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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1929
Page
4
At Handown Park on Sunday a well attended Turf meeting featured the Sandown Plate with Gevener and KF GE Nicholl Mawiek among runners. Multiple horses including Roberta, Loniesra, and Muckeen contested stages with wins by narrow margins and notable performances from producers such as Turm backers and caretakers across the card.
Reported tennis results show Kingston defeating Ginninderra by forfeit while other scheduled matches between Liene Shieh Heide Pennant and Forrest Northbourne were disrupted. Results from the day appear incomplete with several pairs listed as losing or misrecorded.
The report lists mixed and men doubles results with players such as Haddler Tan, Romm Cox, Hicks Jae, Marriott Holdworth, Saddler Rauticht, Me Carter, and Northbourne teams. Kingston won sets 80 in a dominant finish while Northbourne beat North Acton in multiple doubles clashes.
Radio timetable listing programs Monday May 13 from 8 in the morning through 8 in the evening. Mentions music news talk weather stock exchange market news and children’s programs. Includes film and live features with prices and times.
Fragmented item lists market reports and shipping details with scattered references to formalin Grams, gramophone recitals, and economic cooperation. No clear events or entities form a cohesive story in readable text.
O'Donnell and Ray, a renowned vaudeville duo, bring their entertainment to Capitol Theatre on May 14 after a record run at New Palace Theatre Methourse. The program features Humbleld's Timipi, Vann and the Cockies Jazz Band, and Traventy Binra with Caldwell, Wallin, and Wallips among others. prices 4/4 8/2 2/1 for adults, children half-price, bookings via Browns' West Centre or telephone.
The Canberra eleven to compete at Counts Week hockey meet represent Canberra from June 1. Team members include M Inkpen L W Boronian N Mickle J Cygnet G Roches Ceysmer Th M Marek Hut Nethold IW EK OBrien LAM TL Bhakespeare Haronine CHL Harrowman Miwn VL Inkpen L M Boronias Mian Lindley Ka Womerahe Ming A Avery Langfont Noramias M Richardson Horonias. Next Saturday Canberra faces Queanbeyan in a preparation match at pm.
A Gorman House dance Friday night featured Ambassadors band providing music in the center of the room. The sociable event, with East one Winter Spring and Automat themes, showcased ornate decorations and a formal committee led by Miss F Moors and Miss Ming Monat.
The Monaro clubs in Cooma plan a Euchre tournament with a Monday meeting to elect officials and arrange logistics. The Cooma Club defends the Abraham Cup while Nirumitabel and Cooma Audilwoks fields and results tease a lively local event with multiple players, stakes, and rivalries across town.
The Monaro district discussions weigh action toward killing semire as premature. Residents note periods of scarce fat and heavy overhead costs may deter change. Viewpoints reflect experiences in other cities and prefer the present arrangement under whiel seh ta handled in Mydiney.
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