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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1930
Page
3
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A heated session at the Federal Tugital Territory Cricket Association meeting saw Mr Tickner object to a proposed display. Debate raged over scheduling, gascare concerns on the Hall side, and whether the season should begin September 27 or October 1 as proposed by various members.
A local panel discusses allocating funds for playground and tennis facilities, reviewing schedules for reconstruction of court surfaces and walking paths. Officials consider pedestrian safety and ensuring access during December, with plans to report findings next week.
A boxing and wrestling exhibition is staged at Albert Hall in Canberra with proceeds aiding Gale Canberra employment. Featured events include a tournament among local contestants with several notable names listed for preliminary heats and a Victorian Amateur Boxing Wrestling Association showcase.
A government move on war pensions prompted a minister to assure that the reform would not affect existing benefits while denying any immediate changes. The minister stated there was no plan to alter payments and warned against premature conclusions from opposition or public speculation.
Faded OCR fragment notes re conditioning of turf wickets, dust and flaking issues, crew preparing for opening matches in October.
Canberra officials seek cooperation with the Division of Kreonente olang to evaluate soil properties for cricket wicket quality. The motion, led by Mor orber and seconded by Mr learn, calls for a technical assessment and possible test plots to determine suitable grasses and soil mixtures.
The F.G.T. Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League urged deferring the Commonwealth Government move to transfer Buntroon Military College from Canberra to Sydney for 12 months or until Duntroon accommodation is occupied. Leaders warned of population disruption and economic effects on Canberra and urged a reconsideration of the plan.
In Melbourne on Monday the Full Court heard a claim to resume vast tracts in Victoria related to the Hume preserve. The case, involving Albert Edward Bowman owner of Perthian ora and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, debated market values and compulsory acquisition terms. The commission offered 2,000 acres, but Bowman contested the valuation and terms.
The derat Capeihal Cricket Association announces season dates starting September 27 with a list of matchups and venues including Kingston, Manuka, Northbourne, Acton, Ainslie, and Northlewurie. The calendar shows several fixtures through November and December with upcoming contests at Kingston, Manuka, Northbourne, and AbmaThe.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions events and names with unclear context. It references Sa Usual Page items and a list of social or local names. The legible parts show scattered words but no cohesive report or clear outcomes.
Executive of the Federal Capital Territory Cricket Association met to discuss the Manuka ground issue. The Mimika Club largely declined to back a recommendation, proposing a paid arrangement up to £2 and a percentage of takings, while ensuring self funding and control terms. The final recommendation was deferred to the Association for further action.
Report outlines finishings on a new cricket ground in the northern Moder area with a pending water issue. Local players show optimism despite post construction problems and safety concerns for the upcoming weeks.
Coroner notes a skull injury investigation at Sydney Hospital. Statement hints at reconstructive efforts and ongoing uncertainty about the cause and responsible party amid possible external interference and delayed testimony.
Unclear report notes two wooden steamers at Perch the Bethiiniesn near Sydney burned with timing seen by observers. The dispatch mentions censorship and production cautions from the Commonwealth and references Sydney.
Police raided a tobacco shop after a reported rat-related incident. Suspect McRonald charged under a certain act with receiving property and remanded until the next hearing as investigators pursue the case.
Mereture At the Central Court tolus Willem Nuvehten 35 Richard Johansten 8 eru John Gilhin 29 are brought for trial on charges of breaking and entering at Dortinghorst with intent to steal. Mate identifies the three defendants as the men who held him up without a revolver, triggering police pursuit.
Maryoss Mandiy Tarticulls, wife of trapper near Nundle, died after taking poison following a quarrel with her husband. The couple had married recently at Tamworth and were at their camp when he reportedly left for business. Authorities note a bottle and poison were present in the tent.
A boy landed from the stemmber Changie at Thursday Island has been diagnosed with smallpox. The patient is said to be the son of the patent and the mother has been quarantined. Dutch honours awarded to Kingsford-Smith for use of a Dutch aircraft in his work. Kingsford-Smith to depart for England tomorrow.
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