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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1929

Page

3

Transmission of Pictures to Sydney by Telegraph

Melbourne officials report early arrangements for transmitting pictures and photographs by telegraph to Sydney. Details describe four by seven inch and five by four inch page formats, with hourly watch of transmission and costs pending final approvals.

Melbourne Mowedsy Mr. J Vrewn Vostaires Oid Febeseiail Lath Park Bransmniaston Wwe Cepephcre

Acton's Example Social Services Fund Drive

Social service work described with self help concept and welfare aims. The first serial will be aired Thursday night with refreshments provided by the committee.

Namal Lee Jane Rene Feam

Acton Inter-Club Tennis Arranges New Contests

A local Inter-Club tennis arrangement aims to schedule matches between Acton teams and other elite clubs in the area. The plan, noted by organizers, centers on enhanced competition and organized play for South Acton players.

South Acton

Seamen's Union Registered on Arbitration Ruling Reversal

Melbourne reports a reversed judgement in the appeal of the Seamen's Union of A mine. The Chief lists Gn Me Arbitration WwHlus reserved judgement, granting registration under the Arbitration Art. A. My. Blewart wetunces to register that organization.

Melbourne Tuosley Seamera Union of Amine Thegintear

Cause Show Melmouernes in Arbitration Court

In an Arbitration Court session today Sir Dole Gaile Airewal contested the New South Wales railway commission’s application for leave to proceed. The case centers on whether the commission should handle the railway matter and why a related funding request by the timber workers’ union might be involved.

Melmouernes Monilly Dep Dole Gaile Airewal Railways Weitruw

Railway Log: State Cabinet Holds Sydney Discussion

A scrambled report indicates the Moorlay Cabinet spent nearly four hours discussing Sydney with attendees noting that yeas and three commissioners were present. The session faced preventive measures and further debate was promised as fog hindered progress.

Sydney Moorlay

Strange Request Causes Laugh in Court

In Sydney Alene H8 the Wall Cont to-day an extraordinary anjoqou sto by Gears Thomas Puvinan from Geatoostown sought a writ of mandamus to compel the pallor ty meferendim. The court heard a dramatic affidavit claiming tens of thousands suffer from police corruption and urging action, while the Premier did not respond. The case raised questions about policing and authority in New South Wales.

Sydney Alene Trutiee Thomas Puvinan Uel Geatoostown Federa Davinon Meith Wolen Tie New South Wales New Bowth Wales Ted Bon

Garden Attack Sends Labour Force Questioned

A fragment from Sydney reports a garden attack linked to Labour, mentioning leaders and political factions in a cryptic sequence of names and terms. The scattered text references events, meetings, and possible confrontations without clear dates or outcomes.

Garden Unperturbed Tides Stir Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered words and names with no coherent event or details. Missing context prevents identifying a person, place, or outcome.

Voluntary Labour For Sport Facilities Debate

An uncertain local meeting in Canberra discussed funding and labour for new sport facilities. The session considered a 30 pound expense and called for community support, with officials outlining aims and potential construction at the Local Service building.

Delsey Pei Vile Sporting Canberra Monsilene Moa Wowae COOP Biter Te Peibeede Reece Gayonebbon

Cricket Reunion Details Reframed Amid Obscure Text

A fragmented notice outlines a cricket reunion with names such as Moher, Leon, Previn, Pop tea, Heth and Scott. The readable segments mention association oversight and an event tied to a local court or committee, but many words are garbled, leaving the core details unclear.

Leon Mrnchet Association Tion Previn Pop Heth Scott

Impertinence Requests Maintenance Amid Frat Debate

A meeting of the association discusses maintenance and improvements to plowing and related needs. Delegates plan to report bid requirements to their committees and convey results to the association secretary for final action.

Pathe FCT Nalional Bool Bervier Sirlowe Namenal Tie Aaseelotien Welling

Jockey Sent Out Part Owner Involved

A Cheltenham style report notes jockey Poulstrwm and trainer W Scanton faced action as part owners and staff were implicated. Official findings indicate penalties tied to the chestnut colt and a disrupted line, with stewards delivering a decision amid confusion over the race conduct.

Melabouin FE Thesday Matthew Poulstrwm W. Scanton Peedale Sheowine

Violent Hawker Clash Ends with Serious Injuries

A disturbed scene outside a diner led to a violent clash between a hawker and a caretaker. Damaged bystanders reported cuts and bruises as police attended. One man faced charges for grievous bodily harm after the incident disrupted the area and several witnesses were questioned.

Quarterly Social Of Hibernian Society in Canberra

The Tonient Ju St Christentier's Behod in Manuka hosts a quarterly social for Hibernian Society members, friends, and Canberra residents. The Ambassadors' Orchestra will perform, with a fine supper and prizes for wine winners and guests. Secretaries Miss N ure and Mr S Wilkes report full arrangements and guidance toward church-aligned aims.

