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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

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Billiards Masters Lindrum McConaghy Clash in Canberra

Walter Lindrum and Clark McConaghy met in Canberra with high class play though smaller attendance than expected. The match featured long breaks with Lindrum posting 269 and 208, McConaghy a 161 and 97, in a three-part program including billiards time limit, snooker, and exhibition shots. Lindrum won overall despite an early mishap, and a large crowd was promised for a second night with seating and a 7:30 start.

Walter Lindrum Clark McConaghy New Zealand Jonen’ Balcon Kingston McConaghy Lindram Nursery Cannons Wiese Lindrum Vixil- Pim McConaghys

Kingston Defeats Amalie 4-1 In York Park Hockey

Kingston won 4-1 over Amalie in the first round at York Park. Kingston led 1-0 at halftime and added three quick goals after the break. Standouts for Kingston were Welch Hartett and Arthur with two goals, while Carnell scored for Amalie and Weale aided Kingston with international experience.

Kingston Amalie Bears York Park Almalie Amelie Welch Hartett Arthur Carnell Ainslie Nevin

Euchre Party at North Canberra Cricket Club Social

A well attended North Amelia Cricket Club social at Ainwie Social Reserve Cottage featured competitions in both ladies and men's sections. Mire Young won the ladies prize, Mr Miles won the agent's prize, with consolation prizes to Mr EK, Mradivy and W. Young. Refreshments followed, provided by the ladies auxiliary. Next event slated for 8 June 15.

North Amelia Kalming Ainwie Mire Young Miles Mr. EK Mradivy W. Young Ainatie

Aviators Moir and Owen Found Safe Near Cape Don Lighthouse

Canberra reports Pilot Brain in the Atlanta located Moir and Owen near Cape Don Lighthouse unharmed. They were to be brought to Darwin by the Kyogle. The aviators were uninjured. the aircraft was slightly damaged and the transmitter failed shortly after. Prime Minister Bruce welcomed the news as satisfactory after a week of anxiety.

Canberra Darwin Pilot Brain Atlanta Moir Owen Cape Don Commonwealth Kyogle Sydney Bruce Mele Gwen Australia Scullin Bruin Boudin Kookaturra Es Prain Australian

Queen Mary Birthday Greeting From Australian Government

His Excellency the Governor General forwards a message to the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs conveying respectful and legal congratulations to Her Majesty on the occasion of her birthday from the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Queen Mary Governor-Cieneral Pivd- Sage Dominion Commonwealth of Australian

Empire Day Message Echoes British Unity

A fragmented Empire Day report quotes Sir Baldwin addressing a large Hyde Park crowd. He pledges loyalty to the King and the Empire while urging citizens to honor duty and service, stressing unity for Britain’s future.

Ade Landon Siaturday Hyde

Afghan exiles sail to Europe via Bombay amid revolt rumors

Amanullah Caleta and allies depart Chamanoon headed for Bombay and Europe after handing the Afghan charter to Britain. Amanullah due in Bombay Monday and slated to sail to Malaya Wednesday. Moecho rebels fortify positions as Indian authorities deny troop movements.

Caleta Ra Tirdies Amanullah Saatelya Inaytollah Khan Chamanoon Afghanistan

British election fever clouds the final outcome

London reports a climactic but doubtful campaign with Labour claiming benefit while Conservatives hold strength in the House of Commons. Lloyd George awaits coalition options amid Liberal reluctance and Labour restraint as party leaders tour on a moneyed battlefront.

Labour House of Commons London Loyd George Wales Lloyd George Tramealy MacDonald Lalor Dmily Herald Winston Chore Ie Lord Dirkenhead Phillip Snowdon Bnowdon Hameny MacDonald Austin Motor Works Herbert Avetin Land John O Groata Herbert Rumuel Peatert Jahvur Aleon Lloyd Clheorge Hakiwin Tantravesti Labour

Motor Victim Clifford Mood Dies After Accident Funeral Held

Clifford Mood died in Canberra Hospital after a motor accident on Wednesday night. He was interred at the Roman Catholic section of Queanbeyan Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mood served as an air mechanic with the Royal Air Force in the war and was a resident of London. The funeral drew a large crowd with many wreaths from family, Canberra groups, and business associates.

