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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
4
In Picardy and Somme regions, after World War I, laborers clear trenches and unearth munitions. Private firms extract grenades, shells, and metal, testing soil with long poles as agriculture returns and war ruins give way to ploughable fields.
At La Perouse links in Sydney W Richardson and W Bolger tied on 147 after 36 holes. An extra nine holes decided the Dunlop Cup with Richardson taking victory as Bolger finished 40 for the decider and Richardson 35.
France's 1938 imports were about 1.3137 billion dollars at 35 francs per dollar, up 102.6 million from 1937. Exports reached roughly 873.83 million dollars, up 189.92 million. The 1938 import surplus totaled 439.62 million, reversing a 733.90 million deficit in 1937.
Over ten years the Swedish State inherited 5 556 28 kronor under a 1928 law that bars cousins from intestate successions. The fund supports summer colonies for poor children, permanent homes, creches, kindergartens, medical advice bureaus, technical schools, boy scout centers, and social groups, with most funds used for child care and education.
In July and August 1938 passenger car sales were satisfactory in Northern France but fell sharply in September. Many car owners requisitioned by military authorities reportedly refuse to reclaim damaged vehicles, seeking government compensation at Journal Officiel values, potentially driving demand for new cars. High import duties and a weak franc hinder American auto sales.
A long list of Anzac Day programming across radio stations 2FC 2CY 2BL 2CA and others. Includes dawn services cenotaph remembrances Anzac Day March domain broadcasts and special music reads and news segments.
The Tattersalls Hobart £12000 draw results display principal prize recipients with numbers and addresses. Winners include FR F. Wardlaw of Lagoons St Marys Tasmania for £12000 and Jan Tauranga New Zealand for £2000, plus several syndicate prizes across Hobart Melbourne and Dunedin.
Queanbeyan Rugby League put on their best form to beat Cooma 17 to 3 at Cooma ground in a Sunday practice match attended by about 700. G Day starred at centre three-quarter with hard runs including a try. J Williams flawless at full back. P Pola and J McIntyre also prominent for Cooma. Referee L Arnold praised for fair rulings. Queanbeyan to travel to Goulburn next Sunday by special train with expected large support.
Mrs. Mary Meigs Atwater of Basin, Monk leads a two week weaving institute at WitlLe Museum in San Antonio as part of a revival that sees more hand looms than at the Revolution. Four men among 40 attendees hail from distant states including California and many teachers of arts join the effort.
A reader recounts stomach troubles and stubborn headaches caused by excess fat. After using Kruschen Salts, he reports weight loss from 16 stone 0 pounds to 13 stone 5 pounds and relief from headaches and liver issues. The notice asserts the remedy cleanses waste and prevents recurrence.
Kilpatrick won the senior 12 mile handicap in 31 minutes 4.8 seconds with Robison and Tankey close behind and Brill third. Duncan topped the junior mile handicap in 14 minutes 2 seconds while M Rogers clocked 13 minutes 35 seconds for fastest time as D Duncan led the juniors.
Air France grows into a major carrier with 40 000 kilometers of routes spanning four continents and 37 nations. Allied lines raise total mileage to 60 000 kilometers with significant rises in passenger numbers and air traffic.
Lottery No. 585 drawn today names first prize 70 895 Another Chance Syndicate Mrs F Gégnam Binalong. second prize 47 404 Do B Now Syndicate Mrs C ner 391 Old South Head Road Boni. third prize 2 318 T Law Burwood Road Belmore. fourth prize 35 348 0 Again Syndicate E G to J Chisholm Graman via Inverell. Lottery No. 586 will be drawn Friday morning.
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