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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1939
Page
6
A garbled report describes a Hobart harbor inspection by a dock expert, mentioning oceanic routes, naval units, proposed ship movements, and international cooperation. The text references Australian naval squadrons, Melbourne murals, and a Commonwealth government delegation, but contains many unclear phrases and errors.
Two men, Robert Brench and Courge Alina, are charged after a Sunday death in Cowan area. Detectives found a cottage scene at Cowan and Hone and then moved to Bautwood to take another suspect into custody. The men are accused of murder and one faces an additional charge of attempted shooting.
Sohn Kelly, found guilty of murdering Miss Marjorie Con tance Bommeriad, is to be hanged at Lowe Bay penitentiary on August 24. The State Cabinet reviewed Kellys case and, after considering medical reports by Justice Hales Rogers, recommended the law take its course.
In Mundubbera Queensland a 19-year-old youth was charged with murder after the death of 14 year old bride Mrs Fila Grant and her 18 month old infant. The couple were at a lonely house when attacked. A single barrel gun was later recovered.
At Canberra Court yesterday Haaton of Malta faced charges of unlawfully using an instrument with intent to procure a certain event. The Crown's evidence included telephone conversations and a letter alleged to have been written, with the defendant admitting knowledge of the patient involved. The case noted witness testimony, police procedures, and that the defendant was remanded to await further proceedings with a subsequent reference to a separate Maguire matter about a motor vehicle incident.
Davis Cup action opens Thursday with a strong lineup from the United States and Cuba. Aguero and Quint lead the Cuban challenge while the American squad features Briamson and others, as top challenger Quist trains for the ties. In Rye, Cooker’s upset loss and Riggs’s near elimination shake the tournament as Brown defeats Betz in a British Wightman Cup entry.
An Australian named Mr Hodder, employed by a tin mining company, leads a search in the South Burn region for wreckage of a plane near the Aye dalane. Wernesday 4 and Sir Charles are referenced in the fragmented report, with intentions to recover or locate the missing aircraft.
The report details a traffic breach case involving Frank Bontl Rolato and a corpuriter Bin Mick. A passenger in a car on Commonwealth Avenue signaled to stop, and witnesses described confusing actions. The magistrate ordered a fine and assessed witness expenses. additional notes mention a separate case involving Michael Metniyes Veeck fined for disobeying a stop signal and related events at a street intersection.
The rugby final features Troyal Military College No. 1 against Ruste suburbia at Manila Oval. The match is seen as a key test, with Troyal Military College tipped as favorites to win the final competition.
The text reports a chaotic set of margin forecasts and speculative scores for a team called Wolves in a crowded, confused match narrative. It lists numerous predicted margins, points and outcomes attributed to various rivals, with scattered mentions of players and observers. The piece notes a special bulletin box and a competitor’s submission, indicating contest-related coverage and newspaper formatting quirks.
In a steady final round, Miss Lewis from Victoria wins the Open Women’s Championship at the West Adublianuahuni Union event, defeating Mira Law in a tense finish. The morning rounds set the stage as the field narrowed to two for the decisive afternoon.
Mines Rovers face engagement adjustments as position reviewed by the Dunbarra League. Upcoming matches include a Tuesday visit and a clash with Ainslie, with coach notes on returning players and possible cancellations. Umpires named for Saturday games list Queanbeyan, Ainslie, and Canberra Rovers among field assignments, with emphasis on Keikhad Whig and East Lake's stakes.
The readable lines mention names such as LEE, Porter, Ryan, Young Carrington, Linhu ba, and Ian Denoey among others. It references times like 1.393 and positions including first and third place, with betting notes and multiple unnamed participants. The text is incomplete and missing clear structure or context.
The report lists multiple race results from Ascot Handicap with horses such as Lau, Felii, Banepa, Macartan, and Laurel of Biancon. It notes timings, margins of victory, and rider initials like J. Duncan and OBulliven, with multiple entries including HOUSEMASTER and Panto. The text is a fragmented record of finish orders and distances.
A garbled report claims jockeys must carry correct weights to avoid penalties. The chairman of the NE Rtipendiary Steyards in A Willinnns outlines weight rules and racing conduct.
A garbled report notes a stable inspection by the A.C. committee. It mentions William and Sydney and Beau Fiver in uncertain context, with references to Wethalin's stables and a horse show outcome.
In a racing setback, Mustella failed to clear the final fences amid a challenging course. Jockey comments suggested rough going and a slip near the second last hurdle affected the outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe handicaps for a weekend meeting, listing entries and adjustments. Details are unclear but mention events on Wednesday and Saturday, with references to participants and officials.
Race summary fragment lists multiple hurdle results with horses including SEA KING, Gay Vark, and GAT De Vader among others. Times, margins, and placings are inconsistently recorded, with betting notes and additional event mentions interspersed, making a full recap unavailable from the provided text.
An inquiry was held into race conduct at Ascot Sydney. The trainer and staff faced questions about a horse, with explanations offered regarding a late withdrawal and any potential foul play during the event.
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