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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1927
Page
5
The semi finals of the knock‑out Mes A A Russell trophy were decided with Mr House defeating Mr Davidson 7 and 6 while Ste Tieharts beat Mr Keidy. Mr House and Mr Richards advanced to the final where the winner receives a trophy worth £3 8 and the runner up receives a trophy worth £2 8.
The 1927-28 Queanbeyan Heleht ett Chih season opens with a Canberra visiting party and a long afternoon of golf, sport, and fellowship. Mrs EB Webb and Mrs W T Warren led players, followed by a hearty tea and remarks from Mrs T E Woodgers and Mr C Smith. Nine hole results list many players, with Mr J Hayes and Mrs A H Harman winning the nine hole championship. A twelve hole ladies putting contest was won by Mrs J Greenwood, with strong play in 150 yard approaches and gent’s putting contests throughout the afternoon.
Public notices list May 1 fee changes by the Federal Capital Commission for domestic electric rates and related provisions. Notices warn of retroactive application from May 1 pending royal visit review and advise inquiries to Co. S. Daley, secretary. Also details requests from the Canberra Electric Supply for appliance declarations and a May 1027 rifle practice at Mount Amalie area. notices for room rental, employment ads at Duntroon, and sale of twenty frizzle young turkeys.
A foundation to plant a bunga low in Exaex is described as being built by a Bethrothed couple with the bridegroom handling much of the furniture. Reports mention a sharp drop of over 4000 calms at the Heyal wfint. London figures show 1936 totals at 186,775,457, down from 1956 and 1934 benchmarks.
In a clipped note names FTA G A Taylor and In F W Rodinbon appear, signaling a brief item on personnel or correspondence. The fragment suggests an association or acknowledgment within a local organizational context, with limited readable context about roles or dates.
A historical notice announces a revised enlarged edition described as the second edition with two maps and thirty seven illustrations. It emphasizes added content and visual material while noting publication enhancements.
Exclusive club plans at Addington England aim to limit membership to 160. Each member must invest 500 pounds and pay 100 pounds annual dues to ease weekend crowding. Lord Lurgan to be captain with Sir Herbert Walker as chairman and a committee of notable figures. An option is taken on 160 acres beside the existing Addington course for a Pine Valley inspired course.
Printed and published by C. J. Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia at the registered office of the company Almalic Canberra in the Federal Capital Territory.
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