Sensational Alcohol Scare Report From Federal Capital City
A Canberra Times front page raises alarm over illicit spirits sold near the Federal Capital, claiming many “chain lightning” bottles reach citizens weekly at high prices. The piece cites dubious proofs, urges vigilance by police and public, and favors a popular vote to decide liquor sales in Canberra with debate on health and safety.
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Sydney
Federal Capital City
T Ie
Monarth Range
Qorunheyat
Canberra
Ker
Vedem
Gueanbeyon
Canberra Times
Mare
Henry Ford offers mass produced repaired cars for £12
The article notes Henry Ford plans to remake and resell used cars in Detroit at about £12, targeting a new mass market. Ford aims to cut costs through production principles, promising cars in near new condition and potentially expanding demand. It also mentions Ford turning down a £2.2 billion buyout offer from banker John W Prom(t)s.
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Brietty
Ford
Detroit
John W. Promttas
Wall Street
Sydney Tennis Team Visits Queanbeyan Dinner
A Sydney visit to Queanbeyan by four NSW Lawn Tennis Association representatives included praise of the Ridley brothers and a pledge of country tennis support. Canberra’s I Smith and Queanbeyan’s Freybodsy hailed future central courts, and Peach noted loans and country secretary cooperation while welcoming the guests and stressing unity across Canberra, Queanbeyan, and Sydney tennis bodies.
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Queanbeyan Tennis Club
N.S.W. Lawn Tennis Association
F. Peach
Canberra Tennis Association
I. Smith
Peach
Sydney
Canberra
New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association
New South Wales
Quéanbryan
Queanboyan
Queanbeyan
Lyuceanbeyan
Mrr
W. Lb. Dive
Bouthern District Loses to Eastern Suburbs at Country Week
Bouthern District fell 18 to 15 against Eastern Suburbs in Sydney during the Country Week Carnival. Bouthern players Kingston Purcell Hawthorne scored. J Lawrence kicked two goals. Rovers, Warrigals and Hovers players starred for their sides in a high tempo game despite the loss.
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Bouthern
Eastern Suburbs
Sydney
Pulmia
Kingston
Purcell
Cootamundra
Hawthorne
Warrigals
J. Lawrence
Barméiman
Tidero
Rovers
Heawthorne
Forbutt
Hovers
Brandell
Peculiar Situation at Civic Centre Raises Concerns
An extraordinary position has arisen at Civic Centre with several occupants in incomplete premises. No final certificates of conformity or occupancy permissions have been issued for any Civic Centre leases, yet five buildings are partially occupied. The Federal Capital Commission plans action to address the breach of Federal Capital Territory ordinances.
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Civic Centre
Federal Capital Commission
Federal Capital Territory
Acton Club Plans Reorganisation After Player Departures
The Acton seniors propose to reorganise as several former members have left the Territory and others from last season no longer reside in Canberra. A committee meeting is set for Thursday night in the Special Service rooms to discuss the situation.
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Acton
Canberra
Acton and Queanbeyan Juniors Drawn Match Result
Acton and Acton Junior teams played a Queanbeyan match on Sunday. Acton won by points to nil with Burns Barrington and Thornton scoring goals. No tries were secured.
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Acton
Queanbeyan
Burns
Barrington
Thornton
Wool and hide markets in Sydney sell well after keen demand
Demand for local and export tallow and skins remained brisk at Sydney sheep skin sales last week. Full wool merino and crossbreds saw varied prices, with lambs and felts mixed, rabbitskins totals at 265 tons, and fox skins in strong demand though heavy pelts eased. Hides and calfskins showed softer or mixed movements with country lots priced from a few pence per pound to several shillings per item.
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Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Sydney
Lincolns
Hlicher
NAW visit highlights Queanbeyan clubs and sport unity
During a NAW visit to New Zealand members praised the Queanbeyan Tennis Club and local sporting bodies. Key speakers stressed public support for clubs, Australia’s lead in sport, and returning visitors as leaders from Queanbeyan golf, football, cricket, and raf e clubs pledged backing and inspiration for future events.
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New Zealand
NAW
Hand Courts Association
Ueanbeyan Tennis Club
Keys
Reapenne
Yau
Queanbeyan
J. G. Harris
Aua- Inala
Australia
Topher
Mesnin
T. K. Woodger
Queanbeyan Heights Golf Club
FL. Tutta
Queanbeyag Golf Club
A. K. Johnston
Jweanbeyan Rafe Club
Warrigal
Hinkaman
Juedinbeyan Cricket Club
J. Esmond
Westfucenbeyan Football Club
Wool Continental Buying Signals Higher Sydney Wool Prices
Promising outlook from Winachcombe Carson Ltd reports stronger demand in Sydney for washed wool and higher prices at April auctions with Continental buyers active. Local scoured wools steady as greasy parcels rise, amid firmer currencies and solid monetary positions. Production and demand trends suggest wool prices in a recovering postwar market will stabilize, with cotton prices also edging up.
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Winachcombe, Carson, Ltd
Sydney
Pricea
Italy
Werenkelly
Australia
Commonwealth
Goulburn Investiture and Town Events Highlight Week
Governor decorates two Goulburn officers at Wing's Birthday investiture while community events mark a busy weekend. Debutantes presented to Bishop Morry amid large crowds. funeral of Mrs Bartlett noted. rain and cold caused financial losses for clubs. tennis, speedway, and golf events faced disruption but drew crowds. ex-Goulburn star Mr E Mills heads to England. Neville Tidewell breaks arm. War Memorial Tower open to 300 visitors with warm tributes. local memorials and private grounds changing hands amid travel and erosion concerns.
