold wristwatch and goods from local merchants, plus two plays by the Dramatic Club. A regular board meeting is planned for August 7 to finalize pricing and preparations.
The steamer Hunter arrived from Sydney with a missing passenger named M Johnson who had booked a berth. His cabin held an overcoat and hat. Johnson, a commercial traveler, is the second sailor reported missing from this vessel in under a fortnight.
A golf club dispute pits Associates against Members at Royal Canberra Golf Club. The case centers on governance or membership rights as stakeholders seek a resolution. Proceedings detail organizational actions, with no final verdict reported.
The schedule lists 34 matchups with players such as Mrs Davidson and F L Hatfield, to be played from 12.4 pm to 2.4 pm, under match play with members giving three quarters handicap to associates. Night dances and bridge follow at the Club Home. Canberra league selectors named Moroney and Jenkins as carnival captain and vice captain for Sydney action, praising Moroney’s long service to Manuka.
Arrangements are complete for the official opening of the Federal Golf Club at the Actos links this Saturday. Invitations have been sent to the Royal Canberra Golf Club and two Queanbeyan clubs. The opening program features mixed foursomes, long driving, approaching and putting contests. Under J A Irving the course was improved, with lengthened holes and tougher routing. Sand greens will be oiled to near perfection. Current membership stands at 40 with expected rapid growth.
The Railway Department announced that the campaign to develop freight business in the semital district will be resumed. Mr. Winsor of the Railway and Tramway Officers' Association said staff would welcome the move and urged full cooperation to reach 100 percent efficiency.
Police Sergeant Alfred Bee sues to be declared joint owner of a winning Golden Casket ticket number 37. He alleges an oral agreement with Constable John Ranaldi to share prize money. Ranaldi admits the agreement but says Bee did not contribute funds. the ticket was bought with Ranaldi’s own money. The prize is £6000.
A delight afternoon at Home hosted by Mrs. W A N Robert son at Hotel Ainslie in Canberra to welcome Lady Gerran home and introduce Mrs C L Allen to Capital City ladies. Flowers, music, and light refreshments accompanied by guests including Mrs. Cumpston and Mrs. Peters among others.
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