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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1939

Page

6

Cocktail parties Sydney minister defends vessel access

The Minister for Defence Mr Street argues against banning cocktail parties on Australian warships. He says public inspections and social events should be allowed where foreign agents could not gain unauthorized access. He notes guards protect sections with equipment during times of international tension and emphasizes continued guarding of those areas.

Sydney Mr. Street Imate Uhiy Lear Collins

Rifle Shooting in 60 Yard Range Event

The article describes a rifle shooting event conducted over the 60 yard range for the NARA Spoon Murphy Memorial Cup and Hammond Trophy. Names such as Watson, Broder, Cooper, and Stephenson appear among competitors with scores and placements noted, including references to 47th at 1 and multiple yard marks, indicating a detailed results list from the annual meet.

McGiven Harey Mediven Wai Taye Watson Ashy G. Broder le Cooper Jung Harovan Huanin Stephens Fern Jeanducten Keay Wucenbor

Australian Star Marjorie Lawrence Captivates Albany Concert

Marjorie Lawrence headlined a concert held at Albert Hill, delivering emotional performances of The Erl King and The Lord's Prayer with dramatic power. Alfred Luizel shared the stage, enchanting with Sweet One and Twenty and The Prologue, while accompaniments by Police Waites complemented the refined vocal artistry and stage presence.

Sarlatte Law Feng Alfred Cilesk Anu Albert Hill Laurel Arlene Famidiaus Marjorie’ Lawrence Reat Oper Wueld Hay Gay Atlas Mins Lawrence Bronnie Hilde Australia Hull Mia Lawrence Howe Misa Lueence Danny Boy Miss Lawrence Aulefce Mine Lawrence Alfrede Luizel Vole Aldo Efort Luisi Lulzel Police Waites

British Teams Head for Salzburg for Motorcycle Trials

London reports three army motorcycle teams sail for Europe to compete in the International Six Day Trial at Salzburg. They will train at Barburg before the August 22 opening. The British Army unit includes about two dozen thousand machines in service and support.

London Europi Salzborg Mithwey Anemoth Inlern Bairburg Alma Fiat Tee Motor Agela Uwe Wunder

Warwick Farm Trial Hurdle Race and Tolling Highlights

Fragmented racing card reports Warwick Farm events with multiple hurdles and handicap races. Names such as Jack Mac and First Son appear among time notes and placings. The piece lists horses, drivers, and approximate timings, reflecting a busy meet with several divisions and finishes.

Tim Tower Hill L .Abrahamv Gollop Jack Mac Stanton Reno Legionista Mog Mort Corr Coleman Belling Difans Weeoud Wis Bird Tollers Fi. Cartats D. Ashmore Donnna Aldubia We Kappha Muzic Ring Volled Wildagmutr Lady Phroso Walnun Thangmia Castalia Yeonna Alduina Alvi Panther Vbullivan Baumah Inaboni Peon Mor Umuiatall Panado Reunian Balawr Menge Win Nowa Etn Mandicap Cottey Opheuss Corevet Pandiet Beli Denita Salerom W. Fayiuing Ty Manian Ole CML Ren

Unclear Text: Fragmentary Note From Unknown Source

Fragmented OCR style note mentions uncertain phrases and random names. The legible content offers no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a coherent news item.

Horses Arrive in Sydney Amid Unclear Report

A fragmented OCR note describes horses arriving in Sydney with unclear names and trainer mentions. The garbled text references a New Zealand entity, an unnamed trainer, and various disjointed phrases implying a racing context without clear facts or outcomes.

Melrouant Fanilaced For Weekend Event At Field

A partial, garbled report suggests Mamtiy’ Muntella is favored for a Saturday appearance at a field event near a local venue. The note mentions a prior performance and a figure named Frank Ror, though details are unclear due to text corruption.

Aulfield Satuiay Aon Nme Tan Nce Frank Ror Hee

Betting Control Sydney Mountay Enforce AWC Entry Rule

Stewards report enforcement of a new AWC regulation prohibiting the use of tuners by hackarsars as part of betting control. Neville Lynch, a waiter, was fined 10 and Marry Zook, a clerk, 5 pounds. Both were warned that repetition could lead to cancellation of their licenses.

Sydney Mountay AWC Neville Lynch Zook

Canberra Hockey Carnival Yields Narrow Final Outcomes

A garbled report from the Canberra event shows Vale Carnival runners up and Canberra teams contending throughout. It notes penalties, extra time drama, and multiple close calls as teams vie for the top prize in a chaotic, rain interrupted tournament.

Radio Schedule and Concert Listings Across Day

A dense radio guide lists programs and time slots including Racing Talk, Music for School, Weather, News, and a People’s Concert. It features performances by Malcolm Sargent and American choirs, with dinners, community singing, and various broadcasts throughout the day.

Ai Sean Shy Phyatond Beervtaeie Alara Chai Euinhoy Hijtron Magia Sebi Waion INK. Com Salem Fees Hse Tb Cabchet A ‘Syney Westher Calor Stan Sane Vinir Nedeal Roach Riekint Tsuse Son Tate Masia Geri Rows Kener Thi Noto Zistuland Amati Vongnary Chas

Homebush stock sale details and market notes

Fragmentary report from Homebush describes stock sales by Vinky on Monday with notes of quantities, prices, and a general market mood. Mentions a grand opening or prominent figure and references to competition and value, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Oman van Hoot Amy Prtvating

Scratching note on cavmanTT and related names

Fragmentary text mentions Webley, Vanes, La, Stoop le, Br Mas, Leen Reka Wien Reale, Came cik Mae, a 20 ats others 27 by Lourh Bina Blas Wings Walter peering.

Cavmantt WR Webley Fk Vanes Leen Reka Wien Cik Lourh Bina Blas Walter Peering

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