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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1939

Page

6

Education costs rise in 1988 department spending record

A report shows the Department of Education spent a record 5,492,051 pounds in 1988, covering public, technical education, Conservatorium of Music, and grants to other institutions. Education cost per pupil was 11 pounds 4 shillings 8p, down from the previous year, with 1988 prices indicating higher real expenditure.

Sydney Priday Department of Education Conservatorium of Mualc Afr Drumussond Ngure

Hockey Practice Games Hinted By Local Clubs

Hockey practice games will be held this afternoon at Reid Park and Grimith grounds as new teams join the association. Officials expect a three team increase and note Camberwell holiday results show rising standards. The Umpires' Association ran lectures and exams with nine candidates. field tests will be arranged today. Club officials are reminded that nominations close today with secretary Mr. R. A. Ellwood.

Reid Park Grimith Associaton Weason Camberwell Umpires’ Association R. A. Ellwood

Margaret Kennedy on Michael Redgrave as actor

Margaret Kennedy praises Michael Redgrave as a versatile actor able to handle sympathetic and unsympathetic roles. She notes his performance in Stolen Life contrasts with The Lady Vanishes and highlights his dual dramatic and romantic lead qualities. Kennedy also compares his portrayal in The Three Sisters to John Gielgud’s, illustrating her view of his distinctive acting style.

Miss Kennedy Redgrave Elisabeth Bergner Vealh Almgocra Miss Bergner Margaret Kennedy Michael Yabaron Three Bistern John Gielgud Tchekov Kennedy Komlarjevsky Moscow Michael | Rigrave Ib Tol Pornford Dee Tibet Laveur Stubble R Ow Tomart K. J. Benes Gallant Gland Maurinalle Munrad Bheer Joy Mirella Park Avenue Pantoon O'Neill Mindiceda Conwardil Manu Fort Lariaan Aladale Prince Lion Trowadale Miss Burn Allent Sentry Lord Wind- Spring Mont Burrs Galleon

Mentone Racecard and Theatre Notes Preview

Mentone page lists a mixed program with theatre notes on John Gielgud and Margaret Kennedy plus racing selections. Notable items include MeWburn Hurdle and Avon Handicap with riders and horses named, and selections for Stratford and Powerscourt Handicaps. The piece blends literary mentions, film references, and a detailed racecard.

Mewburn Dornford Cape Avon Old Red Muriatie Quite True Stratford Bankshaw Giadatone Cortina Powerscourt Manu Fort Gladianour Plymouth Hoe Mies Surn Maldeven Lartass I Bolaiule Welter Bellvue Hautboy Larmont

Canberra Stakes and Greyhound Racing Races Listed

Racing programme includes Canberra Stakes 473 yards with divisions and many greyhound events. Officials report heavy rain and track flooding. trials canceled this morning but attempt will be made to run the afternoon programme.

Queanbeyan Orapsing Club

Handicap names and race signals from Hadley turf card

The fragment lists handicap entries for Hadley and Sp evand mares with horse names Knight Polly Plato and others including Amur Tobasce and wallahra, indicating a race card with handicapping notes and participant names.

At's Hadley Head Wallahra Knight Polly Plato

Flying Wolves Tour Draws Canadian Flight Controversy

For the first time in Canada, wolves were flown in a cabin plane to visit a show tour across Montreal New York and Boston raising safety and ethics questions about animal welfare in aviation and entertainment in northern Ontario.

Toronto Canada Ontario Montreal New York Boston

AJC Pinte Detautter Mosaic Alinal Handicap

Pantler and Malagigt race in the handicap event with Pinte Detautter Mosaic and Alinal among the contenders. The field features notable skaters from multiple clubs and venues seeking a decisive win.

AJC Pinte Detautter Mosaic Pantler Malagigt

Weather pushes women’s hockey coaching to YMCA gym

The executive says heavy rain will move today’s morning 10 o’clock and afternoon 2 o’clock coaching by Misa Grace Jonhaton to the YMCA gym. If rain subsides, coaching will be at Acton grounds as planned.

Misa Grace Jonhaton Unis Y.W.C.A Acton

American wrestlers arrive. eye checks pass in Australia

American wrestlers Andy Mien and Dick Lever arrived aboard the Awatia this morning and were not allowed ashore until three hours after the liner berthed. Under Australian law all incoming wrestlers must have eye examinations for signs of trachoma, which both men passed.

Bydney Frida Andy Mien Dick Lever Australia

Yearling Sales in Sydney Trim: Pantheon Colts Hit Prices

The Sydney yearling sales closed with Pantheon entries leading at 925 guineas and 1,000 guineas for a Beau Pere half-brother from Timid. W. Cook and G. Price, Randwick trainers, bought key lots while 150 yearlings realized £22,800 in total, averaging 147 guineas. High-priced offerings included a brown El Cacique colt sold for 400 guineas and a Santheon colt from Cabaret Girl at 825 guineas.

Sydney Pantheon Calla Aberet Jaburn Armen 8. Murphy Melbourne Latisr W. Cook Randwick Henucalre Beau Pere Timid G. Price Sandwick el Cacique Imp Rom Silvia W. Cannon Queensand Santheon Murphy

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