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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1933

Page

3

Davis Cup Hopes Raised At Town Hall Reception

At a civic reception in Town Hall Crawford spoke of Australia aiming to win the Davis Cup next year. He praised Stafes ambition to be with the cup and noted Boris with three players in form. McCrath faced doubt about selection while discussions circulated about future team plans and national interest in reclaiming the trophy.

Dnd Crawford Stafe Australia McCrath Patria Boris Vectra Quist Turnbull America France Pevalle Mr. Baton Dty

Police Inquiry Examines Bribes in Cocaine Probes Melbourne

Melbourne public inquiry into police administration resumed with A A Keeley presiding. Absent Bolger, Sheeran, and others faced testimony about Bolger borrowing £100 to bribe detectives involved in cocaine cases. Witnesses described alleged payments, alleged frames, and detective pressure as the inquiry adjourned.

Melbourne A. A. Keeley Bolger Sheeran T. W. Smith Arthur Jaosten Christian Flint Eoliester Tirry Coffey Cohey Smith Colger Akaeley Mr. Smith Flint Holger Harold Waddell Claude Rankin William Henry Jones Deeley Lint Lacey McCahern Essendon Fig Meahery Lording Nelly Davies Licey Woffey McCshery Caar

United Friendly Societies Dance Funds Aide Queanbeyan Hospital

The Queanbeyan report shows a net surplus of £10 10s from the recent dance for the hospital. After debate, the council decided to hand the amount to the hospital and hold over the donation to allow the council to raise funds later. An effort will be made to augment the sum to furnish a private ward in the new hospital.

United Friendly Societies Queanbeyan Hospital United Council

Tilden to Turn Pro at Madison Square Garden

New York reports that tennis champion Wih Tilden will turn professional at Madison Square Garden on January 10, signing a one year contract with MLSWORTH VINES. Vines began the deal amid Jargo and Tilden refused to disclose details, saying no agreement exists until after his amateur season in the Pacific West Tournament last year.

New York Weet Vines Big Fl Tilden Ial Madison Fquare Vines Bagia Tike Paul

Car Hits Three Guides Then Crashes Into Shop

Sydney report says Robert Spencer of Bondi drove along the South Coast Road when his car struck three girl guides. The vehicle continued about 100 yards before colliding with a shop.

Sydney Robert Spencer Wavee Bondi

Infra- Metegraphy Demonstration by Cin Mapph Society

Report from London describes a night event by the Cin Mapph Society testing infra- meteography with a central quarrel scene. A participant was stabbed in the mock incident, Tadema film captured the moment, and the scene ended with red rays used to illuminate.

London Cin- Mapph Society O Quarrel Otter

Pilgrims Welcome Pope at Rome English Association visit

The Vatican welcomed four members of the London Catholic Association during the holy year. The Pope noted this as the 46th English pilgrimage and spoke of a nostalgia for Rome and the potential of English pilgrims as instruments of their country’s redemption in the distant future.

Vatican City London Catholic Association Rome

Pickford Fights Divorce Publicity With Mexican Action

Attorneys for Mary Pickford prepared to file divorce proceedings against Douglas Fairbanks in a Mexican court citing incompatibility. Publicity on the coast has annoyed Pickford and may delay the action.

Eight Bottles of Cough Remedy For One Cost

An advertisement promises eight bottles of cough remedy for the price of one. It touts HEENZO as a concentrated additive to sweetened water, claiming a ready mix creates ample supply to treat coughs croup bronchitis whooping cough and related illnesses for adults and children.

Colin Croup Branchitia

Ex Pupils Dance Plans Reunion at Parish Hall

The Ex Pupils Association of Queanbeyan Public School decided at a Monday night meeting to hold a reunion dance on November 2 next in the Parish Hall with attractive novelties. They anticipate this will start a series leading to a future reunion ball.

Queanbeyan

Airman Fined By Campese Police Court For Drunken Driving

Gaya Henry a 32 year old airman known in Campese was fined £1 at Campese Police Court for driving a motor car in Danks town on October 6 while under the influence. He claimed to be sober at arrest, noting an artificial leg and recent prosthesis adjustment after an aeroplane accident. He had three drinks before arrest and gave notice of appeal.

