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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
3
The Air Inquiry in Sydney is hearing evidence on the forced landing of the Southern Cross and Kouoka burna. Lieut. Eaton presents Anderson’s diary cut from the rudder, linking a telegram from Col. Brismead to the doomed route and detailing wreckage and rescue challenges.
A Sydney rugby league match reports a close first half with City and Country exchanges, McMillon and Watson scoring for City while Country answers through Northam and Adrian. Final score showed Country trailing but mounting late pressure before time.
Scant courtesy report describes confusion over a proposed tour by a Sydney team to Canberra for a local invitational. Communications cite scheduling issues and travel constraints, with NSW and ACT associations named and a letter of regret considered.
A council funds deficiency inquiry reveals irregularities in the Penierth County council finances. Investigators seek a suspect linked to machinery payments, with evidence suggesting misappropriation and theft involving a major figure in the local government.
Reported results show a teen final with Guehet and Aurignon winning 6-3 9-6 6-8 9-6 4-6. Mixed doubles semi finals saw Cachet and Kilern Bennett top Gregory and Mrs Watson 6-6 6-3 6-1, Hunter and Healey Wills beat Colling and Misa Choldineck 6-2 6-? In men's singles round two Wattenn defeated Kalal in five 6-1 4-9. Women's singles first round notes Midian aronee f defended Miles Pape wcott South Atviend.
The Chief Secretary Mas B.A. Chaffes commends the Fire Brigade Queens competition and the promoters and workers who contributed, noting the eleven candidates and their efforts to entertain and honor municipal institutions.
The Football Association hosts an evening benefits program at the Capitol Theatre to raise funds for the Hocever Association. Proceeds support the society while films feature Henry Edwards in Fortier Adventures of the Hyg Lieuwtengns and Gillan Odom in Wheel of Halon.
A varied squad named to represent Canberra in Goulburn with players including Murtiregor Karka N Cullum Wotes Half-baicks Muir Chile tyke Troieadale Kor nards Sloan Melronmaid Kime Cenpeth White Slipson Treserves Keorridge Cowle Akbar Aubrey and others noted.
At Captain's Flat the Progress Association plans a dinner on May 2 to discuss urgent district matters. J A Perkins and W S Hedges will represent the district, seeking miners rights to land on mining fields and calling for water supply, road improvements, public health, and medical access amid Federal watershed controls.
City defeated Country 16 to 8 in a rough first grade match. Key players included Treweek Montgomer y and Cabwell for City with solid defense from Wellands and Shanklewed. Country's Kadwell, Miller, and Hell showed strong form, while kickers and forwards produced notable efforts.
The Commissioners advance a wholesale retrenchment plan affecting the North Queensland quarry which previously bolstered employment. As threats of closure loom, officials warn of further job losses within ten days and signal a broader state policy shift.
In chambers Mr Justis withheld judgment on a libel action by Kingsford Smith and Ulm against Birth's Newspapers. The judge struck out the first clause declaring Amith and Ulm pilots after ruling the terms were immaterial and removed the phrase after encountering storm and bad weather. Costs to the plaintiffs.
The British government plans to plant nine cedar trees near Sun Yet Sen Mausoleum in London as a token of goodwill for the late Sun Yat sen. Memorial duties will be performed by Minister to him Milen Lavingemon.
Tenders closed at noon on Tuesday June 4 1920 for construction of concrete footpaths edging rerouting and guttering around the Wellington Hotel Forrest Plans specifications and tender forms available at the Commonwealth Offices Canberra Deposits required with each tender Envelopes marked Tender for Kerbing and Guttering to the Secretary Federal Capital Commission for consideration.
At a racehorse sale conducted by Mr. Chisholm the gelding Broadcaster was knocked down to St. Ferrin for sixty guineas. Broadcaster, by Marple, had previously risen to about 2,000 guineas a couple of years ago.
The piece promotes Mr Moree's Indian Kool Mille as a remedy popular in thousands of Australian homes. It claims the product prevents disease, averts serious illness, restores health, and is used to remove impurities and support medical treatment.
The Royal Military College Duntroon invites tenders for bread meat and milk for July 1 to December 31 1929. Forms of Tender available on request to the Commandant RMC Duntroon Federal Territory. Tenders close at 2 pm Monday June 10 1925. K F Hanson Colonel Commandant RMC.
The Canberra Times reports bids for electricity, plumbing, plastering and heavy work on Red 1M residence to be received by Friday May 31. Plans and specifications are described in the notice.
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