Queanbeyan Tennis Domination As Park Club Wins Again
Queanbeyan Games earned an easy victory over East Lake by 8 sets to nil. Park Club secured a second straight win in the men’s inter-club doubles at Queanbeyan on Sunday. Yarrawonga, defeated by Park in the previous round, also won easily, beating Boomerangs by 8 sets to 48 games to 13. Results show Park defeating Eastlake and Yarrawonga, with Park No. 2 and No. 1 squads also posting wins over East Queanbeyan and others.
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Eastlake
Park Club
Queanbeyan
Yarrawonga
Park
Boomerangs
Thornleigh
Park No
East Queanbeyan
Bishop resigns amid wealth mine dispute report from London
The Bishop of Ely has resigned over wealth mine issues after prompting talks two years ago about evil spirits. In Newcastle reporters note miners threaten a general coal strike if the seniority principle is not conceded at the John Darling mine. The miners' management board endorsed the stance taken by the union leaders.
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London
Ely
Newcastle
B.hl.p
John Darling
Miners’ Management Board
Drowned in Dam Fatality at Captain's Flat
Merle Lowson aged 18 of Captain's Flat drowned while bathing at Lake George Company's dam about a mile from the township on Sunday afternoon. She slipped on a narrow ledge entered deep water and could not swim. Efforts to revive her after extraction from the rugged dam area failed after over four hours. Miss Lowson worked at Captain's Flat telephone exchange.
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Merle Lowson
Lake George Company
Miss Lowson
Canberry College Examinations Report and Oil Promise
Annual exams at Canberry College show Marketing passed with scores 4202 and 4293 in November. A separate item from Bucharest reports Romania pledges to deliver 3,000,000 tons of oil to Germany in 1941.
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Canberry College
Germany
Bucharest
Rumania
Minister Discusses Social Services Proposals in Parliament
The Minister for Social Services said consultations with state authorities were ongoing and that he would submit proposals to the Government. He did not specify the types of services under consideration. The exchange followed a question about a quoted threat regarding resignation if Cabinet would not consider his proposals.
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Sir Frederick Stewart
House of Representatives
Yeaterday
McCall
U.A.P
Frederick Stewart
Frederick
Ward
Madame Melba
Tom
Trade concession extended for UK cotton piece goods
The Minister for Trade and Customs announced a tariff concession authorizing an additional one quarter of an importer’s total imports for the year ending June 30, 1938, for cotton piece goods of UK origin entered by June 30, 1941. The extension covers cotton dominated fabrics weighing four to six ounces per square yard.
Divorce Granted for Desertion in Maitland Case
Austin Fraunfelder studmaster of Woodville Park West Maitland, a noted racing man, was granted a decree nisi for divorce from Kathleen Caverley Trautwein on grounds of desertion. He stated the wife never made a home and did not know of the wedding until four years after. she refused to live with him after their marriage.
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Sydney
Austin Fraunfelder
Woodville Park
West Maitland
Kathleen Caverley Trautwein
Frauenfelder
Militia Lorry Overturn Near Liverpool Injures Four
A military lorry overturned on the Hume Highway near Liverpool this afternoon injuring four bandsmen. Roy Charlesworth 10 of Manly suffered a fractured skull, Frank Commerford 23 of Canterbury had a scalp wound and concussion, Michael Maher 18 of Manly sustained abrasions and shock, and William Piggott 21 of Manly had abrasions. The truck left the road at a suicide bend, struck a pole, and all were admitted to hospital.
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Sydney
Liverpool
Roy Charlesworth
Manly
Frank Commerford
Canterbury
Michael Maher
William Piggott
Hume Highway
National Service plan to set up centres in every municipality
The Minister for Labour Mr Holt outlines a long range plan for a national service centre in each municipality and shire. Centres will advise residents on how to devote spare time to the country with experts guiding fitness salvage Red Cross comforts and A R P work.
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Labour
Mr. Holt
Red Cross
A.R.P
Bridgy defeat by Air Force in East Queanbeyan cricket match
East Queanbeyan Cricket Club lost to Air Force (Duntroon) by 21 runs on first innings at Bridgy. Key bowlers included Reid with 5-30 and H Murphy 3-18. Weibe and McGuigan also made wickets as Colins and others contributed with figures.
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Air Force
Duntroon
East Queanbeyan Cricket Club
Firat
Colling
I.b.w
Reid White
H. Murphy Cook
H. Murphy Billen
H. Murphy
Macbeth
Poulter
Richer
Reid Weibe
McGuigan
Reid Donald
F. Murphy
Nash
Dean
Reid Roberts
C Seeley
Reid Sundries
Queanbeyan Cycling Club Meeting Brings Small Fields and Solid Racing
Owing to riders leaving for military training, Queanbeyan cyclists faced small fields yet delivered high standard racing. The programme added Athletics and featured multiple heats and finals with riders such as D. Duncan A. Huntley and A. Britten taking top places in sprints and distance events.
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Queanbeyan
British Bombing Relief Funds and Local Accounts
Fragmentary note records relief accounting from Britain for bombing damages. Mentions Telopes Park School and Bank of Australasia with amounts £1462 7 and £1407 1, suggesting donations or credits in local ledger. No clear event date or complete names.
