New Calendar Proposes Sunday Addition and Year Half Split
A revised calendar proposed by Shile to add a Sunday each year and divide each year into two halves with 13 week quarters is under study by the Commonwealth from the League of Nations. Chile suggests year end day every 363rd day and an extra leap day, claiming balance with the solar year and easier statistics, while urging a smooth transition.
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Commonwealth
League of | of Nations
Chile
League of Nationa Assembly
Coronation Ball Planned by Queanbeyan Legacy Club
The Queanbeyan Legacy Club organises a Grand Coronation Ball at St Gregorys Hall on May 12. A large lounge upstairs will host non-dancers with card tables and a wireless broadcast of the coronation. A Pageant of Empire features Britannia and leading roles with songs and specials to mark the occasion.
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Queanbeyan Legacy Club
St. Gregory's Hall
Ince
Britannia
Wil Shor Tee
London
Minyip Corrected as First Memorial to William James Farrer in Australia
The Farrer Memorial Committee at Queanbeyan corrected a Melbourne press error claiming Minyip did not first erect a memorial. Queanbeyan now recognizes itself as first, while Minyip is noted for its early memorial, with Mr. Barnes ( secretary) praising growing public interest in Farrer’s work.
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Australia
William James Farrer
Farrer
Melbourne
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Metropolitan Press
Victoria
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Mr. Gallagher
Canberra Rifle Club scores in Amalia Cup stage at 900 yards
Canberra Rifle Club members fired ten shots at 900 yards on Saturday with Lloyd and Canham scoring bullseyes as part of the Amalia Cup stage. Next Saturday range use urged with ten shots planned at 800 and 900 yards. Canberra beat Braidwood Rifle Club by a margin of 102 points in a Sunday match at 500 and 600 yards, with ten shooters on each side.
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W.lloyd
N. Canham
Canberra
Braidwood
Midweek Tennis Draws Set For Tomorrow
The midweek tennis competition continues with a wide set of A Grade matches. Pairings include Northbourne I against Northbourne all, Reid against Forrest, and Braddon I against Fire Brigade, among others with multiple ladies’ entries and second round pairings listed.
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Northbourne I
Ayrton
Griffiths
Rees
Trewecke
V. Northbourne All
Punshon
Siggins
Solly
Kempson
Reid
Fielding
Lee
Osmond
G. Crawley
V. Forrest
Mra. Hicks
Mra. Ford
Bellhouse
Willington
Hotel affray leads to arrest after hotel shooting
Police arrest a young man after an alleged shoot at in a Botan era hotel injures Peter Davis 27 of Redfern and John Dwyer 86 of Redfern with intent to murder. The suspect will appear at Redfern Court tomorrow for remand.
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Sydney
Botanera
Peter Davis
Redfern
John Dwyer
Redfern’ S Court
Hughes Shield Match at Queanbeyan Club Crowns C Storey
Members of the Queanbeyan Rifle Club competed in the Hughes Shield at the 600 yard range on Sunday. C Storey won the day's cash prize as the top performer with the results listing the pertinent scores and placements.
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Queanbeyan Rifle Club
C. Storey
Gwydir Candidate Car Sabotage Report Stirs Election Race
The Acting Prime Minister cited reliable reports of deliberate tyre sabotage on a candidate's car in the Gwydir contest. He described the acts as an alarming interference ahead of the election and called for investigation by authorities.
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Sydney
E. G. Or
Country Party
Gwydir
Customs Revenue Rise Shines On Budget Outlook
Treasury figures show April customs and excise revenue rose by 316 774 above budget, aiding a projected balanced year end. For the ten months to April 1937 revenue reached 36 233 445, up from 34 747 601 prior year, with April total at 3 694 796. Old age and invalid pensions totaled 275 695, maternity grants reached 65 019 for ten months.
