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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
5
Ottawa report states the Royal Commission on Broadcasting favors government control and operation of a Dominion wide system with provincial representation. It notes the burden of supplying mime services will rest with provincial authorities.
A day of proceedings was granted in the action for alleged theft brought by Ororee Binney Thempcot against The Truth. No verdict was returned yesterday for the defendant. The decision will be tested before the Fall Court tomorrow.
Albert Hall hosted a youth event last night organized by various young people including Mia Gentry Linda Skewes May Orr Jean Melaren Amy Finley and more. Attire featured georgette tafetta and coloured gowns while Ambaechers Orchestra played on the platform amid tower decorations.
Disjointed report notes a trial at Tinawandre involving poisoning by women of Viehondt and other male relatives. The text mentions exhumations and aims to uncover reasons behind the crimes, suggesting motives include securing property, though some cases point to other aims.
Protests arise as Florence Austral faces ban from Worcester Cathedral for a gala concert. Husband claims he tried to shield her from telegrams and calls while a delay in details and an American connection fuels questions. The Worcester management declines to discuss the cancellation and a related festival postponement is noted.
The Australian Board of Control approves England test dates with matches at Nottingham, Lords and Manchester. Schedule shows first Test June 1 8 July 1 with subsequent fixtures and travel plans including a March 12 voyage on the steamer Orford and return September 27.
The Canberra Musical Society stages its third subscription concert featuring The Banner of St. George by England's leading composer. Conducted by Mr W. Pate with Professor J. F. M. Hayden directing the orchestra, the program includes British songs, overtures, and instrumental solos. Major Capes will perform violin solos with Mrs. Doig singing the soprano aria.
Ainslie and Acton meet in the last Aedaon contest this Saturday at Yiork Park at p.m. Acton lists forwards T Marshall Trevor-Jones captains Whittebill Cook Atkinson. halves JT Marshall Webber Lindany Jacka Avery Cope. goalkeeper Collier. Amalie fields Knowden Ema lie Moi Carnall De Smet. halves Grole Pike Firefle. backs Thekner Moir captain. goalkeeper Griffiths. Emergencies Gilchrist Chwrddy. Umpires Neale and Woieh.
Mr E Hughes, supervisor at Copra Lake, was mauled by a bear while on a 1000 mile journey with Mr W B Albert. He faced the animal, feigned death, was lifted and thrown, then survived with injuries including a lost finger and a badly bruised face. He was rushed to Vancouver by ambulance with a nurse present.
At Rydney on Thursday a large sale of 5000 sheep and lambs drew cautious bidding. Prices were 1s cheaper than Monday's softer rates, with fair quality overall and strong competition. Wethers ranged 18s to 28s, ewes 12s to 26s, shorn sheep 14s to 18s, bulls 9s to 22s, cows 8s to 10s.
The Esmond Shield final of the Aarade championship in the Federal Territory starts this afternoon with Northbourne and Queanbeyan contesting the premiership. Teams include Waterman Nish Ridley and Rolfe for Northbourne and Preebody Aiffe Corrah Bellchambers for Queanbeyan.
Preview of the 1929 semi finals notes changed lineups from 1928 and highlights Eastlake Queanbeyan Acton Manuka. It cites last year's crowd records, expected favorites Eastlake and Acton, and Amallee’s improved form, with umpire assignments and match times for Eastlake v Manuka and Acton v Amallee.
Sydney Thursday sale offered 11 260 bales with 6 187 merino 765 privately. Brokers note good competition for good to average fleece and skirting wool though inferior grades weaker. Greasy merino sold to a bid up to 14 4 and crossbreds to damp.
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