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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1938

Page

3

Untitled 1958 Financial Notes and World Events

Fragmented 1958 financial and world event notes mention gold stock movements, European and American holdings, and death and accident figures. References to September and December indicate shifting markets while a rebuilding effort and a consecration at York are noted as ongoing processes. The text interweaves stock data, international actions, and church references with unclear connections.

New York Etinia Gieo Unites Iim Staten Ewargeds European Et Tans Kington Mice

Epsom Victorian Handicap Races Include Multiple Bets

Race card notes Damars Handicap unsMOTAL SUBELEE with 108 pounds to ride, top contenders Biar Laat Maestro Royal Jubilin Star Maestro and others in a dense field. Bets center on MAC ROB, Black Beauty, Jun Joe and a potpourri of named runners with long odds. times and gaps cited for each leg and action.

McKee Houston Maestro Ia Rere Yeatord Silver Horn Manchia Royal Jubilin Star Maestro Burt Ralph Black Beauty Herrin Jun Joe Tao Webby Black Robin Annie Beauty Cavante Fics Muccini Penny Farthing Plate Riccarton Houncous Paris Mivi Bankroad Sykoe Mac Rob Bick Beauty Juatrew Diver Snorsham Thiel Mandi Cooper Nanire Morrla Rodany Mail Tia Weath Virtual Old Biyle Nasty Man Faifleby Triteleia Dark Thorn Happy Pilgrim Davie Sunnydale Tonhie Amahira Rodney Inti Hall W Devon Bailey Buatard Mixa Bara Phillipe Sir Rabin Thoolis Kanure Ghedomur Burn W. Cox Whillipa Beardue Maris Oshera Windarvel Klorana Love Parade Royal David

First Hiren games in palta competition decided

In the four semiane of the palta competition om Aveted by Rowling Chube uetitory, the first round of results show Bodgvon Sw and Weathersion with notable innings. The day featured injuries, including Smett’s knee, and Grimmett recovering to bowl again as detailed play-by-play wrapped with Chelat’s dismissal.

Yealer— Tion Bodgvon Sw. Bergs Hivih Awe Fament Weathersion Ai Savor Wihitecord Love Carew Crows Bruce Whitington Grimmall W. Tallon L Eilia Chelat Walker Uhe

Taxi Hold Up Alleged Confession To Police

A messy clipping reports claims that Anton Barwick admitted involvement in taxi holdups and that a group including Marwick faced thirteen charges such as robbery and assault. Central Court proceedings noted a not guilty verdict for one suspect and details of an uncensed pistol and unlicensed patel.

Queenaland Tnt Togere Gradamae Goto Ellis I.b.w Ward Hansen Tallon Cotton Cook Grimmett Baker Walker Ward Guthormsen W. Talon Grimmett Sydney Wadneriay Ward i Anton Barwick Walle Ward Central Court Marwick Patel Asken

Sheffield Shield Victory Milestone Inning Run Affair

Sheffield Shield match report describes Sheffield Shield S.A. securing a win by innings and 20 runs at Rlaide. Brown stands out with 174 as key innings. grimmett and ward bowling produce crucial partnerships and dismissals. Cook manages a steady contribution before Grimmett's decisive wicket changes the trend.

Brown Grimett Ward Reachail

Fragmentary area street names and numbers listed

A partial OCR reads a sequence of place names and parcel references such as Whiteford tw, Miloat City, Apines forested, Heath Sw, Jones aw Mey, Gabriel ae M1, Lut dw, Grom tw, Baweett tw, DiArey Iw pl. No clear events or complete entities emerge from the garbled text.

Ection White Heath Sw Jones Aw Mey al Gabriel Ae Lut Grom Dl Baweett DiArey

Woman stabbed to death in Seaforth crime case

In Brisbane Wenneslay Mervyn Augustus Degch, 24, a labourer, was remanded until January 4 at Brackay Police Court on charges related to a fatal stabbing. The body of a young woman was found at Bentori with a broken knife blade in her back, a stomach puncture, and head injuries. Seaforth, a popular camping remit about 30 miles from Mackay, is the scene of the alleged crime.

