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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 21, 1929

Page

3

Original Literature Arc Draws Canberra Audience

Cantera Society of Arte and Literature staged a successful evening devoted to original English literature in Canberra. Readings included short stories, an essay, a play, and translations by Sir Robert Garran, with authors Allan of Daintree and Jens Lyne among contributors.

Cantera Society of Arte and Literature Albert Tell Canberra Sil Wy Vriacht Allan Daintree England Hein White Mylbourne University Merrinvat Dace Conrad Melbourne University Wadea Jens Lyne Leland Filma Piroiiewsk Siroinowski Alchomysh

The Dover Road Successful Rehearsal

The Dover Hand rehearsal by the Society of Ate and Literati occurred at Albert Hall on the age mode. Vieper will be presented next Bauhrday. Indication of no pieces or producer noted. Hocking opened yesterday at Mrowse's Hotel Canberra and the Mawuki Louk Club.

AL AL Milnes Society Ate and Literati Albert Hall Vieper Bauhrday Hocking Mrowse's Canberra Mawuki Louk Club

Overboard Men Fall From Collier

Sydney water police rescued two men from Circular Quay after they fell while boarding a collier. Frederick Parker 29 and Cear Luckey second mate were hospitalized with injuries. A third man was missing as divers and searchers continued.

Sydney Circular Quay Frederick Parker Fest Titty Pallmerston Tad Cear Luckey Af Ees Pollens Parker Luckey Fallwrehan Phock Pote

Motor Toll Bydene Deaths and Injuries Reported

A weekend motor car crash in the metropolitan area left one person dead and 22 injured. The report references Hrntieh Mmopir Shopping Week and mentions varying goods and clothing items made in Australia and Britain.

Bydney Hrntieh Australia Onkarparn Eneland Meridien Iapire

Tennis Doubles Match Between Queanbeyan and Ginninderra

A friendly men’s doubles tennis match between Queanbeyan and Ginninderra at Queanbeyan last weekend ended in a narrow victory for Ginninderra. The Ginninderra pair Vy and Reid led with strong serves, while Queanbeyan’s Maloney and Dipus fought back, finalizing the score at four rubbers to mine.

Queanbeyan Ginninede Chile Newn Beyan Ts Aoa Maloney Dros Inninderrad Hefeated Mere Hoy Ayhite W. Frevbody Whiel Daca Dlefaat Malotey Dipus UC Peseaty Piellohambers Twat Sovlhwell Ip Aylitte Amd Frelioty Newt Pulte Southwell Maloney Ely Elias

Ladies vs Men hockey match at Queanbeyan Park

A local women’s hockey team faced men in an uneven challenge at Queanbeyan Park. The match concluded with the women’s side prevailing after a tense contest, showcasing improving skill and teamwork amid rough play.

Queanbeyan Heights Golf Club Weekend Play Results

Queanbeyan Heights Golf Club hosted two rompelithons for trophies presented by members. The first event, 18 holes, saw Jaundienep winning with 248 strokes and several players finishing down. A nine hole event featured Mrs Pred Greenwood and others with varied down scores, and arrangements were made for prize and matchups between clubs.

Queanbeyan Heighia Hales Hoses Tepetite T. B. Woodger CP. Forrest Ewan T. W. Harman Wed Meliomabhi L. Mowes Studdert J. OH. Fisher Woodwind Boley Teaine Jur A. H. Hormar Thewn Remit Dows Bode Mamiel Iluwet Wooy Pane Kevin Gilet Tike Wot. Warren J. Norrig E.of Mia Alirutum Ivy Jones Mize Ihe Mirraiel M Bas M. Linn Well Gun Mbra Hudson Toms

Indecent Language Offences at City Cafe Hearing

A court at Civic Centre last Saturday fined several defendants for indecent language and drunken conduct. Alexander McLeod received 20 shillings plus 4 for default two months’ hard labour. Henry Wolfe paid 20 shillings and 3 for default two months. Charles Wall was fined 8 pounds or two months’ hard labour.

Mir Aow T. Forrest IML Alexander McLeod Civic Centr Hare Henry Wolfe Civie Craitre Wine Co Charles Wall

Untidy Gardens Protest To Canberra Commission

Horticultural Society members urge Canberra Commission action on neglected city gardens. They propose a letter highlighting conditions and seek funding via tenants, while planning two collections of Halloween grass for teaching and exhibition at Canterbury district facilities.

Canberra The Horticultural Society Bist Era Tilscien Reather Canterbury Wo Detriet Partheultinal Bu Wis Canterbury Oeete Canberma

Y W C A Notes Basketball Teams Formed

Y W C A notes show several basketball teams formed despite ruin elsewhere. Listed are Gorman Wotee Misses Cook Culph Charters Haley Kina Walker Woodeabe Forresters Tay Maxwell Hall Knowles Shanker Sing Hebertaen Fores Sterl ing Nott Galbraith Mildred McLaren City Moase Irientiy Wylie Makin Davis and Mera Shoobert. Kingston team from last year also active. Games set for Saturdays at 2:40 on Acton Flats with a greeting on June 6 at 7:30 to launch basketball activity.

