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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1939
Page
4
A dense list of radio programs and times across multiple networks shows a broad schedule. Entries include music, news, weather, talks, school broadcasts, and special features with numerous named programs and performers.
On the school oval Geelong Grammar (Victoria) beat Canberra Grammar by nine runs in a tight cricket match. Geelong’s innings featured steady contributions from Rutter Hancock Davideon and others, while Canberra was led by R. Sheaffe and Mighell with several close dismissals. Bowling highlights include Rutter Haslington and Mighell securing multiple wickets for both sides.
Sunday sport notes report that Sydney Bports Arena has not applied for a licence under the Theatres and Public Halls Act. Last week authorities moved to ban cycling on Sunday night at the arena amid city discussion about midget car racing at the Sports Ground and admission charges.
George Henry Kennedy, 75, of Grafton, faced justice for B.P. betting after police uncovered his activities. The magistrate noted he was small fry in BP betting, fining him £20 with costs, and revealing he carried £3 6d in cash and a wallet at arrest.
A brief publication record states that Christopher John printed and published for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd, located in Canberra. The notice notes the business activity and association with the publishing group.
Two youths entered J. B. Young Pty. Ltd Kingston store after dark on Monday, hauled chocolate boxes to the parapet, and fled before being cornered by Constable Brodribb. They moved across shop roofs to Barrakat's premises, evading capture until returned to the station. Some chocolates were missing as police searched rooftops for a cache.
The Southern District Rifle Union held its prize meeting at Goulburn on Monday with high scores and a record entry. A. O. Hussey Canberra and Fr. Taylor Queanbeyan each fired 15 consecutive at 300 yards. Hussey won the match after a shoot-off. J. H. Windle Canberra tied for second at 600 yards and won in a shoot. Windle posted four possibles in five 600 yard shoots and contributed strongly to the Watson Cup teams. Canberra dominated with multiple top scores across 300, 500, and 600 yard events, while Marulan and Goulburn shooters also placed in aggregates and matches.
James Hart, an elderly resident, died after falling from the ninth floor of a Brisbane building on Tuesday. The body was described as shockingly mutilated.
A vintage ad describes One Pint of Best Chest Nose and Throat Remedy priced at two shillings. It pitches HEENZO concentrate to mix with water, claiming relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and sore throats as a nasal antiseptic and gargle for catarrh. Ends with a promotional nudge about suitability for children and adults and a money saving note.
At William Inglis and Sons sales today bidders competed for yearlings. A colt by Phaleron Bay from Modiste (imp) sold for 1300 guineas, while another colt by Hall Mark from Micawberite reached 700 guineas. In total 133 yearlings sold for £28,035, about £210 15s 0d per head.
Tokyo report says an airliner flew from Yokohama to Palau and back, a total distance of 6 200 miles, in 32 hours including a return leg. The journey covered the remote Pacific islands in a single round trip.
Since August, 188 certificates of Naturaligation have been granted, mostly to Europeans. A mix of eight four Yugoslavs, eighteen Italians, fourteen Germans, eight Greeks, four Russians have chosen to abandon their continent, while Americans and residents from Lebanon and Tonga follow suit. Forty three women have lodged applications to acquire British nationality.
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