Brisbane Wenneslay Mervyn Augustus Degch Brackay Wiltuly Lothy Blale Bentorl Seaforth Mackay

Trapped by Fire on Lind Moor Rescue by Family

Jenn Fray, 20, was saved from a fire on the Lind Moor when her mother wrapped her in a blanket and pulled her to safety from a burning building. The fire began after a blaze spread through paper, with the father rushing to the second floor and the husband aiding in the rescue as Mrs Gay and others assisted from the balcony to the street.

Aydney Jenn Fray

Wyong Races Novice Mandieny and Maiden Weller Handicap

Race results from Wyong include Silent River winning the novice Mandieny with Travius and Dainty close behind. Bathing Bath from Tuscany and other entries such as Lord Belmont and Calero contended. Final times show varied lengths between top finishers and broader field performance across multiple events including Flying Mandicap and Maiden Welter.

Mandieny Silent River W. Bimmmondsy Travius GE. Clinton Dainty Dall J. Duncan Teddy Boy Pharcus Thebun Prince Dell Tuscany Janina Casey Pol Took E. Rhoedural Bathing Diva A. Blanton Boyland Gollap Lord Belmont V. Calero Royland Clarendo Ciilot Halera Beadet Bock Antwty Pratl Tom Moon Kumutjoy Tapioes Baion Opeliek Aglomu Rextop Beag Paltern Arch Belting Halea Kength Tinie Hendicap MID Stream Regi Lady Earleton Harvey Benignus Olliver Tesp Yaar Pom Moon Miner Heam Lady Eagleton Banignue

South African Cricketers Hold Narrow Lead Amid English Pressure

Reports detail South Africa's 300 run total facing England's strong reply with Viljoen and Dalton contributing big partnerships. Wilkinson and Verity led English bowling wards while Daltons century and Langton's late defense kept the game tight. mixed weather notes and a mention of speed record developments in America close the update.

Johannerburg Tuesay England Atumps Fares Edrich Ue Viljoen-Dalton jwardaVljoen Wilkinson Bond Langton Goddard Dalton Blea Gibb South Africa Inlage Mittenell Farnes Viljoen Willinaen Dalton Deich Verity Hgond Wilkinson Om Langit United States Davies Ab. Jenkine Sandries Mormon Mateor Farner Iedrich Bonneville Utai Mamimoud Sydney Dean Wilkinacn Jenkins Goddard Whiteley Mitchell Paton Reece Teeble Che Ying Payntay Mourlee Lake Cargel- Nile Hammond leo Aid_dewrens Twihar Conde] Ambreier Ali Adempta Bull Pussen- ‘Joerg Indianapolia Jenkin Kyston

Christmas Tragedy Inquest Details 11-Year-Old Boy

Sydney coroner hears that Allen Stanton died in a Christmas scene fire when his snow man costume caught flame while lighting a candle on the tree. The blaze spread to his mother nearby. death ruled accidental.

Sydney Allen Stanton Corooer Tad Marcunia

State Lottery Drawn in Sydney With Major Prizes Won

The state lottery S67 drawn tonight in Sydney produced four major prizes. First prize went to number 464 held by Kevic Bennett of Manly New South Wales. Second prize went to 17190 owned by Mr Hillmon of Victoria Street Potts Point. Third prize went to 82688 tied to Mrs FE Down sling of North Richmond Now. Fourth prize 94081 credited to Mrs West of Perry Street Cook'n Hill.

