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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
6
In a NSW countryside scene Jacky battles a fast spreading fire. He ploughs a break through flames to save crops while Dick tends the injured owner, Selwyn, and organizes urgent medical aid as arrivals signal a dramatic turn in this ongoing catastrophe.
Training classes for NCOs of the 3rd Battalion are to be conducted every Sunday at the Civic Centre British Hall. An NCO training padre will begin next Sunday at the drill grounds with a three month course modeled on a recent program. The Canberra company NCOs will host a dance at Avis Hall on Friday with invitations to Warrant Officers and NCOs from nearby units. Further details from the Drill Hall, phone 988.
Canberra Burns Club raises prize list for Highland Gathering at Acton Racecourse October 16. Seven pipe bands expected to compete for Campbell Cup with £100 donation in perpetuity. special weekend program includes piping and dancing events totaling about £300 in prizes, drawing strong interest from Scottish Societies in Sydney.
Paris tribunal will hear Hailie Selassie’s action to claim ownership of Keo shares in the Dubutl Addis Ababa railway, valued at £230,000, on October 12. The case centers on ownership of the railway stake and involves disputed shares.
Pupils of Telopea Park Primary School staged a vibrant fancy dress ball at the Albert Hall. Costumes impressed, non repeating characters drew applause, prizes awarded for best dressed girls and boys, and a Mae West walk imitation drew cheers. The event featured student organizers, judges Whinkard and Mrs Harris, and a well supplied supper by parents and the Citizens Association.
The Journalists Ball at Hotel Canberra next Friday week plans new features including a humorous Canberra topical film from Fox Film Corporation Sydney. Prime Minister Lyons and Dame Enid will attend. a new black and white invitation card by Armstrong aims to speed replies for catering preparations.
In Sydney on a Wednesday Henry sues the Commonwealth and the Minister for Defence for £8,000 damages alleging wrongful deprivation of his pilot’s licence. With both parties consent, the Commonwealth paid £500 into court in full satisfaction, Justice Rich noting the sum would be paid to Henry less Crown costs incurred since payment.
London reports record foreign visitors to Britain and a strong rise in British motor output for the six months ended June 30. Output reached 308,084 private cars and commercial vehicles, up about 11 percent from last year, with home tax yields also higher than the prior year.
The report lists multiple races at Victoria Park including the Brush Hardie Race over 1 mile won by COLOR KING with 9.5 odds, and notes many contenders such as Riv poste and Musician. It also covers Flying Handicap results with BROWN BETTY and a Long wad area for CAROLINE, MOUN T NEBO, and TUCKERBOX, detailing odds, placements, and times.
Col J T H Goodwin presided yesterday over John William Avery Beadle charged with stealing a horse rug belonging to Row and James Bartlett. Beadle received a £1 fine or three days hard labour after a nine day custody period. Police described discovering the rug at Beadle’s camp by the Molungio River near Commonwealth Bridge. He claimed ignorance. a Work Doc Kotan travel allowance was noted, and he had 0/13 in his possession at police station.
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