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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1939

Page

3

Public Service Notes on Meetings and Delays

The monthly Clerical Association council gathering at Hotel Canberra notes fewer attendees and urges department reps to attend. It condemns delays in arbitration decisions, proposes a joint protest, and discusses requests for an additional Arbiter to clear arrears.

Clerical Association Council The Canberra Commonwealth Public Service Cervical Association Commonwealth Service High Council Commonwealth Public Service Clerical Association Renocal Associaton Prxecuive Council Victorian Branch Council

Jumped From Car Causes Fatal Injuries Near Canberra

Trevor Harold Sharp twelve year old from Weart ridge died at Canberra Hospital after leaping from a moving car on the Federal Highway near the Canberra saleyards. Sparks from a detached battery wire frightened occupants and he struck his head when he jumped out before the car halted. An inquest will be held at Canberra in Thuraiay.

Canberra Trevor Harold Sharp Thomas Sharp Weatridge Decessed Roy Quigg Trevor Canberra Hospital Thuraiay

Queanbeyan Rovers Social Team Falls to Krawarree for 64 Run Deficit

Queanbeyan Rovers social team were defeated by Krawarree by 64 runs on the first innings after a disrupted match. Key early wickets and persistent bowling by Dempsey Burrows Spellacy and Strang helped Krawarree build a solid total while Rovers struggled to chase.

Queanbeyan Rovers Krawarree Rovers Apellacy Dempaey Burrows Scupin Dampaey Oe Nash Byrne Atrang E W. Burrows Davis Dempsey McCawley C Byrne Smith W. Burrows Strang PF. Burrows Davin Spellacy Dempasey C. Smith Strang . Grigg W. Byrne Nash Spellacy ‘Mackay Spellacy . Cunningham Dempecy B.w J. N. Mackay Roelinny Sandries

Anzac Day Messages From Australian Leaders

Leaders and veterans mark Anzac Day with calls for peace and resolve. Sir Earle Page Lord Birdwood and Prime Minister Menzies reflect on Gallipoli sacrifice, national unity, and duty to defend ideals. Sydney anticipates 20,000 marchers amid warm weather.

Sir Earle Page Gallipoli Australia R. G. Menzies Mega Sydney

Davis Cup War May Affect Receipts

Melbourne reports a low Tennis Association meeting expressing surprise at only 1000 pounds profit from the Davis Cup tour. Treasurer Ferguson questions American receipts, while President Brookes warns against sending a team overseas if war worsens. Delegate Grove urges delaying decisions until war is declared.

Melbourne Lown Tennis Association of Australia Mr. Ferguson Harry Hopmas Ferguson Brookes N.E.W Mr. Grove

Record Gliding Flight Sets Australian Benchmark

Howald Roberts from Beveridge in North Eastern Victoria set a new Australian gliding record yesterday by remaining aloft for 7 hours 2 minutes. He launched near Mt Fraser and stayed within about a half mile of the takeoff point, surpassing the prior 5 hours 2 minutes mark.

Melbourne Howald Roberts Beveridge Victoria Australia Mrt Fraser

Queanbeyan Rifle Club shoots for Gallagher Cup and Esmond Trophy

The Queanbeyan Rifle Club conducted a club shoot for the Gallagher Cup at 300 yards and Esmond Trophy at 600 yards on Sunday. Scores list shooters including C Stephens, M Storey, C Storey, E G Lewis, W Butt, J Chariton, H C Taylor, A Johnston, J Ward, G H Gregory, and MGA Monk with varying totals. Handicap limit exceeded.

Queanbeyan Rlfle T. Watson C. Stephens M. Storey C. Storey E.G. Lewis S. WN. Butt J. Chariton H.C. Taylor A. K. Johnston Jd. Ward G. H. Gregory Mga Monk

Man Receives Three Years For Battery In Sydney

Sydney court hears William Tyson aged 32 was sentenced to three years gaol at the Quarter Sessions for assaulting and robbing an official of the N E W Rugby League Club of 245 pounds.

Sydney William Tyson N.E.W. Rugby League

Rosebery Races Two Year Old Handicap

Race card listing multiple races and entries at Rosebery including two year old handicap and fourteen-two handicap divisions with names such as Lady Gay Bille’s Choice Christmas Balbury Caral Ben Riza Pacadala4 and notable runners like Saltmaker Imbiber Bengal Belgravin and Miss Jundah, with starting times and weights for each division.

Fay Gloryland T & Spanola Decetea Wintero Cusbec Gemiall Princess Gemland Magda Mina Horolc Lady Ceres Sir Hugh Songer Lady Gay Bille'’s Choice Christmas Balbury Ben Wyldefel Miss Jundah Flying Welter Saltmaker Imbiber A OO Poly Joy Bengal Belgravin Bo Babill Cheek Nord Gymshane Montague Lorniea Early Hope Laurel G Bombala

Divorce Suit Alleges Husband Habitual Drunkenness

Mrs Nella Climp petitions for divorce from William Thomas Climp on grounds of habitual drunkenness and non support. The respondent appeared but did not attend court as judgment was reserved.

