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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
6
Doomben morning saw multiple records broken by Tailed rivals led by Waireka Onivaineka as they contested the Etradoroke Taadlcup on Saturday. Spear Chief challenged strongly with Mildura as a pacemaker before edging ahead to win despite a slow start.
Dr Geoffrey Orrewing aged 40 was found dead on arrival of a train at Cairo. British reports state over 2,000 refugees have left Luxor seeking employment. a Melbourne doctor, his father, connected to a political debate in the Legislative Assembly, urges action to protect Australian workers from disadvantage.
In London and Sydney officials announced in Parliament that reciprocal pension schemes depend on compulsory conference between the United Kingdom and the Dominions. A strike at Drum-moyne caused 140 workers to walk out, with a further 40 idled today, bringing total idle at 500. The unrest stems from changes in piece work rates and pay structure.
ACT Rugby Union opens with strongest sides across clubs at Manuka Oval and Telopea Park. University moves George Cordy to inside centre while Northa faces absences. Eastern Suburbs meet Militia with full lineups. FlM.C. and University set selections for 3.30 pm kickoff at Telopea Park. referees named.
In Artarmon Trude, 21, a salesman, was brought to Central Court bloodstained and dishevelled and charged with maliciously inflicting prior bodily harm on Mary Truda. Police say Mrs Truda had ample notice of proceedings. Trude shouted from the dock. Remanded until May. An allegation remains.
In Sydney on Thurd ay a case brought by Kingsford Smith Air Services seeks £400 from Callibee claiming negligent handling of a January hire. The pilot alleged the engine failure caused a forced landing on Bradley Bay after Newcastle trip, the plane wrecked by soft ground and rubbish.
National football news reports the Prime Minister will attend the opening of the Canberra National Football League season next week. Highlights include insights on key players such as the champion centre, and plans for a practice match against Acton. Junior and intermediate squads are also detailed with staffing and training notes.
In London the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty told the House of Commons that two years after HMS Endeavour was commissioned for New Zealand service there had been 15 desertions among the crew. He said no official complaints about conditions had been received, though support was being obtained.
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