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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

2

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights and Programs

A dense broadcast slate lists call-up notices, news, weather, stock updates, music blocks, and talks across the day. Featuring Tem 632, Wanther, Marketa, Morning Devotion, sports, world affairs, and orchestral performances from Melbourne Town Hall and London venues, with multiple school broadcasts and special concerts.

Mutory Ceburul Avaney Apeake Norway Blackfriars Amcital Digger Mr. NM Goddard John Wheaton

Transfer to Canberra High School Building in Acton

In School and Out the transfer to the new Canberra High School building at Acton will take place on Monday Four days remain until the end of the term and after spring vacation resumption will give Riplin an uninterrupted term to prepare for examinations A Canberra High Mascot Mall Committee meeting Tuesday reviewed arguments for the event set for September 24.

Canberra High School Acton

Rugby Union finals crown Canberra Grammar as champions

A chaotic recap of rugby union finals at Manuka Oval details Canberra Grammar School winning the senior premiership while J Patrick's College Goulburn and Queanbeyan also contend for honours. The junior match sees Canberra Technical win reserve honours amid a high scoring, forward driven struggle with Grammar converting key moments and edging Canberra High 18 to 13 after Grammar led 14 to 10 and 10 to 13 at various points.

Yeaterday J. Patrick's College Goulburn FOC Ad Queanbeyan Canberra Canberra Techical Manila Oval Canberra Grammar Canberra High Canberra Grammer School Whyman Fitch Rourke McKeown Anime Colwil Keansed Baker Manuka Oval Grammar Vale

Junior Grade Canberra in Wo. 1 Clinches Runners-Up

Canberra in Wo. 1 clinched its position as runners-up in the Junior Grade by defeating Canberra Grammar by 24 points to 3 at Manuka Oval yesterday. The winners were a well balanced side, coached by Mr. WA Noodger, with standout running by a winger who scored five tries, and a strong defense holding Grammar to a single score. The match between C.W.2 and Queanbeyan was not played, Queanbeyan Convent won the primary Schools sports association’s membership, with Telopea Park runners-up.

Canberra Canberra Gratmar Manuka Oval Ted Eine Rile Whet Wetherley Nelderdog Phillips Iris Nelderding Canberra Dramma Achool Derricka Lry C.W No. 2 Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Convent Bporte Aesociation Telopea Park WA Noodger St. Christopher's al Jamee Tumparee

Canberra Grammar Boys Attend Theatre and Plan Athletic Carnival

Canberra Grammar boys were entertained by Alan Mildenhall at a recent assembly and learned about the Commonwealth survey of Central Australia. Arrangements are made for a visit from an elite team from Trinity Grammar Sydney, with a gala athletic carnival expected this September at the Grammar school oval.

Canberra Grammar Allan Mildenhall Central Australie Lanern Alides Yarlouia Tiagen Canberra Trinity Grammar Trinity Grammar Bchool Rydney Gramur Choo

Ainslie School Pageant Promises Spectacle At Hall

The Historical Pageant at Albert Hall plans elaborate costumes and staged dances. Eliza characters will render period madrigals while children portray early crowd scenes and notable moments in chronological order from the Drouds onward through the ten periods. Despite a measles epidemic, cooperation between parents ensured the planned entertainments proceed.

Albert Hall Tioy Eliza Charactara

Guide Notes Highlight Australian Capital Territory Changes

At the Guide Association meeting a report notes a cheque received from Excellency Lady Gowrke and a request to prepare a fee for an officer. The executive of New South Wales appoints Mrs R. Garsly as District Commissioner replacing Mrs Patliv who left Australia. A welcome ceremony at the Causeway Pack marks Daphne Thomas receiving the first Brow n le. The Canberra Company and others prepare for a march with local officials and leaders present.

Guide Association Fler Gowrke Australian Capital Territory Afr K. Olphan Warman Thane New South Wales Mra R. Garsly Bias Pat ‘liv Australia Gatue Ax x Burney Nauen Abe Conanny Baturilay Buswatos Canherra St Tohi'a Plac Daphne Thomas Bris Jenn Homa Jonner Gulde Canberra Wit Fitch

Scout Notes on RM.C. and Canberra Troop Football

Fragmented report details RM.C. beats St Patrick's with Canberra Troop participation. Mentions players, injuries, scrums, and forward play as the match develops with references to Rae, Patrick's and Duntrooners, plus later notes on Troop attendance and activities.

REC. Am Br. Patrick's J. Wilson Orme Collin RAC St. Patrick's Duntrooners Rae Une Bulla Coleman PO Ton Bretan Westing Opor Reltne PAL Hick Eran Pentilard Brown Nea Patrick's Rees Snow Telpa Rovers Sacona Stow Wes Hildie

Canberra Militia Notes Prepare for Troop Drill and Transport

The 3rd Battalion Militia notes outline a revised schedule due to bad weather with a rifles and parade drill at the Drill Hall and range. Transport details for members from Queenbeyan and the southern Canberra side are provided, with assembly at 9 am and return expected around 1 pm. Changes include musketry parade affecting class schedules and staff movements to Werrin Creek Moruya and Rabaul.

Queanbeyan Sunny Ebey Road Mombard W. H. B. Dickson Dell Hall Canberra Kingston Dickson

Military service enrolment and reserve forces plan

The Defence Minister explained in Melbourne that returned ex-servicemen were asked to join the reserve forces but young men willing to enlist were not taken. Ex-servicemen in garrison battalions would be relieved after mobilising the first five units, to defend armaments and guard key points.

Melbourne Hay Wat Galt Atlscit

Cavaliers Secure Win With Late Scores in Crushing Victory

In a dominant performance Brown, Impeon, Croaseld and Sax combined to touch down as the team extended a 24 point gap. The final score stood at 24 to 0 as the home side sealed the win with late touchdowns.

Ables Brown Impeon Croas Saxwell

Morse's Indian Root Pills Advertises Digestive Relief

An old ad promotes Morse's Indian Root Pills as a family remedy for biliousness constipation and indigestion. It claims the vegetable ingredients gently cleanse bowels aid the liver and improve overall health with years of user experience.

Mores di Morse Sven Hoa Dr. Aforac India

Mediterranean Fleet Exercises Amid East Med Maneuvers

Cairo reports the Mediterranean Fleet engages in large scale exercises around Alexandria and Mesimaruh, featuring hundreds of ships and torpedo boats in what authorities call the biggest drill in the region. The exercise aims to showcase naval readiness amid unsettled tensions across the East.

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