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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1939

Page

5

Anzac Day Observance Acknowledges Militia and Volunteers

The article recalls Anzac Day with references to Captain Weeks commanding, Mayor Lewis and police officials, and a contingent of scouts. It notes thanks to Republican or municipal officers and the Mercy Cut fox intervarat for attendance as the ceremony proceeds with civic and military participants.

Weeks Ted Paruite Tiny Walker CM Lewis Pete Costable A Sullivan Warren Mercy Cut Fox Bannmanter Dawiy Treaueanveyun Municipal

Commemoration services in Sydney draw large crowds

A Sydney remembrance day event drew 30,000 to 41,000 attendees with 20,000 marchers along the streets. The Cenotaph ceremony honored Anzac dead as Governor-led units and Salvation Army leaders spoke. Ambulance crews treated around 400 civilians as crowds gathered for the two minute silence and memorial procession.

Sydney Syney Martin Une Dormain The Am. Il Wa Mar- Tin Place Bre Tiny Crowe Thaing 'Hn Ray Nin Am Ansae Ani Ani It ‘Wan Woren Chiviren Arthur Gunter Fim Tiel Walter Quelch Canipate Ie

Wreath Placed at Shrine of Remembrance by New Prime Minister

In Melbourne a large crowd attended a ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. The Prime Minister designate, Mr. R. G. Monaing, arrived just before the hour and laid a wreath on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.

Melbourne Tuna Sinwa Inchuton Wy City Wau R. G. Monaing Remiembranri Rock of Romebrunce

Service in London Twosday at St Clement of Pines

In London on Twosday a Remembrance service was held at Church of St Clement of Pines. The event honored veterans with a parade and music, drawing over 600 attendees. Major attendees included Biedd Maeshal Bindwood and others in attendance.

London

Refugees Arrive in Sydney Amid Turmoil

A liner named Ormonde docked at Pramantie Lovdwy with refugees aboard. Among the passengers were 24 farm workers and 34 others. One migrant urged others not to engage in tax competition or actions against Australian industries, highlighting solidarity with workers.

Sydney Ormonde Pramantie

New Canberra Hospital ambulance unit joins fleet

The Canberra Hospital Board received a deluxe ambulance built on a 1939 Buick Six wheel chassis. It features thorough interior finishes, ample stretcher space, electric lighting, and extra equipment including rubber mattresses and water bottles. Two ambulances will serve the Capital Territory with the body built by W. S. Grice at Boundary.

Uhe Canberra Hospital Board Canberra Commission Vetteriay Oficer P. F. Douglan Roach Hwnich Otf Ams W. 3. Grice Bydary

Henneberry Open to Cancel Plans for Australian Title Fight

Henneberry agrees to suspend plans to leave Friday for England if given adequate training time for a proposed bout with Ron Richard over two Australian middleweight titles. The scheduled fight would headline a major boxing program with both fighters at stake for regional honors.

Sydney Fred Henneberry England Ron Richard

Nancy Bird Australia’s Air-Woman Pilot in Europe Tour

The Australian air-woman Nancy Bird will visit Europe beginning in London. She leaves for Stockholm on Wednesday, then flies to Moscow and returns to London via Swedish Airlines on May 9. The service covers 3200 miles in a single day. She then heads to America a week later to obtain exhibits for a collection on commercial flying.

London Nancy Bird Europe Ruiesla Fry

Wireless fees payments in Britain raise TV service questions

In Commons the Postmaster General reported wireless receiving receipts around £36 million with £64 million for expenses and £33 million for the BBC. Exchequer retained about £49.7 million. Licence revenue to the corporation would rise under current plans. Extending television service nationwide faced many technical and financial problems with manufacturers proposals under review.

London Tuensay Bir Waller Womerathyald House of Commons Post Ouice Mbuilt British Broadcasting Communion

Train Crash At Caulfield Injures Jockeys And Fatalities Highlight Race

A morning collision at Caulfield during a Melbourne race leads to multiple injuries to jockeys Cox Bird and Philipp, with a fatality among riders. The incident occurs after a fast gallop past the five furlong mark, Cox suffers a severe head injury and is hospitalized two hours after the crash as ambulances arrive.