Clifford Mood Canberra Queanbeyan Bull John Thomas Bickel Finch Bros. Ltd Bydney Father Miordan Mason Brothers Mewre G, Maunder Wv. Samuecls Mesars Hoge T. Gillan W. O. Cottingham M. Miller Decemed England Ainslie Bokdham Leaguie Ainslie Abe Hraneh Federal Capitalritory RRL Lk FO Fineh Howl Matthews Laurie Whithorn Mer A.J. Wathen Toy

New Treatment Claims Remarkable Paralysis Cures

Reports from Madnicid say a new nerve center cauterization method offers remarkable paralysis cures. Doctors in Heatterday and across regions trialed the technique, with numerous surgeons adopting it and noting success in both young and elderly patients.

Tilden Retires From Amateur Play Seeks National Role

In a magazine piece W O Tilden notes his intention to retire from international competition and remain an amateur at home. He contemplates joining the American tennis team in the future and expresses a wish to remain active in the sport while aging. He aims to sit in the seats of the United States Lawn Tennis Association and continues to love the game.

Muntheal OT. Tilden Magasine Sas Uy Ameria Mitahilly

NEW MOTTO Proposed For Rotary

New York Saturday reports an international Rotary convention with representatives from 45 countries, opening Monday. A key debate topic will mock up a motto theme highlighting service to others and selflessness.

New York

Religious Instruction Debate in State Senate

The state senate discusses whether religious instruction should be a state duty or left to families. Proponents argue many families cannot provide proper training and only the state can undertake the task, while opponents claim childrearing is solely a family matter.

Loma Ratinday Moscelini Senate Derlar Childrao

Victory in Sight Ramsay McDonald Letter Calls Labour Victory

A letter from Rarway Mee to Labour candidates urges near end of history and Labour triumph across the North South and towns in England and Scotland. He notes inspiration and encouragement everywhere and praises people especially women in the fight for victory.

London Maturday Rarway Mee Labour Innis Qvoud Miles Lawrall Egan Scotland

Minister Accuses McDonald Over Wage Fall Claims

London reports Sir Arthur Bleecdalfland as Labour Minister rebuking claims that falling prices harmed workers. He argues wages did not fall under the 1924 Labour rule and asserts price declines did not fully benefit labor, challenging Mr. Ram elly McDonald to refute his figures.

London Arthur Bleecdalfland Tumeoy Mclonald Ramelly McDonald

National Football Scores From Melbourne Matches

Melbourne fixtures list results from the national football competition with multiple clubs including Carlton Collingwood Geelong Bend North Melbourne Richmond Hawthorn Essendon and more. Scores and quarter results are given for each match, noting wins and losses with scattered inconsistencies in the text.

Melbourne Carlton Geelong Fleet Cimal Collingwood Jimroy Bend Bt. Kilda North Melbourne Hichmond Hawthorn Kanendon BeIh Bowih Methutrame Footecray Methourne

Trigs Bowl Teems In Trigga Ter ms Hawt win by forfeit

The forfeit decides a bowl match between Ceinwahevian and Hinglong amid unavailable lead players from Binolong. Canberra una enters the fell as the deciiium dictates, with a later clash to follow as ghey- Ing yeoterdis's winners are affirmed.

Waiheyan Binolong Ingrenadibide Quenteyan Vishal Binahelle Binalong Vinalong Chiles Geurts Ceinwahevian Hinglong Hentha Canberra Una Sond Yeoterdis Aleanbeyan Gaan Pascoralon J. Tilley Fo Murray J. Ferguson Ive Smith A. Nish Barlow Gene Waterman Quoteheyan

New Record For Sustained Flight In Air Over 150 Hours

The Fortworth monoplane in Vancouver claims a world sustained flight record of 169 hours 40 minutes 15 seconds, set January 7 by Army monoplane Mint Vitor Reginald Toting and James Kelly. Aloft for 66 more hours, the crew aims to extend the duration as a new test continues.

Vancouver Ert Worth Texas Fortworth Ain

Junior League Rugby Seeks Separate Control Decision

A Rugby Football League executive meeting at the Lock Servier Building tomorrow will decide whether the Junior League should be separated from the senior league. Proponents argue self control would raise play standards and supply future senior players, while opposition fears loss of cohesion.

Rae Lock Servier Inmorrow Meh

Rifle Shooting Canberra Club Shield Fourth Quarter Shoot

The Canberra Club Shield at Rifle Range saw 60 yard firing under poor weather with gusty wind and misty rain. J Brack posted the top score while A Oldfield and I May Thomas won the usual daily prizes. the Dr Mollison Trophy final is set for Saturday and the day’s events conclude at Duntroon range on Monday June 3.

J. Brack A. Oldfield May Thomas A. Ute L. Rowland A. Hiwamey R. Hal Wkce T. Heynoldn Dr. Mollison

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