Bydney Val William Bojntillo Fiamari Nella Climp Tim Tootart William Thomas Climp Old Bugow

Sydney Wool Prices Hold Steady Amid Strong Competition

Wool sales in Sydney show steady values despite active competition from Yorkshire, the Continent, and Japan. Total offerings reached 10,126 bales with 4,350 gold bales and 505 skinned wool. Several sellers reported firm prices, including Winchcombe Carson Ltd with 6,600 bales sold and prices unchanged from last week.

Sydney Yorkshire Continent Japan Barraba Winchcombe, Carson Ltd F. L. Spencer Wothers Bud Demestre & Masacy Binalong Wethera Charles Turton Yass Hoggets A. Scholes Singleton Ewes and Wethers Leo Waterford Willow Tree Wethers Ewes Ld If. W. Todhunter Warren Fleming Brothera Utah Waligett

Postal Arrangements in Canberra Open Times

Postal services in Canberra announce early opening hours with exceptions for Money Order and Savings Bank. Telegraph Office operates all day while deliveries are paused. Suburban letter receiver clearance occurs at 12:00 am. Canberra City and Manuka offices show varied early closures and exceptions.

G.P Canberra Money Order and Savings Bank Northern Air Southern Air Telegraph Office City Moncey indPavings Bank Manuka

Triple murder case in Hobart shocks Greentree Hill

Cyril Facourt, 22, charged with the murders of his wife Doreen Macourt, 19, Alfred Lamley Webb, 50, and Norman Henry Albert Williams, 40 at Greentree Hill yesterday. William Whitaker remains recovering from a head wound as the inquiry opened.

Hobart Cyril Facourt Greentree Hill Doreen Macourt Alfred Lamley Webb Norman Henry Albert Williams William Whitaker Mra Curt Webb Ani Willams Fecourt Becourt Ray Wiliam Whitaker

Melbourne University Eight Excludes Youths From Intervarsity Row

Melbourne University authorities exclude J. McCallum and P. Kirby from the university eight for the Intervarsity Championship on the Nepean River on June 3 due to concerns over youths under 18 facing excessive strain in a three mile race.

Melbourne J. McCallum P. Kirby Melbourne University Nepean River

Woman cyclist sets Australian record in Victoria ride

Sydney reports Mrs Valda Unthank of Victoria travelled 60 miles in 2 hours 16 minutes to establish a new Australian record for women. Her previous best was 2 hours 21 minutes. She also shattered the 25 mile record by six minutes with a 1 hour ride.

Sydney Valda Unthank Victoria

Can berra and City Club Players Named for Johnson Cup

Canberra Bowling Club announces the selected players for the Johnson Cup first round with Canberra v City next Saturday at City Green and a May 6 return at Canberra Green. The City Club list also covers Forrest green selections and invites absentees to notify the secretary.

Canberra City Forrest Green Marchant Garnham Smith Brack Boorn Wetherley Shakespeare Martin Fisid Fox Peterson Chafe Roas Carroll Hanley Turner City Green Howe Falconer Morris Moss Brevens Pike Ben Fawcett Grooms Scott Clark Challen Ridley Lucas Bassett Lamb Hogg Love Bishop Baker

Flemington Sale Yields Mixed Sheep and Cattle Prices

Buyers faced a small yarding of 20 000 sheep and lambs at Flemington. Competition lifted the sheep 1 to 2 pence, lambs firmer, but penning quality fair and prime lots scarce. Heavy bullocks irregular. other cattle sold late. Wethers 14 to 22 shillings, ewes 12 to 19, lambs 15 to 21, bulls 6 to 14, cows 4 to 10, best beef 42, good 37, medium 33 and others 30 per 100 pounds.

Rydney Flemington Sale

Potato Prices Decline in Tasmanian Market

Tasmanian Brownell potatoes quoted at £13 per ton the lowest this year, down £4 6s from last week. Second grade Brownells and its marks priced at £7 per ton.

Sydney Brownells

Berlin flyer sets world record by 226 mile glide

The Nasi aviator Bruutigam glided 226 miles from Chemnitz to Vienna in 330 minutes, establishing a world record for duration and distance.

Berlin Bruatigam Chemnits Vienna

Bilious Folk Urged to Use Morse Indian Root Pills

An advice piece argues biliousness arises from dietary excess and missteps. It promotes Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cure, claiming they act on the liver and stomach to regulate the bowels and prevent attacks with prebedtime or regular dosing.

Morse

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