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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1939

Page

2

Optometrists and Opticians Visit Town Concert Note

A readable fragment notes George Miresi from Sydney visiting town early for a concert event titled Os Fru dey on 28th April, with mentions of Pam and Me. W. Hel. The item reads as an urban listing or diary snippet about an optometry and optics figure attending a concert.

Optometriets & Opticians George Miresi Sydney Casanbana Os Frudey Pam Toy Givia W. Hel

Unclear recital at Parish Ma Queanbeyan draws audience

A garbled report describes a dramatic recital at the Parish Ma in Queanbeyan with Garratt performing. The review highlights a varied range and musicianship, noting the opening group and a one act comedy titled Tee Tima Tem.

Queanbeyan Garratt Plant Holliday Evito Manpenet Iemeiey Ae

Appeal Dismissed in Labor Daily Trade Case

Trade with Turney, St Reel action dismissed after Ankara signing. Trial records show labor daily matter failing to yield relief as court ends dispute with no further remedy.

Turney Reel Ankara Yoniar Day

Easter Cricket Plans For Canberra Representative Team

Plans for an Easter match between Sydney and Canberra cricket teams are nearing completion if weather holds. A Canberra invitation lists players Keith Carnall, Lon Heller, Paul Hourigan, Jim New South Wales Second XI veterans, Ireland, Clive Kelly, Guarder Hins, Lom, Guarder, Urelown, and BAL Wokner among others, aiming to field a strong first-class standard side local to the region.

Sydring Mtoay Arthur Malley A.C.T Bydney Malley Wd Malley Canberra A.ct Hall Lon Heller Max Pening Paul Hourigan Terra M. Ja New South Wales McCub Ueland Erik Bhet Sydney Batmain New South Wales Recond Victoria Trousfer New Iamiland Captan's Queanbey Club Ireland Boy Kaye Queanbeyan i Bobh Mare Becauwe Fin Clive Kelly Halle Michelago Ile Isanukewo McOung Clive Canabarra Orm Lata Nowiege Beuides Lom Sin Pertith Canburra Ie Commonwealth Faggs Fiydnty New South Wales Metropolitan New South Walon Segond Apain Uby Bill South Wales Goulburn Jack Labbs Serne ER Canes Geneaea Merate Meldourke Mor.Maidan Diniae Frank Andereu Appael

Health Solar Observatory at Mount Stowle Report

The Ganberra Times notes an astronomical data update from the Health Solar Observatory at Mount Stowle. Details are limited in the edition, with emphasis on ongoing observations and upcoming celestial events.

Astronomical Data Health Solar Observatory Mount Stowle

British Policy Shifts From Disillusionment to Realism

The text argues that Britain has abandoned blind appeasement of German and Italian aims, facing Munich’s failures and affirming commitments to Poland and potential links with Romania Greece and Turkey. It warns that continued appeasement risks war, urging a return to international honour through reliable pledges and united action.

Mr. Chamberlain House of Commons Europe Chamberlain Munich Herr Hitler Germany Britain Australia Thoes Italy Geymany Coantries United States New Guinea Pacific Bess Poland Othara Romania Greece Turkey Airmania Belta France Jamaire Ranny

Food prices expected to fall after shortage noted

A terse report from Bydney notes an alleged shortage in supplies. The Premier Mr Stevens declared price adjustments would occur as supply increases, signaling potential relief for consumers amid uncertain markets.

Bydney Mr. Stevens

Light Planes Mass Production Proposal in Australia

Mr Arthur Butler investigates a plan to manufacture a light high wing monoplane. The project would be on a large scale if approved, with plans to buy and assemble at Cootamundra. Government actions on potato supply and embargoes are noted amid broader economic concerns.

Air Transport Company Arthur Butler En Ono Nina Mane Cootamundra Butler Behavi Ee Ihu Australia Commonwealth Mr. Jevens

Pacific Airways Alternative Routes For Service Wellington

Pacific Airways considers route changes for its Pan American Pacific service. Uncertainty over an original stop likely to be dropped in favor of Canton Talana. Japan-based agreement with Breech Government allows landings at Niu Aa en route to Australia. No Sydney service considered, proposed stop at Noames, or an alternate Auckland path via Buve.

