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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
3
Prince George and his fiancée arrived in Paris to a warm welcome from friends. The couple smiled for 90 press photos as a cinema crew photographed them on the station platform amid a lively scene.
Prince George arrived at Croynon Aarodeom today by ordinary Lm srinl Airways from Parle with other passengers. A large crowd cheered as he faced a battery of cameras. He drove his own apart car to Balmoral.
National football notes the 1934 Grand Final fixture is expected Saturday with Eastlake and Manuka named as contenders. Team selections are not final, Eastlake likely to field a returning player, the heavier side by averages around 1 4 Tbs compared to Manuka. Heights and weights listed for both teams are given.
An inaugural Canberra Boys Cricket Association meeting was held at Wire Brigade Hall Kingston on Tuesday. Founding clubs Duntroon Northbourne SE Manuke Juniore Forrest United Legacy Ainslie Juniors Kingston Juniors joined. Officers elected include President R G Kappler, Vice Presidents J H Honeysett Tiekasr W Fogerty, Secretary Treasurer W Murden. Group based competition to run from north and south river groups with a grand final among group leaders. Matches kick off Saturday mornings with preliminary Sum-Duels and a potential admission application to the F G T Cricket Union after affiliation checks.
The Civil Aviation Controller announced Sir Charles Kingsford Smith would be allowed to depart on September 25 in his Lockheed monoplane Lady Southern Cross for the Centenary Race even if the plane’s airworthiness certificate has not arrived. Information from the American Department of Commerce or a cable from the insurance department confirming airworthiness may be accepted.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith said Captain John Mtom's announcement was received with great pleasure. He could now make definite plans for his departure, counting on the American certificate being favourable. The certificate would determine how much petrol could be carried. without full fuel it would delay his schedule and require more landings for fuel.
In the Bankruptcy Court at Caulfield Henry Lewis company director faced cross examination over alleged diamond thefts and a demand to take his fingerprints. He refused, citing privacy and lack of evidence, while details of prior loans and expenditures were discussed as the inquiry adjourned.
Shanghai officials refuse the Trotting Club petition to stage horse racing in the city citing gambling concerns. The club had imported 45 trotting horses and equipment and brought in Australian drivers to begin operations, but authorities rejected the venture as too much gambling for China.
Rosebery hosts a mixed card featuring a maiden hurdle and several handicaps. FINGRA leads betting in the maiden with Roiwole and Clangor also prominent. Main events include the Rosebery Cup with Confab and Miss Nottava as contenders, plus three and four-year-old handicap races and the Daceyville Highwright handicap with notable runners such as Broccoli and Sleepond.
Chatham may race in the Canterbury Stakes today with the owner set to decide tomorrow. The going is expected to be good at Canterbury, per the secretary of the Canterbury club.
Scratching list for the Melbourne Cup includes Byndey Weanonday Air doot Zippbag Viol d Amour Roys Serena Caulfield Cup Airidoot and Viol VAmour. Details on races and outcomes unavailable in readable text.
In an inquiry at Pakenham on the pony event Bigamy stewards reprimanded jockey H Skidmore for not following instructions. Owner-trainer A C Webster had his explanation accepted by the stewards.
A reader notes the irritation from constant hand washing and skin roughness. The suggestion is to keep Mirpil handy in the kitchen and after laundry work, rubbing a small amount into both hands to prevent chapping and dermatitis in cold weather.
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