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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

3

Northbourne Club Tennis Tourney Set With Classic Matches

Northbourne club hosts its championship rounds this week as Capable and Solty Cap duel in Ladies singles and Byrne, Adams, Nik, Treweek lead Gent’s singles. Schedule runs 7 p.m. Saturday with draws for rounds, coaching adds, and entries closing. event supports Canberra Hospital with proceeds and organizers seek players and spectators.

Wises V Ad i Treweek H. Byrne W. Adams A. Nik E. Treweek Vie Treweek Mian Mk Byrne Ait Ee Chichey Smd Alee Mayen Canberra Bou Nish Taylor Ryan

Provisional federation formed for primary producers in Australia

A new Producers Federation outlines aims to unite primary producers across states, promote self reliance and marketing while ensuring representation. The draft constitution sets goals to control interstate marketing, standardize pricing, and defend producer interests against commercial bodies.

Tee Petraiinn Feder Soncldyl Emvisional Centri Council Fos Umated Organicutine Mie Redecation Naing Australia Indus Wis Objectiven Ie Metro Witt Eth Verinus Hepimneentatives Searaily 10 Aup

National Football Junior Organisation Inauguration Report

Officials at Canberra Junior Football League described the inauguration as promising with improving attendances at North Kingston oval. Saturday coaching sessions drew higher turnout than initial trials, boosting momentum among eligible boys and signaling stronger support for moving to the advancement stage at the next meeting.

Nationa Organisation Ie Canbarrs Northam Kingston

Forbes Fails to Appear in Bombay Bail Forfeiture

In Bombay on Thursday the court forfeited bail after Forbes did not appear. The extradition proceedings for Wonlcott Furbea were adjourned while the court orders the forfeiture and handling of the deposited bail.

Forbes Bombay Din Wonlcott Furbea Dean Tip WMO Tipass Wwemcarit

Commonwealth Compensation Case Against Government

In Sydney today the Full Court considered whether the Compensation for Relatives Act affects Commonwealth employees. It centers on the claim of a widow of Harold Archibald Washington, a railway porter, seeking about 45,000 for alleged departmental negligence. The government denies negligence and objects to the claim on binding grounds of the Act.

Sydney NRW Harold Archibald Washington Portalinesman Commonwealth Toxtay

Anzac Day Observance in Sydney Highlights

Anzac Day is marked as a public holiday in the State on Tuesday April 28. The event centers on a parade of returned soldiers along municipal streets and a combined religious service in The Domain.

Mmatehen Public Service Parliament Patents Enfermal Works i Customa Av Commerss Public Barvica Board Customn i Iate Commerce T Public Service Board Patenta State Extecniat Customs Commerce Customer Commarce Slate Sydney Wxw

FATE OF MEN MYSTERIOUS IN SYDNEY AREA

Police fear foul play in the Narcomine district as they pursue Thoman Robinson, 72, and a younger man missing since January. A camp near Narcomine yielded old pots and painted items. two schoolboys sighted a floating bundle on the Macquarie River, possibly Robinson's. Dredging at the Macquarie River continues amid muddy waters. Authorities seek information on two grey horses and a sulky connected to a possible escape.

Sydney Narcomine Thoman Robinson Macquarie River Thmbregonge Nervemine Rowinson Robinson

Rugby Union screens film Mod ten Bugger in Canberra

The ACT Rugby Union screens the motion picture Modern Bugger at Masonic Hall with censorship certificate. film covers all phases of rugby and includes slow motion sequences. Special school screenings earlier that afternoon for Canberra High, Algebra Grammar, and Royal Military College. Officials and plans for upcoming trial games and referee assignments announced. is expected to entertain and educate players and spectators.

Rugby Union Screnning Rugby Football Union Ing Sydney Orford Nee Entertaining and Educaonal Iim Rowland Cambridge University Prince Oborensky England W. G. Woodyer Canberra High School Onelbaria Grammar School Royal Millter College Masonic Hive Alnaite Public School Fim Telonea Park A.C.T. Union Hotel Kingston

Cannons Unearthed at Bombay Gun Carriage Site

Clearing scrub at the former Bombay Gun Carriage Factory revealed two massive cannons over a century old, likely brought to India early in Victoria's reign. One spans about 22 feet with a breech diameter near a foot, and each weighs around 40 tons.

