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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
6
A faint listing notes gifts to QUF suggestions featuring a dainty collection of pottery novelties painted, lingerin and stockings, described as a modern haven.
Thursday the Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed the appeals of Herbert Jenner a 23 year old labourer and Selwyn Wallace 22 against conviction and death sentence for the murder of Frederick William Sherry in what was described as today’s decision.
A dense OCR listing outlines broadcasting from morning to late evening featuring music interludes, news bulletins, weather reports, sports updates, and cultural programs. It names numerous programs and performers such as Jim Davidson's ABC Dance Band and Francos Violiniat across several time blocks, indicating a nationwide schedule with regional notes and a variety of formats.
McCabe returns to Sydney from Melbourne and is set to play for New South Wales against Victoria in the Shield match starting December 25. South Australia is to be visited tomorrow as Wil captains by Pingleton.
The National Mutual Life Company reports a conversion loan reaching about 90 percent of holdings above £10,400 as large investors subscribe over £2,000,000. Treasurer Casey notes strong response, while small investors appear slow. Earlier, Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society lodged £100,000 cash.
Promotions sweep the Senate as Clerk of the Senate Monahan nears retirement at year end. Officers including J Edwards and J Usher receive advances. records and papers duties shift to new clerks. The changes grant extra allowances and reflect a tactical reorganization across departments.
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