Local notices and community updates from Queanbeyan
A mixed sheet of local items covers advertising pitches, social draws, and council concerns. Mentions include sheep weights at a C B tennis social, a drawing with a prize funded by McInnes, Canberra water rate discussions, and planning for reservoirs. Community activities touch on families, staff moves, and weather-impacted notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecessington
Canberra
Se Muswellbrook
W. B. Oldfield
Hayes
McInnes
West Ridge and Pogo Club Travel to Captain's Flat
The West Ridge and Pogo teams journeyed to Captain's Flat over the weekend and defeated their opponents by twenty points. A tennis court fence is planned under the guidance of the Gores, and a Progress Association seeks to improve local meeting spaces. A new hall project faces delays due to access and safety concerns. Sunday services continue with Roberts and B A Newcombe leading, while the Bates family departs for Queanbeyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge
Captain's
Durmika
Roberts
B.A. Newcombe
Cuppacumbal Ball Delights Town with Dance and Prizes
A lively evening at the Cuppacumbs long woolshed on the 26th featured a waltzing contest with about twelve couples, won by Mr and Mrs Claude Rottenbury. Prizes went to Mr Bevis West and Miss Una Sheedy, and chocolate cake winnings went to Mr John Goodall and Miss Gladys Blewitt. The event included a dive dance programme, music by local players, and close with crowd dancing and prize notices. Nearby plans mention Ness visits by tennis players and a return trip by Nana with the Williams delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looxs Ox
Alice Sheedy
Linda Crawford
Une Sheedy
Ms. Roy Went
Mr. J. Tong
Aten
J. Maloney
W. Chalker
Wet
W. Staunton
R. Neuss
McColl
G. Ratcliffe
J. Malonesie
E. J. Oldfield
McCall
McCauly
Sutcliffe
Vis
Claude Rottenbury
Bevis ‘West
Mist Unn Sheedy
John Goodall
Mies Gladys Blewitt
Percy Collett
Eric Shord
Una Sheedy
John Jog
Joseph Seery
Messrs
Moore Bros
Walter Old Geld
Ness
Nana
Williams Dele
Caplai's Flat Brickyards Visit Ends In Narrow Loss
A Brickyards team from Federal city visited Caplai's Flat last weekend and lost 18 to 10 after a rugged match. Referee faced constant protests from players and even opponents, with several players briefly helping by flagging infringements. The game recalled early rugby days as players misdirected toward the wrong goal amid crowd sympathy. Cap tain Kiet Med evefed saw the Feickrarts full back falter under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal City
Peniausy
Regibage Borne
Seevertad
Racing and Polo News From Mooresfield and Kensington
Australian and New Zealand racing notes include the retirement of Sardis the racehorse after a storied career and speculation on his rivals Polycrates and Serdia. Polo finals for the Counters Dadiey Cup near Kensington pit Cooma against Jarden in a eagerly watched match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantert
Hawk
Bores
Serdia
bin Ring
Werner
Sardis
Polycrates
Kensington
Cooma
Jarden
Thesestexma
Moorefield
Hurdies
Abbotaford
Mendit
Lerwick
Maiden Welter
Intdiv
Belvidere
Loversland
Adam Peak
Lighton Wheatzill
Billard Terman Tournament Draw Folds Into Round Two
In a School of Arts billiards event, Gibbs leads 60 behind with Hunger and Hutckomas close behind. The field tightens as players like Mone, Gardiner, Ryan and Parker challenge Gibbs who beats Hill 23 in a key round, with McGuinness and Woodger also advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Arts
E. Gibbs
T. Hunger
Ord
Oh. Johnston
V. W. Parker
Ao McGuincess
Byrne
Voodger
V. Oodger
Tait
Bess
Gibbs
Meack
Wolonglo Camp Notes and Lighted Works
Fragmentary report from Wolonglo Camp mentions sem lights applied for works and a week’s schedule. It references two oars, evidence of activity, and a bus club challenge connected to Farah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fata
Unclear OCR sports note with misread names and date
Fragmented text outlines a motion not easy to parse and mentions a team to represent Abe Werrgne at Desidvod on Sunday with unclear roster items and several garbled surnames and numbers casualty to legibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Werrgne
Desidvod
Vallbeck
P. Blundell
I Narma
Sein
O. Kayes Ferwende
List
Reseek
Taronsi
Royel Ferwands
T.tegoee
Club Benefit Silent Auction and Dance Event
