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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

2

Jumbled Engagement Notice From Early Town Chapter

Incomplete OCR text indicates an engagement notice mentioning a Mary ctdeat daughter of Mr. and Mrs Sharp of Borsials to Grell Jona aca of Mr. and Mrs C. Lutes of Canberes. The fragmentary details reflect a standard social notice style in a bygone newspaper.

Qover Enly Guugtier Arn Phillipe Manly Mary Mra Sharp Borsials Grell Jona Mra C. Lutes Canberes

Air Today Radio Schedule Mixed With Arts and Weather

The listing outlines an extensive daily programme across IFC and 2Cy stations featuring markets, hospital segments, music, news, weather, public talks, and cultural programs. It notes varied timings, broadcasting including morning devotions, afternoon stories, concerts, a racing toll, and a late-night orchestral showcase.

IFC Tangani Stuaie Wawa Mawr Canterra Herm Thare Moma Brocke Murle Culldren'e Beaton William Mason Uritons Muse Woten Mra Cirenee Mook Kaxrhange

Waters withmiting improves in Sydney after evacuation

Report from Sydney indicates waters are receding with constituents improving. a live stock was evacuated before the flood crossed the river, and overall damage appears negligible.

Sydney Sunda Tti

Barton Lead Triumph While Ford Stands Distant in Premiership Chase

Barton defeated Ford to near the minor premiership with two matches left. Mason and Wood led Barton with key wins while Murty, Hundt, and Crawlay fought tight doubles and mixed results across pools. Mixed doubles and singles produced close scores as Barton maintained top spot in the division standings.

TW & Ol Marton Ford Ceytal Nave & Wood North Bayer Fisk Murty Wncond Anteo Taylor Wfar Edwarde Fom Bayrr and Ink Wave Barton Hundt Crawlay Hartigan Addon Worthbourne T Alnalle Baitluke Hong Sun Woot Bantowane Fhindt Veal Bhamaek Amnadel Barton Datealad Yarmarumla Smith Braddon Forrest Fhaddon Porneat Aturrest Northbourne Railway Thaddon Avoally Norin

Canberra Cup rugby tightens as results leave tie in doubt

In Canberra Cup play Eastern Suburbs and Southern Monaro share equal competition points after a weekend of hard fought matches. Northern Suburbs and University trail, while Varietty and Southern Monaro pushed in close contests at Northbourne Oval and nearby venues.

Saurday Eastern Suburbs Southern Monaro University Baate Northbourne Oval Northe Bouthern Monaty Taylor Vainan Solamon Roberson Kimber Carmody McCue Cordy Nortabourne Oval Rombala Pane Vignt Varaity Torwands Slouthern Monaro Murray Sint Tan Monaro Varsity Fume Ab Thivatoge Boltman Murray-McCue Cordy Wan Elon Zawern Suburbs Puikall Allzebrook Owen Iriva Mote Northern Dunahen Uy. i. Haerivon Pennty Raabe Ted Hall Northa Riba Lntervet Norris Duns Frey Rome O'Donnell Feferrin Firat Marshall Romrguard Roe Ably William Kirkwood Dunanes Ward

Forecast of mainly fine with unsettled showers and winds

Forecast describes chiefly fine weather with north and north west fresh sally winds turning unsettled from the west with scattered showers and snow on the alps. Light to moderate rains noted. Moon and planet times listed, with rise and set events and other astronomical notes.

Alps

Pacific outlook amid shifting alliances and Japan Britain ties

The article analyzes Japan's stance after the Rus-German pact and the Anti-Comintern Pact exposure, noting Japan may align with Germany or Britain depending on emergent interests. It discusses Australia’s cautious position, potential shifts toward isolation or a Far Eastern bloc, and the possibility of a Pacific Pact shaping regional power zones.

Australia Germany Japan Russia Britain France America Far East China North Pacific United States Pacific

Weather report fragment for Canberra shows unstable readings

Fragmentary weather item notes temperatures and measurements across a day. Values appear garbled with several digits and letters, but indicate readings at a.m. and p.m. including a low near freezing and high readings. The text is incomplete and unreadable in sections.

Officials hoaxed big airliner scare at Mascot drama

A faulty summons caused police to respond at Mascot autodrame in the afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The incident follows a string of hoaxes and false alarms aimed at emergency responders and media outlets in recent weeks.

Magost Erin Privat Ciy

Tasman Air Mails Introduced To Sydney Route Inauguration

A fragmented report notes a Tasman air mail service between Australia and New Zealand led by a prominent figure, with inauguration planned aboard the AYiaK bow Ao-te-ras. The launch aims to strengthen imperial communications, link Auckland and California shipping routes, and extend native service on the Tasman line, signaling broader postal and commercial aims.

Sydney Femi Aly New Zealand Imr

Explosions Kill Five in Coventry and Blackpool

A Friday explosion in Coventry killed five and injured twelve, damaging Broadgate with shattered glass and burning shop fronts. Police theorize a Sinn Fein Republican Army alarm clock bomb targeted a tradesman’s tricycle, prompting heightened security for government buildings including the Admiralty and Home Office. A separate blast damaged part of Blackpool Town Hall as two trucks exploded.

London Coventry Broadgate Friah Republican Army Tandan Fas Admiralty Home Ice War Office Blackpool

Wheat plan dominates wheat talk in Melbourne meeting

The Melbourne session on wheat aims to ease international tensions and consider wartime needs. Officials discuss Australia’s role, potential price rises, and the impact on current crops as Mr. Menzie prepares to brief the Premier.

Melbourne Mabiliaation Plana Um Board Australia Britain Inna Menzie

Polish and German talks amid wartime diplomacy

Reports from London and Warsaw describe ongoing diplomatic exchanges as Poland confronts German and Soviet moves. Observers note Polish protests, troop readiness, and shifts in alliance talk while Berlin seeks to stabilize borders and secure food supplies amid blockades and occupation.

Tense German Home Front Warns Reservists Amid Mobilization

Berlin reports police notifying reservists to report immediately while others are called up by letters. Hitler’s bodyguards shift from black uniforms to field grey as Berlin harbors heightened tension. American requisitions graze high apartments near Templehof for searchlights and anti aircraft gear. London reflects unprecedented wartime strain with mass recalls and crowded platforms.

Berlin Sroops Hitler Atmoanhere Templehoff Aerodrome Bruce Ceemeny

Appeal to Mussolini from London Woman Urges Aid

Mrs P Roberts telegraphs Signor Mussolini from London urging him to aid peace efforts and world relief. The letter asks Mussolini to be active in preventing disaster and supports his role in guiding war and humanity.

London Meturday P. Roberts Iman Mussolini Fruid Jourmalince Tim Ragessie Imagne

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