Wellington Pan-American Airways Pacific A.s Canton Talana Mt Wee Niuaa Australia Sydney Noames Auckland Buve

Labour Unity Attempt in NSW Rejected by Unions

A conference of about 20 union officials linked to Lang and Heffron factions met at Trades Hall to seek unity in the New South Wales Labour movement. They rejected five unity motions advocated by Federal Labour Leader Curtin at a prior conference, signaling continued division between Lang and Heffron aligned unions.

Sydnet Tusudsy Cam Labour New South Wales Lang Trades Hall Puriita For Unity Curtin Maelt Tito

A Little Homeland Piece of Germany in America

The Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation found the German American Volksbund shows members with strong German pride and attachments to Germany. leader Rute Kuhn linked to the 1923 Hitler putsch, and activities at the German Hind-aahoola tied to early Bund demonstrations. No evidence the Bund was controlled by Germany or that German storm troopers acted with it.

Washington Volksbund Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Germany Rute Kuhn Aahoola Tie Btart Striper America Frearaus

Potato Supplies Delayed by Rain At Market

Rain delays unloading of potato shipments from Manian, New Zealand, disrupting early market operations. Traders warn the week remains short as unloading lags push arrival times and pricing may shift.

Bydney Tométy Wx Op Prloa

Population trends among Aborigines in Australia reported

A Commonwealth statistician reports rising aboriginal population and a widening gap with whites. The statement notes a long term decline in full blood numbers since 2014 and a sharp rise in mixed heritage groups, with the half caste total reaching 34 718. The data highlight demographic shifts in the Aboriginal population.

Femston Commonwealth Statiatician Roland Wilson Ion

Bomb Blast Damages Queens Hotel Roof and Bar

A crude bomb exploded last night at the Rt. Andrews Hotel in Queenstown causing extensive damage to the roof and bar. Mrs V Quinn, in the lounge, escaped injury as police investigated a man detained for questioning with connections to a potential licensing dispute.

Auclbourne Rt. Andrews Queenatown V. Quinn Rg Polce Melbowine

Heavy Rains Hit Attendance at Royal Show

Weather dampened crowds at the Royal Show with morning rain reducing turnout. Attendance rose later as skies cleared, totaling 915 visitors and £1,103 in receipts, compared to last year. Harcourt Park trotting meeting postponed again due to wet conditions. Kemble Change meeting also rescheduled.

Sydney

Remains in State Politics Amid Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss ongoing state politics with references to a premier and authorities. The readable phrases mention Purges Meith and possible battles or duties but are incomplete and ambiguously transcribed.

King Chaz King Chaz Iraqi Leader Kilind In Accident

Kilind Iraqi leader King Chaz died in a high speed crash near Baghdad while driving a car that struck a pylon. He was educated at Hanwaad and Royal Iraq Miss. He married his cousin Queen Ashah and was heir to the throne in the year.

Baghdad Treq Matarog Ghexl Hanwaad Iraq Ashah Ashah. Thue Pre Maa

Navy calls private shiphunters for destroyer program

The Navy department outlines unprecedented steps to call on private shiphunters to construct four destroyers and submarines, with Congressional support for funding in the nation’s defense build up.

Washington Tlandup Navy Lepar Nent Ste Mdash Sram Congren Tole

Easter Holidays Exodus From Canberra

Canberra residents plan Easter trips with many heading to Sydney. Rail bookings indicate heavy demand for trains departing Canberra in late visitors, with four carriages reserved and extra passengers added. The Waiter will handle reservations as officials note additional services Thursday and Friday during the holiday period.

Canberra Liday Sydney Tangare Jaca Lelie Tee Way Ben Bowkind Willy Bourne

Refugee Migration Official Resigns Amid International Visits

An interim government reshuffle follows interviews with key figures as Minister for the Fatarlie and Garret discuss refugee flows. The Darwin posting and Canberra links hint at broader oversight roles while references to Oceanic moves and advisory committees suggest reorganized duties in Australasian refugee policy.

Fis Fatarlie Ewen Tinal Garret Bn Bydney Bhdon Australis Mr. E Ouinen Altair Darwin Cyte Cimewin Wiktaria Washam Hayden

Danish Election Tie Erupts Into Protests Across Cities

Fragmentary OCR reports show a Danish election result triggering protests in multiple cities. Authorities urged calm as parties disputed early counts. No clear winner emerged as tensions rose amid crowd demonstrations and rapid news updates.

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