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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
2
Flood waters inundate hundreds of acres of wheat and land in northern Victoria. Officials report no stock losses but many roads remain flooded, disrupting transport and farm operations as authorities assess damage.
The University Discussion Movement reports strong growth with over 200 members, linking child study and thinking topics to community benefit. Plans for a combined meeting on September 1 feature Mr Duncan and Mr Wilson assessing consolidation, while Group 1 debates power politics and Germany’s threat, urging continued diplomatic and military deterrence.
In Melbourne on Wednesday probate of Jane Gray Noble who died August 7 1936 is opposed by a relative alleging undue influence by Bruce Najlace Douglas manager of Dalgety and Co Geelong. The will reportedly left almost all of £10000 to Douglas, claimed to have saved her brother from financial ruin by dissipating large sums of inherited wealth.
A gold theft at Waiyyae battery last night left a zinc box open and gold valued at 5800. Police say suspects may be Yebives, tied to a heist at Hluok, as investigators work with Why police to recover the items. The incident reveals an ongoing effort to identify the thieves.
An advertisement touts Dr. Murne's Indian Root Pills as a cure for bilious attacks and indigestion. It claims the medicine cleanses the stomach liver bowels and kidneys, promoting regularity and improved feeling by tomorrow with a single nightly dose.
A comprehensive survey of 24 Australian primary industries, produced by the Department of Commerce and state bodies, will be presented to the Australian Agricultural Council in Melbourne. It covers the past decade’s production, areas, prices, exports, and marketing issues across wool to fruit, wine, and dairy. The council aims to use the data to craft a plan addressing production, marketing, and transport challenges.
Sydney announces the City of Sydney Eisteddfod will run from August 26 to September 2 with vocal and dancing events staged between August 23 and 26. Participants are invited to compete across multiple disciplines at the event in Sydney.
Militia notes outline preparation for a rugby match against University at Tela pea Park this Saturday and a visit to Bombala next weekend. Training, attendance, and parade details are given with dress code and equipment. The Canberra Queanbeyan militia conference is postponed to Friday due to the moon’s phase and a hockey result is noted.
Canberra militia units assemble next Tuesday for a parade around the diet of a Eora alig where athletic trophies won recently will be presented by Brigadier Miles CMG DSO. The Canberra Soldiers Club president will present the inter-unit cup to the battalion adjutant. Brigadier Miles will take a salute at the Census Building entrance. public attendance requested, on the parade ground by 3 45 p.m.
The Grammar School oval hosts a Saturday game as the last before the semi finals. R Brackenreg returns as captain and centre half to strengthen Set Battalion. An inter-Company competition soon follows with entries from Ey F and Companies and Headquarters Wing. Interested players contact M. S. Notdavan.
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