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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 20, 1935

Page

2

Flight for Life Fails in London Airwoman Shaw

The death occurred in London after an eight day battle following a speedway accident. Aircraftwoman Shaw, famous globally as Calonel Lawrenes of Arabia, died after heart failure and a long fight with oxygen therapy and medical specialists. Specialists were summoned as the night wore on but recovery did not occur.

London Shaw Calonel Lawrenes Arabia H.W. B. Calvin All London Hospital Kimmons Arundeuker Brian

Return of Khageford Smith B84 Comrades Attend Service

Sydney church service held at St Marks Darling Point for Khageford Smith B84 and his fallen comrades from the unsuccessful Taaman fight. Canon Howard Lan and Captain Taylor attended with Lady Ea Brith as Charles accompanied by the party.

Sydney Khageford Smith St. Marks Darling Point Canon Howard Lan Gir Charles Ea ‘Brith Captain Taylor

Londoners rally for King George charity fund drive

Fragmentary note traces a London effort to raise funds for King George's Trust. Eschews clear names or dates, but indicates a campaign to support a trust through organized community actions.

London King George's Trust Fund mpai@ance Lo ‘orga creations

Victory Social Dinner Celebrates Northbourne Club Triumph

Members of the Northbourne Cricket Club hosted a dinner in Canberra with the FCT Cricket Association leaders and other clubs to mark victory in the A and B grade 1034-35 competitions. Speakers praised cross state recognition, the B–C T association’s growth, and the impact of visiting teams on Canberra cricket.

Northbourne Cricket Club FCT, Cricket Association Lo G Thoruper Amelie Northbourne Club J. F. Collopy Toni Collupy F.G.T Northbourne N.8.w. Cricket Cobiopy Canberra N.S.W Biel J.B.W C.T Australia Iide Ulite Kappler Mederst Ntade Chem Hull Canbarr T Nsw Clem Hill P.C.T Murden Rappler Amiodatum J. G. Thortber Nessun Js Succers Thornlet Collopy Drew Mackerras Farry Clapton W. Tickner FCT Thornber Association Amily McGit Lora Lees Federal Commonwealth Thoriber Ty Northbourne Hopy NBAW Tomst Mac-ferro Morton Alway Warren McBuidd Sricket meDvanld May Tome

New South Wales and Canberra Forecast Summary

New South Wales forecast notes morning mint and scattered showers on the lains and tablelands with mostly fine, cold nights and increasing clouds toward southern parts, with rain developing inland. Canberra forecast shows morning mist and fog with coastal showers, frost on tablelands, then cloudier with rain and thunder from the west, and fresh south-westerly to south-easterly winds.

Tablelands Canberra

Population Growth Urged For Australia Amid Imperial Pressure

A historical note urges Australia to boost population growth to secure defense and empire standing. It highlights migration trends 1927 1926 1929 and 1939 2 280 net, declining birth rates under 17 per 1100, and warns that the continent remains the empire's weakest defensive link. Proposes promoting immigration, expanding land use in New South Wales, and reducing maternal death rates while criticizing birth control.

Australia Australis Bief Commonwealth Yeermhament New South Wales Canada

Britain hit by May cold spell causes widespread damage

Fragmentary report notes heavy damage across Britain during a May cold spell. Several people were affected as weather disrupted services and operations. The text mentions sea and land impacts with references to local responses and ongoing relief efforts.

Close Finishes Highlight Pennant Tennis Matches

Keen competition across A B and C grades in the F C T Pennant Tennis on Saturday produced tight finishes. Northbourne II edged Reid in A Grade mixed. City fought Barton to the wire in B Grade with Ginnindetta routing Reid, while Ainslie I and Causeway won in C Grade. Weather wet conditions influenced several matches and many sets went to the limit as players displayed form across districts including Northbourne Forrest and Ginnindetta.

Reid Northbourne II Northbourne Forrest Reid U Barton City Ginnindetta Causeway Ainslie I

Local Table Tennis Results Include Mixed Divisions and Close Sets

The page lists numerous matches across divisions with players such as Crawford, Mackinnon, and Williams. It notes wins and scores, including women and men events, at Te lopen Park and Barton, highlighting close battles and multiple pairings across clubs.

McKinstrey Wins Canberra Handicap Trophy in Bowling Meet

McKinst r y edged Mengies by a narrow margin to win the Canberra Bowling Club al stency handicap for the Michman Shariten trophy at Mayline. Early lead by Mon den gave way as Mokinsky overtook with eight ends to play to win 134 to 100. In Neutral Bay, round results saw Piper, Hodgson, Brown, Whiteford and Eliott among winners, with several close scores and defeats listed across the matches.

Canberra McKinstry Mayline Wersich Mengies Monden Tot Mokinsky McKimatry Neutral Bay Piper Eggleston Hodgson Tobier Brown Willock Whiteford Loudun Fain Weatheraton Librally O. Fleming Eliott Dee Henry Melanes Chipman Neem

City Club Wins Cup In Canberra Bowls Meet

A friendly three rink bowls afternoon in Imagon City saw City Club defeat two rival rinks by a margin of three points to clinch the Marty Johnson Cup for the 2034-35 season. The event featured presentations by Mr Weatherston and Mr Sherwood with detailed lineups from both clubs and a concluding match for the Federal District Shield as City dominated the contest.

Imagon Canberra Rimkw Cty Ohh Mentoers Earl J. Weatherston Carberre Club Cintey Tonean W.H Bhiarwood City Club Marty Johnson City Sesson Tom Sherwood Weatherstoun Nis Ality Fintie Km Club Weatherston Jetting Vanpeiba

Odd Tennis Match Fragments Highlight Local Play

Fragmented OCR lists many doubles and singles pairings with scores such as 5-6 4-2 and 8-5. Entries name players like Thomas Welah Jorgensen and Gribble Muntingfora with mixed results, showing a chaotic local tennis club results page.

Thomas and Welah Amdrowe Wools Thomas Afra Bailey Andrews Jorgensen Woods Hodgisinaon Welah Ravege Andrew Mra Jorgansen Wool Ash Hodgisineam Mra Ravage Sire Wor Huichlovan Jorgen Duntrson Gribble Muntingfora Burtt Southwell Mise Loness Burts Shepnerd Houthere I Burton Shepherd Southwell and Mew Misson Jones Edlington Boushwall Bisran Grimith Eit Rold W. Gowing Ara Harnard Mee Iene Barton Aitala

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