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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1934
Page
4
The management committee of Acton Golf Club considers a plan to lengthen the course to enhance play and attract more members. Estimates are to be secured, with a vote by the members to approve or reject the proposal.
In ayuney Friday a transport of pension funds via mail bag was disrupted when the cash disappeared. A broken seal left investigators puzzled as the money vanished en route between the GMO and He Calldray. Police probe explores possible tampering and aims to recover the funds.
A local cycling event sets a ten mile handicap starting from Harton's corner near 10 a.m. The field includes riders Rokelly Bombwell Jen ing Mr Hataroy and others. Handicaps range from four minutes to four minutes thirty seconds for different riders.
Tonight at Canberra’s Catsuenas Hall Dencio faces Delaney in a high profile bout backed by the National Pastimes Club. Healy’s title defense looms as Lenclo trains hard and Gavin Doyle, son of Kiddie Doyle, joins a crowd of prelims including Cameron v Rye and Blanden v Young Turner.
The Sydney Sheep Show honored King Charles, a Merino owned by the estate of the late F. E. Body of Bundanna Trange, as Grand Champion. Reserve Grand Champion went to an exhibit by W. T. Merriman. Lady Lorna the Grand Champion Ewe and the Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Broahhaven Cp were noted, with Merriman also shown. The prize list names G. H. Bowhay and Soni of Yeoval among top placers.
Today East Inke faces Queanbeyan at Kingston Oval in a tightly fought match as both teams chase premierhip points. Reorganized Queanbeyan seek third place while Acton and Goulburn squads bolster bids with key players like Weller Kay McIntyre and Edlington set to return for Northbourne clash. lists include Parry Nulty Murphy Bland and Pinter as potential contributors.
Shipowners reject a three year butter and cheese transport contract proposal backed by the Australian Overseas Transport Association. The offer aimed to reduce freight rates by five percent over a ten year period, potentially saving about £40,000, reported by a member present at the meeting.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Friday event involving a hawker and a nine-faced cat troupe. Details are garbled with names, dates, and actions unclear. The passage mentions imprisonment, a Mor Abitloe location, and uncertain references to people and events.
Melbourne Friday reports C W Wilson president of the Victoria branch arguing that about one tenth of all revenue goes to federal and administration costs. He claims taxation reduces purchasing power, hampers development, strains industry and raises unemployment. The piece references a spring to autumn period and mentions health and a medicinal product.
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