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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1939

Page

6

Cy Club Trip to Kenmore Selections From Sat Event

The Cy Club plans a journey to Kenmore on Saturday with a listed slate of players including Beal Clarke Mom Brack Boor Falconer Faw cet Martin Wield Howe Chelsea Kate Green Hanley Lamb Turner. The selection reads as a roster for the upcoming outing.

Kenmore Beal Clarke Mom Brack Boor Falconer Fawcet Martin Wield Howe Chelsea Kate Green Hanley Lamb Turner

Youth Training Urged for Summer Camps by Veterans Group

The Corpushe Uon veteran organization in Ottawa calls on the Defence Department to establish a chain of summer camps for youth focused on physical training and mud military drill to foster disciplined, well trained young men.

Ottawa Corpushe Uon War Veterans’ Organiaation Defence Department

Australia reports favourable trade balance and bullion shifts

Australia shows a favourable trade balance of £11,046,000 in 1938-39 nine months, down from £11,937,000 the prior year. Bullion exports drive the gain while the commodity balance swung to a deficit of £341,060 this year. Merchandise value totals reach £94,504,000 with imports down £11,000,000 to £94,985,000. March figures show imports at £8,626,000 and exports at £8,983,600, marking declines from last March.

Australia Commonwealth Statisticien Vale

Mayor Houde’s War Alignment Sparks Quebec Debate

Montreal mayor Camillien Houde stated French-Canadians would side with Italy if Britain faced war, triggering denials across Quebec. He claimed English and French-Canadians differ in outlook, while MPs and national leaders insisted French-Canadians remained loyal to Britain and wished harmony with English colleagues.

Montreal Camillien Houde Quebec Canada Italy Great Britain Quebéc Houde Houde Wald England Preas

Wild rice development studied for Western Canada Indians

Government considers development of the wild rice industry for Indigenous communities on the Western Canadian prairies. Authorities note wild rice is Canada’s oldest cereal crop, once harvested by Indians centuries ago.

Winnipeg Prairies Canada

Wool Marketing Stabilising Scheme Advocated

A Canberra conference of Western Australian and other small woolgrowers urged a minimum reserve price and a central marketing authority. They asked the Commonwealth for a short term subsidy to support woolgrowers until price stabilization is established. Leaders warned that without orderly marketing small producers face ruin amid volatile world markets.

Canberra Te Primary Producers Association Western Australia Urgene Lishing Tewnatioyaley R Commonwealth Tntil J. M. Balfour M.sc Victoria E.f.hitchins Western Australian Primary Producers Association

Helfridges Australasia Ltd AGM Sees Possible Merger Hint

At Helfridges Australasia Ltd annual meeting in Sydney the report and balance sheet sparked a lively discussion. Chairman Sir J W Austin said a possible merger with a large chain may be considered, but details must be fully explained before board action. He noted year end conditions had been unsatisfactory, but expected better results in the next two months.

Sydney Helfridges (Australasia) Ltd J. W. Austin

Tattersalls Hobart draws list multiple prizes and owners

A Hobart Tattersalls list records prize amounts and ticket owners across Australia. Entries mention Tasmania Victoria New South Wales with prizes from 250 to 12 000 pounds and ticket numbers, including names like McConville Ken Ern Co and J Price Co Pettit Son and F Betts. The document reads as a list of draw results and participant details.

Hobart J. McConville Echool Forcet Tasmania Ken Ern Co KA. Cane Avoca Victoria J. Price O. T. Pettit L. C. Wedlock Wilson Bureet Newtown Maryborough Q. Heventh Roma RW. Plast Circular Quay Sydney Hong Kong G. Mteell Wernen Point Nepean Road Spend Fineth Prine Cy. Hy Gribble Ralbourne Street Windsor Walkanae Manawatu

Lapointe Urges Toleration to Keep Canada United

Ernest Lapointe, Canada's justice minister, told a banquet that a great nation cannot stand on division and discord. Prime Minister Mackenzie King praised Lapointe's 35 years in Parliament and his pledge to remain active in politics as the Tory fight looms. He warned Quebec against Ottawa hatred and urged tolerance to preserve Canada's future, stressing that leadership requires unity and trust in the country’s destiny.

Quebec Ernest Lapointe Canada Mackane Lapointe Dominion

On the Air Today Schedule of Radio Programs and Broadcasts

A dense listing of radio segments across many stations including 2FC 2CY and 2BL. It outlines morning to late night talks, music, news, weather, sports, and educational broadcasts with numerous program titles, times, and personnel mentioned across varied themes and locations.

Crom Sydney — Speaks Stock Exchange Three Diggers Don Stuart Grisha Golubo Audi- Axe Jim Davidson ALF Wrardwood Housewiven Monning Ellis ‘Price Hollywood ‘Tatler Handy Hints Narooma Stanion 2Ca News Service Fred Maggie AGH

School avalanche toll feared as seventeen children die

Seventeen children at a boarding school in Berne Tusbay are believed dead after an avalanche crashed onto the building. Rescuers have recovered bodies and gear, with bulky snow and debris filling the damaged site as authorities assess the disaster.

Berne Tusbay

Canberra Scout Notes Mark Camp and Investitures

A Canberra Scout event Saturday featured Inez Beoultmunter and Milks Alina Colwell wedding at St Johns Church followed by a guard of honour. Troop leaders and guests from the Scout community attended as campers prepared at Cottermouth camp and a four day trek included Mt Mans and the MPF kee River. Four boys Alan Trawning Ron Kntchstie Moteatnalley and Bull Harris were invested as Scouts while the Magpies won the inter patrol competition.

Canberra Kaxtes Inez Beoultmunter C.D. Strong Milks Alina Colwell Forrast St John's Church Perrony Majorite Te Mt. Manshe Mpfkee Tha Purpoue Alan Trawning Ron Kntchstie

Empire Scholarship Prompts Rubber Industry Study

A reporting note states Empire countries should promote rubber manufacturing and support student research. London scholars invite nominees from wire countries to study under a Ceylonese lecturer at the Ceylon Technical College. The British Government plans a short funding contribution.

Hritan Teneats Sicimtiun London A. Rae Dralingum Ceylon Technical College Rwanda Tye Wehednrebt

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