Australian selectors name squad for Sydney trial match
The A C Rugby Union selectors led by Major P H G Candila aim to pick the Australia team for Britain after a Sydney trial against two first‑grade sides. Key contingent includes McGrath and Pearsun in backs with McCue Dumshaw and Dawaon in forwards, as a strong roster contests for positions across full back wing centre five eighth and three‑quarters.
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Shay wins Indianapolis 60 mile race at 110.35 mph
Wilbur Shay takes top honors in the 60 mile Indianapolis race at an average speed of 110.35 miles per hour. Ds Schneider finishes second and Clie Ber ware third. Clyde Roberts, winner in 1938, is killed in a collision involving two other cars. Two female spectators are injured.
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Wilbur Shay
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Clie Berware
Clyde Roberts
Canberra High public class in temporary church hall
Senator Fol explained in the Senate that Canberra High School’s interim accommodation is temporary and will be relocated upon completion of the new building. He replied to Senator MacDonald’s questions about the class now held in a church hall condemned three years ago as unsuitable.
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Jockey Injured in Melbourne Race and Union Plans
Jockey Jacksy Williams suffered a concussion after his mount Bobkan fell in the hurdles at Ballarat. He was hospitalized for observation. The Union coach A F O Rourke plans the team’s training ahead of Sydney departure, aiming for a strong showing in the Mid-Week Rugby Union fixture against Combined Country.
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Rugby Union
Horticultural Society Marks Ten Years of Canberra Shows
The Horticultural Society of Canberra celebrated ten years of promoting gardens and exhibitions at the Albert Hall. The annual report noted strong public interest, growing attendance, and continued patronage by Lord and Lady Gowrie. Key events included Spring and Autumn Exhibitions, a Western Australian wildflowers display, and extensive departmental and parliamentary support. Members were urged to exhibit more to boost competition and expand the Society’s program.
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England
Canberra rugby league plans for weekend match with Braidwood
Uncertainty over weekend fixtures leads to Canberra League finalizing arrangements to host Braidwood at Environa Grounds. Protests by Goulburn against Queanbeyan upheld. Carr Cup matches see Canberra travel to Bombala and Goulburn receiving Queanbeyan as reserves prepare for trial games against Braidwood. Burgun and Webber expected to be tried against the visitors.
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Maher Cup Replay Opens with Young Defeating Framlet
In a Maher Cup match at Young, the home side beat Framlet by 12 points. A drizzly rain fell as Young led 7-0 at halftime, with gate receipts around £80. The reception noted costs of sending two country teams to Sydney for matches against the Combined Metropolitan Rugby Union, totaling £1,000.
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Death sentence for youth found guilty of assault
Sydney court sentences 18 year old Lindsay Knight to death for the March 15 assault on a 15 year old girl. Justice Owen endorses the verdict and calls the crime horrible, noting the jury urged mercy due to the prisoner's youth.
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Swede Von Dramm Named Player for Sweden
Report from Copenhagen says former German Davis Cup player Jon Grama has become a Swede and will play tennis for Sweden. It notes he is unlikely to participate in matches against Germany and will not take a job with a Swedish sports run.
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Alockholm
Jon Grama
Sweden
Germany
Youth Training Grants Move to States in £200000 Plan
The States Grants Youth Employment Bill was introduced in Parliament proposing £200,000 for vocational youth training. New South Wales would receive £79,000 and Victoria £55,000. Funds aim to aid youths who lost training opportunities in the downturn. Debates on the bill were adjourned.
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Victoria
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Jearning
Quebec Mayor Demands Ban On Time and Life Magazines
Montreal report says Mayor Camilé Houdetins urged Quebec Government to press Washington after Time and Life claimed the King rode in a bulletproof car amid Quebec protests. Houdetins called the statement false and affirmed French Canadian loyalty, asking for government representations to the U.S.
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Jurbis Agrees Remand on Capital Charge
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the capital assault case of David Williams, 23, charged with a violent attack on a 31 year old woman. Williams was remanded to stand trial again in a week after the jury returned to court and announced their inability to agree.
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Officers Elected At Monthly Exhibition Meeting
The report was adopted on the motion of Messrs T R Alexander and L W Henderson who paid tributes to the secretary. Their remarks were supported by Mr F A Piggin. The financial statement by P W Howson showed a profit of £9 20s with a credit balance of £34. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Post President F A Piggin, President L C Brown, Vice-President Mace Shakespeare, R A Broinowski, L Jackson, Col H E Jones. Hon Treasurer F R Hewson, Hon Secretary AL Spencer, J C Mac Yarland. auditors J C Thomar and A Callandac. Ghelton’s long association with the Society noted. Col EL Jonva praised L W Henderson for finding the greatest number of Nietoriaon at monthly shows and expressed pleasure at being re elected vice-president. Advice on gardens and trees discussed. Mr Bryandit and Mr Warren urged lectures on trees and shrubs. About 300 applicants sought copies for planting, some blocks requesting discrimination in plant selection.
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