Fragments Describe A Wet Day At Local Council Meeting
Incomplete text shows a damp day and notes about a council meeting. The readable fragments reference a value, possible vote, and a plan to move forward with a project, though details are unclear.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
5
Mt Franklin downhill races crown Hytes trophy winner
Mt Franklin hosted the Can Territory Alpine Club event with rivals like Prowse Ingram Piggin and Browne competing in multiple downhill and slalom divisions. Weather hampered some runs but delivered tight finishes, including Browne securing several titles and Ingram leading the main downhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Downs
Mithe Casey
Jon
Ft. Prowse
Holier
Ceampett
Ingrata
Watthaws
At. Franklin
Pis
Ingram
Hyies
Pigein
Ara Oh
Eneing
Andra
Canberra
Fac
D-G.t
Auetcailna Wding Champioramps
Ue Sparta Werd Myn
Ope Bownhill
Koschinko
Kis
Formmidane Tou
Mt. Mutter
Tor
H. Ngram
Alton i
Wood Tan
Mylew
FC Piggin
A. Ingram
Ecco
B.C
Amin
de FC. Piggin
Mal
Gray
T. Draper
A. aMatthewa
Homen
le Browne
Tillyerd
H. Duntar
Canberra Branch Council Meeting Raises Debts and Public Service Issues
The Canberra Branch Council discussed arrears and non payment of dues by members, potential schemes for settling arrears, and the impact on public service benefits. It noted possible transfer and competition for Commonwealth positions, with government review awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Stepa
Pawera
Association
Anderith Mules
Jorge Jump Anto
Trent
Whichas
Cierl~en Association
Acta
Miry W. Clapp
Coronation
Canberra
Commons
Concord
Amy
Commonwealth
Queanbeyan Club Meeting Debates Prize and Fees
The Queanbeyan and District Greyhound Club held its annual meeting with debate over prize money bookmaking fees and nomination charges. The club reported 41 meetings last year, improved attendance and finances, and discussed rental costs at the showground and the New grandstand completion. A motion to raise bookmakers fees to £2 per meeting and raise nomination fees was debated. supporters argued funds enable higher prize money, while opponents warned against inflating costs, keeping admission and field fees under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan and District
Efcora
Epexdaioy
Activitien
Rm Istrioliona
Brung A
Aalavien
Wagdana
Ee Relpta
Txmond
Bpéndenve
Meme J Expere
A. J. Flolfe
Treseurer
Mr van
Anil
Masa
Bullivan
D. Duncan
G. Becket
M. Mattes
Hinckssin FR
McGregor
Nad. Saplaisnd
VTC
Wlan
R. alsGregor
McDonald
Rolfe
Abiyancs
Mrr
Br Matton
Maries” Moe
Dogn
Acm
Nursing Clube
Mtr
Rooper
Homebl s 5H stock sales prayed at battling game
A chaotic match between two department teams ends with the Commerce Department edging the Customs team. Officials penalize and officiate rules as the crowd watches a tense contest with key plays and a mascot incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiter
Beare
Cu Fama
Jay
Woking Commerce Team
Momtay Gomi Jn
Piekme Sehnep Wil Ine Bk Pampettiing
Yate Uuny
Aunt Freeman
MITER
HMA
Commerce Department
Amon
Aed Cinerea
Customs
Customs Department
Gommeres Department
Mapny
Cutora Department
Goele
Fotnte
Beinde
Corey
Murden
Hicks
UAH
Rabin
Maroney
Grange
Me Dopaat
Controversy Over Tender Contract At Government Works Board
A departmental board examined improper conduct charges tied to a tender for Government House Canberra. Witnesses testified about discussions with Orwin and Reginald Taylor, with the board ultimately not bound by prior commission findings and emphasizing evidence-based rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Spasar
Eget Separ
Conteart
Orwin Ae
Eh Win Ray Cat
Weild Taylor
Wigigence
Werle
Jack Hicharde
Grwin
Hoya
Orwin
Moye
Endling
Lawdon
Qndings
Hays Commission
Taylor
White
G.P.O. Conteart
Whittie
Fenderton
Government House
Canberra
Neave
Taytor
Quinilven
Crown
Sydney
A.teiegraft
Ted
Mahattay Anid
On the Air Today Broadcast Schedule Summary
