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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1938

Page

3

Gates Delay Council Meeting Due to Gym Representatives Absence

Representatives from three gyms unable to attend delaying the council meeting. The postponement shifts revenue timing to early in the new year with members traveling from Canberra to Melbourne. Officials advise coordinated by the Commonwealth Director General and state representatives from New South Wales and South Australia.

National’ Witness Canberra Melbourne Genediot Heath Dr. Cumpaton Fea South Wales South Australia Australia

Bush Fire Damage Near Sydney Describes Weekend Destruction

Sydney reports weekend bush fires scorched areas near the Hawkesbury River and Ettalong. Residents evacuated as flames approached Ettalong Town while children were sheltered at the Ettalong Hotel. Firefighters struggled to contain the rapid blaze and residents watched the fires.

Sydney Hawkesbury River Way Ettalong

Radio employee Bennett wins verdict in breach claim

Alfred Edward Bennett former manager of radio station 2GB and director of Broadcasting Services Association Ply Wan won £1504 in a claim against the company. He sought £8571 as compensation for termination. In a cross action the BSA claimed fraud but the jury found no fraudulent representation by Bennett. A stay of proceedings was granted.

Sydney Alfred Edward Bennett 2GBJ Broadcasting Services “Association Ply Lawan B.S.A

Central Committee Proposed for Arbitration Claims

Canberra branch outlines a layered arbitration framework with regional state committees and a central body to govern claim eligibility, presentation, and interim awards. It proposes a Chief Plaint Officer and a governance path from groups to state to central committee before lodging with the Arbitration Court.

Rede Vceaie Executive Council Branch Councila Canberra The Cleriical Association Mub Jclaima Arbitration Court Public Service Eoe Central Executive Central Plaint Committee New South Wales Stat Branch Council

Wool season ends with firm market and strong demand

The wool season at Walcha showed high level sales with six bales realizing 24d per lb. The market stayed firm at relaying rates amid strong competition from the Continent and Yorkshire. A feature was exceptional demand for special lines. total offerings reached 11,200 bales with 10,460 sold at auction and 799 sold privately.

Sydney Continent Yorkshire

FORGERY CHARGES AGAINST RACING LOSSES KEEPS SCOTT IN CUSTODY

William Archibald Scott, 48, remanded on 14 forgery charges totaling about £1136 and accused of stealing £1145 from the Royal Packet Navigation Company. Probed shows losses linked to racehorse wagering and a three month period where winnings and losses were uneven. Medical evidence cites shellshock history and memory loss.

White William Archibald Scott Royal Packet Navigation Company Scott ALF

Metal Trades Employers Withdraw Appeal Against Registration

Engineering Union in Sydney reports the withdrawal of its appeal against the registration of the Amalgamated Engineering Workers. The judge Beeby notes the union will not support members striking without first allowing the executive to seek court settlement, a move aimed at preserving industrial peace.

Sydney Metal Trades Axociation Today Amalgamated Engineering Linton Beeby Commonwealth ‘Arbitration Court

Buried by Sand Cleared by Dog Rescue

A man, John Joasph Rogers, 39, of New town, was buried under sand when a lorry lost control at Mastwood. A dog dragged Rogers free as the vehicle careered across a paddock and overturned, leaving him with severe facial injuries.

Bydney John Joasph Rogers Newtown Mastwood Rogers

Bank Clerk Sentenced for Fraud at Commonwealth Bank Branch

Binley Charles Etroul of Bankstayn was sentenced to one month imprisonment after pleading guilty to fraud from the Manly Branch of the Commonwealth Bank where he was employed. Judge White ordered £800 restitution from Strout's property to the bank and recommended parole if authorities consider him suitable.

Sydney Binley Charles Etroul Bankstayn Ue Manly Commonwealth Bank White Stroit Stept Viet Strout

Japanese Boats Watch Burma Waters Amid Fleet Tension

A fragmentary report notes Japanese vessels off Burma and Singapore waters suspected of monitoring ships entering Rangoon with munitions bound for China. Authorities believe patrols continue to guard Burma Yanuagi routes as tensions rise in the region.

Singapore Ttan Raabegoon China Burma-Yanuagi Road

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