Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

4

First Love Trials in London Case Over Lord Revelstoke

Actress Miss Joyce sues Lord Revelstoke for breach of promise after claims of ardent letters and three proposals. Jury rules for defendant. Justice Swift notes most men do not marry the first woman they declare love to as infatuations fade.

London Justice Swift Angels Joyce England Lord Revelstoke Breseht Revelstoke Cambridge Airast Revelatoire Misa Jones Mim Joyce Trulee Tneir

W.G.A Notes Board Meeting Sets May and July Activities

The Board meeting outlined plans including a Abbey Tennig Tournament on May 2 at Forrest Snd Barton courts and a half day conference for Board and Committee with Geneva reports on unemployment youth disarmament and munition control. Also a Bridge Party in July at Winter eng, craft activities, and a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 pm. The Queanbeyan Club held a nodal gathering with Aree Council reports and coalfield work while Duntroon Kookaburras had Field Day. Posters from the League of Nations Union will be on show next week and an initial opening will be arranged. No Ballroom Dancing until June 10. Basketball begins Monday in the gym.

Forrest Snd Barton Courts Geneva World's Council EWA W.C.A Mildentail Han Queanbeyan Club League of Nationa Union Arran Sina’ Nancersen Yes

Crawford Faces Stedman In Rain Abandoned Davis Cup Match

In a tense Davis Cup struggle, Crawford led Stedman two sets to one with scores of 14-12 and 17-15 when play was halted after 4.5 hours due to heavy rain and hail. The surface proved treacherous, but both players delivered precise, high quality tennis before the match was abandoned.

London Crawford McGrath Craford Stedman Steilman Bredma

Spurious Florins Man Sentenced in Sydney Gaol

Max Snider, 29, was jailed for two and a half years at the Quarter Sessions after being found in possession of spurious florins. He was declared an habitual criminal for the second time, with a prior offense at Dubbo in 1928. Detectives testified counterfeit coining activity was ongoing in New South Wales and humorous arrests had been made.

Sydney Max Snider Snider Dubbo New South Wales

Barbara Hutton Re marries twice over in rapid hints

The text reports Barbara Hutton formerly Mu arbara Hutton obtaining a divorce yesterday and marrying Count Haugwitz Reventlow today in Reno. Princess Mdivani is noted in connection with the events. The item highlights rapid remarriage proceedings.

Reno Mdivani

Johnson Cup awaits handover after league season

On Saturday afternoon the Johnson Cup, won this season by the City Bowling Club, will be presented to Mr Sharwood, president of the club. Canberra Clinic will face City Stubrnke in a friendly, with Forrest Green fixtures continuing for the Newral Bay trophy. Matches include Willock versus Brown and Hogson versus Tobier, with several other contests listed for the 3 40 pm slot.

Sharwood Canberra Rnke Forrest Green Willock Brown Brian Y Eliott Hogson Tobier Whiteford London McFarlane Johnston Carew Doe Biton Billott

King’s Forest in Buckinghamshire Created by Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission of the United Kingdom acquired about 4000 acres of the Gulford estate in Buf fet for afforestation. The new forest will be named in honor of the king on the twenty fifth anniversary of his accession. Beech trees will be planted, and the area will be known as Quel Marys Aver with site selections in Welah Mountaina and Bootland, including Vaughan 1 and Brenin.

Forestry Commission of United Kingda Gulford Buffet Das Deen Welah

Aged Woman's Death at Enfield

Sydney report of Mrs Sarsh Parsons a 78 year old Enfield resident found unconscious at her home. Police said she appeared to be preparing for retirement when she collapsed and died in hospital last night.

Sydney Sarsh Parsons Af Enfield

Fragmented OCR note hints at aviation guidance wiring

The readable text describes radio companies trying to determine a wire station direction and using a homing device aimed at a fixed path. It mentions a location near a plage and a whale equ toes than 80 Yons and a wvroplane, with unclear terms and incomplete sentences.

Thief Pepper Throws In Melbourne Robbery Incident

A self described electric switch collector attacked Mias D Richards in Melbourne by pepper throwing while demanding payment. The assailant, posing as a service provider, fled after the incident and authorities pursue charges.

Melbourne Mias D Richards de. E. Robertson

Wool sales in London absorb Australian offerings

In London wool sales today 11 170 bales were offered with 183 New South Wales 2205 Queensland 1498 Victoria 725 West Australia 263 South Australia 285 Tasmania and 4383 New Zealand. About 454 bales of Austral Asian wools sold. Firm tone seen as buyers at home and continental outlets took up most lots though some withdrawals occurred mainly speculative.

London New South Wales Queensland Victoria West Australia South Australa Tasmania New Zealand Australasian Vinaix Downs

Keen Demand for Wool at Brisbane Sale

Brisbane buyers maintained strong demand at the wool sale with broad participation. Most lots cleared quickly as offerings remained limited and prices held firm across sections.

Brisbane

Berlin Wax Works to Open Exhibition at Unter den Linden

A new wax works exhibit opens at Unter den Linden near the Brandenburger Gate with about 100 figures planned. The display aims to honor German history and culture without horror figures and will emphasize modern heads and prominent foreign personages possibly including David Lloyd George Oswald Mosley and Mussolini.

Unter den Linden Wottar Brandenburger Gate David Lieyd George Oswald Mosley Fas Signor Mussolini Italy

Duke's Call for Empire Travel At Guild Hall Luncheon

The Duke of Gloucester urged Britons to travel within the Empire, citing seven months touring Australia, New Zealand, Ceylon, Fiji, Jamaica, and other regions. He praised the welcome and hospitality of colonial peoples and spoke of the enduring loyalty and kinship across the Empire.

Guild Hall Duke of Gloucester London Times Henew Whitoria Melbourne Australia New Zealand Ceylon Fiji Bamoa Jamaica Snd Ite

Also Mentioned on This Page

KNOTT Arnotts Arnott Eels Federal Capital Scene Canberra Bakeries Ltd Braddon Australian Radio Wade W.G.A Barbara Hutton ASPRO Alway JSE Sis Goring Mr Veronica Swars Yours Lady Nr Jy Pong Nestles Nestle Copretehs Blackheads Rouchness The King's Forest Enfield Berlin Duke Empire Travel Belgiva Cusack Civic Centre AL Vasa Tumut and Lecton Manuka
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication