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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
3
In Sydney on Wednesday the umpire president Dr Ch Meithone warned about cheating in tennis. Officials reported incidents during the local tournament and urged players to desist from unfair tactics while referees monitor truth on the court.
A Frans Huls portrait titled Gentleman in White Ruff, 20 by 19 inches, recently fetched about £1800 in London. Found dirty in a Humber room in Leicestershire, the work drew expert acclaim as a fine masterpiece. Previous Frans Hila sales show bold bidding, with past lots scaling from £50 to over £3,000 before, and a reserve of £200 on this piece.
A pony meeting at Ascot Racecourse produced divisions with Parakeet Lady Toruwa Princesa Brwee Flying Handicap Mountbatten and others winning by varying lengths. Events included first second and third divisions with times noted and a protest later entered against Ai Mystery for a disputed win.
Altimeter narrowly wins the Adelaide Cup at 2 44 over Purhoriges, breaking the race record. Henoni Pinsbury guides Altimeter to victory by four lengths in the £8,000 event run at Adelaide on Wednesday.
Dr Nott directs the new Morrie production at Alpert Hall tomorrow night after extensive rehearsals. The project follows his earlier involvement in stagecraft at Sydney University and university productions including Wilde and Ibsen pieces.
Readable fragments describe various figures and events with scattered details. Mentions of Sydney figures, performances, and a lavish fair or show are mixed with unclear references to people such as Lord and others, creating a collage of names, places, and possible events.
A family narrowly escaped a blaze that damaged a roof and spread through a building. Neighbors aided their exit as flames consumed the upper level, while firefighters contained the fire and kept the family safe. The incident prompted emergency responders to secure the scene and investigate the cause.
The notice describes a Federal Copia Weenehoor meeting next Saturday morning at yerbonpeeas Mark 8éleul with deacons and a combined event at Tel fen ark setae for a joint dinner. It mentions a drive incident, a football match, and local presentations to Pelapen luvk Beloul Mey OS with betting and upcoming fixtures at the end of the week.
Caproline Stewart of Ainslie Public School won top prize in a yearbook essay contest. The headmaster Mr Martin could not attend the prize event held on Thursday night. Mr Douglas and Mr Kelt led the session with teachers and board members arranging the exhibit.
The Rossettem girls hockey team, led by Mirek Ward, aims to improve this year with strong school support. The local court continues construction of a new school, which is nearly finished, promising public benefit to students and residents.
A distorted report claims a Native ritual feast involved eating human flesh. Witnesses describe killings and a supposed tribe practice at a ceremony, with accusatory statements about a leader and participants.
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