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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
6
Cabinet discussions consider a pension for Australian Prime Ministers on retirement. Proposals would condition payments on circumstances and not apply to those with private income sources. If a former PM dies, dependents could receive support, while cases depend on need.
Canberra Hospital Board discussed Ambulance Auxiliary Service plans with a proposed mixed gender volunteer corps. Questions arose over duty locations, membership, and use at football matches. The board approved seeking guidance on prudent expenditure of donations totaling £15 3s 0d.
Grammar School showcases a Canberra program in a new hall tonight with diverse numbers including Schubert and Brahe selections, a piano solo, violin pieces, and vocal items. Notable performers include Mie Sadie Grown, Mr Jack Walah, Mrs Aileen Crevny, Mr Pat Hewan, and Mie Joy Hasvie. Tickets available at the door.
Isahph Foster, 28, of oulburn, sustained injuries in a fall in the Goulburn district as emergency services responded. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text.
Federal Golf Club notes announce a May weekend event for the Bir Geoffrey Whiskard Cup on May 18, 48 holes, with a five round format and partner draws in the club room. A trophy donated by Kerrick for the event and a separate trophy by Bob Whyte for another match are mentioned, plus handicap displays and general notices at Bungendore.
The Premier stated Cabinet will retain the Closer Settlement Advisory Board for a further period of months from date. Prime Minister Stevens announced the extension, outlining continued service of board members.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a committee invites attendees to a meeting about improvements. Readable elements reference a notice and an invitation, but details such as date, time, or exact purpose are unclear.
Militia notes outline training through the weekend at the Drill Hall with 12:30 p.m. start, bus departures from Kingman at 8:90 a.m., and rifle range access for volunteers arriving by 9 a.m. Names listed for lunch-hour port duties. Lockey team to train Thursday afternoon at Reid hockey ground. Rugby match at Manuka Oval Saturday at 1:45 p.m. vs Eastern Suburbs. training tonight at 7:40.
The Ministry continues the policy of the former governor regarding returned soldiers. The brief note reiterates ongoing support and arrangements for veterans, aiming to maintain continuity in aid and recognition despite political shifts.
Australian track card details the Moonee Valley meeting with Albion Walter Handicap results. Notable performers include Hoft Stead, Match King, and Boukaws with horses like Conan daln Prince Sardin and Moronth also among the field. times and betting figures listed across divisions reflect a dense, era-style racing brief.
Dense race card text from Rosebery Handicap meeting with multiple divisions. Includes horse names such as Miss Herotg, Phillipa, Mond Thine, Water Waggon, Laurel G, and Taroo. Mentions trainers, jockeys like E. McMenamin and A Knox, and odds or placements across divisions.
Jockey Fi Bugiton was suspended for one month after failing to mount Canvasart in the Second Division 42 Handicap at Rosebery today. The suspension was imposed by the stewards following the incident.
The Canberra Alpine Club plans a team to compete against Inter-State rivals at Mt. Buller in Victoria this August under the Australian National Ski Federation. The club forecasts strong growth as snow sports gain popularity, with a new club house at Mt. Franklin to improve access and membership while winter arrangements are set for efficient, economical operation.
During a Tuesday screening at Capitol Theatre Manuka a generator overheated filling the machine room with acrid smoke. A duty attendant quickly subdued the blaze and the programme was paused for about 20 minutes. Damage was estimated at £50.
Fragmentary OCR data shows names such as Forestage Parvana Roi Ston Munro and The Freak with various figures like 7 FLAMARS 5 and 18/3 90. The text references a Progressive Handicap and a long quarter length with betting terms and multiple ambiguous place and person references, yielding a garbled event snapshot.
In a London case dated July 81 1938 the plaintiff Frederic Arthur Moeller claimed 5000 pounds in damages from an unnamed defendant alleging negligence after a man struck the plaintiff causing leg injuries that could cripple him. The trial before Judge Clancy proceeded with testimony from Lilliat Moeller and others linking the incident to event at Fuller's Roal.
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