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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Canberra Advocate
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
3
Queanbeyan Bluebella issue a challenge for the Lord Mayor's Cup to Braidwood Federals for Sunday and request Mr. St. Wilson to referee. The Reds accept as per the Review. Wilson will not argue with players on the field.
The selection committee named the team to defend the Sand Bowl against Canberra on Monday. Captain McGiven H Beatty H Taylor J Chariton A Groves A Johnston E G Lewis M McGregor J C Gallagher A C Fallick lead the squad with emergencies G Gregory Vic Southwest. Shooting begins at 9.45 a.m.
Queanbeyan Tennis Club selects A Grade No 1 team W Freebody N Ridley J Ridley H Skinner to face Northbourne at Queanbeyan Mesars and No 2 team to meet Canberra at Canberra with B Keys Roper Wilden and Greenlees Also B Grade lineup includes R Moore M Moore Anderson Ford Moran Clarke for Northbourne match and an auction sale of business and residential blocks in Acton Canberra next Saturday at 2 PM listing Civic Centre South Ainslie Telopea Park Blandfordia blocks.
Residents in the Capital Territory are invited by Messrs J B Fauna Ltd to attend a cooking demonstration at their Eastlake store tomorrow afternoon. An expert will show the New Perfection Cook Stove and Oven in operation baking scones cakes and pastry. The event promises practical demonstrations and scientific value in a public display.
Dr T J Kelly presents government correspondence on grants for two new bridges in Yarrowlumla Shire. Sydney Minister offers £125 for a branch road bridge with council match and chief engineer approval. Captain’s Flat bridge to receive up to £400 as a five percent interest loan repaid over eight years, subject to plans approval.
The Gundagai Independent and Oldfield & Son yards at Mera Kyte Co. sold over 1100 cattle last Saturday as part of a three day sale totaling around 10 000 pounds. Calves and young stock fetched high prices while dairy cows also brought strong sums. Weather and prize offerings accompanied the event.
A Queanbeyan gathering at Mr Braithwaite's residence discussed Education Department concerns over Hatate school access. Residents urged equal treatment with other Territory children and transport equity. They also backed urging the Railway Commissioners for an overhead bridge near the station after near-miss pedestrian incidents. A social event was planned for June 4 at Mr Borman's home to involve all Estate residents.
The Waratahs will represent the club against Molouglo Endeavourers for the Cretan Cup this Sunday May 20 with listed players Heard Beveridge Dawes OConnor Thommen Swain Blundell Moore sinners Smith Marsh and Emergencies ack Allan Byrne Sacagio. Braidwood Koalas defeat Queanbeyan Koalab 22 points to nil in a friendly at Braidwood recreation ground, a bold showing from local Colts and a test for selectors.
Francis Joseph Beattie pleaded not guilty to stealing £5 from Louise May Hawke of Crawford Street. Hawke testified a man walked in the greengrocer shop and vanished after the till opened. Beattie, initially denying, claimed to have bought cigarettes and left. The magistrate found sufficient evidence and ordered recognizances and a £5 restitution to Mrs. Hawke, with default imprisonment.
Selick presents Thunder Mountain starring Madge Bellamy Leslie Fenton Alec B Francis and Zaku Pitts in a dramatic action filled feature with laughs. The preview promises a heartbeat pounding crowd pleasing event with high energy scenes and strong performances.
The Australian Gazette notes matinees every Saturday at Prince Baward Theatre featuring New, Novel, Weird and Wonderful presented by Master Pictures. Cast includes Pat Malley Dorothy Mackaill Mitchell Lewis Jon Hatton Creighton Hale for the film Game Lady. Also mentions The Raga as a United Artist attraction and a visit by Rev Canon Hirst rector of St Paris Cooma on a two months holiday in June.
Local Police Court records list multiple drunkenness cases. Tim Yau fined 16 or three days for drunkenness. William McLaughlin fined 1 or 1 day for drunken and disorderly conduct. John Baldwin fined 3 or 14 days for drunkenness. Predgrick Cox Hughes fined 10 or three days. John Steward fined 1 or seven days for indecent behaviour. Thomas Blay punished across three charges including drunkenness and indecent language, with sentences up to 21 days. Others, including John O Hagan, William McLaughlin, Leslie Walker, George Henderson, William Miller, John Henry Phelps, and first attenders, fined or penalised for drunkenness. On Thursday Patrick Hys and Reuben Darcy McGee pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were fined 10 pence or three days. a first offender was fined 5 pence on rising.
Several drivers were fined for Motor Traffic Act violations. Three men paid 10s each plus 8s costs for parking with cars near footpaths and parallel to them after stopping. A further driver paid 10s plus costs for driving with no tail light. Fines also covered failing to return licences promptly and for not returning number plates after their car burned in January with insurance possession. Police vow stricter enforcement going forward.
Prime Minister announced in the House that the Commonwealth Parliament will open in its new Canberra home on Monday May 9 1927, the 26th anniversary of the first opening. Concessions include Commonwealth Bank loans to build homes and business premises, railway tickets for public servants and wives, and government to take over unsold Melbourne homes at valuation.
Albert Wilson from Queenbay faced charges at Goulburn Police Court after a disruptive incident at Goulburn Railway Station. He pleaded guilty to damaging a window and indecent language, receiving fines and a jail term with hard labour.
A man, unnamed, collapsed and died suddenly in Canberra after arriving that morning to work. An inquest is scheduled for tomorrow. Tonight, the Methodist School Hall hosts a social evening with music and recitations to raise choir funds. Harris and Co. advertise their weekly sale and town allotments on easy terms. Rev C C Weare prepares an appeal to the man on the street. A sale with sheep proceeds is set for Wednesday 12 June.
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