Ju St. Christentier's Behod The Hibernian Society Canberra Piuciell Nasonal Otis M Mt & Pr Mies Urea Wilkes Gentienen

Y A L Boys Feted In Calgary Reception

Calgary hosts a large reception for the Y A L boys with an enthusiastic crowd. Plans include attending a mayoral dinner and continuing celebrations tonight as part of the post event festivities.

Calgary Calpary Marve

Late Start Delays Hampers National Football Matches

Football followers in Gan express skepticism about Saturday results signaling true strength as delays and weather affect play. At Kingston Ground, crowds endure slow pacing and a warning to improve timing, with Manuka and Ainslie showing promise amid late starts and interrupted play.

Gan Eren Ethialcs Bostlike Murphy Magpies Clapson McDonald Aetan Holbin Owhelory Gt Bs Worden Vistilisine Canberra Pines Flake Ainslie Aeton Ay Mieditis Manunka-Ainalle Manuka FE. Wicks Jim Brown Matees Actun

Recon to None Navy Romance on Screen in Port Yard Scene

A British Admiralty produced Navy romance titled Recon to None features mutiny aboard ships and shore training at Shelley and Portsmouth. The film, based on Luella Binaella stories, stars Moore and Mar fott with a top-notch supporting tale Marquis Prefercol starring Chester Conklin. The narrative follows a sailor’s life from joining the Reserve to a hard winding voyage and courtship, with light comedy elements and a News pictorial sequence.

British Admiralty HM. Tiger Walliecoulser HMLA Tara Dos. Krayer Ann Other Cotte Portanouth Dectyard Shelley Navy Naval Reserve Luelinnella Moore Marfott Adalphe Menijew Chester Conklin Forum Corporation Dimipersantia Hana Amd Seenie Filma Wre Tlyperm

Record Arrests and Overcrowding at Lock-Up

Police report shows high arrest numbers and overcrowding in the lock-up as officers tackle a surge of offenders. Widespread concerns include facility strain, review calls, and potential legal action amid persistent crime waves.

Canberra Tennis Ties Consider Invite From Sydney Team

NSW Lawn Tennis Association requests Canberra hosts to invite a Sydney team for a King's Birthday weekend visit. Four two-hull? players planned and a revised tournament to allow a runwaieh event. Selection committees and officers named as officials to run the arrangements.

New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association Howan Canberra Sydney Runwaieh Dosshire Canherria Overea Messrs OG Paul Ridley Murry

Esmond Shield Tennis Won By Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan defeated Canberra in the Esmond Shield rubber match at The Sitch Queanbeyan players Ayiliffe and Freeberg were top performers winning both rubbers. Canberra pairs were strong but fell short as Queanbeyan clinched the tie by two rubbers and 69 games to 62.

Canberra Tieanbeyin Sitch R. Ayiliffe Amt W. Freeboly Queviin Toms Ot Avnite Aylifte Krehedy Oclimee Coppin Am Carish Smith J. Ferguson I—Fi T. Coprin A. Carish Tost F. Murray Harlow T. Coppin A. Corish S Smith Queanbeyan

Rioting Charge in Queanbeyan Court Fight

Kenneth McCarthy 23 pleaded guilty to riotous behavior at Civic Centre on Saturday after being drunk and pursuing a man to persuade him to enter a car. He was fined £2 and costs. 14 days hard labour in default, 14 days to pay. William H. Kelly faced similar charges tied to the same brawl.

Kenneth McCarthy Queanbeyan Yesterdias Hy Kelly J.D Ansver Civic Centre Moller McCarthy Kelly William H. Kelly Wee

Costly Drinks Man Heavily Fined

William Wallen a city labourer faced three charges at Queanseyan police court with offences for drunkenness indecent language and resisting arrest. He pleaded guilty and was fined 24 hours for drunkenness six pounds for indecent language and ten shillings for resisting arrest plus costs totaling 210 50 with seven days to pay.

William Wallen City Queanseyan Polie Kelly Molomglo Wallace Eneta

Forgery Charge In Central Court Involves Norman Elliott

Norman Elliott, 24, a clerk, was remanded in the Central Court on a charge of forging a cheque for one pound. The police prosecutor stated the man forged the fares of the managing director of a company and a sum of 2020 was involved.

Bydney Central Court Norman Elliott

Evening classes at Telopea Park High School begin May 1829

The Evening classes at Telopea Park High School start on Monday May 5 1829 offering subjects English mathematics business principles shorthand and typewriting with higher courses for advanced students. Concession rates apply and a timetable outlines weekly sessions on Monday shorthand and bookkeeping Tuesday mathematics and preparatory work Wednesday shorthand and typewriting. Further details are available from the school secretaries in Canberra.

Telopea Cabernesciate High School Omnia

Sports Carnival Promises Action in Queanheyan June

Dorice and Tihiniph Had lead teams in the season’s key events at Ntehit arena during the June sports carnival in Queanheyan. Acontsif and Tron headline the events with Bee as a noted participant on King’s Birthday weekend.

Queanheyan Darkoon Dorice Ntehit Acontsif Tron

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