The Protestant Hall hosted a large Teas Sed Cor B. Club Benefit with a chess tournament under Mosara F and a dance MC’d by Bert Naveau. The Eastlake Orchestra excelled, prizes were awarded to Miss V. Shumack and Mr. F. Hayes, and a fine supper was served to raise funds aided by Mesdames West Whish Collett Moore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosara
Red Este Cess Meadames
E. ‘Onables
E. F. Land
McIntosh
E. Hopkins
B. Moore
Miss Irene Mayo Honored at Kitchen Tea Event
Friends of Miss Irene Mayo gathered in Christ Church school hall on Wednesday night for a kitchen tea in her honor. Guests received many useful articles and enjoyed dancing and games. Speeches praised Miss Mayo and wished her happiness, with local Notables also expressing warm wishes. Weather and local notices follow with rain measurements and upcoming events including a Triumph Pictures program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church School
Irene Mayo
J. O'Rourke
Co. T
J. West
Miss Mayo
Stud Sale Records Set at Sydney Auction
The top price at the Sydney Stud sales was 450 guineas paid by C C Litchfield of Cooma for a salvatin Wanganella ram. W T Merriman of Eranwena paid 435 guineas and A J McDonald purchased rams for 40 and 25 guineas bred by Reid Bros of Mores, plus 10 guineas each from A W Boott Milong Young stud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
C. C. Litchfield
Cooma
W. T. Merriman
Ann A. J. McDonald
Reid Bros
Mores
A. W. Boott
Milong
Young
Rabbit Skin Market Report for Sydney Sales
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports 145 rabbit skins sold at Wednesday Sydney sales. Average prices were about two pence per skin lower. Market conditions showed softer demand with fewer high bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Local Sports Notes and Varying Outcomes From Region
The report covers roster changes and coaching offers for Braidwood teams, training attendance issues, and a proposed live score board. It notes a university win against a combined country team, and upcoming matches including Gunning versus Bowers Shield contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ridley
Johnson
Goulburn High School
University
Sydney
Braidwood
Michelago
Reems
Free State govt calls arms as Ireland rebels urge siege
Telegraphic dispatch from Sydney reports the Free State Government of Ireland calls for arms to quell the rebellion as western Ireland faces turmoil and destruction. Dublin notes business resumes while banks and shops reopen. Unconfirmed report on De Valera's capture circulates amid jubilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Free State
Ireland
de Valeria
Dublin
Epimera
Davidson
Labor
Broken Hill
Kr. Cette
M.P
Labor Movement
A.L.P. Jeunto
Albert Park
Victoria
Sinn Fenners
New South Wales
Riverina
Triumph Pictures Card Shows Two Reels and Western
The Triumph Pictures programme will be increased tomorrow night by Herbert Rawlinaps. The bill includes Dice of Destiny with H. B. Warner and An Eastern Westerner with Harold Lent City. No. 11 Istial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triumph Pictures
Herbert Rawlinaps
H. B. Warner
Eustern Westener
Harold
Istial
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. G. Harris & CO
Darin Bauer Fearon
Stirs
Ayers
Canton
Monaro Street
Queanbeyan
Harris & CO
Bhorush
Southwell & Harman
P.O. Box
Quhanbeyan
J. T. Moore
J. S. Davison
L.D.S
Nort
Harrison's Hotel
Queanbeyan Rungendork
Womnsalyy
Woodward
Arthur Mead
C. Throsby Young
Bungendore
M. Johnston
Ladies’ Private
Campbell Street
Quessbeyan
Berantsmey
Urse E. M. Day
Agendore
News and Notes
Woodgert
Calthorpe
Hospital Carnival Fund
Grotesques
H. T. Land's
Taylor
Eastlake Orchestra
Hich
Ogeis
Dustroom
Iete
Queensland
H. Row
G.I. Whish
Bank of New South Wales
W. J. O'Sullivan
Co-operative
Nagia Lily Reid
W. B. Buckley
Reid
Canada
A. I. Unicorn
Public Works Department
Jaeanbeyan
Wagner
Osborn
Dodsworth
Angore
Kirkwoods
A. G McKeahnie
Quesabeyan
T. Campbell
Chamber of
Hrimdabelle
Dubford
Gorman
Hig
Caplai
Abed Wither
Wolonglo
Inilosnen
Fog Asteh Ath Farah
Westing
Bebsld
Local Statistics
Sacil Bveaing
W. HL. Wheatley
Pabaldos
J. H. Young
Eee
Rabbit Skin Market
Sts
Cee
Stely Worth
Ans
Anderson
Taine Cah
Madarel Braidwood
Yast
Yaas Hall
Dinny” Campbell
Evening News
Eden
Towambe
Harden
Woodgers & Calthorpe
Lixit
Thion Scientific
Mas Byrne & Co
Stock, Station & General Commission Agenta
Telegraphic
Triumph Pitas
Sonia Peo
Minkenes
Ste
W. P. Bluett
Hrta
Giel
Aloo
Church OF England
Bam
ILC
WLC
A. J
Contax
Salvation Amey
FR Meters Ioerran Spo
Eer Ae, Massinos Ic Ould
P.M. McGirr
MLC
Hanks
Canberne
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