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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1934

Page

4

Canberra Rugby League Selects Team For Sunday Carr Cup

Canberra names a strong Carr Cup squad to face Bowral this Sunday in a key elimination at Howral Country Week. Bowral players also chosen for Group 6 versus Group 7, with list including T Gribble and several Canberra standouts in the backline and forwards. The Northbourne Oval FCT competition opens Saturday with Norths v Molonglo at 3 pm and Souths v Hall at 4 pm.

Canberra Bowral Howral T. Gribble EL Hawing M. Boyle J. Grant B. Hawke Halt W.grimes Fornarda H. Seton 0. Byrne Weadman A. O'Brien H. Wourk Hoya Northbourne Northbourne Oval Northa Molonglo Souths Hall

Chinese art and conquest reshape visual vocabulary and style

The excerpt traces how Confucian and Buddhist influence, plus Chinese invention in pattern design, broadened the language of art. It notes color, form, and decorative emphasis across Han to Ming periods, praising porcelain and applied arts while warning of changing times challenging established Chinese artistic formulae.

J. Harman H.C Taylor Li Hughes Simmons Storey Say Ki Taylor Lewis R. Eamond Mortimer J. U Sedan le Murphy Porceigin D. Boyd RoHaven Aly Budwell Baker Europe China Chow Bul Hal Ming Chien Lung Frien

Outlook for Wool A Good Basis For Prices

Report by Winchcombe Carson Ltd suggests wool prices may hold within moderate limits due to improving demand and general world economic progress. Prices for merino tops in Bradford have recently declined, with fluctuations tied to raw material selling positions and import restrictions. The outlook remains cautiously optimistic as manufacturers report profits and wool industry research advances, with Sydney and Brisbane events planned in May.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Bradford Mary West Australia Messinems Mill Mil Imen Pottar Steaia England Dnirke Brisbane Sydney Wesnoeday

Queanbeyan Rifle Club Triumphs In Home Meet

Queanbeyan and Ungarie clubs each fielded twelve shooters with the top ten scores counting. On the 509 yard range Ungarie led early but Queanbeyan recovered to win the aggregate after 500 and 600 yard shoots.

Queanbeyan Ungarie Rifle Clube Ungarie Auantry Beliey Markamen Eleli Esc

Unusual Divorce Case Involving Domestic Dispute

A historical court note reports a divorce petition amid repeated alleged abuse. The defendant, Wild, previously convicted in 1927, faced claims of threats and violence toward his wife, with the court urged to grant dissolution on grounds of constructional divorce while noting prior patterns of misconduct.

Synney

Canberra Church of England Ball Promises Elegant 1934 Event

The Church of England ball in Canberra, set for May 1934 at Albert Hall, draws high expectations. Paxson's orchestra will play and floral decor by Mesdames Cumpston and Edridge will enhance the night. Governor General and Lady Tyreeze are expected, with Mr and Mrs Crutchley also likely to attend.

Canberra Gesson Albert Hal Paxson Mesdames Cumpston Edridge

ALP Branch Seeks Health Facilities for Unemployed

In Queanbeyan the local ALP branch at its last meeting welcomed four new members and unanimously urged the Health Minister to provide dental and optical treatment for unemployed residents. Secretary W Gadd argued no applications had been made, yet a committee was formed to distribute materials from the ALP executive.

ALP Queanbeyan W. Gadd

Empire Day Meeting Minutes and School Celebration

A Parenta and Citizens Association meeting Monday night discussed Empire Day arrangements including a two hour shop closure in the afternoon and subscription collectors. The Queanbeyan Public School will celebrate Empire Day tomorrow at Triumph Hall.

Parenta and Citizens ‘Association Iscums Queanbeyan Publi E School Triumph Hall

Archaeologist Albright Finds Evidence of Early Moab Civilisation

Johns Hopkins professor Dr William F Albright reports excavations at Jerusalem's Baal citadel and at Ader Moab reveal a 1000 B C stone complex damaged by fire and a pre 2000 B C tomb from Taraelite temple remains. The discoveries suggest a developed civilisation in Moab before and during patriarchal times.

Wiliam F. Albright Johns Hopkeine University Jerusalem Albright Baul Ader Moab Howvar Dr. Albright Jordan Johns Hopkine Aiso | Foden Kirjath Sepher Judea Eal Matory

Cough Remedy Promoted As Money Saver in Australia

An Australian promotion touts a homemade cough and flu remedy described as a wonderful money saver. The ad claims a two shilling bottle of concentrated extract mixed with water yields a strong, economical cough remedy of equal or superior quality to commercial products.

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