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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

2

Davis Cup selections and prep notes from Rye and Seabright

Davis Cup non playing captain Pate named seven players with four to represent America while delaying final announcement to keep Australia guessing. Seabright practiced with Hopman at the base, Cuba plans to use Quist heavily, Australians expect easy win over Cuba but seek more prep before Yugoslavia. Hopman pairs with Crawford in national doubles and Bromwich with Miss Hartman in mixed doubles alongside Crawford and Miss Surhte.

Rye Pate Ohoome America Ester McNall Grant Coste Alutraliana Seabright Hopman Quist Yugoslavia Crawford I Bromwich Mathiew Hartman Surhte

Rugby final at Manuka oval for Grat-grade prémieroup

Canberra Evening Times previews a full day of matches at Manuka Oval with Royal Military College facing Northern Suburbs in the main Grat-grade finale. Other fixtures include Monaro versus North Suburbs and Canberra and University contests, plus school level clashes and entries for The Times contest.

Manuka Oval Royal Miliary College Northern Suburba Astern Suburba Monaro Ohurbe Unk Tha

Win the Final Competition in Eastern Suburbes Football

Forecasts from readers and analysts show varied margins for the Win the Final contest. Eastern Suburbs and rival teams, including a list of regional clubs, are noted with predicted scores and margins ranging from narrow to decisive.

Oaks Estate electricity supply plan under Queanbeyan council view

The Queanbeyan Municipal Council seeks to supply electricity to Oaks Estate outside the town boundary in the Australian Capital Territory. The Acting Secretary of the Department of the Interior outlined proposed conditions including a five year supply right, council responsibility for street mains and services, and agreements with future customers. Depreciation funds and collection powers were discussed, with a Royal Commission review suggested on depreciation and a survey of council powers to collect from consumers.

Department of the Inlatior Questbeyan Municipal Council Oaks Australian Capital ‘Territory Department of the Enterior C. 3 Daley Ret Queanbeyan Mallnry Ral Imial Duke Batale Marek Couscn

Sydney chiropodist remanded after incendiary device verdict

Sydney on Thursday the chiropodist Paul Ollenskomt aged 34 was found guilty after a three day hearing of having made an incendiary device to set fire to shops in Jin Sunes Arcade. He was remanded for sentence.

Sydney Paul Ollenskomt Darlinghurst Jin Sunes Ith Tentides Sa Ollentico

Morose Indian Root Pills Ad Promises Constipation Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for constipation. It claims the formula is pure and effective, urging users to try nightly and report quick improvements.

DR. Morse

Parliament House Renovations Delayed By Plaster Shortage

Canberra reports say Parliament House renovations at King’s Hall are delayed due to plastic shortage and labour shortages in the plaster trades. Workmen warn renovations will not be complete in time for occupancy by the Duke and Duchess of Kent, with costs rising from £28,000 to about £40,000.

Batute I'iuas Capita Canberra Ladéere Iran Uleg Government House Department of the Intsrlor Kemin Ursinbor Union Bolla'ad

Labour Daily Heffron Party Rejects Lang Plan

Sydney reports the Heffron party rejected Lang plans for the Daly News. Lang would stay as leader of the ALP until a union appointed committee forms an Industrial Party. The Heffron group seeks Lang to arrange party finance and readmission of Heffron supporters to full Labour rights.

Sydney Plana Daly Lang Heffron Arty Lang Lunjona Banter Ave Vans Heffron Party Labour Party

Japan to Exploit Southern Waters for Tuna Industry

The Deep Sea Fisheries Association plans to exploit the southern waters for bonito and tuna with navy support. Four cold forage vessels would be built to bring the catch to Japan, aiming to boost national fish industries and expand maritime harvesting.

Tokyo Thorainy Domel Agancy Deep Sea Fisheries Association Plana

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