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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1935

Page

4

Quist and Crawford Tie Ups Davis Cup Victory

In London on Monday Australia defeated New Zealand at Eastbourne. Quist and Crawford won the doubles 6-3 4-6 8-6 4-1 over Malfroy and Stedman as Crawford and McGrath won singles Friday and Saturday. The match showcased Quist’s volleying and footwork and ended with Australia advancing to face Britain.

London Ausutally New Zealand Eastbourne Crawford Wuar Malfroy Stedman McGrath Missioy Stininn Zealaders Smithes Norman Brookes Lisnes Quist Bull Friner

Australian Championship Match Reflections on Quist and McGrath

Comment in the Daily Telegraph notes that the Australians were not in peril but the New Zealanders showed sturdy resilience. Crawford failed to dovetail with Quist as smoothly as with McGrath, and the Australian missed McGrath's backhand drives. Quist, however, played splendidly.

Mately Wall Myers Daily Telegraph Crawford Quist McGrath

Pairs for French Championships Reported in London

The article lists pairings for the French championships including Crayford and Quist MeGrath and Turnbull Hopman and Miter in the mixed doubles Quist and Mrs Hopman Turnbull and Signorina Ponotl MeGrath with Homers Hopman and Mucume Neulmeester, formerly Madomonulle Sieard.

London Crayford Quist MeGrath End ‘Turnbull Hopman Miter Hopman Torbull Signorina Ponotl MeGrath Wei Atise Homers Mucume Neulmeester Madomonulle Sieard

Readers' Views on Queanbeyan Couring Club Misconduct

A Canberra Times letter accuses the Queanbeyan Couring Club committee of incompetence and mismanagement. It describes a sick dog named Black Abbey raced despite veterinary presence, later dying. stewards allegedly pressured the owner, and officials interfered with judging decisions during meetings. The writer also notes stewards colluding and tensions over the race outcomes.

Buitor Canberra, Times Queanbeyan Couring Club Black Abbey RSPCA Trix Ayuwanbeyia Dlt

Cost of living limits a wage earner in Sydney inquiry

In an Industrial Commission inquiry into living standards Mrs E M testified that even with a weekly wage of £24 she could not afford necessities. A doctor ordered dental work costing four guineas, which she could not pay, and she said living on less than £21 was nearly impossible after a period of part time work.

Sydney E.M Industrial Commission

Midweek Tennis Commencement Ball Hits Albert Hall

Tonight's midweek pennant gala promises a lively social event at the Albert Hall with dancing from 8 30 pm. Gov Gen party and Government House entourage to attend at 8 o'clock. Featured lighting by 1 5 million candle power lamps and 100 colored balloons. University and civic figures among attendees. novelty acts and a magic magnet show planned.

Albert Hall Tsuses Government House Mr. Casey Casey Robert Garran J. M. Mos L W. Allen W. Carter Barnard Stephen Te Dwyer Torrone Hors Kinsom Braddon Mer Turpelunte Turner McFwlyen Jund Mra Braithyfer Machinn V. Atrial Forrest Pegi Magnetian Ate. Thorn

Gallant act at Central Station remembered in inquest

Sydney inquest pays tribute to Porter Frank Gleason for risking his life to save Arnold Ashton after a May 2 train incident at Central Station. Gleason grabbed the man and clung to the ladder, but a platform projection and a distant carriage prevented a rescue.

Sydney Don Ashtom Central Station Frank Gleanon Ld Ashton Glefinim

Printed and Published for Federal Capital Preay of Australia

A printed note states that Christopher John Hhakespware prints and publishes for the Federal Capital Preay of Australia Ltd, using the company offices on Bort Street in Braddon Canberra.

Christopher John Hhakespware Federal Capital Preay of Australia, Ltd

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