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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1936

Page

4

Wedding of Dulcie Shumack and Oswald Woodger at St John the Baptist

The Church of St John the Baptist hosted the marriage of Dulcie Shumack, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Shumack of Springvale Weetangera, to Oswald Woodger, third son of Mrs and the late Mr Katherine Woodner Queanbeyan. Archdeacon Robertson officiated. A reception followed at Hotel Aline with about 40 guests and a motor tour later.

St. John the Baptist Dulcie A. Shumack Springvale Weetangerra Oswald Jamex Ie, Woodger Katherine Woodner Queanbeyan Canberra Dorothy Joan Shumack W. Woodger Jnr W. Edlington Archdeacon C. 8 Robertson Hotel Ainele Shumach T. Woodger Shumack Mr. Woodger Archdeacon Robertson

Canberra Court Hears A Parade Of Traffic Offences

At Canberra Court yesterday a large number of defendants faced charges for congestion and traffic breaches. Cecil Johr of Luton pleaded guilty to displaying a deceptive number plate and unlicensed driving, with fines totaling 10 shillings and 2 shillings 6 pence costs. Other defendants included Patrick Donnally fined 10 shillings and 6 pence costs for driving with licence issues, Richard Alder 10 shillings and 4 pence, Rupert Matthews 6 shillings 1 penny plus 4 shillings 6 pence for failing to return expired plates, Percy Hastingsford I 16 shillings 8 pence costs, and Henry Hodgson 30 shillings and 8 pence costs for driving without a licence. Constable Broadribh testified to incidents on Ur t arr a Road and Cotter Road. The session noted earlier warnings about bicycle lights and driving permits.

C. W. Swingy Canberra Cecil Johr Luton Jon Constable Broadeibt Urtarra Road Anyather Posmesios Patrick Joseph Donnally Jeveta Richard Alder Costa Rupert Matthews Conte Percy Hastingford Deme Wilson Lee Kerridge Poassamon Broadribh Cotter ‘Road Ines

Review Corrects Semi Final Remarks In Canberra Times

The Canberra Times carries corrections on two statements from Saturday's semi final review. The note clarifies Acton’s use of a private shed and the misapprehension about Manuka's objection to a boot last. It also mentions a license transfer matter for the Hotel Civic and Montague O Keeffs, with W A Powell opposed.

Canberra Times Iaue Aduh Acton Aluaite Northbourne Manuka Mace Ita Bir Fae

Canberra Competition Finals Event at Northbourne Oval

In Canberra on September 1996 finals feature Canberra City facing off in a playoff with Queanbeyan forfeiture affecting the schedule. The city playoff leads to a grand final against the City Souths winner on the following Saturday after a 14 all draw.

Canberra City Northbourne Oval

Fatal skirmish kills recruiter in New Guinea

A clash in New Guinea leaves recruiter C. A. Gough ywau dead. Four local labourers are wounded and four attacking natives are killed. Sir George Pearce said the district officer reported Gough speared in the back and neck near Umbrum in the Sepik grace country. Further details expected in a week.

Iabour New Guinea C. A. Gout Ywau Territories Sir George Pearce New Gainea Gough Newak Bepik Umbrum Sepik Sir George Aid

Massy Cup Canberra Depleted for Final Anal Draw Match

Canberra and Queanbeyan line up for Sundays last Anal draw clash with Byrne likely to fill for Goulburn setback. Beton retires, Mayo to cover vacancies as Johnston and Mayo prepare. Attendance urged at Temper Park practice with Spearing Boag McNamara Lyffrein McGrath Robbie Cays Moore Branwell Byrne Mayo Grant Bladen Faull Ongrey.

Canberra Queanbeyan Gueanbeyan Byrne Goulburn Qona Herb Yis E. Johnston Mayo Anu Temper [Park Bpeering Boag McNamara Lyffrien McGrath Robbie Cays Moore Branwell Grant Bladen Faull Ongrey

Adelaide Carnival honors top player in South Australian School Carnival

D Baohll of the Telo pea Park Mohoal led with W Wilkinson of Western Australia to win the best and fairest award, earning the J L Williams Medal. The carnival drew nearly 200 boys, with Victoria defeating South Australia to claim the carnival championship. Canberra boys prepare for return and other racing and sale notices appear in the page.

Canberra D. Baohll Telopea Park Mohoal W. Wilkinson Western Australia J. L. Williams Aucceas Victoria South Austrlia Tania Ani Aival Wil Tah Nti Bamel Pang Ip Reel Asn Cater Ibe Yarded

Wholesale prices surge in Melbourne July highest in six years

The Commonwealth Statistician Dr Wilson announced July wholesale prices in Melbourne rose to 158d, the peak in six years, up from 1628d in June. He cited higher costs for agricultural produce, meat, jute, leather and wool, with gains in corn, potatoes, fruit, and building materials. Lower prices appeared for zinc, lead, bran, corn sacks, eggs, tea, and cream of tartar.

Melbourne Commonwealth Statisician Wilson

St Peters Murder Case Heard in Court

In St Peters Ridward Pulley and George Plaisted face murder charges for the August 15 killing of William Gardiner. MacRae testified Pulley admitted knowing the shooter but denied pulling the trigger. Gardiner’s dying statement was admitted. Mrs Gardiner cried in court as evidence proceeded. Coroner ruled Gardiner murdered. Pulley and Plaisted were committed for trial with Plaisted aiding and abetting.

Sydney Ly Alio Ridward Pulley Bergeant Mackae Wiliam Gardiner St. Peters Pulley George Plaisted MacRae Gardiner Macfin Wilkes Wald T. E. McMahon

Ainslie School Ball Promises Prizes and Fancy Dress

The Ainslie School Fancy Ball will be held tomorrow night at Abe Albert Hall starting 7:30 PM An energetic ladies committee will provide supper and Pogson's Band will furnish music Prizes include best original outfits best dressed girl and boy most humorous pair and other categories Special Dusty arrangements noted

Ainslie Abe Albert Prises Moat Rmausic Pogson

Sydney Wool Sales Sydney Tuesday Trade Surges

Sydney wool sales today attracted strong competition from Yorkshire and the Continent with good lines of fleece and wool being priced favorably. Greasy merino fleece sold to 20d per lb for five bales from Mungindi, while Bradford reached 30d for a slip from Gurtey. Auction offerings totalled 11 001 bales with 9 218 sold and 429 disposed of privately. Bales of skin wools amounted to 144.

Sydney Yorkshire Continent Bradford Gurtey

Military Ball at Hotel Canberra Seeks Wide Suburban Attendance

The annual Military Ball will be held at Hotel Canberra on Friday September 2. Residents of nearby towns show considerable interest and invitations have been sent. Prominent attendees include The Prime Wintater Mr Lyone Geoffrey and Lazy Whinkard. Invitations seen in Goulburn Yeen Queanbeyan Bungendore and Michelago with many planning to attend.

Canberra Prime Wintater Mr. Lyone Geoffrey and Lazy Whinkard

Royal Cannera Wolf Club Match Draw Confusing Teaser

The draw for a pilitard tourne iment tonight includes matches like Balle v M Parbury and G Homans v KE Hessett. Other listed pairings involve W Fanning Browne HJ Pilshie v F Con noberta v Wo OB McKarrow and Siedwood y HK V James.

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