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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1933
Page
3
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Australia beat Halifax 74 to 5 in a rugged tour clash. Kangaroos pressured Halifax with strong defence and late scoring bursts as Madpen and Davies featured in ground battles while J Irving and Pearce tried to convert chances amid fast, error-prone play.
Melbourne trials and race results feature Wayback defeating Our Comet in a two mile hurdle. The card lists winners and contenders across multiple events with times and margins including Merrie Trial Handicap and Silver Lady.
Australia outlast Halifax 14 to 6 as J Irving and Hey feature in a fast moving rugby test. Halifax mounted a late push but the Kangaroos held firm with strong defense and speed from Crem and Gibb.
More than 66 600 spectators watched South Melbourne defeat Richmond to clinch the VFL premiership at Melbourne. South Melbourne led at every change, with key goalkickers including Th. Iratt and Coventry for Collingwood among others. Best players listed for South Melbourne and a separate Association final saw Northcote defeat Port Melbourne.
The City Tennis Club will open its new courts at Cavie this afternoon with Minister for the Interior Mr J A Twrkist officiating. The project follows prolonged local agitation by the Centre group, which has guaranteed funds and encouraged joining by residents. Matches are planned for the day including an exhibition between Waterman Fayle and Ayliffe Stephena.
The article lists numerous prizes from a fair showing Milking Shorthorn and Jersey cattle including bulls cows and heifers with winners such as J A Hibberson J C Tickner G H Gouge BE G Kelly Mra Wintur and Myra M Southwell. It also records rewards for household items like a Toilet Set Apron and Coat Hanger won by several residents.
Canberra Club members contested a rifle shoot at 800 yards on Saturday with J. McIntosh recording a high score of 50 to win the top prize from L. Weby and W. Webl. The event counted toward the Finaling Hucal and Recreation Club Cup with an exciting finish in the quarterly result. Four members tied on 397, Webb prevailing in the count out over Husgey Anham and McIntosh. Leading others were J. Hrack, L. McLeod, and W. Webb.
The Capitol Theatre foyer has been redesigned using Pinatl oil paint and gold powders. New display boards in silver and sealing wax red replace wall boards, with amber lighting, aiming to echo Sydney and Melbourne theatres. Project by C. F. de Ville under M. J. Moir supervision.
Canberra post offices will open on Monday for general business from 9 to 10 am with exceptions for money orders and savings banks. The Canberra Bust Office will be closed all day. A mail clearance occurs at 9 am and parcel delivery is limited to main offices at 4 and 10 am.
Printed and published by C J Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Prep of Australia Ltd at the registered office of Canperes.
The report highlights Commonwealth Stud Farm entries in the pig section with top examples such as Woodburn Bradbury by G. Hilberson and Commonwealth Jefer, noting the farm’s standout breeding stock and gallery display.
The notice lists students from Mavia Southwell Glenville and Geary K Brown winners in writing and art divisions. Prizes include first and second places for pencil, ink, map drawing, pastels, geography books, poems, and cardboard models. Notable names include Alma Wooth Kathleen Roch ford Joyce Daly Heather Aston Gwen Naylor Mervyn Southwell Rita Ledger Trevan Thomas Darcy Kershaw Maura Carney Shirley Ransom and others.
A historical catalog of vases and flower varieties including Miss ow Morris Double Stock, Iceland Wopples, Women Anemones, Ming Jean Southwell, Tush and Mina Brown, and many more. Entries credit Mrs Shelaton Mrs F A Piggin L O Brown F A Vigain L O Brown and others with first and second place markings.
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple names and items for needle work and embroidery related to a supper event. Names include Ming N Walker Mina M Walker H J Norman Mina Reg Pillow Shama and others, with quantities and fabric notes interspersed.
The column lists winners in crochet and woollen items such as hats jackets jumpers and sweaters. Prizes were awarded to Mrs J W Cartwright Miss M Clarke Miss A Hutt and others at separate entries including knitting singlets and pethcoats with multiple recipients.
Readable names and ages appear for a children sewing club with projects such as Mind-made Apron Knitted Jumper and Six Buttonholes. Entries list participant names Kathleen Carney Alma Rovhford Josce Cunningham Joyce Buckmaster Maude Carney and others with ages under 14 and 16, and multiple projects including knitted garments and sewn items.
A lengthy list of home made jams jellies and preserves with contributors named. Entries include lemon melon jam orange marmalade lemon marmalade apricot jam cherry jam peach jam grape jam various preserved fruits and bottles. Names such as G Brown T Beaver G Southwell and M J Cavanagh appear repeatedly alongside items and quantities in a regional bake sale like display.
An exhibit by Mr. A Flanagan of Ginninderra drew universal praise for farm grown and manufactured items. The stand featured well grown ware tables and dairy produce in fine condition, educating audiences of all ages at the fair.
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