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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1939

Page

6

Car Crash Injures Queanbeyan Rugby Players

G Day lost control of a car causing a crash that injured Queanbeyan Rugby League players G Tay and J Willian during a practice run. Both suffered ankle injuries and will miss subsequent matches while driver G Day and William recover.

Teo WrGing Chama Fant Bundiaywaht Queanbeyan G. Tay J. Willian G. Day Nice Wen Bre Fewult William Eskaw Hoth Phiyere Queanbeyan-Cooma Quoanbeywun

Diggers Memories of Anene May at Gallipoli

A wartime reminiscence recalling the Australian 1st Division’s journey to Gallipoli. The narrative traces training in Egypt, departure from Mena camp, childhood-style marching to Cairo, embarkation to the Aegean, shipboard life, the March arrival at Anzac Cove, bombardment, and the emergence of comradeship under fire as leaders and padres offered solace amid the sea crossing and haunting homeward dreams.

Ihnee Gallipoli Desert Egypt Mena Medlumna Menu Rand Cairo Pyramid Cheops Banda Jong Alexandria Igypt Aegon Bes Lemwor Ty Land Nalore Une Rome Ina Perads Noebor Ehelns Dallen

On the Air To day On the Air To day 40 Opening Ikem

A fragmented radio schedule lists various programs and times including Opening Ikem, Metour, Malia and Shipping, news slots, weather, sports, musical interludes, talks, and a range of broadcasts from morning to late evening.

Metour Malia and_ Shipping Aluri Bock Mars Standerea Times Triare Stock Exchange Muse Beselon Prat W. V. Dakin Wiliam Gregory Michal Lerner T. A.bc Light Opera Company Emma and Bybert Jin Mnd Clowe

Acton and Manuka Open Season With Strong Trial Match

Acton and Manuka clubs opened the season with a high quality trial game at Telopes school oval. Perry and Cook led Acton, with Hughes and O Brien among three potential recruits likely to impact the side. Manuka trains under Norman Taylor and plans strengthening moves with Brafford Elwood and Kelley showing promise to raise the club’s weight and balance. The piece notes wartime memories and the return of players shaping Canberra football’s early season prospects.

Acton Wml Manuka Payorw Jaro Iberra Preimira V. Rogers Hughes Ar Q'Brien Wrench Mohart High School Oidering Urat Cok Hughes Acton McCount Ramage Weatcutt Haslam Carnegie Ryan Son Melbourne Huy Geelong Grammar School Mts Manuka Eastlake Fantlake Inn Iiigwton Oval Inday Norman Taylor Canberra L- Rabl Tingt Omidale

Royal Canberra Names New President in Club Reorganization

Mr. W. McDonald has been elected president of the Royal Canberra club in succession to the Prime Minister Mr Lyons. The appointment reflects broad support from members keen on the club’s welfare and future. Promotions follow with Mr B McVe, vice president, and Mr W Thomas to the committee. Transport issues force resignation of club captain Mr W G Farquhar, to be replaced by Mr FR G Parker who also joins the committee, with Mr G H Romans stepping in. Treasurer is Mr H Vautin, vacancy filled by Mr F Yeend who becomes joint editor with Mr H Cox.

W. DB NeDonald Royal Can- Gott Club Auccession Lyons Ald Hex Nome Cain Hertow McDowali B McVey Bacombs Kie Bonald W. ‘Thoman Queanbegan W. G. Farquhar FR. G. Parker Parker Ea Thin G. H. Romans H. Vautin Treasure F. Yeend H. Cox

Directors View on Youth Sports in Victoria

Rhodes Scholar and former player Mr. Seitz urges prioritizing safe exercise and fair play. He notes Soccer offers open play and clear referee interpretation, while Australian rules and rugby invite deception against umpires, a trend he condemns as detrimental to youth sports.

Sportomtaters Seite Aaid Betts Seitz

Export Prices Decline as Australian Exports Falter

A Commonwealth statistician report shows a 36.6 percent drop in Australian export price indices from the 1933 peak, with March 1938 movements across commodities such as mutton fruit wheat wool zinc and lamb. The depreciation reflects the shift from the gold standard and marks a continued weaker price level into the nine months of 1938 0.

Commonwealth Commonwealth Statistician Wilson

Y W C A Notes On Various Activities And Classes

Y W C A notes list weekly activities and classes including dancing and pottery. Mina Kromidovm and Min Kromiova are named for a new activity with a date set for Saturday morning. A term of ten weeks costs 4 4 with advance payment and arrangements with the general secretary. Several talks and courses are scheduled including hair and skin care, dressmaking, hostessing, and conversion, with talks by qualified presenters and a 2/6 fee. Pottery Club meets Wednesdays at 4 8 8 pane with a 1/ fee. Johnson Poker Work meets Thursdays at 7 30 pm with a 1/ fee. Gallroam Dancing and Constitution classes run Mondays and Thursdays under J O Halloran. Decoration class starts Thursdays at 2 pm. Hockey Dance next Tuesday at the Y W C A. Melange Club started last Saturday for girls aged 7 to 12. A death in a member’s family postpones the social to We: Fidge.

Evry Wumain Geening Mina Kromidovm W.C.A Culzen Fronta Pottery Club Om Wednes- Aega Jonson Y.w.ca J. O'Halloran WWCA Melanglo

Iron Lungs Gifts to Hospitals Arrive in Sydney

A motor ship Melbourne Bear sails to Sydney from London with 243 lungs donated for hospitals. The gifts are presented to Nompitale in ACSW by Lord W Nuttintd.

Sydney Melbourne London Nompitale ACSW Lord W Nuttintd

Duntroon Presents New Zealand Flag at Military College

At the Hoya Military College in Duntroon Col F Symon of New Zealand presented a New Zealand flag to the college. The Commandant accepted the flag and expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation of the Commonwealth and New Zealand. Symon’s son, a cadet, graduated, and the Commandant awarded the Use Cup to the Cadets’ Bocnuta Committee president. The Lafferty Cup was won by ALG in last year’s military colleges contest.

Hoya Commonwealth Symon Military Boorta Sergi Lafferty Gup Wan ALG Ene British Empire

Sydney Football and Rugby Scores From Tuesday Card

In Sydney action Eastern fed beat North Sydney 30 to 10 with Balmain defeating Canterbury-Bankstown 30 to 10. George beat Newtown 33 to 70. Parramatta edged Bl. George 18 to 19. Manly fell to Hacher Fupurte 19 to 1 while Gordon defeated Northern Suburbs 34 to a. Native names and odds reflect a busy card across football and rugby league fixtures in Sydney.

Sydney Tueway Balmain Canterbury-Benks Town George Newtown Samara Murba Drummoynes Parramatta Hacer Fupurte Manly NASA Northern Suburbs Gordon Uniyaratty

Jockey Injured By Clod During Coorunga Ride

Jockey Barthe, riding Coorunga, was struck on the face by a clod of earth on Saturday and remains in severe pain. The incident occurred during the race as medical staff attend to him.

Bydney Barthe Coorunga Con

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