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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
6
For those who prefer to wash at home a bag service is offered. We collect the laundry and return it freshly cleaned to your liking at a charge of 4 shillings per bag.
A restorers team rehabilitates hundreds of hats, cleaning and reshaping to a fresh, near new appearance. New bands and leathers are added to improve style and durability, delivering a polished result for varied hat models.
Reported chaos surrounds selectors resigning and mismanagement claims at a bowls carnival linked to national events. City and country officials debated arrangements as 72 players were dropped from the rink lineup, with president T Pigeon accepting responsibility for operations.
A Canberra meeting of the Australian National Football Council discussed standardizing the ball shape. Initial samples suggest a smoother, more even bounce, with debate over potential reduced kicking distances and slower ground progress. Coaching class for junk under the Lengden schema set for Kingston and Northbourne ovals at 10.30. Tickets for the coming season to be available through the club soon, says President Mr J L Gilhooly.
The YWCA garden fete in Canberra offers a varied program with stalls, home baked goods, jams, crafts, and produce. A fashion show, beauty tent, pony rides, darts, tennis, and a bar are planned to raise funds for YWCA community work.
The Queanbeyan Club plans trials ahead of a Timor rivalry match between Pots and Probables at Queanbeyan Park. All players are urged to attend as preparations continue for the Harrington -lpecring event on the next gatein April 99.
Broadcast results show major prizes awarded by the booth lottery with several prize names and syndicates listed. The drawing is scheduled for Wednesday morning with multiple participants connected to offices and businesses in Newtown and Sydney.
In Melbourne on Friday a weatherboard house on Tripton Street, Battery, was destroyed by fire. Police believe the blaze was started by an incendiary device, though investigators are unsure of a definite motive. Authorities request any witnesses with information to come forward.
A large field prepared for the Kenater tournament at Royal Calberea Golf Club with about 240 players to contend in the main handicap event. Canberra Cup favorite Dr G Buchil seeks a third straight win as Naismith defends the Open purse, while top amateurs and pros from Victoria and New South Wales compete for numerous titles and the course record.
The council acts after many complaints about dogs and cats attacked by greyhounds. The government Gazette notes action: the breed is declared noxious, and all such dogs have been removed from the municipality within a month.
Race list from Warwick Farm and neighboring meetings includes novince and two year old handicaps with weights and contenders such as Volcano, Allatray, Gay Fortune, Deanna Electra, High Caste, Dashing wunderclap, Cavelier, Avant Tout, Bel Oiseau, Diogenes, Inniefail, King’s Heay, Petruchio, St Constant, Korimako, The Kaiser, LIVERPOOL HANDICAP, and CABRAMATTA HANDICAP among others with lineups and weights noted for each event.
At a Thursday meeting in Queanbeyan a provisional executive was appointed to form the Queanbeyan Cycling Club to affiliate with the NW League of Wheelmen. Officers include chairman S Bowers. hon. secretary and treasurer N G Koorey. handicapper N G Koorey. timekeeper Co Moar senior. referees Dun leans, J Robinson, J Butt. social committee Mera, A Goldthorpe, C Mears, J Robinson, Welch, E Burn, N G Koorey. aim to secure crown land outside town for combined bodies and a sports ground. A five mile handicap race will be run tomorrow at 11.30 from Crawford and Marrive t Streets with handicaps listed.
Selections list for Novice and Fairfield events with horse names and weights across multiple handicaps. Notable entries include High Caste and Reading in the Colts race, Venticicles second, and Etratie as top in the Liverpool Handicap. Warwick Farm Autumn Cup features Hour bon, Will Rogers, and Bal Volatile among entries.
A mangled racing programme lists numerous greyhounds and events with distances such as 280 yards 473 yards and 640 yards. Entries include Field Poppy Flashing Belle and Dashing Boy with divisions and stakes noted alongside various dogs and exhibitors. The text references Canberra Stakes divisions and a general meet with certificates and dog text liberation and inspection planned for Saturday.
Acceptances list for today’s meetings in EPSOM VICTORIA includes BEACH HURDLE with 145 start times and JUVENILE HANDICAP at 18:00. Notable entries feature Beach Hurdle contenders Anenford Ali Galvin and Wat Man of Ayr as well as Westminister events with Diablete and Royal Cross among the hustle of race lineups including Waverley Handicap and Autumn Stakes divisions.
In a turf card of mixed hurdles and handicaps, Dornford 1 and Trent Wood 2 show early promise under varied conditions. Royal Crow 2 and Gur Boy race well, while Berwick Handicap features Nativasl 1 Ain dale 2 and Gladetune 3 in a compact field. Woutminster Welter includes Docker's Plains 1 Paredier 2 Mon tama 3 with steady showing throughout.
Miss Topping spoke on Dr Kagawa’s life and his advocacy of cooperative social justice to unite efforts for democracy and world peace. She noted his early Japan experience and belief that cooperative action can extend democracy beyond individual effort, citing English cooperatives as a model. Rev Turnbull thanked Miss Topping for her address.
The Minister for Transport Ms Brusner notes 18 more cyclists killed in road accidents this year than last, with pedestrians penalized for fines. The grim toll reflects heightened danger on state roads and calls for stricter safety measures.
Canberra swimmers claim top honors at the annual county junior carnival with L Cottingham setting a 120 yard senior breaststroke mark and W Welati leading in 120 yards. The meet awarded champions across multiple events including 36 and 47 yard sprints, with Moet and Mourne noted among high finishers.
A fragmented note appears to announce a printed and published item by John Shakespeare Capital Pros. The text references Meh Braddon and a pond, with likely place and person names obscured by OCR damage.
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