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Victoria
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Fodder conservation contest attracts entries in Queanbeyan
Royal Agricultural Society backed event draws nine district farmers with judging set for May 10 to determine the H A S Championship. Merino Ewe and Fat Lamb entries for 1997 now due by May 6 at 6 pm to the Queanbeyan Agricultural Bureau secretary E J Beaver. Douglas of the Department of Agriculture lectures May 20 at the Bowling Club.
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Queanbeyan
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South Coast and Tablelands
H.A.S
E. J. Beaver
Douglas
Department of Agriculture
Carr Cup Dispute as Queanbeyan Blues Defeat Goulburn
Queanbeyan Blues beat Goulburn at Goulburn on Sunday provoking protest over unqualified players. Goulburn holds the Carr Cup awaiting protest decision by Wednesday evening. Officials plan action to resolve registration and clearance issues from Queanbeyan players Bran don Savage Andrews and Corcoran.
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Queanbeyan “Blues
Queanbeyan
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Savage
Bombala
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Yass
Corcoran
Narrandera
Queanbeyan League
Rugby League F C T Competition Opens Saturday
The Federal Capital Territory Rugby League starts this Saturday with matches at Northbourne and Kingston ovals. Souths vs City kicks off at the northern ground while Kingston faces Queanbeyan in the other contest. Western Suburbs visit stirs local interest despite a poor gate, and Canberra’s defeat to Wests is not alarming. Faust Grimes led the locals, Fisher impressed at five eight, Boag’s debut pleased, Walkington must curb ball loss, and the forwards showed improved pace in early practice.
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Federal Capital Territory
Northbourne
Kingston
Souths
City
Queanbeyan
Western Suburbs
Felding
Faust Grimes
Fisher
Boag
Walkington
Kingston Juniors and Canberra Teams Open Rugby Season
Opening weekend matches at Kingston saw South Canberra and Canberra City drawn 0 0 after a tight first half. CYW A defeated Kingston 71 to 6 with Makin’s four tries and three goals leading CYW A while Brown and Aston scored for Kingston.
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Empire Day Picnic At Queanbeyan Showground
Pupils from Queanbeyan Intermediate High School join Empire Day celebrations at the Showground tomorrow. The event organized by the Parents and Citizens Association features a basket lunch and races for children of all ages. A short address by Mayor Ald. J. Eamond is planned for 12:30 pm.
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Parents and Citizens’ Association
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J. Eamond
Headache sufferer credits Kruschen remedy
A woman describes severe headaches that caused temporary blindness and weakness, crediting Kruschen Salts after a long trial with no recurrence. The letter notes headaches stem from stomach issues and retained waste, recommending the product as a cure and ongoing treatment.
Windy Weekend Golf Club Stroke Handicap Results
The Federal Golf Club held a 14 hole stroke handicap under windy conditions. R Coggins won with a net 64, followed by F De Vis 66 and R Crombie 69. Other top finishers included K Anderson and D Williams. The snooker tournament draw was announced for Wednesday night with several matchups.
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de Vie
R. Crombie
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Homebush Stock Sales Highlight Flemington Yard Activity
At Flemington sale yards today heavy penning of cattle and sheep saw 53 000 head forward with strong demand for good to prime stock. Cattle hold steady with 3 500 head yarded and choice quality meeting better demand while other descriptions were quiet. Wethers 16 to 32 shillings. ewes 13 to 26. lambs 11 to 28. bullocks 5 to 13 pounds. cows 0 to 9. best beef 37 shillings, good 40, medium 27, inferior 25 per 100 pounds.
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Sydney
Flemington
Car Fatality Verdict in Sydney Case Details Estate Claim
Muriel Hainsworth Boynton and Perpetual Trustee Co sue Charles W Macleod over Arthur W Boynton's death in a car accident. Jury awards Mrs Boynton two thirds of the estate and her daughter £750. stay of proceedings granted. Evidence shows husband and Macleod turning from a mountain trip when the car hit cattle.
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Muriel Hainsworth Boynton
Perpetual Trustee Company
Arthur William Boynton
Charles William Macleod
Boynton
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