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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 02, 1927

Page

9

Canberra Australian Football Final Match Set Tomorrow

The final of the Canberra National Football League 1927 season is at Northbourne Reserve. Eastlake and Acton meet after three season meetings with Acton leading 2 1. Losing players, Hawke and Hill return for Eastlake while Acton misses Keenan and Taker. A win gives Acton the premiership and a Carnall Cup pennant, with further matches possible if Eastlake wins to decide trophies.

Canberra Northbourne Acton Premie Eustlake Veederee Daitead Tenm Hive Easthike Strow Eastlike Thas Johnson Hirst Hawke Hill Keenan Queensland Taker Tes Wox Hall FL Douglas Lame Owen Deretaug Canberra Times Shichi J. T. Mamora Amauir Eastlake

Canberran Bowling Club prepares for October season opener

The Canberra Bowling Club plans to open the season in early October with green treatment underway and a September 16 annual meeting to set opening arrangements. About 50 new civil service members may join, and district club visits are anticipated. A new field umpire, E Miller of the Government Printing Office, has been appointed. Acton's team includes Midonald Hall ONeill Orr Wilpite Markham Goodie Probin Haston Redman Whelan Tudor Howan Mooney Weverill Lindley Lubke.

Cunber Canberr Bowling Club Serateh Toweh Lie Feld E. Miller Government Melbourne Acton Midonald Hall O'Neill Orr Wilpite Marvkham Goodie Probin Haston Redman Whelan Tudor Howan Mooney Weverill Lindley Lubke

Golf results from Canadian foursomes last Thursday

The article lists numerous pairings and scores from the Canadian foursomes. Names include Mrs Pearl, Mrs Daley, Mrs Waugh, Miss Fraser, Mrs Budi, Mrs Drackrenrey, Mrs Wanlum, Mrs Lowghrey, Mrs Dickenson, Mrs Coithorpe, Mrs Lupish, Mrs Scott, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Mouat, Mrs Fleetwood, Miss Force, Mrs Davies, Mrs Ruthedgge, Mrs Woodgers, Miss James, Mrs Dwyer, Mrs Palmer, Howse, and Mrs Warner with varied scores noted beside each pairing.

Pearl Daley Waugh Fraser Budi Drackrenrey Wanlum Lowghrey Dickenson Coithorpe T. Mra. Lupish Scott Mre. Edwards Mra Mouat Fleetwood Force Daivies Ruthedgge Mra. Woodgers James Thus Mre. Dwyer Palmer

Marathon Swimming Race in Toronto Ends With German Winner

A marathon race of 1 mile drew 250 top swimmers in Toronto yesterday. After six hours only 65 remained in the water as extreme cold took its toll. Ernest Vierkotter won the race and is noted for also completing the English Channel in 1 hour to minutes.

Toronto Ernest Vierkotter English Channel

Wrestling dispute over Santel barred from Melbourne arena

In Melbourne Tila said Santel, holder of the left heavyweight world title claim, will not be allowed to attend the Edwards Yokel match this Saturday. Santel had booked and paid, but promoter Tiernan and Bantel indicated no future contests at Stadiviata stadium would accommodate him. Santel was told a refund would be issued.

Tila Melbourne Santel West Melbourne Edwards—Yokel Doal Tiernan Bantel Stadiviata Diapres Eo Stadiuns Lad

Aspendale Racecourse Under Offer to Syndicate

Melbourne sports circles report Aspendale Racecourse is placed under offer to a syndicate aiming to cultivate hare coursing in the metro area. The price is believed to exceed £100,000.

Melbourne

Melbourne Trams Face Collins Street Electrification Debate

The Melbourne tram system may electrify the Collins Street line amid opposition over aesthetics and urban impact. Local authorities urge modernization while noting past complaints proved unfounded as electric trams spread. cable routes may remain only temporarily in use until full conversion.

Melbourne Collins Street Dera Pirincess Edinburgh Europe Swanston Street Collina-street Traffle Prowl

Western Australia Premier Pushes School Starting Age

Premier Mr. Collier told a deputation that compulsory education should start at seven years and that leaving age would rise from 12 to 15, with a plan to reach 16 later as expenses allow. He criticized beginning education at age five as unsuitable.

W.A Collier

Wheat Growers Grow Western Australia Area and Figures Increase

Western Australia reports 826 wheat growers this season, up 427 from last year. The area under cultivation rose by 482 872 acres to 1 212 000 acres.

Ferth Rnda Western Australia

Chrysler sets new 24 hour record at Lake Derkalilli WA

A 24 hour record run at Lake Derkalilli Western Australia on August 18 and 29 by Menars AL woc Colliver under the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia supervision covers 1 607 miles at an average 66.95 mph. The Chrysler endured with no mechanical trouble aside from a tyre change, and the car also holds several other long distance records including Fremantle to Adelaide and Sydney to Cowen.

Lake Derkalilli Western Australia Menars AL Woc Royal Automobile Club of Chrysler Maroubra Speedway Sydney Harnett Glass Castrol OU Plume Spirit Fremantle Adelaide Arisbane Bydory Auckland Wellington Christchurch Riu Cowen Rover Chrysder

Tasmania House debates salaries for premier ministers and MPs

The House of Assembly debates bills to raise the Premier's salary to £1600 and ministers to £1250, and set MP salaries from £370 to £500 based on electorate distance from Hobart. Additional allowances include £250 to the President of the Council and the Speaker, £150 to the Chairman of Committees, and £250 to the Leader of the Opposition. Bills pass second reading 14 to 1.

Howart House of Assembly Hobart

Pride of Detroit Reaches Constantinople in World Flight Attempt

The American aeroplane Pride of Detroit flown by Messrs. Brock and Schates arrived at Constantinople yesterday during the fourth stage of the night. The aviators are making rapid progress and are above schedule on their attempt to circle the globe.

Constantinople Detroit Messrs Brock and Schates

Missing Airman Paul Redfern Reported Sighted at Sea

Kingston message says Norwegian steamer Kratg sighted and signaled with Paul Redfern 34 hours after departure for Brasil. The aircraft was 165 miles from the Venezuelan coast. No further word has arrived and fears for his safety are held.

Montreal Kingston Stewmer Kratg Paul Redfern Brasil

Planes Crash in Mid Air Over Clamart

Report says two aeroplanes collided in mid air over Clamart yesterday. A pilot fell from his machine, struck a cable and was incinerated. The other pilot, despite a crushed wing, escaped unharmed.

Marie Mater Ete Clamart Cine

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