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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1939

Page

2

Memorial note for Sarah Jane Chippedald and family

A heartfelt remembrance for Sarah Jane Chippedald and her family. The message honors a devoted mother mother-in-law and grandmother, expressing lasting love and cherished memories shared by her son-law, daughters, and grandchildren.

Ermoram Erat al PS Ghipperfield Eadher Son Snd Sarah Jane Chippedald Har Loving Ase Saaith-Lay Jove Aincers Baayiitul

Weather report for Canberra and Sunday forecast

The weather column provides Canberra data with temperatures at 4 am and 3 pm, high and low estimates for the 24 hour period, and wind, humidity, barometer, and rainfall readings. It notes a maximum around 757 degrees and a minimum near 12 degrees with winds varying through the day and night.

Canberra Auturdey Bere Murmially Minteum Wcréen Rane Pum Ram Danmerra Acreen

Bowls A Grade Pennant: City Defeats Goulburn 83 to 47

City won on three rinks and led 39-19 at one point to defeat Goulburn 83 to 47 in a bowls A grade pennant match. Numerous rink scores and players noted, including City’s Prack and Martin performances, with final ends decisive as City pulled away in the closing ends.

Sity d. Goulburn City Goulburn Firith Sooren Prack Martin Sam Wape Wird Inch Logke Chafe Vy Arses Martinů Fargher Bracky Fitspatrick

Royal Tour Begins At Euxton Factory Visit

The King started a royal tour in Canberra and then toured the Lanceshire works. He visited the Royal ordnance factory at Huxton and neighboring wirelaft plants. More than 7,000 men are employed at the Euxton factory. The King spent more than an hour observing operations.

Canberra TF Goulburt King Duteat Lanceshire Arma Ante Royal Ordnance Factory Huxton Euxton

Air Force plans large Canberra aerodrome for three squadrons

Canberra air force facility to house three squadrons with 38 to 40 aircraft. Project aims to ready a military aerodrome by June 1, 1940 at a cost around 140000 pounds. Modern planes to equip the station. Located near Melbourne, the proposal includes officers and infrastructure.

Melbourne Canberr

Far West Concert Delights Canberra Audience

A charity concert in aid of the Far West children's health scheme at Albert Hall drew warm praise for Sydney based artists. Enid Hayer Myra Lear, Catharine Williams Peggy Dunbar Nancye McGilvray Godfrey Burling Roynton Coe and Arthur Hemaley entertained with songs, recitals, duets and humorous sketches. The program featured violin highlights by Nancye McGilvray and a finale that left attendees eager for more performances.

Albert Hawl Godfrey Burling Roynton Coa Bumeo Arthur Meauley Sir Whirke Realomunities WG. Woodger Abe Royston Cox Myra Re P. Herbert Faust Hild Hayes Mendelssahin Arn Heimaley John Willie John Willig Tallor Arethor Loughborough Catharine Wiliams Walle Tom Jones Myrna Leard Arthur Humaley Beualde Houston Cox Arthur Hemaley Catharine Willame Arthur Memaley Peggy Dunbar Nancye McGilvhriot Dunberth Reybold Clorinda Secont Godfrey Bilelimg Catharine Ceard Arto Herculey

Hitler’s Words Versus Actions Across Europe

The article argues Hitler speaks for peace yet acts for conquest, accusing democracies of talk without action. It contends Britain’s Polish pledge rings hollow if Germany pursues war, warns of encirclement as a German ploy, and says pacts mean little when word and deed diverge. It labels Hitler as a typical bully using rhetoric to justify forceful aims.

Hitler Germany Poland Herr Hitler Leiai Gatun Heer Hitler Deeda Ture Deeda Britain

Canberra Kicks Off With Noted Names Amid Turbulent Event

A fragmentary report lists Canberra figures including Vane Vaters and Emery with Spaon and Taabting amid unclear context. Names like Holy Raabe and LiWett appear, while Chupanb amid Bulge and Envoah are also visible, though details remain ambiguous.

Canberra Vane Vaters Spaon EMERY

Fatal accident car overturns after skid near bridge

Thomas Sullivan of Queanbeyan was killed when his motor car left Uriarra Road near the overhead bridge. Three men were injured, with Roy Sullivan and Gavin among them. Sullivan was taken to Queanbeyan Hospital. The crash occurred about 1 p.m. as the vehicle approached a right-hand turn, skidded across gravel, struck signs, and left the roadway.