Bombay India Victoria Lgmat

Canberra Rugby League Opens Season With Carr Cup Duel Plans

Canberra league opens the season with a large squad travelling to Vase to test several contenders for the Carr Cup. Doubts over Black and Whites star players fade as a strong coaching setup and many players are named to represent Can 1 areas at Yaw, with scheduled trials against Marden Young and Quean Byan Blues in late April and a build toward the Carr Cup.

Tree Hakdars Carr T Mawes Howlover Canberra Ne Ataken Shana Marden Young Queandeyan Blues Ocala Cowburn Ray Goulburn

Stock Markets Sydney Thursday Grain and Livestock Report

Ready inquiry prevailed for the 30 200 aheep and jumbs penned at Fie today. The market for the sheep generally waned from 1/ to 2/ on taut Thursday's best figures. Quality of the penning was early good, steady competition prevalent for the 2420 head yarded in the cattle section. Good yield prime descriptions said late inton but the market for other classes was weaker. General utility was good. Western stations were 11/ to 14) and 10% to 14) with cows 5 to 1, beet beet 40). Good quality 30 to 88/- from 40), par 100.

Sydney Fie Vallien Wethern

Adatte in Prices at Queanbeyan Sale of Sheep

The Queanbeyan Municipal Sale saw about 1700 sheep offered by Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd with only 150 wethera unsold. Buyers from district centers and Coomandhra attended as prices rose above last sale. Forward buying pushed values up with ewes and wethars showing gains. several classes of stock priced across conditions and ages.

Guanbeyan Municipal Salsyarda Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd Cootemundra Border Leicester Wenners Jemmay

Canberra Yard Sale Plans Amid Auction at Goulburn Market

Coming sales indicate Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd will close a sheep and cattle sale at the Canberra Yard on Thursday April 27 with entries already received. At Goulburn market, W. F. Wheatley will conduct important store stock sales Tuesday next, with Alen Son cattle and 10,000 sheep promised, cattle at noon and most sheep offered direct from breeders.

Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd Canberra Yarde Thursay Goulburn Market Goulbrn W. Ft. Wheatley Alen Son Ufermdal

Canberra Stakes Queanbeyan Coursing Meet Draws

The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club announces the draw for Saturdays Canberra Stakes events across multiple divisions at 473 yards. Entrants include Thatido Imal Diffiewlt Bpanker Mashing Boils Waggoney Erin's Rebel Spanish Queen and many others with emergencies such as Bhangittn Usee Donnie Second Maidentakes on hand.

Yde Thatido Imal Diffiewlt Bpanker Mashing Boils Waggoney Jndiit the Pooks Erin's Rebel Bhangittn Usee Donnie Piret Maiden Yin Excitement Bol Olsean Brieney's Delight King Mill Buvergamete Queenols Senate Mulge Canberra de Anne Mu- Hope Kiloo Majure Lnd Apta Marathos Leiden Oiéas Lady Roxford Delport Vested Money Major Heritage MIN Vale Talga Bay Divison Palerma Banny Anlver Petite Joan Vaalmore Btormalong Noreen Publican Brianey Flying Merne Mon Dane Pacific Bermaline Widow Glen Nancelona

Grace Johnston to lead Canberra women hockey coaching

Former international goalkeeper Grace Johnston will visit Canberra tomorrow to lead a three Saturday coaching series organized by the Canberra Women’s Hockey Association. Attendance at the practices is compulsory for teams wishing to enter the ACT competition with sessions at 10:00 and 1:05.

Grace Johnston Canberra Womens Hockey. Association Act

Marriage crowns for Kent royal couple voyage to Australia

The Daily Mail reports the Duke and Duchess of Kent will travel to Australia with the gold and silver crowns used in their 1994 Greek ceremony. The crowns, not to be cut before the death of either party, will be kept in Government House under Holy Meir oversight.

London Daily Mail

Federal Golf Club Announces Secretary's Trophy Saturday

Members are reminded the Secretary's trophy will be competed for on Saturday afternoon. Advancing practice is encouraged ahead of the Open tournament beginning in April. The links are in good condition with improved greens, attracting keen activity from members.

Advanta Iy Jon Ind Tate

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