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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1938
Page
3
A garbled OCR block lists scattered names and terms such as Mr. Rael, Creasey, Pearce, Comauti, and Amgen along with numeric fragments. It appears to be an unreadable transcription lacking coherent events or clear context. No identifiable news item or outcome is discernible.
Report of a test or first-class style match played at Johannesburg where Paynter and others contributed notable scores. South Africa batted and bowled in both innings with several wickets shared among bowlers including Farnes Verly Goddard Wilkinson and Farn at the end confirming a drawn outcome after lengthy play.
A report on the last England tour by Australian captain Bradman outlines expected details on playing hours, matches, and conditions. The Board met and discussed Barnes to Ayney and a contractual move to England, with a public announcement pending and family statements denying plans to leave.
An alteration in the playing hours was agreed by the board. England will play 80 hours for tests in England provided the coat was played to finish. L. Waddy’s application to take an Australian team to America was refused. The board’s policy limits private tours by Australian cricketers. The New Zealand Cricket Council submitted proposals for a four tour of the Dominions.
NSW Shield team Sydney faced Vietorie in a league fixture, with New South Wales winning by 44 runs. The match details show Vietorie posting 118 in the first innings and 154 in the second, while Sydney’s innings reached 135. Players Gulliver Lexptain Barna Sheehan Gaston Flixpatrick James Mecanvey Murphy Mepper Holomoe White Stapleton were listed for Sydney.
A fragmentary note describes Hopman losing in a tennis event with unclear details. The text references an upcoming match or lineup including names Turabyn, Sebware and Bro le, but specifics are unreadable. The item appears to be a brief sports blurb with missing data.
The Prime Minister Mr. Lyons indicated the Cabinet would review the establishment of an independent tribunal to oversee broadcasting licenses after letters from the Council for Civil Liberties urged stronger powers for the Federal authorities. A government move to examine proposals for issuing licenses to broadcasting stations and broader broadcasting regulation was outlined, with a general review planned for early next year.
A garbled notice from the Southern jamboree describes medical staff ready to treat sick and injured attendees. It notes limited access to cots and warns that shelter arrangements are provisional under supervision.
A dense OCR filled list outlines a long day’s radio programming from early morning to late night. It references numerous shows, musicians, cycles, news blocks, weather reports, and special features across a wide timetable with multiple station segments and performances.
Endorsed tenders to the Dinestar General of Works Canberra seek bids for road and pine transport works from Mount Brom to INR and loading points. Tender closes 2 pm Thursday 12 1739 with details at Canberra post office and regional offices.
Applications invited for twenty five vacancies at the Royal Military College Dunisnon for special entry to the Australian Army. Graduates will join as Subalterns with salary £28 per year, with allowances for uniform and gear. Eligibility includes education standards, mathematics, and university studies. applications due by late 1880s.
Clumard Robert Hagen, 31, faced charges at the Denteal Court for falsely claiming a bribe could secure a licence for release from prison. The charge details allege she pretended Lance Maward Wilson would influence ministerial decisions, with payments totaling £523 and £150 connected to the alleged fraud. Hagen was remanded on £200 bail until January 17.
John Miing a 27 year old salesman was charged by warrant with theft of £200 from Ballente. Milna claimed the man faked an offer to take a job in Kalgoorlie and that the Commonwealth Bank had no Western Australia branch. A receipt for a registered item contained a paper. Alinte was acquitted on bail of £280.
Taxi drivers testified in Central Police Court through May about a robbery spree by four bandits. Henry Lewis described the December haul and the escape as the assailants fled toward Concord. Thompson recalled a tense moment when a passenger attempted to resist and a bandit leapt into the cab, leaving all panicked.
Police and Maritime Service Board officers along the north east coast seek a small launch last seen carrying supplies for Leonard Jemkine and William Johnson. The men, both 24, vanished after meeting the launch party on Bondi Bay during a voyage to Fort Macquarie. Local authorities urge any sighting to be reported immediately.
The Minister for Defence announced that a decision on the Ellington report regarding WAAR would be taken soon. In England discussions mention establishing a second flying school, likely in New South Wales.
A letter from C Dapporra dated December 28, 1908 criticizes the Commonwealth Railways for failing to deliver Christmas parcels from Melbourne to Canberra. The writer details repeated delays, lack of unloading at Canberra Station, and inadequate communication, noting parcels were still stuck as of December 28 and Christmas Day.
Canberra reports detail Robert McCarthy appearing at the Canberra Court on a charge of driving without a license and using a motor vehicle unlawfully. He was fined £18 and sentenced to three months imprisonment.
Dublin reports Mr de Valera will travel to America with plans then announced in a broadly reported state visit. Roonavalt on. The New York World notes the upcoming trip and its anticipated reception.
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