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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1932
Page
4
A reader reports losing 77 pounds with Kruschen Salts and credits the product for aiding weight loss. The note says the writer is 65, currently ill, and seeks guidance on diet and usage while claiming notable results without special diets.
Canberra representatives Mrs J C W Davies and A Blair along with Mrs J Starling and Mrs Calthorpe narrowly lost to Dr McAdam and partner at Albert Hall in a four handed contest. Twenty hands were played across two tables with Canberra scoring nine wins. Large attendance and Legacy Club patrons benefited from a lively evening of bridge and dance.
Old Collegians won by four points in a friendly match against Canberra University Students Association. About 49 spectators watched as Old Collegians beat the students four games to four matches. After noon entertainment followed at Canberra Grammar School with thanks to Mr. Peterson for use of the school courts. Captain H White spoke for the Old Collegians and praised the visitors.
Olir Quainbspanford correspondent details a bright cricket challenge where Currie Hincksman top-scored, Hinckeman and Senior steadied the innings, and Leen and Croker led the bowling. Gundaroo posted 284 after being bowled out, with notable spells by Croker and Maloney as Newstead’s attack struggled.
A social event in Queanbeyan raised funds for the F.C.T entertainment fund with a fashionable Bohemian touch at the Motel Husenbeyan. Notables in attendance included Mrs. Lane Cole, Dr. Mackerras, Mr. War rep McDonald, and J. Ramond, while Lt. Col. J. Goodwin and Mr. Kappler led the hosting party. Local cricket scores featured Colquhoun and Colasihoun among the top performers as bowls and results were reported amid the festive atmosphere.
Sydney Monday report on the Hate Lottery draw ing notes friction among winning syndicates. Application forms will change under the new system with the name of the lottery charge appearing at the front and space for signatures on the back for all syndicate members. Whiddon cites twelve injunctions regarding lottery prizes and payments, including concerns over 26,000 pounds.
A chaotic scene features hundreds of children participating in a weekly competition to become detectives. The event, held on a Saturday, drew over 180 contestants with families observed nearby. Prizes awarded included twelve work items and recognitions for outstanding performances, with continued weekly rounds and a focus on safety and civic engagement.
In a tense Sunday clash between Moore Broad Colt and West, Quean Nevan, the Moore Shield remained up for grabs until the final whistle. Both sides showcased tight defense and sharp transitions, with little separating the teams as the game ended in a draw.
Delegates from about 150 visit ors convened at the YWCA building Canberra for the National Federation conference. Resolutions urged joint T W C A and Y M C A study of international questions and independence spirit, with funds set aside for immediate use and extensions of outreach work.
Kendall Fowlings went 1 for 4 with an RBI and Moore contributed 0 for aa as Kearpoy delivered a foray of strong plays in a tightly contested game.
Scientists including Sir Arthur Keith and Professor Q Ejifor Syaih clashed over Natufian remains from Palestine at an Inter Congress in London. Dorothy Garrod noted akulla bones. Keith argued Natufians were a distinct ancient race with cannibalism and unique traits while Amith challenged the claim, prompting Garrod to intervene.
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