Sydney Wernenby Kevic Bennett Manly New South Wales Hillmon Victoria Street Potts Point Ayndicate FE. Downsling North Richmond West Perry Street Cook'n Hill

Forest Fires Ravage Newcastle Area In Prolonged Blaze

Fires that started near Chelataaia burned significant timber in Newcastle destroying walnut pine and other woodwork, with peso valued losses and forests under threat for hours. Ourimbah State forest was saved early after a lengthy battle beginning Christmas Eve as fire crews contained the main blaze.

Newcastle Chelataaia Sale Hata Ourimbah Bate Wien

Holiday Traffic Echoes Across Sydney and Wollongong

Sydney reports heavy yet steady holiday traffic with many people traveling for recreation and returning home. In Wollongong, a formal notice seeks buyers for pig iron aboard the Dal fram but drew no response at the water site pickup points.

Wollongong Los Jose

Kingeton Corner House Seeks Lease for Two Months

fragment lists lounge dining room kitchen and garage with linen and cutlery items. mentions nightly rental terms for two months starting January and includes garbled names and places.

Kingeton

Redistribution talk sparks Port Kembla electorate idea

Sydney reports that redistribution of State electorates is expected to start in the new year. It notes the potential creation of a new electorate on the South Coast due to Port Kembla’s industrial expansion and mentions a metropolitan seat around November.

Sydney Tten Port Kembla Ikety Dinaovenr

Tennis Ranking Melbourne With Mixed Reports On Austin Bromwich

Melbourne observers debate Exmuld Budge’s ranking of Austin above Bromwich while Harry Repman notes other proofs. Players’ performances cited show Austin's peak form. Bromwich is praised for consistency and endurance across the season.

Melbourne Exmuld Budge Austin Bromwich Harry Repman Myers

Port Adelaide Cup Adelaide Race Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Port Adelaide Cup in Adelaide with unclear names and results. Mentions include Preston, King, Red May, Golden Princess, Drought King and racing terms, but many words are garbled. The readable context indicates a race event and several horse names without coherent standings.

Adelaide Werthassag Prenchise Preston Muring Qolden TY Red

Racing inquiry in New Zealand signals royal commission

Wellington reports that Prime Minister and external affairs officials indicate a royal commission is to be appointed to investigate the entire racing scene. A judge from the High Court is expected to preside as the inquiry unfolds in the coming days.

Wellington RaiNistar Parry Inteds Preniae

Glider Champion Plans Australia Visit

Glider ace Phillip Wylie, holder of a 200 mile and altitude record, is set to travel to Australia. Former Minister for Customs, Waitnaniay, notes the trip could push the record by over 4,000 miles. Willis eagerly supports the visit and anticipates the unique aircraft would debut in Adelaide.

Melbourne Waitnaniay Customn Itr Phillip Wylie Willis Australia Hin

Skeleton Found in Creek Near Sydney Detective Visit

A human skeleton was found in a creek near Sydney by two locals. Police say the missing person, believed to be Herbert Fraer, had been absent for five months. Authorities doubt foul play, noting the body may have been washed into the creek during a flood surge.

Sydnoy Pellewail Herbert Fraer Livarpool Ehude Sydney Prasat

BILIOUS FOLK DIET DISEASE ADVICE PROMOTES PILL CURE

A damaged OCR blurs a medical advert urging indigestion relief with Dr Moras Indian Airo Pills. It claims pills act on the eye and stomach and regulate the bowels, advising a dose before retiring to avert an attack. Names and misread terms abound in the ad copy.

Moras

South Africa faces test in Johannesburg bowling clash

The readable lines describe a Wednesday match in Johannesburg between South Africa and England with players such as Mitchell, Langton, and Vanbyl involved. The fragment mentions scores and lineups, including Vabyl and Davies, in a tense test of bowling form amid a busy touring schedule.

Wickele Johannesburg Wednaday South Africa Tessh Jona Agsiney England Melvitte Devies Wae Mitchell Jerton Wai Vanbyl Langton Dayis Mitchel Aen Gordon Ater Ervineghill Dalton Socces Cece Ar Out Viljoen Ajaacus

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