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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1936

Page

4

Canberra Horticultural Society October Show Highlights

The Canberra Horticultural Society showcased the October Show at Albert Hall with reduced tulip displays but praise for Spring Abwers. Life membership badges were awarded to A G Griffiths and A Southwell. Judge A B Cashmore spoke on lawns and lawn grasses, favoring Chewing’s Fescue and New Zealand Brown Top, plus seed mixing tips.

Horticultural Society of Canberra Albert Hall Abwers L. O.' Brown A. BK. Bruce Sydney Brown A. G. Griffiths A. Southwell A. B. Cashmore Cashmore New Zealand J.A. Carrodus J Holiday 5A. Scott F. Ay Piggin A.russel F. Tay Mra. C W. Clarke J. A. Carrodis H. Goodwin F. A. Pikzein

Wyong Races Prying Handicap Results and Finals

Race card notes at Wyong show outcomes across divisions with winners such as Toby's Choice CAPTAIN'S CHOICE CONNOT TAR LAD Black Mist and MANCHENT. Closest finishes include half to half length margins and times around 1 12 and 1 15 for six furlongs and maiden welter events.

Prying Toby's As Ward Rosaban JL. Kaneer Ellowood E. Reynolds Toby H. Handley D. .Frost H. Perry Leumelo March Air Hugowra Hadutcap Kanbuz Heath Quantas Ji Duncan Philomenie Leacock William Grazioso Luitacre Greyvel Philomena Envoy Carter le James Weiss Speedo Wyong Ute Connottar Lad J. Raeid Lord Dunnottar R. Kelly Downham Sir Belford Black Mist Wells R James Pacianai Tar Duncan Loch Boy Keith Wakte Boralma Manchent A. ?Ward Desmond D.frost W. Pattérnon I Kulnura Evercello Henrie

Fleetwood Smith May Play In Tests After Finger Injury

Fleetwood Smith has had the irritation on his finger removed and doctors say he can resume cricket in January. The Melbourne tests were postponed due to the injury but he is expected to be ready for next season.

Fleetwood Smith Melbourne Fleetwood Smith

Trial in Dubbo over teenage slaying case sparks letters ruling

In Dubbo on Tuesday Kate Ford, 45, and Gillespie, 23, faced charges linked to the death of 17 year old Isabella Trudgett at Wellington on September 10. The crown argued letters found at Ford’s house proved the defendants’ involvement. the judge ordered the letters withheld for now.

Dubbo Kate Ford Isabella Trudgett Wellington Berry Gillespie Hingerford The Crown Frederick Jordan Amy ’Trudgell Eric Osler Thomas’ Osler, Grothe Gipps Street Bord

Canberra Railway Station staffing crisis prompts inquiry

A Canberra Times reader letter urges the Commonwealth Railways Minister to order an inquiry into staffing levels at Canberra Railway Station. The writer notes increased goods and passenger traffic, longer delays, and staff shortages affecting ticketing, parcels, and deliveries while praising staff efforts.

The Canberra: Times Bsi Canberra Sydney Iverte Ganberra Queanbeyan seOnant Egalnat Commonwealth Railways

Kidnapping Trade Flourishes in North China

The British Press reports kidnapping as a lucrative business in North China. Brokers paid in heroin or small cash sums recruit Chinese, Japanese, and Korean operatives in Tientsin and Peking areas. Ransoms range from a few shillings to pounds, with police unable to stop the network due to protection claims under the Japanese flag. The Tientsin concession remains a hub for trafficking and narcotics, undermining official efforts to license drug sales.

Kre Smiall China United Manchuria Tientain Whd WHS United States Tlentsin

State Lottery results and syndicate winners listed

State Lottery No. 371 drawn with major prizes announced. First prize 39 992 won by About Time Syndicate associated with Mrs Eokrelle of Devonshire Street Sydney. Second prize 64 738 Banksia Next Syndicate led by Mr McNamara of Kogarah. Whird 8 078 Lucky Irene Syndicate run by Mrs Fenton of Waverley. Fourth prize 180 won by R J D Syndicate under Miss D Taylor of Conqueror Selsing Mills City. Lottery No. 372 to be drawn next Monday.

Sydney Time Syndicate Eokrelle Devonshire | Street Banksia Next McNamara Greys Street Kogarah Lucky Irene G. Fenton Blenheim Street Waverley R.J. D. Syndicate D. Taylor c/o. Conqueror Seuling Mills City

Lighthouse staffing transfer discussed in parliament

In Canberra the Minister for Commerce Dr Page told the House of Representatives that responsibility for lighthouse construction and services was proposed to be transferred to the Department of the Interior. He noted required oversee and services would align with the interior department structure.

Department of the Canberra

Royal Canberra Golf Club Billiard Tournament Stop

At Royal Canberra Golf Club a billiard tournament stop has players including Calvert Browne Gibson McKinstry and Reomel Galthor with a $9 prize. The event lists several participants and a night of competition.

Royal Canberra’ Golf Muleany Calvert Browne R. Gibson McKinstry Tallaa Hiebenald ReoMel Galthor AL

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