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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

2

Adelaide Test Cricketers Put to the Test in Dull Shield Play

Reports describe a slow day as Chipperfield and Barnes built a cautious partnership at lunch, Grimmett struck early, and Bradman endured costly bowling. Scoring surged after 400, with a second century and exhausted stamina marking a tedious afternoon and a 430 total in 144 minutes.

Adelaide Barnes Chipperfield Clarrie Grimmett Bitspatrick Boseman Cheetham Scott Aupcdss Weller Catehi Fingleton Efore Viny Timak Bradman Ward Hippernelt Mut

Radio Phone Service Between UK and Australia Reopens

Acting-Secretary for Poste and Tolagraghe announces direct line telephony between Britain and Australia resuming with London connections. Rates shown for flat three sulnian charges across routes reveal substantial reductions. Service restarts with limited hours from early morning to late evening.

Bydney Sydney

Queensland Triumph In Long Test Against Victors In Shield Match

Melbourne report details Queensland advancing to 405 for three wickets in the second innings as they chase victory over Victoria. Openers Grow and Rogers steadied the innings with patient accumulation, Brown and Rogers adding notable scores. Fleetwood Smith sidelined by illness, substitutions altered the Victorian bowling, while Brown reached 200 and Rogers surpassed 100 as Queensland built a substantial lead before lunch. The match extends with high-scoring batsmanship and strategic fielding from both teams.

Melbourne Queensland Cumpa Fleetwood- Hiaith Rogers Frogern Bleetwood Smith Gregory Roglin Wehunkce Brown Atill Uren Brown Rogers Ralwea AU DO Rogeta Cacape Roger Wan Head Queenan Nursin Victoria Jon SteCormicke Jan Peargon Fleetwood Amith Fleetwood Smith Tiowiel Don Tallon Allen Cook Atunipa

Salvage Hindered After Bomber Crash in Australia

A British civil service and clerical associations exchange of information effort unfolds in Melbourne as British and Australian officials discuss arbitration data and rescue plans after a bomber crash. The crash stranded a Vickers Britain aircraft. attempts to recover it face dense bush and damaged undercarriage.

British Civil Servente’ Cloris Association Australia Ita Cyl Service Fis British Organisation Gompelss Owt Commonwealth Clerical Association Great Britain Palo Peters Nikuabet Suaien Clyll Service Connassalun Counail Ap Melbourne Air and General Secretary Vickers Teven

Sydney motor driver charged with manslaughter

Herbert Cazier, a Sydney motor driver, was committed for trial on a manslaughter charge after a fatal incident near the University extension building. The case involves alleged drowning during a student gathering, with the public service and educational groups weighing in on the broader context and pension concerns.

Sydney Herbert Cacier Telah Thy Pat Romelta Lance Godl Troy Holl Siondaida Une Wedge Centra Public Service Clerical Association i New South Wales Queensland Uial Tvs

Expedition to New Guinea Deepens Coracle Mission

A Canberra led expedition launches from Humboldt Bay to New Guinea waters seeking mineral, scientific, and wireless exploration. The party, guided by Dr Atcha, establishes a base at Lake Habena, travels via air drops and river routes, and faces challenging terrain while awaiting support and further investigations.

Archbold New Gulnes i Lake Haber Orupa Aaron Ealfhaas Uys Lake Habbena Atcha Papua Strickland Bion Fark Maun Auden Bing River Binuke Aubrey Koen Roger Tyra Rogers Gallium Lim Fey Bmgk Raver Atshe Bata

Weather fragment from Burtla reading shows high and low

A partial weather report from Burtla lists a barometer around 28.80 inches and temperatures ranging from a low near 28 degrees to a high around 56 degrees with wind details and times noted.

Pam Aim Mim

Mystery Theory Scout in Brisbane Case

A fragmented report notes a theory being scouted in Brisbane with unclear details. Mentions individuals Arydnncy and Norval plus names Daly and Mame Bie Jorie. describes a disputed beat and a poll commissioner's role amid unreadable evidence for the inquiry.

Brisbane Udy Daly Jorie Norval Goversman Pollen

Launch tragedy claims life near Mort Desh

A 48 foot launch was crushed on a hill near Mort Desh, fatally injuring William O ReG of oe Belain. The craft split from the waterline as workers tried to free a fouled rope, and he died on the way to animal Hospital.

Mydney William O Hilty Mort Desh Anim Hospital

Jewish Refugee Voyage Report From Sydney Station

Fragmented report notes Jewish refugees arriving in Sydney aboard the Romolows ship. It lists 126 landings with many Cernian Jews, details careers, and references Birman and American aid efforts. The text hints at hopes to refer some refugees for settlement amid postwar immigration and wartime disruptions.

Sydney Mosday Llans

Charade and arrival noted at Groevsmmnk event

In a brief item a character named Mr BL Titchbe and Valerie Crowther Bas are mentioned alongside a mime act and a venue at Groevsmmnk New Center. The text reads as a puzzle style note with unclear context and a focus on appearances and performances.

Titchbeekeemed Valerie Crowther Bas

New Zealand Funds in London Cause Domian Concern

New Zealand London funds have fallen from over £28 million to under £41 million, with depletion ongoing at a rapid rate. The decline stems from heavy public works spending and dairy price guarantees, plus capital outflows as investment shifts abroad, prompting possible import restrictions or loan actions while awaiting export recovery.

New Zealand London Achemer Reserve Bank Secoud Australia United Kingdom United States Groen Joan Lonedon Imperia

Bakers to Decide Future Action in Sydney Meeting

The master bakers plan a general meeting tomorrow to discuss the flour tax impact on their trade and review proposals. They favor delaying tax payment until legal clarifications are available. The tax is estimated to have reduced bread consumption in working suburbs by about five percent.

Sydney

Jewish plea for Palestine entry in Parliament

London reports a Jewish appeal urging government action to open Palestine to Jewish entry. The missive requests humane consideration, cites Mr Bhabalin Macpon Md, and notes fear of renewed restrictions affecting Jewish children and families. Parliament debate referenced, with Arabs and Christians mentioned in context of policy.

London Sunasy Tie Coloniui Hecevine Bhabalin -MacPon Md Pansit Waley Cohen Sin Ponaleta Maria Wannid Drusnhi

Council to Compile Defence Register for District

The Shire Council voted £95 to form a district committee to register all men and women over military age for Australia’s defence. The panel will tabulate every person and every transport asset, creating a complete local register.

Bydney Commonwealth Rine Shire Australia

Warwick Armstrong Recovering After Illness

Avory Monty Warwick Armstrong, the timer Ausieullen orteket cnpiain, is reported out of danger after an illness this week. Another well known figure, Aire Marks, suffering bronchial condition, walked tonight as the Om t the slunger fat.

Jockey barely escapes injury in race mishap

Sydney report of Jockey MoMenamin surviving a near miss while riding Htrathroy at Ronebwry. A horse bolted. Menamin was thrown hard but escaped with only a shaking. he had earlier mounted Uno eouene proper when the incident occurred.

Sydney MoMenamin Merioup Htrathroy Ronebwry Emade Uno Eouene Horee Daniy Menamin Wen

Council discusses smoke concert approval at meeting

The executive Council debates the proposed smoke concert and branch expenditures. The Victoria branch faces authorization issues with permanent opening for the event and related costs, delaying approval.

Counell Raxscutive Council

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