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Goulburn
Mport
Three New Halls Planned for Queanbeyan Churches
In Queanbeyan three new church halls are planned to be built over the coming months at Merrinett Street near the Presbyterian Church, Crawford Street opposite the Methodist Church, and a Protestant Church site. The total estimated cost is £91,000 with tenders invited by National Army authorities for the erosion of a hall and associated works under public parish projects.
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Queanbeyan
Nativallon Army
Merrinett Street
Insite
Church of England
Crawford-street
Duntroon and Goulburn High School Tie in HLS Hockey Match
A hockey game played Monday at Muntroon between Goulburn High School and AMA The Codete ended in a 1 to 0 score. Goulburn High School secured the lone goal, achieving a narrow victory for their team.
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Muntroon
Mowlay
Goulburn High School
AMA
Gwowls
Nicaraguan Warship Pones de Julia Moves Across for Lake War
In a bold maneuver to suppress insurrectionists, the Nicaraguan Government shifted the warship Pones de Julia from the Pacific to Lake Managua by placing it on railway tracks and transporting it across. The action disabled the Victorian, a littl warship on the lake, amid havoc caused by insurgents operating the Victoria.
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Nome Insurren- Uoniate
Victoria
Managua
Pones de Julia
Pacific
Man Fined in Queanbeyan Court for Horse with Sore Feet
In Queanbeyan Police Court yesterday John was fined for driving a horse with sore feet and no shoes. The horse’s hoof was down to the frog. He faced an alternative of imprisonment. Police Constable Beck reported the horse was unshod. He was fined £2 in default 14 days. Indecent behaviour charge noted.
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John
Ned
Queanbeyan
Beck
Queanbeyan and Sydney tennis duel on town park courts
Queanbeyan representatives N Bulley J Ridley W B Freebody M Crowe faced four prominent metropolitan players N Veach F Peach Dr North and Bruce Dive in an exhibition at the town park. Weather dampened Saturday play but a large crowd watched doubles and singles, with notable efforts from the Ridley brothers and Crowe Freebody pairing and praise for N Ridley’s forehand and Dr North’s speed.
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Queanbeyan
Capecoly
Hidlay Brothers
Excellu
Dive
H. G. Colman
Canberran Tennis Association
N. Veach
F. Peach
Dr. North
Bruce Dive
Queanbeyin
N. Bulley
J. Ridley
W. B. Freebody
M. Crowe
Dunherm Association
Sydney
Rhiey Brothers
F. Meach
Norman Peach
North
N. Ridley
Pen
Peach
Crowe
Freebody
N, J
Vis
Nfearh
Policeman's Death in Goulburn Inquest Dramatizes Street Tragedy
In Goulburn on Friday an inquest into Constable Owen Ed Beil's death heard witnesses about him being run down in main street by a car driven by Bert Hibbert. The car was on the wrong side no lights and was speeding as Hibbert appeared intoxicated. The inquest adjourned to the next day and Hibbert faced a charge of manslaughter with no evidence given by him.
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Goulburn
Saturda
Owen Ed Beil
Hell
B.ert Hibbert
Hibbert
Hert
Bell
Canberra Weather Records End At 9 Am Reports
Weather data for Canberra lists meteorological records up to 9 am including temperatures, wind speeds, and rainfall. It notes last year's comparison with rain on June 7 and shows monthly rainfall totals for the current year with dates and figures.
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Canberra
Dune
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Henry Ford
Ridley Brothers
Freybodsy
Tennia Chul
Yucanbeyan
F.reach
N.8.w. Lawn Tennis Association
Theucanbeyan Club
N. Ridtey
Ud. Ridley
Freeboody
Lawn Tennin Association
Tennis Associations
Powday
Mr. Peach
Quanbeyan
Federal
Asidar
M. Peach
Bern
Queanteyn
Saal
I Beleve
Maid Ate
Colman
Toga
Canberra ‘Tennis Association
de Hart
Fie Tencohattiae
Melbourne
Thi
Ueanbeyan
Comralission
Eamon
Canlrrun
Gowl Teama
Canber
Wuemaboyin
Vinktors
J. Amich
Unberm Tennis Association
Tennia
Tenie
Welly Jewspuny
Penn
Camberra Temola Associaton
Boners
Eine Yan
Une
Thie Eel Tien
Queanbesoun Tennis Club
I. Peach
Cemeut
W. Taumeau Mesteau
Cobh
CMG
DAS
Uoa
H. Ford
Our Lady of Mewrey's College
Bt Patrick's College
Id Boys
Gouthorn
Iimn
Morry
Ishop
W. Ed. Bartlett
Dartlett
Cowlburn St
Aleie Goaulburn
E. “Riera” Mills
England
Huddersburg
Neville Tidewell
Slines Ia
Coulburn
War Memorial Tower
Gelate
Meinerny
A. "McGuire
Pines
Cealburn
Sieber Dodewell
Choaliwen
Mars‘s
Duntroon
HLS
MAN
Worth
N. Peach
Free
Jan Ridley
Ive
Grove
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Each
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