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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1931
Page
4
Discussion on using city land for rural housing and training, proposing experimental plots for tobacco vegetables and orchards to attract families to move closer to farms. Officials debated lease methods, fair value, and living-area standards inspired by New South Wales practices.
A report details parliamentary debate on extending the hours of labor. Speakers argued for and against broader employment terms, with Hammont and Crippin urging supporters to back the proposal. Hammond called for unity to secure passage.
A Canberra based A.W.U. worker and labour representative urged a valid vote for Labour candidates. He claimed ALU platform backed by workers' compensation, a shorter work week, and broader industrial scope only for those aligned with Labour. He cited the AWU committee’s push for unemployed relief, including one day’s work per week in winter, and noted administration support but warned against misrepresenting workers’ interests. The meeting ended with a strong vote of confidence in the candidate.
At Manuka Oval on Saturday the league opener featured West City defeating South City 8 7 in a tight match after premiers West City initially beat South City by a slim margin. Civic Administrator Mr C Daley attended with minor car collision after the event with no injuries reported.
An early 20th century advertisement touts URODYNE TABLETS as a home remedy for male troubles including urinary irritation and weakness. It claims rapid relief from burning sensations, backaches, and nightly annoyances, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by A. T. Campbell and partners in Canberra and nearby towns.
Stardweller led the Rosehill Maiden Hurdle race by a length from Utenjoy with Houition third, despite a fall by another rival at the fence. The event featured multiple horses including Loocoon Neninon Ketonn Port Rink Dark Tale and Konoy Chat, among others, with betting indicating strong support for Stardweller.
At Sandown Park Trials the trial handicap shows Berville and Carol King among top finishers with Pendennis and Oct Gem among others. Notable horses include The Black Crow Debenture and Fulham Jewel. Time cited around 1 minute 60 seconds for Plate race with Pendel or Carol King leading in a close finish. The card lists names, weights, and odds across multiple divisions with Patriot and Romany Rye in the Welter segment.
A garbled bowling report lists players from both teams, naming numerous players such as Hawking J Prowse and Devnell Kaward, with partial scores and totals indicating a loss for City Club against an opposing squad. The fragmentary OCR text includes many misread names and unclear figures, but preserves the event of a defeat and a lineup.
The Canberra Club delayed the 900 yard stage of its rifle shoot due to weather. Scores at 800 yards will count toward the second stage. Towland and J Brack led the tally with 47, other competitors listed include Dovey Webb McLeod McKenna Howes Hay and Oldies. Weather may allow two more ten shot strings from 100 yards next Saturday.
General Dawes, the American ambassador to England, warns that England may be more unprepared in America than commonly realized. He asserts the United States has 128 million people with sixty percent of African descent, and claims progress toward separation of races, noting Philippine descent in public affairs.
In a muddy track update, several horses including Pearl Asher Donates and Claude Duval vie for winning, with Neangar and Raby close behind as crowds bet heavily. The Jumpere Flat Race features Home Made and Dark Dawn, concluding with Home Made winning by two and a half lengths amid swift times.
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