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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1931
Page
4
Mixed commodity quotes appear in early market report with several items showing declines. Listed prices include various baselines in pounds and dollars for items such as MX and DX series and multiple weights. Trading activity signals caution in the absence of full context.
Today’s hockey programme lists Barton versus Kingston Maroons with York Lark at 2.20 pm and Kingston Whites against York Mark at 8.40 pm. Player names include De Smet Crapp Welch and others. attendees urged to contact Harton Club Secretary and attend a General Committee meeting at the Cupital Gate tomorrow at 10.30 sharp.
The Lawn Tennis Association tournament continues at Manuka Courts with entries listed for singles and doubles. Competitors include Mrs Hammernd, Miss Piewm, Martin, Mrs Lee, Murty, Sally Yates, Mrs Brady, Westwoll, Whyte, and others in A and C divisions with matches set through the day. A Canberra return match against Voss is planned for Sunday with Canberra teams traveling from 9 am. first team and second team selections named.
An old ad-like note touts a peppermint remedy by Woods as a cure for children's hacking coughs. It promotes a soothing, peppermint based product aimed at relief for kids with persistent coughs.
Manuka earns a bye on July Lith and will face Wagga nom next Saturday July 4 at the Minka rival. Eastlake and Manuka assemble secondary sides with Kingston Oval senior clash and North & South second elevens as preliminaries. Hellabs vs Eastlake Cubs at Northbourne Oval entertain younger players while Manuka and Ain slice strengthen lines for the season.
Eastlake and Manuka lineups listed with players and reserves across Kingston Oval fixtures. Field umpires named W Buchanan and Turnham with multiple teams and eighteen selections from Eastlake Manuka and Acton divisions noted. Various matches include Eastlake B versus Manuka B at Kingston and Telopen A results with goal scorers listed.
The article highlights new dahlia varieties gaining attention in 1931 32 including Allok Home Audrey One Cape Henel Open Light City of Trenton Eagle Hock Brautty Jane Cowell John Rowland Hentucky Marie Maude Johnson Mrs F R Rusrellal Queen of the Garden Eat Tinful and The World. It notes the grand decorative group dominates exhibitions with large blooms and strong stems and praises exceptional color combinations and exhibition performance in Brighton Vic and Australia.
The Canberra rugby league committee plans a meeting to coordinate the season start amid preparations. Details include team lists, proposed fixtures and a petition drive for a local competition, with schools and clubs aiming to field six teams this term.
The Whyte Cup changed hands as Vf won the trophy after a long wait. Queanbeyan recovered the cup late in the season with strong support from the veterans and new players. The final match saw notable performances from key teammates.
Negotiations continue for a rugby league coach to lead Canberra. The candidate, a former winger and threequarter from New South Wales, is currently with the New Fourth Wales Rugby League and could train one of the senior sides, with juniors also involved.
An executive council meeting in Canberra discussed rugby players moving between clubs and districts. The verdict restricts players from representing other areas while still attached to their home Canberra clubs, with a focus on preventing cross district representation in upcoming fixtures.
A fragmentary verse mocks youthful vigor and hardship. It contrasts nature’s dole with science offering a “Great Peppermint Cure” to soothe gasping lungs and provide comfort, imagining a miraculous remedy delivered via an “allver spoon.”
Ransome's Dahlias received hundreds of prizes including blue ribbons at exhibitions nationwide. The new catalogue lists peat free Dahlias and highlights the world's best varieties from A. E. Ransome, Younger Avenue, Caulfield.
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