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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

6

Greyhound racing meet set at Queanbeyan Showground

Nominations cap Saturday programme at Queanbeyan Showground with nine events. New entries appear from Goulburn and Crockwell area, including novice stakes, maiden divisions, and hurdle trials. Key runners listed in Novice Stakes and President's Stakes with multiple divisions and entries.

Queanbeyan Showground Intercat Goulburn Crockwell Sportamen Munro Kable Queanevan Queaibeyan Conab Goiburn White Sega Racing 4 Yeas Collening Club Paul Ube Greynond Anbeyan Devia Watbon Grey Face Bilhouette King Kerry Speerboa Johnny's Pal Sisken Delroy Golin Boy Gallant Linde Geman Jack Jeje Roller Ally ‘Wi Lady Gazer Wallennte Jason Manuka Black Judy Rhady's Nick Dewars Jim's Luck Don Emarson Btar White Contradiction Mite Peles Mate Pigogty Girl Polite Glensiia Denny's Pride Lane Ben Tally Ho

Queanbeyan Council Eyes Brick Area Expansion and Licences

At a Queanbeyan Municipal Council meeting the health inspector noted confusion over current brick area boundaries and Alderman Williams proposed extending the brick area along Rut levee Street and a section of Lane Street. Licences for new shops, a dwelling, a stage, a garage and dairyman and milk vendor operations were approved, with several vehicle drivers listed. Diphtheria precautions were discussed under the Public Health Act. An Agricultural Bureau note from the South Coast and Moravian districts urged policy changes under the Prices and Food Act. A Presbyterian Flower Show report outlined receipts and expenditures for the church event.

Queanbeyan Municipal Ald. Williams Rutlevee Street Lane Street Butledge Street Monaro Street Jeeness Queanbeyan Municipal Council E. G. Moora Monaro Braet G. Nano Ruvnedge Street W. T. Lindsay Atage Crawford Street J. Angun Thorpe Street McN McNamare and Jarvis Taylor Bros Menara Taylor C. Taylor Bell Me. J Agricultural Bureau South Coast Morave The Agricutural Bureau Pumbula Lin Quewabeyae Sonthol Mateaiunts Mtailiong Hawe Colleem Presbyterian Flower A. Pial WAH Queanbeyan Presbyterian Church

National Football Umpire Policy Reverts for Goulburn Matches

The Permits and Umpires Committee decides to send zero umpires to Goulburn for a centre match, with J Johnston officiating the Goulburn v Manuka curtain raiser. Other officials listed for Te l o p e w and Alnmire fixtures include Athalle, Acton, Field, Mier, Wright, Martin Baulinke, Bishop, Unwin, and Unclear names. Training notes mention Acton’s confidence, injuries to Thurbon, Ramage, Robfoie, and Jack-Mr Count doubtful, Les Perry scoring early form, and Gardiner Wace Gallagher notable in defence. The lineups and forthcoming changes aim to strengthen attacking play.

Goulburn Jack Mr Count Fool Iaw Gardiner Wace Thurbon Law Cons Samuels Gallagher Towl Alualie i Backn Mobhis Cok Wail Allen Selon Brith Fentres Kanels Condy Gallaanne Knight Kiner Porwanit Mecouat Rory Tiahey Fogars Haver Rasage Kelly Ryan

Death Penalty Debate In NSW Assembly Informs Commutation

In Sydney the Acting Premier Bruxner told the Legislative Assembly that Jones's death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment after a cabinet inquiry. The government cited legal opinions supporting executive power to act on a recorded sentence but chose caution to avoid further executions. The exchange touched on possible future fewer executions and government responsibility.

Sydney Bruxner Lang Legislative Assembly Frank Jones Jones Hhm Watt XC Hese May Watt Reyal Belletter General Crown Law Office Mesars Mitchell K.C Monahan Mr. Brugner

Junior football fixtures and team lists noted

Junior football match details list teams Ainslie and Eastlake with players Kennard Mulligan Nicholls Johnstone Jones, Baker Eason Colwell Sharpe and Mander Isacht Broyle Brill Sherey Trevilian Futon Brayton Murdén Estella Manger Harts Alder plus notes on secretary deadlines for team submission before Thursday afternoon.

Balubuay Chrinopher Isacht Broyle Brill Sherey J. Shea Nl Murray Trevilian Futon

Flemington Sheep Market Day Report

A Flemington sheep sale today saw about 94 000 head in view with heavy penning and strong demand for prime lots. Prices eased for plain and medium types with plain classes lingering, while fancy lines met steady competition and late rates improved.

Bydney Samnby Flemington

Fragmentary names in unclear note prompt

A garbled OCR line presents a string of names such as Mais Biraah Mreddan and Canter with no clear context or event. No actions or dates are discernible. The piece reads like a partial list or personal note rather than a complete story or notice.

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