Bydney Tueurtay Gaya Henry Aian Campese Dankstown Qute

Appeal Likely in Winnings Tax Case of Bookmaker Vandenberg

An appeal against the decision of Mr Justice Halse Rogers in the case of Ernest Vandenberg a bookmaker seeks to overturn taxation on winnings. The grounds include that winnings arose from courses run by AWC and were earned while pursuing a hobby rather than business.

Sydney Halse Rogers Ernest Vandenberg AWC Agiinst Taxation Asseratienls Vandenberg V.R.C

Wool sales show broad advance with strong competition

Wool sales across all sections saw firm values and frequent advances up to five percent on broader types. Merino fleece sold at 20d to 21d for Jarraba and Mudgee lots, with 14 345 bales offered and 10 401 sold at auction plus 1 641 disposed privately.

Sydney Jarraba Mudgee Commonwealth

Berlin Bans Film Glorifying Horst Wessel Hero

Berlin officials halted a film praised by the Ministry for Propaganda that depicted Horst Wessel as a national hero. Police stood by street scenes as the production faced public prohibition after criticism from authorities and concerns of factual praise.

Berlin Horst Wessel Wessel Ministry For Propaganda

Federal Golf Club Chooses Acton Links for Second Qualifier

The Federal Golf Club schedules the second qualifying round of the Club Championship at Acton on Saturday with a listed draw including Hellyer versus Parker and lewyer against Burton. Players unable to compete should inform the secretary. a Sunday friendly at Queanbeyan Golf Club is also planned for members yet to confirm participation.

Acton Hellyer W. Parker Lewyer W. Burton Tucker T. Torey G. Styan Griffiths Cole Lt. Stephens A. Weatherston G. Long H. J. Yeend W. J. Ware M. Cotterell J. North J. T. Hughes Blumenthal G. T. Daley H. Milem U. Harris W. K. Hume A. Stuart HH. Prager H. M. Johnson J. Hughes Federal Golf Club Queanbeyan Golf Club

Country golf team wins seven title in week carnival

Newrantho won the team title at the Cou Week golf carnival today, beating Blue Mountains by six matches to three.

Sydney Newrantho Blue Mountains

Weight Guessing Winners at FACT Show

Results of weight guessing at the FACT Show announced. G H Mackay Speaker of the House won 2/2/- for guessing a bullock at 684 pounds. actual weight 692 pounds. Sheep prize of 10/6 shared by J C Tickner of Canberra and C Russell of Nerra bunda for guessing 193 pounds from a 1934 pound sheep.

Federal Capital Butchering Company G. H. Mackay House of Representatives Mesara J. C. Tickner Canberra C. Russell Nerrabunda

Paling's Promises Faithful Service for Eight Decades

A historic ad asserts PALING'S offers faithful service for 80 years with guarantees of full satisfaction in all dealings and invites readers to write for easy terms.

Paling's

STATE VINTAGE OPENING AND WINE PRODUCTION OUTLOOK

The fourteenth Viticultural Centre opened in Sydney as NSW expert JL Manuel forecast a near record state vintage this year. Murrumbidgee irrigation output rises with 1 010 187 gallons, up from 4 04 two years ago, while quality shifts from salt to wood. Commonwealth 1935 vintage totals 16 005 300 gallons and Australian exports over the past decade reach 1 1777 miles? gallons valued at £6 903 71T.

Sydney New South Wales JL. Manuel S Tate Murrumbidgee

Death duties in Sydney case on Longworth estate

Equity Court judgment by acting Chief Justice Sir John Harvey fixes probate duties on the £380,000 estate of William Longworth of Rydney. Shared beneficiaries such as heirs-in-law are excluded. intestate siblings may bear the majority of taxes.

Rydney Equity Court John Harvey Wiliam Longworth Milla Lad Slatera

Easy Terms Offered for Happiness Aid

A brief notice promotes affordable help toward happiness using suggestive product names PALING'S PMavera or Flianot-now or re conditioned options. The item promises very easy terms for assistance.

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