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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1939

Page

4

ANZACS Remembered Commemoration at Canberra

Yesterday marked the 24th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing as Governor General Lord Gowrie and officials joined Canberra residents in a solemn remembrance. The ceremony featured a guard, a choir, and speeches urging defence of democracy and national duty amid war memories and contemporary political concerns.

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Diggers Abroad Pay Tribute At General Bridges Grave

A large crowd attended a memorial service at Mt Rubbell and the grave of General Bridges. Brig G N Miles, RA and RA all attended with the Canberra Branch and UK High Commissioner among the dignitaries. Wreaths were laid by cadet leaders and the Star Corps. Two minutes silence followed the Last Post. The Queenbeyan Band played the National Anthem.

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Anzac Day Commemoration at War Memorial

A dawn Anzac Day ceremony was held at the War Memorial with few attendees. Wreaths were laid by local dignitaries and youths, including the scout organization, as officials paid tribute to the fallen and recalled wartime hardships.

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Unclear text about a person’s actions and a game attendance

Fragmentary OCR note describes a person who practiced and attended a game after purchasing a item at a store. Names and precise details are unreadable, making the event unclear and incomplete.

Local Firm Visits Town Over Thirty Years

A fragmented note shows a firm visiting the town for more than thirty years, with references to a person named Mr. W. and a desire or aim unspecified in the text. The readable portion suggests a long standing pattern or schedule of visits by the firm.

Canberra Eisteddfod opens with attractive programmes

A Canberra Eisteddfod program outline announces a May 2 start at Exhibition Pavilion with daily sessions through May 6 and a grand choral contest finale. Visitors from Sydney Melbourne and other cities expected. Admission details listed for sessions and children prices.

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Australian Tennis Tour Picks 6 Players for South Africa

The Lawn Tennis Association in Johannesburg announces inviting an Australian team of three men and three women to tour South Africa this year. The plan details a six player squad and the timing remains to be fixed.

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Methodist Autumn Fair at the Fair Night proceeds aid church

An autumn fair hosted by the Methodist church will feature an evening masnton silver coin collection. Proceeds from the event will be applied to church building and repairs, aiding the parsonage and related improvements.

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Astronomical Notes on Planetary Positions and Times

The report details Moon and Saturn rise times and positions, Jupiter rising, and related times for a given Wednesday in April. It lists approximate cycles and observatory timings, mentioning minor notes on Venus and Mars movements and a major parameter reading at 42 minutes past the hour.

New Cabinet Set by Prime Minister Menzies Seen as Balanced

A contemporary review argues the Menzies cabinet blends experience with youth and stresses future goals over past records. It notes Menzies takes Treasury and Prime Minister’s powers, with questions about External Affairs and potential portfolio readjustments involving the Country Party.

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