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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
3
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Fragmented report suggests possible air terminus at Rose Bay with costs and works debated. Officials weigh alternatives as British ministry requirements loom and construction demands rise.
The Canberra event lists players and pairs for the badminton tournament final rounds. Names include Miss A Mont Deschamps Miss Le Yates Figen Miss J Prunes Savage Nabbed Andelyre Miss Cow James Mia Pike Mantie Miss N Phonipaop Wurman Carri Talet Nulty and partners.
Brunk Bagay, owner trainer, sues the Commissioner of Road Transport and Tramways for 8000 pounds after his horse Mula was struck by a tram. The incident occurred while Mula led Gordon Treasury in a race. Witnesses described the crash and its effects on the horse, with medical and racing outcomes noted. The hearing was adjourned as testimony continued.
A Grenfell grazer, John Theodore ure, stood trial for breach of promise against Dillee Bianche of Milnth, claiming £5,000. The case centers on alleged engagement between Bianche and a suitor named Carr, with testimonies about age and prior relationships. Mr. G. J. O'Sullivan represented the plaintiff.
Protests against the visit of Count Von Luckner to Australia prompted statements from Minister Paterson and discussions in Parliament. Officials noted no evidence of wrongdoing and that Australia typically blocks European visitors only on substantiated grounds. A future action could not be taken as the situation did not yet exist.
An inquiry into turf methods concludes with the owner accepting an expense plan for January training. McKenna is noted among those involved in the decision.
Crookwell league officials threaten a protest over Berrima players in Bowral after Crookwell’s loss. If upheld, the Carr Cup may return to Crookwell, delaying Muay Cup plans against Goulburn with Canberra League possible to play Goulburn. Decision expected to be clarified today.
The Acting Prime Minister reports the Prime Minister Lyong left London for Holland Belgium and Paris expected to join the Orford at Totton on Friday. Mrs Casny departs London for New York aboard the Normandie then cross Canada and sail Vancouver to Sydney, with dates July 7 and July 90. Archdale Lady Parkhills will travel via the continent to join the Orford at Naples June 27. Solicitor General Knowles leaves Marseilles for Sydney via Bingo por and 14 nehhoduled. Defense Secretary Sheddom will join the Orford at Toulon June 29.
Mr Lyons departs for Holland by air after a farewell to the British press. He praises the Imperial Conference for clarifying ideas and strengthening peace aspirations. Accompanied by Astra Lyons and his daughter Sheila, he noted co operation and the real turning point in foreign relations.
The F.CuTH.A. names players Poynton James Reid Brackenreg Ratigan Gilleland G Pike Hickn Bird Rance Cooper with reserves Hi Grey K Prowse McNiven and manager P A Allwood to compete in Sydney next weekend. First-round fixtures show CSHA Newcastle Riverina South Coast and Metropolitan Northern Tablelands with games at 10 am and 11:30 am. Luncheon provided daily at the ground. players warned to report any inability to attend and to hand in sticks at Kingalow Guest House by Thursday.
Race entries include Novice Handicap first division with horses SH Donony en Brite Snow Glare Watchman Burrab Grecian Carillon Bad A Belle Bir Albert Pokhra and Mie Bu. Also Flying Handicap first division with Turbine Mohican Medalist and Siv Glon. Tenders invited for a Canberra to Sydney service and a second division start listed.
A Canberra event features the Male Choir and Maid Boy ensemble performing a varied program including Gold Sheen, Pigment, and Lady pieces. Governor General and Lady Gowrie attended, with profits and a picture inventory noted. A separate Victoria Park Handicap event to begin at 4 0 will showcase race entries and a Royal Golf social afternoon follows.
Kilward Oldfield of Toggeranong sustained facial injuries when his car skidded on loose gravel on Tharwa Road near Queanbeyan and plunged into a deep watercourse. He was admitted to Queanbeyan District Hospital. the vehicle hit a log, the front damaged, but the windscreen remained intact.
A mother writes about continual winter illness in her children and asks why they stay sick. Doctors recommend cod liver oil and emphasize Scott's Emulsion as a superior tonic. The ad claims emulsified cod liver oil is quickly absorbed and strengthens bone and muscle, with vitamins and minerals to aid growth and immunity.
A damaged transcription describes an Arts Society play reading of Mulier in the Cathedral by T. a Blink. Selected by the Ate and Litrature Society for a phay reading at Hotel Canbores, the piece centers on the death of Thomas Beckett with exiled return and a closing scene where the four knights offer apologies. A chorus of women and occasional speaking players provide interpretative form, with a featured display by Mr. A Blinkine and cast including DteH Allen W. Hartley He Spool Mortis Luke and others.
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