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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1939
Page
3
The New South Wales Cricket Association approved dates for the Country Week Carnival with events starting November 30. Teams from Tumbarumba and other districts will compete across the carnival, and selection for the next season will be handled by the selection committee.
Market notes at Flemington show steady competition with light yarding and firm demand for sheep and lambs. Prices quoted include ewes from 13 to 22 shillings, lambs 14 to 29 shillings, and various qualities around 36 to 41 shillings per 100 pounds, with supplies described as good and buyers active.
Melbourne court rejects Vivian Storer former weeded practitioner from New South Wales in her appeal to restore her name to the Victoria medical register. The General Board’s ruling that she was not of good character and not fit for registration stands.
Sydney stewards suspend apprentice jockey Le Fell for one month after an incident on April 13 as reported by AJC. The ruling follows disciplinary action by the Jockey Club stewards addressing alleged misconduct during the race season.
The Ladies Hospital Auxiliary event organized by Mrs Crawley and Mrs Heyes drew large crowds with 44 entries. Proceeds fund comforts for patients and the day featured meals and tables at Manuka and Forrest venues with lists of participating members across sections.
Hinchcowbs Carson Ltd report stable better class wools while inferior sorts remain irregular and weaker than last series. Yorkshire and Japan lead buyers with strong competition from the Continent and Japan. limited demand from France Germany Belgium Italy. Fine wool prices steady around par, with specifics noting auction lots and private sales. a Melbourne bound airliner incident ends with a wheel failure.
A largely attended welcome social at Wesley Church Forrest Canberra honored Rev J A Allen and his wife as they begin ministry here. Civic, religious leaders offered warm remarks on unity, fellowship, and continued church growth, praising Allen’s overseas service and hoped for strong local cooperation.
A programme of trial matches is set for next Sunday including Suburbs v Royal Military College at Duntroon and University v MALC at Acton Racecourse with 2.30 pm start. A 1650 yard team relay is planned across three races with a timer in each event, plus a screening of motion picture Modern Rigger for boys and masters at Slopes Park, Canberra School, and Ainslie School.
A fragmented race card lists juvenile handicap results with horses such as Magda, Mohave, Princes Mainridge, and Velagundi, plus divisions for novice and flying welter handicaps. The text includes entries, weights, and participant names like Haranui, Royal Flaus, and Trump Card, alongside later notes on blood stock sales and a French rugby victory.
Albert Andrew Mom, 60, appeared on two charges as police oppose bail amid disturbing circumstances. Moss faced allegations of possessing a chestnut horsehide and mutton. another charge related to currency. Detective Sergeant Varie said items belonged to a man who had disappeared and a broader, more serious inquiry loomed. Bail set at £200.
June news reports that James Hospital restored Dr Harold Catty to the honorary medical staff amid controversy. The reinstatement, opposed by Hospital Commission member Mr W A S Lewis, followed a period of public debate over Catty's position and authority at the hospital.
In Versailles on Monday, Séndame Jariand, holder of the French women’s glider record of 3858 feet, was killed when her glider collided with a plane during a flight.
The weekly update shows militia strength rising to 12 30 with an increase of 837 vs 174 prior week. Notable gains include New South Wales 28 000, Victoria 28 018, Queensland 10 000, South Australia 30am, Western Australia 0 087 and Tuscany 1007 amid shifting regional totals.
The Victoria League conference opens Wednesday at the Albert unit with several visitors already arriving. A morning reception hosted by the president and other officials will entertain the guests as discussions focus on engagement with Patte and related activities.
A user file quotes Hamry Wallace Webber praising Moray'e Tadian Root Pills for rapid relief from indigestion. The note claims immediate improvement after trying the product and mentions seeking other remedies with the same result.
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