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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1933
Page
4
The Canberra Amateur Operatic Society will stage the famous musical No No Nanette next year. Rehearsals are under way and the society seeks new talent for principal and chorus roles, selecting parts on merit and inviting musicians to join.
R T Whyte defeated G W Burns three up and one to play to win the Royal Canberra Golf Club 8 grade championship. Whyte led three up after 18 holes, Burns closed to one down at the 30th hole, but Whyte regained the lead and secured a three hole advantage by the 33rd hole amid testing conditions.
Racebook details list horses and odds for the today Kensington meeting. Entries include Golden Flash Magnavers Tortoni Alantamar Ephraites Sunlover Baltimore Glory Girl Leone Roman Wall Gravure and others across events like Welter Mile with selections such as Gold en Flash and Magnavers.
Trout season opens in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales today. Cod and perch season starts December 1. A fishing license is required costing 6d for male anglers and 2d 6d for ladies and juniors, obtainable from the Department of the Interior Acton or Cotter Dam caretaker.
The first fly casting contest in the Federal Capital Territory was held last weekend by the Canberra Anglers Club on the Molonglo River at Kingston. Despite wind, the event attracted many fishing enthusiasts and Mr. B. Kelly won first place with a cast well over 1 feet.
Sydney notes state budget relief will start tomorrow in two directions. The public will gain from reduced railway fares and stamp duties also begin to operate.
Racing notes describe the Kensington Stakes event with divisions and horses listed as entrants. First, second, and third divisions feature horses such as All Phast Sabegare and Seabird with references to Flying Handicap and Long Shot. The report highlights contenders and possible outcomes for the Kensington Handicap.
PALING'S offers a home piano purchase with simplified terms and flexible options. Write for details on how to acquire a piano locally and start playing sooner.
Blazing fire at Caterina Pltias fruit shop on Bond Junction morning prompts dramatic rescue. An elderly man escaped death after being located on the second floor and carried to safety. he recovered quickly. Faithful service for 80 years promised by Paling's.
A fresh season record price of 27d per pound was achieved for Delungra wool as 19,122 bales were offered and 12,643 sold at auction with strong demand from Yorkshire France and Japan. The market remained firm with a 10 percent advance from October rates and wide competition.
A detailed recap of race results including Maiden Highweight won by half a head and small margins across events. Winners include Black Dust, Triad, Whitty, Captain Brown and Bouyeo with times and betting odds noted for each division.
The report notes broadening in wool quality with drier seasons raising 64s to 70s tendencies and robust wools drawing strongest demand from Yorkshire Japan and Germany. It cites light weights per sheep and tender fibers but records overall best year for fine wool in Australia with bright, high yielding stock and improving prices amid European demand and revived consumption.
The Australian Music Examinations Board announced results from theory exams. At Good Samaritan Convent Canberra students earned grades including credit, pass, honours, and nonurs with names Maureen Carroll Molly Fates Lorna Bone Nancy Cook Mrs. L Peters Corinne Carter Jeanne Laird George Temperty Estelle Peters Mervyn Knowlen Amy Cumpsion Frederick Temperty Ifelen Strong.
John Francia Kelly agreed to testify before police inquiry in Melbourne. He sought protection from reprisals while a long term prisoner and was assured. Details involve a car auction, claims of payments, and an officer named Ethel guiding actions.
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