Tennis record entry for American tournament draws large field
The event lists 96 doubles pairs entered with byes for all teams in the pop nant competition tomorrow at Manuka. Play starts 9 am with draws and schedules set by Crawley Carnall and Gibbons. Also notes Ainslie Club social at Amalie Hall this evening with expected large attendance.
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Manuka
Jennia
Messrs
Ll. Crawley
K. Carnall
J. Gibbons
Mesdames C. Southwell
Batley
Torrance
Stephen
Harman
Hunt
Hardy
Thomas
McAlister
Browning
Taylor
Missea
Hounton
Jiennett
Potter
Chapman
Kilby
Nyrum
Mesera
Garran
Gibbons
Hundt
Carnal
Archer
Tannerd
Toms
Trophy
R. Carter
Lenehan
R. Brown
McFadyen
Duffy
Limbert
Gil
Johnstone
T. Gribble
Clough
Bell House
Curran
Hktewart
Meadames West
Gee
O'Sullivan
Rolly
Crawley
Douglas
Toms Avent
Mingses Shumack
Howes
Harrison
Piggin
Gregory
Pike
D Pettit
Homan
Goodwin
Waterman
Bryan
Ayliffe
Wayle
Bennett
Kempson
Bullivan
Martin
Tickner
K. Marriott
C. Whyte
Dooley
Jono
Wright
Kent
W. Gribble
Graham
H. West Jent
Dixon
Rhumack
Edwards
Thorpe
Bruce
Strachan
A.harris
Byrne
Cusack
Nish's
Civic Centre
Ainslie
Amalie Hall
Tete
Local Directory Snippet Names Firms and Contacts
Fragmentary list includes Phene Ne FHM Times Building City C J Graham Kingston Dunne Fallick Sons Queanbeyan M Fallick Robina Gaks Batate. No clear events or actions. reads like a partial business directory with multiple names and places.
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Times
C. J. Graham
Mac .i
Chariten
Kingston
A. J. Dunne
Queanbeyan Dé. M. Fallick & Sons
Queanbeyan
G. W. Robina
Gaks Batate
Weather Record for Canberra and Monthly Rainfall Totals
The weather report lists Canberra figures with a morning temperature around 45.2 degrees and a maximum 24 hour high near 66 degrees, minimum about 36.4. It includes wind at 9 am west-southwest and a rainfall tally year to date with monthly totals through July, noting February and July readings and a year-to-date total of 1074.
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Thevsiay
Iily
Baronister
Canberra
Jamuarh
Vvccsckssas Marek Wo
Canadian Prime Minister Opens Debate on Royal Titles
In a May announcement Mr Bennett said the 1919 House of Commons resolution against titles in Canada was not an act of Parliament and thus not binding. No Canadian has received a new honour since then, and the issue likely will be debated in the next session, focusing on principle rather than allegations.
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England
Bennett
House of Commons
House
Canada
Senate
Dominion
Rat causes major blackout across Canberra and NSW towns
A rat trotting across a high tension switch in Canberra’s power house caused a short circuit that tripped fuses on a 46 000 volt line. The blackout affected Canberra Queanbeyan and Yass, with repairs costing about £300 and Canberras restored in half an hour while Queanbeyan remained dark over three hours. The rat perished at the scene and the switch cabinet interior was badly damaged.
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Canberra
Queanbeygn
Yass
New South Wales
Quzanbeynan
Burrinjuck
Queanbeyan
Vasa
Spirit Messages Reach Divorce Court In Sydney
Thursday hearing in the Divorce Court revealed clairvoyant testimony from Mrs. Chambers claiming she released King Edward's spirit from purgatory and recalling massages from a Red Indian. Queen Victoria's spirit reportedly appeared once, while Clara Thacker described sensing spirits around her. The case was adjourned to tomorrow.
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Sydney
Chester Chambers
Busan Chambers
Clara Thacker
Gas price cut at Goulburn Gas Co Ltd in July
Labour minister Mr Cunningham announced after a probe by the Commissioner for Gas and Electricity that the City of Goulburn Gas Co Ltd would lower gas charges for lighting and cooking from high rates to a reduced rate per thousand cubic feet from July 1. Directors also said other charges would fall and the dividend would drop from eight to six per cent.
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Bydney
Thoraday
Labour, and Industry
Cunningham
City of Goulburn Gas Co. Ltd
Commissioner For Gas and Electricity
Craig Appeal Before Full Court of Criminal Appeal
Three judges who presided separately at all three trials of Eric Boland Craig will form the Full Court of Criminal Appeal tomorrow to hear his appeal against death sentence for the murder of Henslar Connor. Craig filed an affidavit claiming innocence and will be cross examined. Mr Curtin KC will defend and note new evidence.
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Sydney
Davidson
Halse Trogers
Milner Stephen
Eric Boland Craig
Henslar Connor
Court of Criminal Appeal
Craig
Curtin
K.C
King Opens World's Largest Graving Dock at Southampton
The King, with the Queen and the Duke and Duchess of York aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, opened the world’s largest graving dock at Southampton. He praised the dock and port system as a splendid addition, noting the clear weather for the event.
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London
Southampton
Duke and Duchess of York
Victoria and Albert
Contempt of Court Rules Issued Over Divorce Document Filing
The Full Court granted an ex parte rule nisi against Ronald McGregor Duncan and Agnes Chapman to show cause why they should not be found guilty of contempt for filing in the Registrar General’s office documents contrary to a divorce order. The alimony case involves Joe Chapman against his wife.
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Rydney
Thoraday
Nisi
Ronald McGregor Duncan
Sydney
Agnes Chapman
Randwick
Joe Chapman
Federal ALP on Unity Talks and Party Cohesion
The president of the Federal ALP Mr P F Coleman comments on reports that unions might link with the Federal ALP. He argues the party has not submitted to discuss unity with any individual and asserts confidence in favorable alignment with Labour Conference interests.
