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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
3
An Albert Hall gathering discusses defence unit proposals and related matters. Officials like Sir Charley Toon and local council figures present core topics while the Adviancy Council signals possible action and upcoming sessions.
Fragmented report from a Victorian golf title in Nelbourye outlines Trey's ascent with Vaitutian competitors, J Hicks, Hi Ty Williams, and Jenkins among others. The day features surprises, Ferrier and Willington noted, with Thursday set for further action.
A scrambled report describes a Monday table tennis event at Parliament House where a team from Treasury defeated Parliament. The Brown Cup, dating to 1627, honors intercity competition among Canberra clubs and fire brigade teams. Names like Gare, Gillard, Mahoney, Parkes, Turner appear amid garbled captions and incomplete dates.
Henry Renault faces a new manslaughter charge as Parramatta Coroner Me Richardson Clarke notes the heavy toll of driver related accidents. Harold Sroovey, 14, of Pendle Hill, died while walking along the Western road on July 23. A crowded sports program follows with multiple match results including Gillayt, Turner, Isel, Bishop, Garrettist, Parkoa, and Whartons Treasury in a parliamentary table event and a chess-like handicap concludes the inter-department competitions.
The Queanbeyan team aims to challenge for the Massy Cup at Yass on Sunday while Canberra debates exercising its right to challenge for the Carr Cup, now held by Goulburn. Canberra desires a cash guarantee before travelling to Goulburn, recalling last season when a gate share dispute with Goulburn frustrated skjer. If Canberra tours Goulburn, many young players who have starred this season may be given a game as the season progresses.
The annual sports event features Janterra Grammar and Sonberra Ehmich of Fhglard Girls Grammar School competing at Manuka Oval with showdown for the championships.
Results from Kembla Grange and Wollongong Maiden and handicap races show numerous horses, jockeys, times, and betting odds. Notable entries include Giant Killer, Precisely, Dunwell, Wilmyrt, and King Otho with times around 1 16 and 1 15. The card lists divs, weights, and place odds, reflecting a dense, era-specific betting atmosphere.
The page lists multiple horse races and handicaps at Kensington with entries like Old Handicap and Second Division events. Notable horses include Morpeth, Prince Lameet, Loyal Vorite, Gayhawk, and Stalwart among others, with weights and placements indicated. Entries cover First and Second Divisions, Flying Hanpicar, Whitting Greek Tiny T, and various contenders such as Valeria, Katydid, and Prince Speak Easy.
Race card summary lists entries with winners and placings across divisions including Kaleon Fleming Brave Dungalay Palady Ivisty Morn Head Bay Katynd Prince Celia Meryland Clas tertia Hypasteret Hunstone Watwon Color King Lancaster King and related odds and results. The text reflects a historical wagering card with multiple races and horse names, places, and divisions.
Five hundred printers marched to Parliament House today carrying banners declaring no confidence in the Arbitration Court. The Minister for Labour Mr Arm strengthened after meeting with the workers pledged to press for talks with employers on the court’s practices.
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