Manyviere Sterling Nott Galbraith Mildred McLaren City Moase Irientiy Acton

Study Circles Open Sessions and Class Options

The W W A A Study Circles open with spaces for new members. Two gymnastic classes start Wednesday May 24 at 7 15 for 15 dollars aimed at hockey players. The Art of Speaking Circle begins in June. Jean Meloren and Archer of Can Terra Grammer are noted. Additional English and French courses and Pokerwork group also listed.

W.waa Himing Mies Jean Meloren Mathematices Cheoup Shorty Mr. Archer Canterra Grammer Beacher

Council Inquiry Ends Vanterbury Council Probe

The inquiry into the affairs of the Vanterbury Municipal Council concludes with the chairman stating the investigation is completed. Local sources report the inquiry wrapped up on Monday with officials confirming closure of the probe.

Kypney

Sheep and Cattle Sale Entries Continue Receiving

The notice reports continued entries for a sheep and cattle sale with more consignments arriving. It notes organizers, likely venue details, and expectant participation from farmers and buyers in the upcoming sale.

Murrumville Clearing Sale Opens at Homestead

The Murrumville clearing sale lists items from furniture to machinery and household goods to be auctioned at Murrumville Homestead. Proceeds cover a wide range including tables, beds, crockery, lamps, and farm implements. Principal consignors include Messrs Luys Kros and partners. Sale starts at 1 pm on a date near end May at the junction with Heures dames and Toy, Canberra.

Murrumvilly Althorpe Canberra Heures Dames Aml Toy Messrs Luys Kros Marrunveille Altich Liege Mentin

Auction Notice For Livestock Sale By Woodgers & Calthorpe

A livestock auction notice from Woodgers & Calthorpe Ltd in conjunction with Henry James & Cow and Yass Auctioneers seeks bidders for stock including milking cows. The sale will feature assorted cattle with attention to good milking quality and soundness. Events planned at the premises with catalogued lots and bidding details to be announced.

Torres Woodgers & Calthorse Ltd Hentiy James & Cow Yass Auctioneers

Federal Capital Commission Seeks Braddon Groundwork Quotations

The Federal Capital Commission invites quotations by noon May 22 1920 for construction of the entrance and driveway to Howling Green and tennis courts at Draddon Canberra. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the Commission offices Canberra. Quotations must be sealed and marked quotation for Braddon Bowling Green. No quotation necessarily accepted.

Howling Green Draddon Commission Canberra Braddon Bowling Green Federal Capital Commission

Canberra Traffic Breaches

Two cases of traffic breaches were heard yesterday by the police court before Mr. 2. W. Forrent. Detected offenders pleaded guilty. Robert O’Brien was fined ten shillings and costs for driving a motor lorry without a proper silencer.

Ueunhey- By Poli Bergeait Shepherd Millia Weaporn Ceed Aguinet Amd Wats Robert O'Brien

Obituary Notes from Bombala District

The late Mrs William Rrtved of Craig died recently aged well into her eighties. She was born Mafra near Babuid and lived eighty years in Monuro-alletrict. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr Kawart Vill, Koumongy Station. Deceased left two sons, a daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr AL Thyram also died recently at Cle me of aa. His remains were interred in the Church of Maetaad. The district notes many friends attended. Weather unsettled with prospects of further showers.

William Rrtved Craig Wits Mafra Babuid Kawart Ivill Koumongy Beret Qeandee Mr AL Thyram Maetaad Betos Newill

Canberra's First Cabaret at Hotel Kurrubong

Canberra hosts Autumn Cabaret on Saturday at Hotel Kurrujong featuring bridge contests and musical numbers by leading artists. The Amp Husers Orchestra will back performances with proceeds aiding the Birters of the Good Bucniurium Convent. Contacts for reservations listed.

Tender for Residence Erection at Mugga Section Canberra

Federal Capital Commission tenders for a brick cottage on Lot 11 Section Mugga Canberra due by noon Thursday May 40 1929. Plans conditions and forms at Commission Offices Canberra with deposit required. Envelopes marked Tender for Residence Mugga to Secretary FCC Canberra. No tender guaranteed accepted.

Magua Commission Canberra Flc.t Federal Capital Commission

Tender notices for road works and drains in Kingston area

Enders invited to submit tenders until noon May 2 1928 for reads and guttering at Traddon and Barton construction of footpaths on Twonkuna Street and Forrest Hull Barton and Kingston drains. Plans and conditions available from the Secretary Federal Capital Commission Canberra. No tender guaranteed.

Enders Traddon Barton Hick Twonkuna Street Headin Forrest Hull Kingston

State Railways Private Control Urged

Sydney readers weigh in on proposed private control of railways amid discussions on government ownership. The piece critiques public policy and questions how privatization would affect rates, efficiency, and national interests, urging a careful approach before any transfer of management.

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