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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1928
Page
3
Quberra team defeated Goul Porn 5 4 in a close first half while a strong wind affected play. Abe Equine and Tomi both scored for Quberra with late equalizers, as Canence and Honvyaett blocked attempts by Goul Porn.
Acton Rovers clinched the Tasque premiership with a brilliant 17 goal win over a Cent renorve team. Bryant Cael scored a noteworthy goal for Acton as Miltn and irles contributed key plays.
The Phuild ai Labourers Federation applies to the Commonwealth Arbitration for a ruling on pay and conditions at a major Canberra project. The hearing in Canberra will determine if wage bonuses and weather-related stoppages are enforceable and who pays for disputed overtime.
A Canberra cycling club announces a weekend outing from Kingston with riders including Ty Williams and Manuka participants. The group will depart Sunday morning for Manuka and Cap Man with a committee meeting to follow for score points and event planning.
The case against Charles Henry Jackson of Mentone for the murder of William Moxey advances as the court weighs provocation and guilt. Jurors consider evidence and the defendant's intent with a verdict expected soon.
Fragmented text describes experiments with electrical vibrations and crystals said to cause rapid vibratory effects. Report mentions German and Turan Inber- Mt avervsaful, claiming vibrations could kill or harm, with references to death rays and wireless-receiving crystals.
Work to upgrade Manuka Oval will keep fixtures off the schedule through February as renovations proceed. A picket fence will be placed around the playing area to separate it from adjoining spaces while surveyors and staff prepare the ground for the Australian Football final planned for Northbourne Oval next week.
Queanbeyan District Tennis Club hosts a weekend mixed doubles event open to all players in the district. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibbs win the final in strong style as crowds witness high level play. Proceeds fund the Queanbeyan Hospital sports fund.
A clan team from Cricket Club journeyed to Bun Gendore last week and defeated Mnasendore on their ground by 143 runs. Standout performances included Alver Fil Queanbeyan Colts and senior players retiring after solid contributions. The visitors were hosted at Drakes Hotel after the match with details of scores and dismissals noted.
Archaeologists report vast finds at Cheddar caves and Caerleon in Monmouth. Remains include thousands of flint implements, a mysterious reindeer antler baton, and Roman era structures. Caerleon yields a Roman altar and dungeon with thick walls, linking to Be cond Roman legion history.
A series of meetings will take place in Canberra including a New South Wales Constitutional Association conference at month end and an ornithologists gathering in October. The October peak event is the Empire Forestry Conference.
A public tender invites bids for concrete quantities at Cantnerigs. Envelopes must be clearly marked Penier for Concrete Gurugts Group CU and forwarded to the Secretary of the Federal Chairman Commission in Cantnerigs. No tender will be considered after the closing date.
Queanbeyan Park hosted a hockey match last weekend with Grenlburn defeating the Coulburn team one goal to nil. The Coulburn side, missing players, showed experience in a hard contest though lacking sportsmanlike zeal. Miss D. Squire scored the lone goal for Coulburn. for Queanbeyan, G Rowley, T Mandell, and Anderson led. Dinner at Land's Hotel praised the win, and £8 from gate proceeds will aid the Queanbeyan Hospital Sports Queen Competition efforts.
Canberra shooters faced a strong wind at a Saturday contest ending with the Captain's Trophy. Results include shooters such as B K Tatterson and Lana J Brock, with several competitors scoring in the 20s and 30s. Next, six club members travel to Liverpool for the National Rifle Association meeting.
A local review notes The Capitol Theatre screens The Way of All Flesh starring Emil Jannings with strong support from Roy Compton in Romehow God. The program promises a lively circus themed feature plus surprises as Germany Army and other characters disrupt the big top tale.
The death of Mr. G. E. Ashbury aged 64 occurred at Canberra Hospital. He was father of Mrs. Nott of Forrest and had been reading with his daughter and son in law Dr Nott for about 18 months. A long-time employee of the Test Master General’s Department he served in northern New South Wales before retiring three years ago due to ill health. The funeral will be at 4 pm today in the graveyard of St John the Baptist Church.
Several motor traffic offences were heard by Mrs J. W. Forrest P.M. at Queanbeyan Police Court. Allan and J. T. Bicket were fined for failing to renew car registrations. Gendera of Canberra was charged with dangerous driving on Sir John Forrest Street and fined with costs. Corey Strudwick of Queanbeyan pleaded guilty to driving on the wrong side, driving without a license, and dangerous driving. he was fined and costs.
A stock and station agency firm extends operations to Cooma, Woodgern, and Calthorpe with quarters in Canberra. The firm now operates as Mears A. G. Tooth and Co. of Bombala and will conduct this business alongside its general activities covering Canberra, Bembeyan, Cooma, and Hanlonta.
Two constables Cropley and Rawney were struck by a motor car while crossing Oxford Street at night. They received hospital treatment for lacerations and bruises. The car driver was arrested and charged with driving a vehicle dangerous to the public.
G F Percival announces a tailoring business established in 1976 located at Dudley Buildings up stairs Monaro Street Queanbeyan. The notice highlights the new shop and its address for patrons.
George Sewaort a miner died when about two tons of coal fell during work at a local mine. The fatal accident occurred today, marking a second death in the district within a month.
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