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Sydney
A.L P
P. EF. Coleman
A.L.P
Labour Alonferencse Ducielone
Sharwood Named Acting Judge in Northern Territory
The Commonwealth Gazette notes the furth er appointment of Mr W H Sharwood Crown Solicitor as acting Judge of the Northern Territory. He has served in this role on several occasions awaiting a permanent judge. The Northern Territory Supreme Court criminal sittings set for this month will be suspended.
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W. H. Sharwood
Northern Territory
Commonwealth
Sharwood
Supreme Court of
Norther Territory
Evans Attacks Inner Lang Labor Group in Serious Charges
W Evans a Lang Labour Party executive member issued a strong statement accusing the Lang group of backsliding on party decisions and misusing funds. He claimed expulsions were needlessly broad and urged unions to pressure officials for reform ahead of tomorrow's A L P Executive meeting likely to see Evans expelled.
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Bydney
Lang Labour Party
W. Evans
Evans
J. 5. Garden
Labor Daily
Wrokethall
A. C. Villa
Lang Party
Offfelala
Mr. Evans
A.L.P
He le
Oan
Demonstration by relief workers alarms Melbourne shopping area
The city faces a planned mass protest against work for sustenance policies. Police precautionary measures include possible proclamations and increased patrols as officials brief Parliament on potential disturbances. Authorities warn the public to avoid the shopping district while preparations continue.
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Melbourne
Pelipe Comt
Legislative Assembly
Tunnecliffe
Tha
Tunpectife
Tax relief hoped as unemployment funds rise
Treasury figures show increased receipts from employment relief and social services, fueling expectations of an earlier reduction in the 1/ tax. Premier Stevens has promised a review once the budget deficit shrinks, with 1992–33 data indicating higher tax intake due to more people employed.
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Sydney
Treasury
Ltan
Stevens
Croydon Park Tragedy Inquest Returns To 1890s Case
The inquest into a Croydon Park tragedy resumes detailing Herbert Perkins a post office worker who killed his wife Florence and two children Vera and Marshall then died by suicide. The coroner notes Perkins faced theft accusations and his financial strain contrasted with hidden funds.
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Bydney
Ghorwigy
Croydon Fark
Herbert Barmuel Perkin
Florence Rose Perkina
Vera Perkina
Laut
Whikh Marshall Perkins
Stephen James Perkins
Bormer
Moan
Dr. Melson
Ashfield
Leslie Breyens
Poata
Herbert Perkins
Ofice
Wilheam
Perkins
Sydney
Chlidres
Rainfall in eastern state eases but unsettled conditions stay
Light to moderate rain drenched the eastern portion of the state yesterday. Flood waters are falling as northern coast pulls fail to raise flood danger. Meteorologist Mr Mares says conditions remain unsettled with a cyclonic disturbance approaching from the Tasman Sea and another system moving from south to Central Australia.
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Rydney
Siate Meteorologiat
Mares
Tasman Sea
Central Australia
Farewell to Manuka Cricketer Pratt Honored
Members of the Manuka Cricket Club gathered at Wellington on Wednesday evening to bid farewell to KE H Pratt who is transferring to Mel and leaving Canberra. Pratt served the club for many years with valued service in multiple directions and received a presentation case of pipes from the club. Musicians and speakers, including Benater MacDonald, paid tribute to his contributions before his departure.
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Manuka Club
Wellington
KE. H. Pratt
Mel
Canberra
Pratt
Manuka Cricket Club
Harry G. Acriven
Race Broadcast Planned at Warwick Farm Racecourse
Warwick Farm racecourse to trial in race amplification for spectators. AJC committee approves testing amplifiers during August 6 meeting to describe the race in progress.
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Warwick Farm
Warwick’ Fa
Aj.c
State Conference Consideration on Party Affiliation
Consideration would be given to holding a State Conference or other method to ensure newly affiliated bodies share executive control of the party.
Canberra Golf Club names new professional manager
Mr J A Irving, earlier in charge of the Canberra Golf Course and founder of the Canberra Golf Club, accepts the position of managing professional at the Lynndridge golf links opening August 6. He leaves today. Assistant Commissioner Metford becomes Acting Commissioner during Mr Haeather’s absence. The Riverina representative and party secretary take new roles in regional and party matters.
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J. A. Irving
Federal Capital Commission
Canberra
Theapen Lynnridge Golfinks
Gordon
William Moore
Irving
A. Metford
Pensions
Temae
J. T. Haeather
F.C.T. Pharmacy Board
A. R. Hilla, Macretery
Country Party
Dr. Page
Riverina
United Country Movement
Hound Partes Commission
R. Blundom
Bydmay
Page
Ellis
Transport Fine Case Raises Interstate Trade Question
Alexander Hill a carrier was convicted by a magistrate for transporting goods between Melbourne and the Riverina with a vehicle registered in Victoria but not in New South Wales. The Full Court today heard the case on whether to proceed, with the Commonwealth Constitution cited on free trade between states. A rule was granted and set to return next Thursday.
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Rydney
Alexander Hill
Melbourne
Riverina
Victoria
N.E.W
Hill
Frederick William Visaard
Sydney
Spender
Examination of Guns Denied as Impracticable
The Commissioner for Police Mr Childs denied a report that detectives planned to examine every revolver and pistol in the state to record markings on bullets fired from them at police headquarters. He called the scheme impracticable.
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Sydney
Comminsioner For Police
Mr. Childs
Adilthé
Childs
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Carson
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
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Australia
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EWE
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Commonwealth Solar Observatory
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Labour Party
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