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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
2
Captain Donald Cameron, warden of Deloraine, announced he would be a candidate for the Wilmot seat, previously held by Lyons. Cameron has not been a Nationalist member for the State House and was defeated at the last election.
In Sydney and Wollongong reports a 23 year old Newcastle teacher William Williams faced Central Court for posing as a doctor, earlier convicted as Dr Neale, while at Wollongong 57 year old William Montgomery died after a fall at the Coaseliffe Colliery where he was bound over.
Canberra conference unites 40 representatives from nine major industries to establish a provisional federation of Australian primary producers organizations. A 20 member provisional central council will draft a constitution for approval by Federal bodies, with aims to coordinate commodity councils and present a single voice on issues like national insurance.
A government report describes replacing the pad curry with brown bread and ghee clarified butter for free mid day meals for 2,000 poorer children. Officials say the vitamin enriched fare should improve nutrition and help a healthier generation.
Australian Wheatgrowers Federation urges government to legislate an export control board to regulate marketing of export surplus and chartering. Proposals include minimum price of 3 10s per bushel at ports, self funding via grower contributions, and a reserve fund for payments when prices rise. Government may seek an international conference debate on quotas and price regimes.
Lottery No 52 drawn Tuesday lists First prize No 36058 Here’s Luck syndicate K Magick Binna Way Street Birthaway Second prize No 97995 Third syndicate G Warford Walker Street Granville Third No 57050 Unexpected Set syndicate Cecil Cross Isabella Street Wingham Fourth No 93457 Come by Chance syndicate E Lynn Northumberland Road Auburn Lottery No 583 to be drawn Monday morning.
The 18 (46) platoon will hold an annual musketry parade with rifle and machine gun firings. A special bus departs Giles Street Kingston at 5 40 am for the drill hall City, return by 8 am, gun practice on April 19 and 16 at 9 am, parade only for those lighting on Saturday. Next Tuesday night is a COs parade. leave requests must be sent to Company Commander. Rugby Union anticipates a large turnout for Saturday trial match at Acton ground, 2 30 pm, hockey unit seeks players, NCO classes resume weekend at 4% am city drill hall, and staff will issue syllabi. Personal notes report return of Rt. G Andy Watson to Canberra, Pts. B C Kulion in hospital, and A Mellor resuming duty.
Police fear foul play as two men reported missing between Dublin and Nutro mune may have disappeared after leaving a station. One man identified as 72 year old Thomas Rullinson was last seen near the Marquary River, five miles from Nurromine. Detectives dispatched to scene to investigate possible causes and times.
A bull that won at the Royal Show escaped during transfer at Alexandria today, charged a goods train on the suburban line, and was killed after an hourlong chase that disrupted services and held up trains along the line.
Sydney report states Mr J Clarke of South Australia urged recreating the Public Accounts Committee of the Commonwealth Parliament. He criticised delays in the Auditor General's annual report and lack of information limiting parliamentary critique. A motion to establish the committee and grant powers was carried, with a later note on sales tax reform and subsidy proposals.
A noctety woman, Mrs. Laurer, was sentenced to three months in prison and two years probation for smuggling. The judge cited her jovial demeanor but noted her physical condition as a factor, saying a longer term would have been given otherwise.
Executive committee plans a diverse program for Canberra Eisteddfod beginning Tuesday May 1 with 300 plus entries across 54 sections from Sydney Melbourne Wagga Katoomba Cootamundra Griffiths Tamworth Goulburn Queanbeyan and nearby districts. Large crowds expected at Albert Hall as admission prices set with junior and child rates.
The text mentions starting points, safety, and recalling a peculiar line about "V-Lactogen" the owl. It weaves science imagery with cautionary notes on food safety, suggesting a fictional or satirical ramble about preparation and memory.
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