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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1939

Page

5

Richmond Races Preview of Novice Handicaps and Divisions

Fragmented racing notes list horses such as Tamlaon, Conquest, ProtonA, and Duncan in divisions for the Melon Handicap. It references times, lengths, and half lengths, noting winners and margins across divisions with many unnamed entries and scattered results.

Novien Handicas Pirkt Divilen MLHON Harvey Hlasiey Sierra Hussher Fuss Tic Later Davelin Lady Sanuee Ello Hazaden Protona Gata Ae Mae al Fottunm Fink Voi Mydlauma Tfaya Mai Lengli Ord Hind Mneet Cailonoin Valdina Raialiys Laaling Prince Yam Ting Alisa Fewaneh

National Football Prospects Clash Amid Training Strains

Canberra notes reveal semi final plans for Queanbeyan and Manuka with Acton, Ainslie, and rival selectors adjusting training amid weather and fitness concerns. Key players cited include Rogers, James, and Evans as teams prepare for the semi final and preliminary final on September dates.

Queanbeyan Inn Acton Ainaire Queanbayan Mas’ Nuka Wil Septnber Rand Mort Sve Bean Amalle Han Alnulle Atsinson Cook Bloompeld Usefulneat Wa Kelly Rae F Weatcatt Allie Kee Mertin Severas Felten Mines Rovers Amalie Rogers

Queanbeyan Court Hears Violent Assault and Traffic Breach

In Queanbeyan Court yesterday, cases included a man jailed for inciting a perinial appeal and another for traffic breach over expired number plates. Witness accounts describe a confrontation at the showground during coursing, with Olive Power and Mrs Olive Power cited in the assault incident and the defendant denying the charges before entering a recognizance.

Queanbeyan Court MO Ayam Nor Ian Kerridge Canberra Ned EL Hannan Jack Wichards Vie de Fendant Etlon Patrick T. Byrne Duke Hatate Vincent Anguatine Power Li Manclotrave Witnen Ui Quetbeyan Olive Power Mtr Potualnns

Export Prices Edge Up In Latest Monthly Index

A slight rise in export prices occurred in the past three months per the Commonwealth Statistician. The index shows 20 items, about 48 percent of exports of merchandise and gold production, valued at 450 in Australian currency. Since April 1997 the index fell, reaching May, then rose in following months due to higher wool, beef, lamb, mutton eel butter exports, outweighing declines in wheat, wages, and silver.

Commonwaatin Statiatician Rojacns Witaun Tn

Fire brigades in Sydney debate three-point town system

Sydney delegates at the assembly discuss adopting a three-point town system for fire brigades. The plan aims to improve efficiency and workload distribution across Sydney, Newcantin, and Broken TL Mage. The proposal would require parliamentary approval and faces scrutiny over funding and implementation in the coming months.

Sydney Tiemiay Fire Brigade Syinry Newcantin Wulopten Phan Syiney

Flood warnings as heavy rains hit NSW rivers

Reports indicate heavy rainfall in the Murrumbidgee and Murray River basins with flood levels reaching near major towns. The Tumut River rises above mid level and further downpours are anticipated, potentially extending flood conditions across the Murrumbidgee and upper Murray tributaries.

Bydney

Confections Text Confused and Incomplete

Melbourne notes a fragmented report from the Austration Dental Conference with unclear figures and misread names. It mentions spending on Athermi and three figures allegedly discussed by Harley Kernan or Mr Kernan, with uncertain details about purchases and funding.

Melbourne Avstydiana Harley Kownan Austration Dental Kernan

Australian high school athletics meet report rough read

An OCR fragment describes New South Wales school sports with disjointed names and events. It mentions a 440 yard race, heats and place finishes, betting cues, and incomplete participant details. The garbled text references Sydney and Canberra teams and several athletes, but specifics are unclear.

Sydney Thestay Cumbinegl New Seats Wales Ihw Canberra Too Yarte Alviston Ain Ives Ealch J. Inter

Water Board to Compensate Labourer

Water Board faces compensation claim by a labourer alleging injury while employed. The unnamed plaintiff cites injury during service and seeks redress for damages and medical costs. Details remain unclear in the fragmentary OCR text.

Fire at Kempsey Destroys Two Buildings in Fire

A fire in Kempsey destroyed two buildings and damaged a marine in the town area. Volunteer brigades fought the blaze as water pressure failed briefly and wind pushed flames. Nearby residents were rescued before further damage occurred and authorities began an investigation into the incident.

Kempsey Tueaday Domage Unia Pune Muriner Pintabou United Volunteer Famen

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