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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

6

Sheep Show Draws Strong Wool Entrants in 1987

The 1987 Sheep Show opened with entries exceeding last year by over 180, led by a champion merino bred from the late E. E. Body of Trangie. The grand champion merino aged about two years was owned by W. T. Merriman, while the reserve champion merino was exhibited by McMaster Proprietary Ltd. Most entries originated from New South Wales with some from other states.

Rydney Wednenda New South Wales Lid W. T. Merriman Ty McMaster

British players set for Wimbledon and Eastbourne clash

London reports Britain's official Wimbledon contenders include Hughes, Tuckey, Austin, and Haire with Hughes and Tuckey as the flat doubles pair. A July match against Australians at Eastbourne is planned. Crown Prince born in Sofia as Queen Johana celebrates with 21 gun salute.

London Austin Hughes Tuckey Haire Britain Eastbourne

Royal Commissioner Allows Piddington to Address Court

In Sydney SP inquiry on Wednesday Judge Markell permitted Mr. Piddington K C to address the court on behalf of Inspector Ferguson as part of the inquiry proceedings.

Sydney SP. Royal Markell Mr. Piddington K.C Ferguon

London agency to promote Australian wine in United Kingdom

The Australian Wine Board created a London agency to consolidate the wine trade with Britain. Members include V. B. Keeble C. G. McCann H. R. Power H. E. Laffer and others. The board aims to devise a marketing policy and promote consumption of Australian wine in England. The chairman will travel to London to liaise with the agency and distributors.

Australian Wine Board London Main Matant Pages Keeble C. G. McCann H. R. Power Customs of Sela Eld H. E. Laffer Board Dr. Page Australia United Kingdom H. Kay England

Tenement Childhood to Bobby Breen Rise in Film

The narrator recalls growing up in a Montreal tenement with sick father and siblings, Bobby Breen’s rise as a child prodigy after winning radio contests. Auditions led to Dr Marie Marinon and Sal Lesser discovering his talent, securing his first film role in Rainbow on the Rainbow.

Bobby Breen United States Our Bobby Slater Sally Caroline Prac Bistiywood Hollywood Wtudis Marie Marafion Grace Moore Dr. Marafion Dr. Marafioni Sal Lesser diMleult Trom Ito Pond Alr Fim Rainbow Rev Capitol Theil

Australian fruit drinks bid at imperial Birmingham show

Australian display at the Imperial Fruit Show in Birmingham runs October 20 to 28. A new pure fruit beverages section may be expanded if well supported. Australia may also enter honey citrus apples canned fruits and vegetables. Entries close August 4 with the Department of Commerce Canberra handling forms.

Australia Birmingham Rument of Commerce Canberra

Australian Women Defeat England In 31-Run Cricket Victory

London reports detail an Australian women’s cricket win over England by 31 runs. A second innings offered to England’s batswoman Taylor after a controversial run out call, amid umpire remarks. Key scores include Australia 102 in their innings with Larty 23 and Flaherty 12 not out, England 167 in their second innings. Bowling highlights: McLarty 2 for 11, Jera 4 for 50, Antonio 2 for 40.

London England Taylor Australis iMc Larty Flaherty Mc ‘Hagen Snowball McLarty Luth Jera Antonio

Two Men Plead Not Guilty In Girl’s Melbourne Death

In Melbourne Criminal Court Walter Frederick Buckland and George Norma Gale deny charges of murdering Rory Halles 19 who died at Women's Hospital after a surgical procedure. Crown argues post mortem shows blood poisoning from the operation. Buckland allegedly caused the condition and Gale supplied the instrument. Buckland allegedly paid Gale eight pounds for the operation.

Melbourne Walter Frederick Buckland George Norma Gale Criminal Court Rory Halles Women's Hospital

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