Melbourne Caulfield Gare Gale Cox Frien Bir Caleb Phillips Homme Galen al Down Bird Jeff Ny Ambulanes

Bradford Wool Sale Report Faint Interest and Firm Demand

Bradford wool market shows limited trading with modest demand, mainly for broader quality ranges. Buyers were cautious with mid to low grade lots, while firmer interest persisted for staple staples amid uncertain prices.

Jondon Monilay Marinos Bradford

Moonte Valley Racing Club Racing Cards For Today

Multiple race entries list Albion Welter Handicap Merllyston Maiden and other events with numerous horses and odds from Moonte Valley Racing Club. Entries include Prince 9M raigelon, Hankanaw, Fold Strewk, Monvlua Nuapuna, and Flying Welter among others, with start times and participant labels across several handicaps.

Albion Welter Conantale Thoree Gurdix Meronth Porrybingle Aoftsland Digriltea King Brocade Hooknar Kent Laleom Merlynston Giretin AG Kentish Roy Mise Challant Lockmunt Wendover Aid Scotely Clovis Manje Maden Alscelty Tan Ahuny Joy Boyond Bivitien Tantari Plurk Robin Thurloawoud Knight Biuonolly Vant Rartoholly Pantheon Ruwney Law Paddy Ayco Wick Tal Florist Glenroy Prince Strewk Bilver Royal Siniirada Bekalar High Tani Happy Kina Guurgnonun Limshouse Musey Hirwaen Jim Balgon Finlleos Agro Rex Pot AB Hotspur Cady Magehy Lord Byrn Panneen Fabblerione Phitdell Corsa Cimbernce Veattar Kerpla Royal Roger Astronomer Curry Quer Marridals ‘Raguent Tab Abram Jonathan Tanarus Fay Moonte Valley Racing Clun

Tennis Ladies Midweek Fixtures Reveal Wide Round of Matches

In Kingston, Barton, and Yarralumla venues players led by Reid and Forrest contested multiple one and two court ties. Notable pairings included Mrs. Kingsey against McFar Lane and Gibbs facing McClonkey while several byes and mixed results marked the midweek schedule.

Horthbourne Mesilames Ayrton Kampaon Belly Mise Phillipn Forrest Mravest Men Hughson Miss Daylar Imraan Kingston Gradf Forrest Mra. Belthoin Hoyer Min Carmony Mes Speiter Reid Mig. Crawley Stra On Mon Men Keuge Avent. Barton Adameon Men Hughes Huntimsford Pam Rouse Mire Byrnes Min Corry Ainslic Mra Riddle Mra. Hurley Dillard Nell Aon Kingsey Mra Mcfarlane Mes. Gibbs Mra

Public Service Board exam date and call for applications

A notice lists a competitive examination for a government appointment with eligibility periods from August 1913 to January 1924 and a sitting on July 18 1890 in Canberra. Applications must reach the Secretariat of the Public Service Board Canberra by May 10 1963. Details from the Commonwealth Gazette.

Candela Public Service Board Canberra F. G. Thorpe Canberra University Gotege Alport Geeral Ruch Council Hente Wiera

Kangaroo at San Francisco Exposition Draws Attention

A young kangaroo joey from Australia was displayed at the San Francisco Exposition, drawing public interest. Australian High Commissioner Sir Eight M. Bruce attended the event and praised the Australian exhibit before leaving for New York on the morrow.

Ban Francisco San Francisco Exposition Wan M. Bruce

Davies Double D and Drench for Sheep Diseases

Veterinary notice from Davies Pharmacy promotes Davies Double D and Bingle Drench for sheep parasites in southern NSW. It lists prices per gallon and per ton, claims thymically pure formulation, and directs inquiries to Johnny Davies PHC, Chemist in Kingarvon with phone contact.

Nsw Aubert Wort Davien Choral Alun Canterta Davies Davies’harmacy Kingernn Ivan Johnny Davier Chemiat Kingacon

Night Meetings and Social Events at Local Halls

Evening announcements list a Masonic Hall gathering and social groups at Collingridge Studio, with details on weddings, family events, and a Crazy Whist night at Ainslie Hall. Also notes open daily from dawn to late for visitors, with various local visitors and activities advertised.

Collingridge

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