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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1934

Page

4

Coaster Ashore Near Rydeny After Vessel Breaks From Course

Crew of the NamBuco boat Whacca went ashore yesterday as a coastal steamer ran aground near the coast. Winds hindered rescue. the crew reached shore by improvised line and four trips with the ship’s boat. Landing took about an hour and men saved some belongings. Captain Krook said the crew were cheerful despite poor conditions. Crew planned to return to the vessel as engines failed.

Rydney Tusaday Conmial Jaye Bea Krok Nambuco Yousnioy Aa Ferlaun Enginesra Snd Veesel

MENANGLE RACES MAIDEN WELTER HANDICAP

Results show RAWANG 3/1, Afra combs 4/1, Salad 10/1 in the Maiden Welter with a two and a half length win for Salad. Time 1.1 minutes.

Rawang Astracombe Royal Tune Alice Gold Bouyes Bougeo Udu Jonetha Tite i

Queanbeyan Corres Tiverton Cup Second Match

Queanbeyan holds the Tiverton Cup at the Queanbeyan range between Canberra and Queanbeyan. Team includes A. K. Johnston, H. C. Taylor, G. H. Gregory, P. Harman, K. Taylor, E. G. Lewis, B. N. Butt, C. Storey, M. Storey, J. W. Gibbs, R. Simmons, H. Beair. Event covers 400 and 600 yard ranges.

Queanbeyan Range Canberra Queanbeyan A. K. Johnston Captai H. C. Taylor G. H. Gregory P. 3. Harman K. Taylor E.G. Lewis B.N. Butt C Storey M. Storey J. W. Gibbs R. Simmons H. Beaiy

Municipal Band Meeting Supports Bandmaster Tossed Resignation

The Band Committee during a night session considered a motion of confidence in the bandmaster Mr K E Foster and urged him to renew his term after the absent committee duties ended. The meeting followed Rosters resignation, blamed on misunderstandings in band engagements, and Foster agreed to stay on.

Awall K. E. Foster Foster

Rugby League Team to Represent Group Eight at Manny Cup Match

Visitors to Crookwell for the Manny Cup match were mystified by a grim notice at the ground. The Crookwell District Rugby League is not responsible for accidents to Byecat ore on the ground, as printed on the bottom of the 10 football programme. The lineups include E Lambert and Z Dribble from Canberra among others with players from Goulburn Crookwell and Queanbeyan.

E. Lambert Goulburn Z. Dribble Canberra H @precing M. Mark W. Otlmen Il. Corcoran Crookwell A. Smith

Bowling Club progress on green construction in Queanbeyan

The Bowling Club secretary Mr P Carew reports satisfactory progress on the green construction and that the playing surface should be completed within weeks. Members have paid this year’s annual subscription and expect the area to be ready for use with lumber increased to 50.

At & Mesting Queanbeyan Bowling Club P. Carew Quirey

Association Pushes Immediate Meter Readings for Queanbeyan

The association urged the Municipal Council to require parsons to read all meters and provide consumers with copies of readings. It noted gaps between meter reading and receipt prevent checking figures and called for urgent safe yard provisions, citing precedents in Cootamundra Cooma Yass and Goulburn.

Vansociation Parsons Wen Atx Queanbeyan Cootamundra Cooma Yass Goulburp

Poultry and Pigeon Show Opens at Queanbeyan Club

A record entry for Bob Winds arrives for the Queanbeyan Poultry and Pigeon Club annual show to be opened by Vice Minister for the Interior Mir. J. A on May 16. Entrants from nearby centres contribute to the Royal Agricultural Show program with contests and exhibitions.

Bob Winds Queasbeyan

Postal Official Transferred to Carrathoo Post Office

Mr Vi Boley of the Queanbeyan Post Office staff for several years will shortly be transferred to Carrathoo to assume the position of postmaster.

Vi Boley Queanbeyan Carrathoo

Flower Show Amplen Opens at Church of England Fever Show

A display of autumn blooms is planned at the Church of England fever show to be opened by Lady Garren. Judges will face a tough teak in all sections as walls are represented and all classes assessed.

Amplen Garren

Unclear historical note on medicine and remedies

A garbled historical fragment discusses buying ready mind to eat Tet money and adding a two shilling Settle of concentrated MHENIC to treat coughs colds bromchitis whooping cough and influenza. Mentions supply value and effects on children but text is obscured and incoherent.

Cotsen

Outlook for Wool Prices Boosts Confidence in World Trade

The article notes firm attitudes among top wool makers and expectations prices will stay near recent levels. It highlights Britain's improved trade, stronger demand from South Africa and the United States, and cautious optimism about a gradual revival driven by manufacturing gains and reciprocity prospects among wool producers.

Bradford Winchcombs Carson Itd Great Briain South Africa United Stat Great Britain United States Howe

Printed and Published by Federal Capital Prema of Australia

Printed and published by C J Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Prema of Australia Ltd at the registered office of the company Mort street Briddon Canbert in what appears to be a formal publication attribution.

C.J. Shakespeare Federal Prema of Australia, Ltd Morttreet, Briddon, Canbert

Three Hundred Attend Church Ball at Albert Hall Social

The Church of England Ball at Albert Hall drew over three hundred dancers and proved a financial and social success. Governor General and Lady Isaacs attended with Capt. Bracegirdie and guests. The Vice Regal party was greeted by Canon and Mrs Robertson and other local dignitaries. Decorations by St John's and St Paul's guilds impressed all, with chrysanthemums and Canberra autumn knots blending with roses in the supper room. Pogson's Orchestra supplied music as the gallery filled and dancing continued into the early morning hours.

Church of England Albert Hall Lady Isaacs Bracegirdie Braet A. Lyons Crutchley Canon Robertson Andaire J. H. Starling Dunthwaite Mellison W. J. Edwards J. A. P. Flewellyn St. John's Church of England Women's Guild St. John's St. Paul's Pogson

Revival of the Top Hat in Parliament and Society

A writer in Vancouver notes the top hat’s once widespread use in Parliament and clubs. The article recalls toppers worn at meals, practice rowing, and cricket, describing practical limits while highlighting ceremonial and social prominence.

Houwe Af Communa Han Clume Moe Paoule

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