Thomas Sullivan Queanbeyan Sullivan Uriarra Road Act William Britton Morrianett Jeanbeyan Hospital Roy — Sullivan Ua Gavin Sppere Paire Thoman Sullivan Itunateap Lott Tt Browat Bingise Hodgeon Moxinatry Raster Vieitora Eat Jan Can Berra Murke G&y Canberra Jintputer Rompital

Personal vice-regal arrival planned for Canberra

The dignitary Hie Kixculleney the Movarnar-Cene eal, accompanied by Capt. Bracegirdie, is set to travel from Sydney to Canberra this evening, with officials awaiting formalities and security measures in place.

Hie Kixculleney Bracegirdie Canberra Sydney

Tramway Unrest Regulates Strike in Sydney

Unions in Sydney accede to tramway workers demands for better conditions and announce a go slow strike starting at 4 a.m. Thursday to cover the Easter period. A meeting yesterday approved the strike by 249 to 81 votes amid threats to adjourn without a decision. The executive will confer with the Commissioner tomorrow and report a further meeting on Wednesday night.

Sydney Transport Communion F Trailway

Queanbeyan junior football league activity and trials

The Queanbeyan area outlines multiple Australian football competitions for youths and juniors with an estimated 22 teams slated to play each Saturday. Junior football league activities open sessions at Northbourne Oval with about 30 attendees and coaching led by Sultan Ausbrwe. rain affected some events but plans span Northbourne and Kingston venues next Saturday and May 6 to begin subsjunior competition.

Queanbeyan Canbarys League Vrdy le Mutroogey Mahoney Kilde Bus Wieseason Morthbourne Oval Aalueday Fafa Sultan Auebrwe Tren Watner Klean Amethbourne Kingston Aina Earrpalg

New Chairman J O Rulnan Elected At Junior Tongue Meeting

Queanbeyan officials report the election of J O Rulnan as chairman of the Junior Tongue with G P Moroney noted for prior service. Amendments to rules discuss extending junior age to five years and changing Intermediate ages, while calls for a review of proposals follow amid concerns over competition quality.

J. O'Rulnan G. P. Moroney Locke Juovary Propiania Mazimur Polola

Britain’s Army Recruiting Drive Launched in London

Britain launches a nationwide army recruitment drive with doubled forces and a massive publicity push. Hyde Park displays include daylight fighter planes and a lone night flight. Military and civil defence units demonstrate emergency service readiness as War Minister Hore-Balsha, Labour Minister Ernest Brown, and Financial Secretary Victor Warrender attend.

Hyde Park Hore Ballsha Ernest Brown Victor Warrender

Canberra Football: Old Canberrans and Camberwell in Easter clash

Reports detail a Canberra football season buildup with Old Canberrans and Camberwell set to play at Easter. The program includes two matches at Park and Griffith, with selections listed for Saturday and Monday games, and a committee forming to grade teams for the competition.

Pestle Wen We AG Sydney Niue Ernest Pel Ite Srriah Darwin Melbourne Canberrans Penneston Camberwell Caneberre Ihey Park Ford Gardiner W. James Jamies FE. Jessup J. Goodwin B. Norcotte F. Grey Burgens Cassinion Richardson Durie I Grey Grifith A. Kennaford J. Hill Lb White J. Barnes GO Wildi RR Bruck G. Pike H. Anderson N. Towmaand D. Brown Wthiteford A. Martinea Grimth Pam J. McCullough D. O'Dean Whiteford Welch Tus Euder’ Sa Yume Oruarusing treGpe Buy Beoate Zouch Ali Jatternoon Y.W.C.A

YWCA Fete Moved Indoors At Local Club

Rain forced the YWCA fete from its grounds to the YWCA gymnasium. Lady Whistard opened the event as Mrs A Purcivaly and the executive welcomed guests. A fashion display featured autumn frocks, cosmetics, and accessories while a beauty demonstration drew attention from mothers and children as stalls and a parade unfolded.

Y.wca. Garuen Catterra United Kingdom Y.W.C.A Y.W.C.A. Gymnasum Whistard Y.W.C.A. Board of Mmanagerent Ides I. F. Snow LI

Australian interlude bout at Biinbane ends with Swinging Doors win

Friday week at Biinbane Jeship Wilson faced Fae Te lamo in a rugged display as Wardrobe of fighters. The Swinging Doors secured victory in four rounds as Darath and Memgan Henry Moga stood out amid a chaotic scene with rugby union links and local club activity noted.

Biinbane Jeship Wilson Agaem Fae Telamo Oval Wim Nardiy Jmnba Ulber Memgan Henry Moga Mickey Miller Clube Laat Weal Flunel Feast Son Eftaminwcy Cuke Thay

France Pro Japan France Pro Japan Parr Protest

A brief note records a protest by France regarding the occupation of nd, signaling tension and cross national reaction to imperial actions. The item highlights a call for stance against occupation and echoes international diplomatic friction.

Parr Franch

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