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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1937
Page
2
Weather observations show barometer readings around 30.38 to 30.59 inches and temperatures from the low forties to mid fifties. Maximums reached about 51 to 53 degrees, with minima near 28 to 21.8 degrees and rainfall listed as two to three points.
Saturday matches produced tight finishes across grades with Northbourne moving to third in A Grade after beating Reid, while Barton A mixed edged Weetangorra as Forrest and Reid both press for final-round spots. Detailed results show numerous assists, sets, and unfinished matches shaping premiership standings.
In Sydney for Epsom Handicap Amelie and Talking will carry 2 each, Mala weighs 8.12, while Jdge-Rod also carries 2. In the Metropolitan Lough N holds 9.5 and Talks With 0.2 matches his Epsom weight. Gold Rod has 5.
A Saturday event at Canberra Bowling Club saw a rink led by MVP Mr. Nairn triumph in a tight pairs handicap final. Teams Monahan and McKinstry faced Menzies and Jones with a 23 to 21 finish after a closely contested match.
In Ames a tight rugby match ended Grammar 9 University 11 after a seesaw second half. Key moments included McCue for University, Hayden and Donohue scoring for Grammar and a late University attempt to breach the defense, with Donohue adding a long-range goal from midfield.
The Governor General attended Divine Service at St John’s Canberra with Captain Bracegirdla. Lady Gowrie opened the University Women’s College in Melbourne with Captain Liewellen Palmer acting as A D C. Lady Gowrie returns to Canberra this morning from Melbourne.
The NSW cabinet backs broad social service extensions and a new unemployment relief system financed by wage and income taxes. Plans include separate social service funds, expanded medical and milk provisions for food relief recipients, twice yearly clothing, housing via unemployed trusts, and new social service bureaux replacing police in relief duties. The Commonwealth considers national unemployment insurance on British lines with a joint conference anticipated.
A. B. Cashmore edges to victory at the Royal Canberra Golf Club par competition held Saturday for a trophy donated by Mr. H. J. Firshie. Cashmore shot 3 up to claim best card honors among a field including A. J. Senior 2 up and C. L. Steele 2 up.
Tonight at Albert Hall a program of songs recitations and dances supports St Christopher's Parish fund. Soloists include Paddy Lane with Harrigan and Top of the Morning to You Pat Donnelly sings Harry Lauder hits Miss Marie Hilton will perform as vocal tap dancer St Patrick's Orchestra provides accompaniment Moeasts Tom Carmody and Pat Donnelly serve as Masters of Ceremonies.
The brief lists players M. W. Lucas Adame W. J. Ware L. Thompson and B. Roberta all recording two down scores in the match. It notes eight ten eleven thirteen and sixteen as key down values on the scoreboard.
Rt. Rev. C. E. Turnbull preaches at St. Andrew on John 2 4 describing how true knowledge of God combines intellectual awareness with experiential obedience. He warns that claiming to know God while ignoring His commandments exposes hypocrisy and breaks fellowship with Him. He cites Jesus and Paul on abiding in Him and walking as Christ walked.
The Victorian Cups weights are announced. Caulfield Cup 14 miles on Saturday October 16 features Allunga Pamelus Vat Golden Prominee Young Idea Talking Sar cherie Plymouth Sound Tout Wotan Garrio Mala King's Head Prittle Prattie. Melbourne Cup 2 miles on Tuesday November 2 includes Golden Promise Pamelus Allunga Talking Plymouth Sound Wotan Mala Garrio A Tout Flood Tide Donaater Sarcherie.
Canberra riflemen closed the year with the final shoot. N Canham won the by which was won by J McIntosh 8348, and Canham took the anp championship with 343 ahead of Webb 338 Mend Tosht 337 Lloyd 330 and Lloyd 3276. Davies won the annual handic aggregate with 363, followed by Canham 357 Webb 364 and Lloyd 381. Davis won the quarterly superaggregate with 354, ahead of McIntosh 354 Canham 347 and Webb 341. A musketry practice is set for 300 yards next Saturday in Boores Co Sutton.
Canberra defeated Braidwood by 68 points in yesterday's game at Braidwood. J. Grant and E. Leech each scored three tries for Canberra, with Dowling Bong Byrne O'Brien Stanwell and Gribble among others adding scores and goals. Gate takings totaled £12 10s.
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