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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1935

Page

3

Crowds Flood Canberra as Week End Visitors Grow

Thousands visit Canberra for a weekend peak with Parliament House and tulip views drawing large crowds. Accommodation is acutely short as visitors camp nearby and many travel from New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland to see the city’s sights.

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Wool Sales Report From Melbourne and Perth Markets

Wool sale reports from Melbourne show bidders drove prices for higher quality wools with 200 bales sold. several buyers dominated the bidding. Advance sales at Perth indicate strong demand for superfine and merino grades with prices higher than in Sydney and Adelaide as vendors pressed for top values.

Melbourne Perth Rien Prokera Sydney

Severe cycle smash as vehicle under tram in Sydney

In Sydney a severe collision occurred when a car ran under a tram at morning hours injuring teens Cee Rees aged 16 with head injuries and Harnell Prayers injured with helmet tears, and Bi Yard Clark aged 15 sustaining spine injuries.

Sydney Cee Rees Harnell Clark

Shortage of beds as conference crowds strain Canberra area

Weekend conference drew visitors to Canberra and Queanbeyan with hotels full and many guests sleeping in cars. Goulburn reports strained facilities as tourism overflow prompts improvised accommodation. Restaurants taxed to feed the influx and garages report record business. new hotels planned for Civic Centre and Kingston to alleviate the shortage.

Canberra Queanbeyan Sat Rniay Goulburn Civic Centre i Kinggaton

Peterson wins the All Schools Mile Championship in Sydney

Erle Peterson dominates the distance event at the Grammar Schools Sports in Sydney, defending his title and setting expectations for breaking five minutes at the upcoming Associated Grammar Schools meet. Noel Gamble, runner-up yesterday and last year, challenged but could not overtake Peterson who led from the start.

Erle Peterson Fit Grammar Peterson Sociated Grammar Schools Sydney Peteron W.c Noel Gamble Telopen Park Petersna Wax Gamble Anish Grammar & Handy W. Web Lew J. Hantom H.C. Taylor L. Webb Harman N. Cannan L. McLaod Taylor L. Taal M. Storey

Hall Sports Open Evening Adds Excitement at Degueded

A detailed report from Hall showcases lively events across track, pony, and horse riding with top marks by Fryer in the 220 yards handicap. Competitors include Pryor Kennan and Lundy, while open steeplechase and pony classes feature riders under 18 and 12 to 17 age groups. Continuous trials led to final heats and time records, reflecting strong local participation and club leadership at the Amatrar AtMetle Club meeting.

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Special World Service Intelligence Compilation Note

Special arrangement notes and sources from Reuters World Service describe the compilation of worldwide intelligence and the rights therein. The text outlines an agreement about inclusion of various special sources and the handling of information in the publication series.

Reuter World Service

Queanbeyan Band Preaches Progress and Varied Concert

The Queanbeyan audience heard a mixed program led by Alderman J. Kiemond praising progress policy. David Law MP conducted the evening featuring a notable instrumental vocal programme with Uwe cornu solo and a trio “A Perfect Day” by Joyce, Low, and Pow. The event included humorous pieces and extensive local artistry.

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Boxing Night Delivers Tough Rounds in Queanbeyan

A large Queanbeyan crowd watched Kid Moffatt defend his form against BA Littlefield, winning after a third round count. Preliminary bouts featured Jimmy Bonnett over Clyde Cameron, Elvon Dy over Billy Meld, Kerr over Red—molded by hard exchanges, and Marlow defeating Alan Sadow in a tactical stoppage.

Queanbeyan Bertween Kid Howaver Moffart Mofart Littlefield Moffat Burrown Forner Moffatt Yasa Lilliefield Jimmy Bonnett Canberra Jalimedt Clyde Cameron Jade Bonnett Cameron Elvon Dy Billy Meld Tommy Kerr Yat Ervat Atayer Quenaheyan Youngwier Kerr Saat Rethalia Kier Fed Wala Alan Sadow Clo Marlow Mblrnet Walah Wala Enaity Tardalog King Peter Fynn Canberta Xuang Myan Mt Bh Granville Bilnksolt Blinksell Teaun Lade Charlie Burne V. Bacagio Gavan Doyle Charlie Purdy Piton Queanbeyar

Victorian Double Order Of Favouritism

Melbourne mutiny tense list shows an intended order of favouritism for the cup event naming horses Marabou Valiant Cre Spartan Sarcherie Ore Journal and others. Jockeys Pan t Athawpe Gay Lover Young idmt Carmavon and Set P Soler are noted with a mix of claimed contenders.

Melbourne Mutiny Rae Asfield Cup Spartan Sarcherie Ore Journal Eteouwe Cup Veter Pan Marabou Mark Athawpe Pants Ere Young Idmt Carmavon Set P Soler

Indian Root Pill Promoted as Timely Remedy

A fragmented report touts a product named Indian Root Pill as a timely remedy to avoid costly medical treatment. It claims medical opinion supports its use and notes a broad agreement that a sham condition is kept in the system by a hidden force.

Morae Tiee Mr Moreen

Fermit ed and veneer at Saint Bay

Fragmentary text reads as a haste note about a fermed and veneer project at a location referred to as Saint Bay. No clear dates or full names available. Further context needed to identify people or organizations involved.

MAB Kingston Ad Offers Custom Corset Fitting

An advertisement from Reece’s in Kingston promotes a personalized corset fitting service at MAB. The notice emphasizes a guaranteed perfect fit and complete wall-to-wall fashion options, inviting customers to visit for tailored options.

Wallafartton MAB Reece’s Kingston

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