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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1933
Page
6
The Northbourne tournament resumes this weekend with the mixed doubles and women's doubles finals at Manuka. Hurdt and Mrs Hammond face Sears and Miss Gregory in the mixed, while Affleck and Miss Leon meet Pant and Miss Pi in the women’s doubles.
The Forrest Club championship tournament will finish tomorrow with the remaining event determined. Organizers expect a close finish as players vie for the title and trophy.
Wool brokers report evidences of Sydney high prices for freer finer wools this season. Merino fleece sales to Australian markets show strong values with exceptional rates for skirtings and pieces. American buyers and global demand from Yorkshire and the Continent promise brisk trade in the Commonwealth.
An author argues country growers should sell at auction rather than in sheds to prevent overseas buyers from undercutting the market. He notes Australia produces over a million bales in four months and urges ensuring full value by selling through orderly auction, protecting broader prosperity.
Mrs Hicks faces Misa L Mackinnon in the semi final with the winner to meet Miea Piggin for the championship. Ainslie Hall will host a new series of enechre tournaments starting Wednesday November 1 amid club plans for a new court. The Pines Club has secured the association course for a mixed doubles American tournament on November 14 with entries due November 11. Schools Championship will be played at the association courts tomorrow with silver cups donated by the F C T S T A and trophies awarded to winners.
Special arrangement Feuter's World Service aids the overseas intelligence bulletin issued in Australia and New Zealand. The issue notes that in addition to other sources, the publication compiles extensive information with all rights reserved.
A record turnout is expected at the Hospital Ball in Albert Hall under Governor General patronage. Attendees include the Prime Minister J A Lyona and ministers J A Perking and OW Marr with theatrical and social attractions planned. Proceeds fund new hospital equipment for Canberra.
The border party hosted by Mrs Sweetham at the Annslie Hotel on Tuesday supported the C of E Prosperite Faire to be held Saturday. Winners were Mrs Trevor Lovett and Mrs Burges. Guild meetings reported readiness for the noble day with a high ten between 6 pm and Team. Donations of mowers are urged and the Guild Stall and Sunshine Gift Shop are highlighted.
A revised version of the famed Kingston Jaga musical is set to screen at Capitol Theatre tomorrow and Monday. The program features Paul Whiteman and his orchestra with John Morton Ping Crosby Jeanette Lot Jeanie Lang and Stoney Smith in a glowing technicolor revival. Ten songs include A Bench in the Park It Happened in Monterey Song of the Dawn and Rhapsody in Blue. Also on the bill are Love That Man with Nancy Carrell and Raymond Lowe The Plumber and the Lady Mack Sennett Comedy Paramount Pictorial and a British novelty complete the programme. Canberra introduces Mae West in She Done Him Wrong alongside After the Ball with Basil Rathbone Esther Ralston and Marie Burke.
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