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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions a cup event in Philadelphia on May 1 with Europe involvement. Details unclear but indicates a championship or cup race context and foreign participation.
The notice outlines entry events for various horse races and a detailed call for twenty five special admissions to the Royal Military College at Duntagon with a two year term. It lists eligibility, required educational qualifications, age limits, and the application process with deadlines and supporting documents. It emphasizes preference for service members and includes details on medical exams, character certificates, and submission routes to district base commanders.
Yesterday concluded the four semi finals for the Howling Carnival with matches at Forrest green and City green. Winners include Ban's Canberra rink and Petersham rive ity, with Crom Whiteford Carew White Love Bruce listed among participants for the next round. Section 2 names Molinatry Cobley Carey Field Francis Wynd preparing to begin on City green at 10 am.
Fragmented cricket report shows Queensland floundering against South Australia with Brown 50 in 147 minutes, Cotton’s return and Bevan appeal shaping the day. Bradman, Cotton, and Brown feature among the names amid poor fielding and mid innings twists.
The note discusses viability gains from 18 to 30 percent in 1886 as manufacturers push for safer processes. It mentions better care in the industry and broader adoption during the funding window, signaling a shift toward safer operations and improved viability.
A damaged report notes a freighter named Mew arriving after a severe storm off the Austra Itar coast. The crew faced shortages of break food and supplies during the voyage. The vessel's arrival ends the perilous passage and prompts safety checks. Further details on losses and exact route are unclear from the fragment.
Ptomaine poisoning illness reported in Wollongong with several hospitalizations after a meal. In Budapest Romania and Hungary exchange telegraphs signaling co operation. Naval ratings rescue four youths from drowning after their line overturned, two women stranded near Clark Island saved by a boat from HMS Halas.
A jockey identified as Brennan was badly cut in a fall at the Aston races yesterday. He received seven stitches to a head wound and was reported improving at the hospital.
Two women were struck by an ambulance as they stepped from behind a home in a Melbourne suburb at midnight. The victims, Minnee Merner aged 49 from Bariwood and Bhella Francia aged 49 from Brighton, were hurled about 20 yards by the impact, which disabled the vehicle.
Reports from the Health Organization note a shift among British troops in India toward milk and lemonade during hot hours, reducing heat exhaustion. Hospital admissions remain higher than in England, driven by local injuries and common tropical illnesses. anti malaria work has reduced malaria but infections still prevail.
Victoria built a strong innings and declared at 388, with Beavour and Blevers making notable stands. NSW reply faltered as Fleetwood-Smith and McCormack restricted scoring while Chipperfield led a late chase before stumps, leaving Victoria with a comfortable position.
An ad style fragment touts Heenzo for nose throat and chest ailments at low cost. It mentions home use, a bottle of solution, and references to various names and products in a cluttered historic ad snippet.
United States forest products boost a wide range of wood based goods from rayon to plywood with over 300 000 products. The industry employs thousands logs millions in value and many men in logging and transport by river and railroad using giant rafts and organized timber shipments across the nation.
Ten year old Daniel Grahame of Dearvale near Dorrigo was swimming in Northbars when he disappeared after throwing up his arms. Local authorities fear he was taken by a shark in the Urungs area.
Thoman deGory, 39, found in the Domain in ceithe condition with bullet wounds over the heart and back, later admitted to hospital. A man was subsequently charged in connection with the shooting incident in Sydney on Tuesday.
Moscow reports cite Soviet authorities ordering closure of the Italian Consulate amid a tense protest over Milan and anti Italian government actions. The move followsdemonstrations and diplomatic friction, with officials signaling further reprisals may follow.
About 80 000 holiday makers returned to the city between 5 p m and midnight as railway officials faced a heavy task to bring the people back, with crowds jammed at the central station and transit points.
Racing notes list numerous horses and bets from a Kensington meeting, detailing participants such as Silver Coal, Greek God, Diva, ANPAPRIO, and Bruty. The card covers multiple maidens and handicaps with divisions and times, noting winners like ROLEY'S CHOICE and WOODSMAN with associated jockeys and betting odds.
In Melbourne at Yarrs Glen the jockey of Exchange in the Weller Handicap received a one month disqualification for crowding and causing interference to Villius, an incident that occurred a furlong from the theater as the race progressed.
An inquiry into a Sydney race found Harley and jockey E Houghton Wilken disqualified for 12 months after being ruled to have unfairly impeded their rivals in the Three Year Old Stakes. The Stewards also assessed other riders in related incidents amid a lengthwise defeat of Harley by Anpapeso.
A pair of horn rimmed spectacles was taken or found by mistake near Kennedy Street in Kingston between Cotter and Kingston Tent My. Finder Quin Biddle on Glee Street Kingston should contact for return.
At Yarra Glen Racecourse the Malden Plate field features Henry Tudor racing near the lead with Rumete and Colbett while high betting lists include West Ovneve Auster Romalyn and a slate of other runners such as Comiaves Paylight Convenu Hepudi Highbury Mite Mit Alvarvinw Queen Merrynle. Betting odds show Henry Tudor at 8/4 with Rumete and others close behind as officials note times and placements across trials and races including a two year old trial and final.
Fragmentary text seems to reference salvaged air mail and garbled phrases about Rome Bay and Calpurnia. The readable parts mention ad ties and beats, with unclear origin or date.
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