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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 15, 1935

Page

3

Clubs face confusion over FCT limit motion and tennis plan

At the last FCT meeting, debate on the limits for teams caused confusion among club members. Secretary Marriott clarified the association's stance. The general meeting is set for Wednesday evening to ensure broad club representation. A recent American sealed handicap tournament drew strong club support, showcasing near-final day closeness and popular formats. The pennant season is viewed as promising, with growing club membership and demand for more courts. An Indies open doubles tournament is slated for March 20 at the association courts, with entries due March 16.

FCT LTA Council For Marriott

Griffith Tennis Club Annual Meeting Minutes Overview

Griffith Tennis Club held a general meeting with G Gusack re elected president unopposed and I Robertson as vice president also unopposed. Officers incl A Taylor treasurer Kent reelected, Willing ton and A Baulith as court captains, Mra Taylor as ladies’ court captain. Selection committee listed, delegates to Association named. Discussion focused on annual subscription two shillings per quarter for court maintenance and costs of labor. Plans include Furton Challenge Cup conditions, afternoon fees, and a weekend meeting. a working bee is set for lawn maintenance next Sunday morning.

Ennus Co Ath Teale Cin G. Gusack I. Robertson Treachrer A. Taylor Kent Willington A. Baulith Isdies Measre G. Cussck A. Smith Taylor Iebour Chib

Yarralumla Club Elects Officers After Annual Meeting

At the Yarralumla club annual meeting the officers for the coming year were elected. President is Mir M. Johnson with vice-presidents Blumenthal and Lane Poole. Other officers include C. Lane Poole, R. Corkhill, M. Cotterell, A. Brown, A. Nish, S. Gee, H. Carnall, W. B. Free. Secretary and treasurer C. Corey. assistant secretary J. Fischcliffe. Delegates to FCT, LTA Cory, M. Johnson, J. Radcliffe, A. Turner. Auditors H. McArthur and S. Blumenthal.

Yarralumla Dalanice Ahrest Ciib Mir M. Johnson Blumenthal C. Lane Poole R. Corkhill M. Cotterell A. Brown

Northbourne Club Championship Trials and President’s Trophy Preview

The Northbourne club announces its annual championships handicap doubles and the President’s Trophy with Mr. L. Kampson absent due to illness. Saturday’s draw includes Pike vs Pattit at 11 am, Waterman and Mrs Grit Atha vs Jones and Mrs Rees at 12:30, Yates vs Murray A, Inkpen vs Yates at 4:30, Ayrton and Rae vs Misean and Paul at 3 pm, and Takpon vs Bae at 4 pm. Readers are urged to check for updates and attend for further information.

Northbourne L. Kampson Mise Pike Mise L. Pattit Waterman Grit ‘Atha Rees Yates Murray Mies Inkpen Misa Yates Mra Ayrton Mrs Rae Misean Ls D. Paul Mines Pike Mra Belly Min D Takpon I Bae Kelly Kacwies Bourna v Mra. Ghmthe Mine Fatea v

Porrest Tennis Club Entries Reach Noted Count

The Porrest Tennis Club reports a gratifying turnout with a large number of entries received for the event. Officials note the strong support indicates growing local interest and participation.

Tee Aia

Rural Relief Bill Set for House Introduction Next Week

The Commonwealth plans a rural rehabilitation bill to fund farmers in hardship. It envisages £12,000,100 for relief, with state parliaments to allocate grants and pursue voluntary debt settlements. A £1,500,000 allocation to states aids broaderDebt adjustment plans amid distribution talks.

Commonwealth House of Representatives Treasury Palley

Attack with Axe in Camperdown Street

In Camperdown Sydney to day 80 year old Atman Kellett was attacked by five men armed with an axe outside her home as she walked to work. She was struck three times on the head and left unconscious in the roadway. She was taken to hospital in critical condition. A man was charged with wounds with intent to murder and remanded for medical observation.

Sydney Atman Kellett Camperdown Aad Flo

Hanged in Long Bay cell Davie 48

George Heney Davie age 48 was found hanged in a Long Bay cell this morning. He used torn towel strips to loop his neck and attached one end to the cell window bar. He was arrested in the city yesterday on an interstate charge involving 120 and was on remand.

Bydney George Heney Davie Long Bay Waa Guul

Weekend Play At Courts Sees Mixed Doubles Draws

Players must arrive by 9 16 sharp for early start as draws list two divisions of mixed doubles. First Division pairs include Holdsworth with Mia Hicka, Turner with Mr B, Hicks with Mise Milden hall, Jones with Misa Horan. Second Division features Boniwell paired with F Pigginost, Williams with Miss Perci val, Ramsay with Ming, Clemens with Mies, Mouat with Misa, Blair with Ming, and others. Third Division shows James with Mise B Boniwell and several other mixed pairs including Hunt and Miss Gardiner, Whiteford, Piper.

Finlah Holdsworth Mia Hicka Turner Mr B Hicks Mise Mildenhall A Jones Misa Horan F. Pigginost Boniwell F. Williams Miss Percival K. ‘Morris Ming Ramsay Wens Mies Clemens Maude Miss Probert Holden Misa Mouat Mahoney Ming Blair James Mise B. Boniwell N. Gamble Mia Littlechild Cook Mins Chapman H.C. Hunt Miss Gardiner Dodda Misa Whiteford Ordish Mise M. White H. Hunt Mias Weatherstone Vautin Mise Piper

Papal envoy reports glowing Euchristic Congress in Australia

Cardinal MacRory arrived in London with news of the Euchristic Congress in Melbourne. The Pope praised its success and predicted it would advance the faith beneath the Southern Cross. He highlighted a three mile procession described by MacRory, crediting Irish-Australian Catholics as its backbone. The event was hailed as a standout moment in Australian history by many non Catholics.

London Cardinal Macrory Australia MacRory Melbourne

Parliament refreshment service posts heavy losses

Auditor General reports Parliament House refreshment operation in Canberra loses money. Despite lower costs in 1983-34, the service shows it is nearly impossible to make a profit under current conditions. Previous years' losses and loan figures cited. main cause cited as irregular service and savings only possible when attendants are elsewhere during recess.

Parliament House Canberra Menia Cerutty

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