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Telopes
Park School
Bia Bank of Australasia
Victoria Park 1.0 Trial Handicap Recap
Unclear OCR listing shows multiple race handicaps at Victoria Park including 1.0 Trial Handicap with numerous horses listed such as Sad gpa ER Soanwless and Pennywike. Also references 12) 7 Dom and High Divdenel Fou Treck with various divisions and entrants.
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ER Soanwless
Jimipan
Dom
Pennywike
Finan
Rogerwood
Macdom
Maiminy
Tower Hin Widdem
Karsfield Ik
Larwood
Milania
Bkruegalong Celente
Lay Green Fern Lord
Tay Marcavellan Tri Metthe
Btep Bon
High Fiueh
Tuhitarate
Wittering
Kentucky
Jean Meifitt
Ginladert
Foy Boyt
Moonwin
Kirly Hope
Auntralmala
Tuckerbos Uli
South Australia Collapses as Bradman Absent in Interstate Defeat
South Australia were routed by New South Wales after a Bradman absence, bowled out for 47 in 111 minutes chasing 422. O'Reilly took 11 runs from 9.5 overs as NSW declared 7 for 167 and led by 374 runs. gate income totals and profits cited for patriotic funds.
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Sydney
Bradman
South Australia
New South Wales
O'Reilly
Ave
Patriotic Funda
Walker
Scott
Ridings
McCabe
O'Reilly Grimmett
Barnes
Bo Reilly
Cotton
Trumper
Lo'reilly
Pepper
Canberra Division Red Cross fund contributions summary
The Canberra division lists received contributions to the Australian Red Cross Society Fund. Totals include £5748 11s 4d previously acknowledged and new donations from Forrest acting Circle, Mrs Cumpston, Sale Flowers, Staff Joint House Department, Canberra Croquet Club, Civic Centre Stall at Telopea Park School, Grand United Order of Oddfellows, Kingston Shop, Milas Kennard Lawn Bazaar, totaling £5774 14s 5d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Red Cross Society Fund
Canberra
Forrest
Mrs. Cumpston
Sale Flowers
Homebush Stock Sale in Sydney Markets
At Flemington Avenue buyers faced 25 000 sheep and lambs with a firm market. Prime stock sold dearer, overall quality fair, better lots scarce. Yarding included 1605 head of cattle with good to prime prices. sheep and lambs ranged from 16 to 28s for lambs and cattle quoted across beef classes.
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Sydney
Flemington Alevard
Kean
Sydney conducts first mock air raid in city center
About 8000 people gathered in Martin Place for Sydney's first mock air raid. Planes flew over as air raid sirens sounded and anti aircraft crews acted. First aid teams from the Taxation Department tended the wounded while decontamination squads moved in as Alderman Crick urged readiness for ARP front line duties.
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Sydney
Martin Place
National Emergency Services
Bruxner
Ra.a.f
Commonwealth Bank
Taxation Department
Crick
A.R.P
Melbourne youth found washed ashore. detectives suspect murder
Detectives believe 16 year old Lau rence Mackay of Altona was murdered but drowned. The body washed up on Poist Cook beach with hands tied. Mackay disappeared from home in November and his bicycle was found nearby on the same day.
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Melbourne
Jone
Laurence Mackay
Altona
Lhe Beach
Poist Cook
Mackay
Altona Or
Yacht Capsizes Off Fremantle In Naval Missing Men
A yacht capsized near Fremantle on Monday leaving two naval personnel missing after an attempt to swim for warmth. William Johnson, a petty officer, and Ronald Doust, a writer, both of Fremantle Naval Depot, are unaccounted for. Five others were rescued after two hours in the water.
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Fremantle
William Johnson
Ronald Doust
Fremantle Naval Depot
Noisy Radio Schedule Fragments From Daily Listings
Fragmented OCR shows a dense timetable with BBC and local stations listing programs from morning devotion to night shows. Entries include news, music, talk, cricket updates, and varied entertainment across stations like 2BL 3BL and Canberra Times.
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BBC
N.bw. v BA
Garrison
Nosi Warren
Sidney Torch
Clase
2FC
The
Canberra Times
Ing
Goulburn Post
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University College
Social Services
Cusack
Cusack's
Cusacks
Manuka
Kingston
National Service
East
Eehasleen
Reid
Innings McGuigan
Collins
Ritcher
Jenkins
Collina Nash
Murphy
Roberts
Cook
Weir
Heath
Collina
Sheehan
Donald
Cook Dunne
Deane Haydon
Colline Reid
Seeley
DB. Duncan
A Huntley
A Britten
W Broadley
D. Duncan
A. Huntley
A. Britten
B. Robinson
M. Rogers
iTryday
T. Staples
Ia. Britten
D. Dupean
Time
T Ming
R. McInnes
D. Furlonger
J. Cullen
R. Rogers
P. Burn
Cullen
P. Burn A. Time
Ming
Britten v. K. Rogera
K. Rogers
E. Britten
V. R. Smith
J, Miller
W. Parsons
E, Britten
C. Miles
Éyda
D. Dobbins
Victoria Park
Miss Bradman
G’ H
Homebush Stock Sale
Dartore
Kreath Salta
Kruschen
Chemists & Sinpys
JAR
B.B.C
Sential
Ervicea
Roberteoq
Ray Blinman
Mastersingera
Davidson
B.B.C. News
ICA
Marty Pe
Fred
Maggie
Tiny Tote
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