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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1934

Page

4

Military Ball at Albert Hall Set for October 4

Invitations issued for a Royal Society and British Legion ball at Albert Hall on Wednesday October 4. Planned original lighting and marquee refreshments with Rhythm Kings Orchestra from Gronfell led by Billy Thomson. Net proceeds to aid distressed dig community. expected large turnout during the Grocester visit celebrations.

RS. & Blla FCT Albert Hall Wednesdy Prine Appe Rhythm Kings Orcheatra Gronfell Billy Thomson Bane Malling Gela Duke of Grocester

Rugby league curtain raiser at Duntroon Oval

The season opens at Duntroon Oval with a match between Molongio and West City. Molongio lineup includes Bpeering Moore James Kerridge Clear Ferrier E Burke V Burke J Stephens L Turner R Haslam H Robinson FR Martin A Kelly.

Duntroon Oval Teats Molongio West City Bpeering Moore James Kerridge Clear Ferrier E. Burke V. Burke J. Stephens L. Turner R. Haslam H. Robinson FR. Martin A. Kelly

Recovery Australia Leads Sydney Bank Manager Sees Europe Still Weak

In Sydney on his return from abroad, Bank of New South Wales manager A C Davidson expressed doubt about Europe’s path to prosperity. He noted signs of improvement in Great Britain but questioned its durability while Amelia remained doubtful. He warned full Australia recovery depended on Britain’s Empire widening gains to other nations.

Sydney Bank of New South Wales A. C. Davidson Europe Great Britain Australia Davideo

Manufacturer Praises Overseas Trade in Sydney

Sydney reports Bir Ch. McKay, director of a Victorian farm implement firm, praising overseas markets on arrival after eight months abroad. He notes Australia may not envy America and that Britain showed signs of industrial improvement despite some slackening since his departure.

Sydney Pha Australia Bir CH. McKay America Britain

Suspicious Fire Probe Into Kempsey Shop Arson Charge

Sydney records report an arson inquiry into a Kempsey shop fire at Style Craft Homes Furnishing on September 19. Evidence showed a tin of petrol and petrol soaked newspapers in the premises. Proprietor Mellor faced arson charges in court as the inquiry adjourned to next Friday.

Sydney Style Craft Homes Furnishing Company Kempsey Mellor

Shashoua Leaves England for France in Holiday Report

London reports Benjamin Shashoun, now aged, leaving England for France after a home change. He today marries Miss Joan Norton of Sydney. A peppermint cure is noted for children's hacking coughs in the same item.

London Benjamin Shashoun England France Sashous Joan Norton Sydney

Wagga Murder Appeal Lodged Against Severe Sentence

Lilian Anderson, jailed for twenty years for manslaughter of her husband, Moncrieft Anderson, appeals to the Bull Court of Criminal Appeal arguing the sentence is too severe.

Sydney Lilian Anderson Merkel At Warga Moncrieft Agderson Bull Court of Criminal Appeal

Governor Sir Philip Game Returns From England Visit

Sydney dispatch reports Sir Philip Game, Governor of New South Wales, arrived back in Sydney today aboard the Aorangi after a visit to England. He described the trip as excellent and said he enjoyed a good holiday. He planned to depart in January, with his successor still to be determined, and mentioned travel via the Cape, with details awaiting confirmation.

Sydney Finday New South Wiles Philip Game England Phiip Cape Benita Praia Skea

Child Drowns in Sydney Home Hole Incident

A chaotic OCR fragment reports a child drowning near a Sydney residence after a fall or accident. Details are unclear due to garbled text but imply a fatal incident with police or emergency response. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.

Reading Of Ibsen Play At Canberra Arts Society

The Canberra Society of Arts and Literature postpones Flecker's Hasson reading to November and instead will present Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea. The meeting, described as featuring a renowned nineteenth century dramatist’s influence on modern theatre, will be held at the Institute of Anatomy.

Flecker Haw Iseas J Institute of Anatomy

Girls' Grammar School Fete Opens With Planned Attractions

In anticipation of strong public support the girls' grammar school fete is prepared with a wide range of stalls priced fairly for all tastes. Adults and children are catered for in an appealing setup with entertainments and refreshments. Her Excellency Lady Isaacs will open the fete at 3 pm at the main entrance.

Patrona Stalin Lady Isaacs Walter

Royal Canberra Club Championship Finals Set Amid Strong Golf

The Royal Canberra Club championship finals proceed today with J. K. Williams defending against J. A. Bull over 36 holes in A grade. B and C grades decide, Neale vs Calvert, Green vs Clayton. Monday’s Canadian four games and stroke handicap saw Williams place second. Bull won the foursomes with Neale. Williams and Smith set a course record 77 in a late qualifying round.

Royal Canberra J. K. Williams J. A. Bull C. Green R. R. Clayton Sumiets FL. Hatfield XK Neale RR. Clayton G. B. Smith

American Pros to Exhibit in Canberra Golf Match

An exhibition golf match by American professionals will be held at the Royal Canberra Golf Club on the afternoon of Wednesday October 11. Opponents include Patterson and Clark, with Kirkwood to follow in a trick shot display. Gallery admission is six pence.

Male Bourne Canberra Royal Canberra Golf Club Patterson K Clark Royal Canberra Gorlurn Kirkwood

Molonglo School shines at FCT Show sewing tally

Parents and visitors praised Molonglo School in Mrs Longworth's sewing class after the FCT Show. Pupils won numerous prizes including Marjorie Styles with five firsts and several others named for aprons handkerchiefs and patching.

Molonglo School Longworth Marjorie Styles Princesa Alip MM. Styles Apron

Serious Assault Charged Against Robert Bingham at Kogarah

Robert Bingham 65 president of the Sutherland Shire was committed for trial at Kogarah Court on a charge of assaulting Zoe Raid in Sutherland on September 12 with intent to commit a capital offense. The case notes a shop visit on September 14 and a confrontation with Mrs Reid. Witnesses describe a confrontation and threats, Bingham maintaining innocence.

Sydney Robert Bingham Sutherland Shire Kogarah Court Zoe Raid Sutherland Walker Bingham of Arts Reid Conatable Miller

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Rugby League Esmond Fiat Ns.w F.C.T Esmond's Garages Limited R.A.C.A Queanbeyan YOO Veedel Motor Olle Shashoua Wagga Philip Syhney Watron Wu Wits Rowel Arts Society Ibsen FETE Royal Canberra Club Sanadian Fourbom A. Bull Ki. Neale K. Witlaan L. Hatfeld Clayton Wal Meron Authorn Mole Bailey The Australian Womens Wich Walt and Cis Rome
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