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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

5

Cricket season opens with low scores and tight battles

In the opening matches of the F C T Cricket competition many teams fought tough early battles as low scores dominated. Ainslie and Manuka showed promise, Kingston's Sutherland impressed with the ball, while Bain’s sharp bowling kept the field tight in Kingston’s first innings. Remains unclear which side will prevail as the season progresses.

F.C.T Ainslie Manuka Northbourne Aotog Bain Aimabe

Mathbourne to Play North Yass

The following have been selected are Northbourne newoinet of Sunday next at North Burmaald Tickner Curnll Coren Parker Waterman Maroney Brot and Hargan. Pommente at 10 gan.

Northbourne Newoinet North Burmaald Tickner Curnll Coren Parker Waterman Maroney Ie Brot Hargan

Golf Match Additional Teams Draw at Canberra Club

The club announces a further draw for the Canberra Club golf match with pairs listed to compete on the third afternoon. O Loughlin faces Rimmer while Mildenhall and Sweetley join others, with Nixon and Oxenham, Shend, and Palmer noted among participants.

Canberra O'Loughlin Rimmer J. Mildenhall R. Bweetely M. Firshie C.F Nixon

What’s In A Name A Lesson In Spelling

A fragmented text lists names and spellings from various origins and eras, including unusual spellings and misprints. It references readers improving spelling by reading names such as Ler, Kozminiy, Trifon Pleas, Parolo, Greoreiun, and others. The passage notes difficulty with pronunciation and suggests an exercise in names.

Yeeteriuy Kozminiy Leorlee Trifon Comedius Hesmer Christian Nani Luigi Parolo Antoni Greoreiun Uharalanatien Owe Lidvig Toston John Pametike Pie Lewin Mharkes

Fragmentary note on Kingston City Centre planning issues

A garbled report references the City Centre in Kingston, a committee, partisan tensions, delays, and calls for action. It mentions a primary provision of conveniences, delays at the commission, and concerns over aid, danger, and public access, with scattered terms like Peppermint and Messingworth.

Citi Kingston

Bowls Season Opens at Canberra Club Event

The Canberra Bowling Club will open the season next Saturday with Mr Meneton as president and Mr Megers overseeing. The event marks the season opener, with teams chosen on site between the President and Ex-President. Notices invite intending players to attend by 2 pm for ground supervision and ground formation.

Canberra Bowling Club Hotel Canberra Cieven Meneton Wil Pum Wbfiurl Monuhon Jacek Megbers On de Tonkin

KING SPUD Higher Than Ever

Sydney reports potato shortages with prices rising to new highs at Meevex Street and municipal markets. Expect Tasmanian imports to push costs toward £25 per ton as suppliers scramble to meet demand. Analysts warn continued pressure on retailers and consumers across the city.

Sydney Meevex Cinellia

Council Approves Property Contract Amid Funding Doubts

Queanbeyan Council on Thursday approved terms for a proposed property contract on Monaro Street. The meeting resolved that the concrete construction offer be accepted with a yearly payment plan and an option to adjust payments if the council remains in a favorable position. The decision followed discussions over contract money and funding uncertainties.

Monaro Street

Queanbeyan Hospital seeks new wings and ward upgrades

The Queanbeyan Hospital Committee backs a new hospital with two single and two double private wards as a reasonable expansion. The Matron reported last month’s daily average patients at 22 with 8 treated in the institution due to ward congestion. Twenty-one operations occurred, and a local hospital bill was debated alongside a flat scheme for expansion at Captain’s Flat. The Hospital Commission chairman promised to consider the request in the context of planning. The committee empowered the Matron to buy a ward supervisor and nurse staffing at an estimated cost.

Queanbeyan Hospital Dave Slba, Hospital Commission Lawed Frnt Hospital Tft Rodent Healee Aigrem Mahgebtal Elie Tide Entremela Na Publis Papeete Anavlelinis Vba Peat Verity’ Gachomnne A. J. Collett World Review Captale Sam Ta Weile T. Maden A.wolt Fiat Tor Phil Pie

Exhibition planned by Hanmer Wives Association

The Hanmer Wives Association hosts a fundraiser exhibition funded by the Federal Capital Commission donation of £15. Proceeds go to the Mothercraft Society and Mothers Help project. Entries invited from the Federal Capital Commission and listed sponsors. Local supporters and judges are being mobilized. price schedules available on application.

Hanmer= Wives’ Association Federal Capital Commission Fonda Mira, Laverty Corplite Pasteur Ren Awe Federal Cormoilisten Lin the Sun Sydney Landy Young Kingston Laiy Lady Garnan Lis Golene Hutler Caronel Hayes & Ruesell Jackenrey J. Miley Federal Capital Press Srw

Round the Departments Round the Depart

Treasury staff and public service members are noted as returning from leave to Canberra or Melbourne. Several names appear with transfers, vacations, and recreation leave, including Attorney General staff, census and statistics, and works department personnel across Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra.

Kt. Anthony Public Service R. F. Turner Public Service Board Contec Melborne H .A. Parleia Sydney

Errazzo Tiles and Home Repairs Company Listing

Errazzo, Leonlte Tiles Floors Draining Boards and more listed alongside garden ornaments and cement items. The garbled text mentions reinforced concrete washing troughs pedestals vases and terracotta pieces. Likely an old classified or advertisement for a tile and home repair supplier.

Errazzo Leonlte Ciullya Soller Dare Voswelre Ash Wueas Ley AN Am

Kangaroos Select Team For Huddersfield Match

Australia’s Hugoy League squad named for Saturday clash with Huddersfield features Pill-back McMillan and Spencer Maher Fifield Shank Iand Busch Helmes Madsen Henderson Kingston Treweeke Prigm in the backs forwards include Madsen Henderson Kingston Treweeke and Prigm with further listed teammates and positions.

Discovery Under Bed Reveals Death by Own Action

Melbourne report states found under a bed the body of William Geyer Marshall who disappeared June 20. George Wingate, Marshall’s foster father, admits distress over Marshall’s fate and discloses locating the body days later. Medical evidence cites death by carbolic acid poisoning.

Melbourne William Geyer Marshall George Wingite Marshall Wingate

Proclamation Critique on Australasian Pages and News

A fragmented historical excerpt questions a proclamation read by John Lawrence Dalton Stones Haven with the Governor General and Federal Exdiisf. It ponders why Australian pages end with the prayer "God save the King" and alleges neglect of moral news by the royal household, suggesting a shift to Australian sources for the King’s requirements.

Lowe John Lawrence Dalton Stones ‘Haven Australia

Music Examinations at Blate Conservatorium

In the recent music practical examinations at the Blate Conservatorium examiners Mr Lindly Evang and Ann Cendon judged pupils from St Christopher's Convent Canberra. Grades list a mix of credits with names such as Jane Aileen Cleary Doris Mahomed Chatlis Abbouty Mary Kelly Florence Nolte and others among various grade levels.

Blate Conservatorium Lindly Evang Ann Cendon Jones St. Christopher's Convent Canberra Jane Aileen Cleary Credi Page Rage Doris Mahomed Chatlis Abbouty Mary Kelly Florence Nolte Pan Kathering Eaton Wreekly Loretto Byrum Maureen Kelly Malet Ei Grade Vielin

Too Many Bosses Alleged in Rail Workshops Newport

A Labour member claims there are too many supervisors in Newport railway workshops. The complaint alleges internal overstaffing and excessive oversight spreading across departments over recent months.

Newport

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