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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 25, 1929
Page
5
A Worcester bowler named Gilbert lodges a complaint about a Lord's wicket being unprepared. He says the wicket jarred and affected his bowling, with claims the pretest conditions were not properly set. The issue centers on pitch preparation and its impact on play as the afternoon session progressed.
William Haines stars in Alias Jimmy Valentine at the Capitol Theater tonight. The film reintroduces his former farmer role amid comedy and suspense as a bank teller’s expose reveals his true alias. A Western “Girlie Cowboy” feature and Thex Tel are shown with scenic photography and a warm winter-heated Capitol.
A high class variety program featuring vocal and dance items will be presented by a new company of artists at the Triumph Theatre Queanbeyan to augment funds for the St Athan’s Presbyterian church. The Queanbeyan Symphony Orchestra will perform several selections. Admission is by booked ticket.
In Queanbeyan the municipal council decided to take action against a milk vendor after tests by Inspector Fowler showed the sample contained 11.8 percent water and failed purity standards under the New South Wales Food Act. The test was conducted within the municipality, and the council met Thursday evening to address the issue.
The town of Bungendore mourns the loss of Mr Franklin Dery a leading figure in local progress and town movements. A large funeral service in the main cemetery drew mourners from Bungendore Queanbeyan and surrounding districts with many organizations sending tributes and wreaths. The cortege included notable attendees from the town’s clubs associations and local societies reflecting a storied public life.
In two matches listed, Christophers play Maloneta and Acton Juniors face Sontha Reserves with results noted as 2-Werts over Rolle at 8.7. ADDISON, Hon, Se 2.0, Boo 1, ey appear as added notations.
Public notice from Canberra detailing trades classes and sessions for June 4 1929 and following days. Lists rooms, firms, and staff for plumbing, carpentry, metal work, electrical fitting, and machining. Provides contact and registrar details for eligibility and particulars.
Hearing opened on behalf of Sith's Newspapers to strike out words in the declaration. Kingsford Said and Oto alleged fibet actions. Justice Halse Trogers presided with Mr Windeyer for the plaintiffs arguing the averments were necessary to their case. Mrs Watt for Smith's News papers argued the move would delay the case. decision due Monday.
The Eye Market Inc Tone, formed under One Marketing of Itimary Products Act, will take control of core Produced across Cumberland Northumbria Notto l Wollondilly counties beginning Monday. Farmers with more than 20 laying hens must deliver eggs to authorised agents in Sydney Maitland. The board sets weekly market prices for eggs and feeds for the year, with May 31 as a key date.
Broadcast notes show a fragmented Saturday lineup with music news markets and sports. Mentions include Brock Erhonge Ge Moerestead and Melbourne area programming with concerts, vocal pieces, and a Carlton vs Galway college football matchup. Cards reference markets stock exchange and racing events at Moones Valley.
A fragmentary Melbourne radio listing references country music and a Coburg City event. The unclear items mention a station orchestra and vocal act, gramophone aid, and August references with hints of a home broadcast.
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An accountancy class will be held at the Trades school if enough enrolments are received to warrant commencement. Students will be taught the final standard enabling them to sit for the work, with applications for enrolment to the Merchant Co. Federal Capital Commission due before June 1, 1329.
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