A dense OCR listing of daylong radio programming across genres. Highlights include news from Canberra and Brisbane Speake, music segments, weather, lectures, and dramatic readings. Multiple named figures and programs appear, with varied show times throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waaldor
Canberra
Brisbane
Besson
Weathar
Dtarkek Nepartay
Maidan
Ns Oyantany
Vance Palmer
Covelly Wins Narrow Wrestling Victory in Stadium Bout
In a three bout card at Ruaheusters Buy stadium Covelly pins Ha Win Lat in three rounds by two falls to one. Covelly dominates with a strong kick and arm work in the ropes, taking the decisive fall after a rope hold sequence. Supporting match features Fasdie Eure and Andy Boonach scoring falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rydney
Momus Botene
Rge Covelly
Ferest~ Hing
Fasdie Eure
Andy ‘Boonach
Canberra YWCA Meets Over Building Transfer
Canberra YWCA marks a meeting about handing over the YWCA building to the National IW.C.A. of Australia. A guest of honour will attend a ceremony in Canberra with Mrs A Percival presiding. All interested men and women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snan
Canborra Ywca
YWCA
I National Iw.c.a
Australiay
Joel
Ditesyure
Canberra
Wendie
Causeway
Maton
WEA
Five Centre
Mee Tee
Menaiey
Mra A Percival
Hhe
YWEA
Thie
Association
Alton
Bandit Scared by Screams Accommodation Sought
Scant legible text describes a bandit frightened by screams and a robbery scenario. A suspect demanded money after a revolver threat. Fragmentary details mention Timex Office and a shop setting near Austin with a back yard scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Auatin
Austin
Be Smart Ty Survey From Comics Songs Remains Questionable
A dubious claim promotes an Indian root remedy said to ease stomach issues and bowel troubles without irritants. The ad-like text touts a time-tested blend called Mushes and cleanaan and urges use of Indian Foot Pita under Dr Monee, claiming no unpleasant aftereffects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monee
More
Local horse event notes uncertain and garbled
A garbled morning report from a Masdwick scene mentions a chief and a mare with gaits and imprecise terms. It references a spring candidate and development but details are unclear, including names and actions. Preparations are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Masdwick
Treanniderabie
Bares Mill
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I Dunnechiffe
Geen
Seca
Browne
PoGordon
Grimmth
Sain
Deea
Service
Council
Cantera
Bome
Canbarra Brune
Dude
Raault
Sheiribars
Betauit
Htaning
Supply Department
Sid Pulle
Customs Ani Commerce
Queanbeyan
Homebl
Usin
Tate
Eaton
Bagard
Westher
Richmond
Munle
Rancraions
Maniher Guesn
Botte Wagner
Lord Kay
Clifford Huntemananat
Nora Willaerson
Mtha Wiotise
Jim Davideton
Wen Her
Kchooin
Tove
Mapes
Bomston
Eamantat Hervices
The
Maitland 10 Dy Regiment
Boe
Ano
Ius
Wonan
Mont
Muale
Shaw Thom Dwacho
Spivakoveky
Toasy Epivanovaey
Kno
Sai the Theatre
Iy Tanec
Alan Bay
Ana
Muntey
News
Westher Bnd
Tavly
Smole
Joanny Welumutter
Ataureen O'Sullivan
Tarzan
Ms Mate
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Edgar the Wurrougn
Ay Terate
Jan K Ptarene Fine
Canberra Y.w.ca
Capitol
ROBERT __ MONTGOMERY
Rosalind Russell Sind
Dame May Whitty
Jiha Howard
Heather Angel
H. B Waenst iv
Bulldog Drummond
Secret Police
Mnastragamue
Civic
Campbell Copelin
Gwen Munro, Joe Valu
Noel Monkmen
William Boyd
Mulford
Frontiersman
Union Pacific
Groadcsting Womendbion Prem
Moersweed
Pastoral Exchange
Monaro ST
Torrens
Htornaway Row
Guowrieyian
Taos
Woodgers & Calthorpe Limited
Queanbetan
Canberea
Thureday
Marina
Wetharn
Merina Walters
Eas & Cal Queanbeyan
Monaro
Elias Southwell
Heward
Maloney
Kingston
Rink Biol
Parker
Arthur
Fowcat
Pier
Coupe
Kitchen
Wilde, Timex Ofice
Bandit
Pualic
MED Ghose Society
Momday
Uth
Ue Baby Health Centre
Manuka
Nan
Iman
la Acton
Jononnaw
Otel Kivoston
Legacy Club
Ron oaLe
Rogier Tered
Meweaseney
Cele
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