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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
6
A noisy OCR of a daily Australian radio timetable lists countless programs, times, performers, and show titles from morning devotion to evening concert. It mentions weather, news, music, and drama segments with numerous names and venues amid garbled formatting.
Dick Roe returns for Amelia in a key semi final as Canberra and Ainslie clash for a place in the final. Evans and Bloomfield feature in strong forms, while injuries and late selections shape the lineup for a potentially pivotal race at Man Oval and the awaiting quarter results.
New York boxing scene erupts as Lou Ambers regains the lightweight crown from Armstrong amid disputed rounds and crowd tension. Ambers lands key blows including an uppercut while Armstrong fights back, with officials and managers trading accusations of fouls and improprieties surrounding the bout.
Dhops arrived at Port Gisborne aboard a vessel amid confusion over ownership and a pending assignment. The horse is slated to work at Flemington after the stop, with details remaining unsettled and timing unclear.
In Melbourne the Williamstown races at Caulfield were disrupted by heavy rain and flooding. Officials planned a meeting on May at Caulfield to reschedule the event and assess track conditions.
In the Sydney Legislative Assembly Mr. Lee referenced the Woolcott Forbes case. He questioned the Minister for Justice about information given to the department by the Producers and General Finance Corp through their solicitors before Forbes departed. The minister promised to confer with the Attorney General to obtain and disclose the necessary information in due course.
A police notice states no reward is offered for information leading to arrest. Detective Sergeant Nye traveled to London and Paris to assist in the search for Forbes and will return via a planned route to Ayrney.
Fragmented report mentions a car crash into a tree near Sydney airfield with injured airmen. The text references Wellington events and a marriage in Brisbane, plus ties to political upheaval in Europe.
Reported draw in a Test match with high scoring yet unclear details. Mentions Hammond’s record third wicket stand of 264, Matamond’s 24th century, Bradman record eclipsed, and multiple players named with incomplete spellings.
A local annual rugby match at Duntroon saw the Cadets secure a narrow win over the Staff after a tense midfield battle. The game featured strong defense and late scoring, with both sides exchanging chances as the clock wound down.
Boston reporters note the Davis Cup Inter Zone Final draw with Quist facing Mitie and Brom vying for a partner. Yugoslav and Australian teams train and speculate on doubles pairings while Harry Hopman predicts victory amid anticipated Yugoslav competition.
LTA president Configent spoke on Tuesday about the doubles teams and decades of success. He noted that a Davia Chip victory would ensure continued prominence and prevent a collapse of status.
The estate of Baron Dehlanger London relates to the widow Henri Liealangel and the company Starting 7 Limited and Channel Cans. The matter, heard recently, concerns duties amounting to 153,185 currency units.
A murky report notes an event at View Torin Park in Sydney where Dark Lover had a fade appearance amid scratches and confusion over a Fiat Wiviaten. Local sources reference tense crowd dynamics and unclear outcomes, with emphasis on the scratched performance and venue disruptions.
Sydney session reports quick action by Speaker St C Weavers to avert a counted out vote in the Legislative Assembly. With 94 members expected only about 10 present during drainage policy debate, a move to adjourn failed and the Speaker briefly resumed control before a pause.
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