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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 07, 1939

Page

3

Advisory Council Deliberations On Gardens And Roads

The Advisory Council discussed damage from roots of ornamental trees to private gardens, possible interdepartmental advice, and requests for road improvements including Brindabellas Road and the Bouln Conn corridor. They noted delays in funding, considered housing and abattoir planning, and deferred items on industrial inquiries while seeking further ministerial responses.

Department of the Interior Fuidere Noft Wentworth Avenue Dr Nott Mate Ter Eng Rew Mint Let's Conakteration

Wine with Meals Extension of Hours Urged

A Sydney deputation representing wine growers and merchants urged extending hours for licensed natural wines served with meals. Minister Martin said he could not consult the Cabinet today but would place the request before the Ministers this week.

Sydney Tor Juntico Martin Shanta

Fire at Orroral area prompts urgent response

An (OCR fragment) reports a fire outbreak on a property in the Orroral district, prompting urgent messages to Canberra authorities. Department officials prepared mobilization and requested local landowners to authorize men for control efforts as rain threatened spread.

Mtates Thurwa Department of the Interior

Keen Berlin swimming contest sparks prize and quota worries

In Berlin, the Keen Championship notes acute shortages of coffee and other goods amid import quota tensions affecting the Volkaweirt meet. P W Clemens reports on the Canberra Amateur Betting Club’s Blakeley Cup standings and local arrests. Morcombe leads the under 14 and Gray trails Autrey by a few points as senior members prepare for a charity camp and a nationwide recruiting drive before Christmas. The carnival tomorrow features handicap events for women, juniors, and boys with results shaping trophies for Knowles, Calthorpe, and junior diving.

Berlin Volkaweirt Hone Journal P. W Clemens Germany Yard Joan Morcombe Ponafore Maaintain Canberra Queen Outadte Ahups Pointe i L. W. Lavelem Willie Winex Christ Weniore Fis F. Thomas Frrat

Opening of Cha berre Grammar School sports oval marked

A cricket match day marks the opening of the Cha berre Grammar School sports oval. A team of Old Boys from various districts, including Campnell Bombala and Bell Goupura, will meet present students in a cricket patch today.

Chaberre Grammar Od Boys Grammar School N Shana FR. BhealTe P. Bhenffe Hastingdon SN. Asimus E. Lane O. Fiestel J. Kenai J. Hobbs OLD’ Boys J. D. Campnell Bombala RA. Bell Goupura G. Bills Bomba J. Whitteker Tumibafong R. Torney Wisereidaler J. Wildash Dalgety C. Trotte Cooma G. Rone Ih Lea Canberra E. de Balin Casirra J Madivon Fy Gray

Canberra Militia Unit Ed trains for Camp

Canberra militia unit en trains for camp at Woonona with 810 men of the Can era Billa Unit 8rh Battalion marching from Kingston Park to the rally and boarding the top train. The 7.30 schedule saw a smooth run with minor delays due to recruiting committee gifts of comforts. Approximately 40 recruits had not received uniforms and equipment, to be distributed at the camp.

Canyerra Woonona Kingston Park Canberra Duiken Snd Queanbeyan Goulburn Moss ‘Vale

Queanbeyan Beats Tharwa in Narrow Win at Hall

Queanbeyan and Tharwa clashed as Queanbeyan skipper RK Jenkins blasted 127, guiding a total of 820 in an innings. Noakes and Walters led Tharwa bowlers, with Noakes 3 for 29 and 2 for 19 in the two innings. The Queanbeyan Club aims to complete the A and B matches in Hall after Chebush Arex disruption on January 14.

Queanbeyan Brady Thawa Jenkins Noakey Hoona Beorea Jonkina Walters Surang Pharwa Hiram A Jeffrey Waiters Noakes Queanbeyan Club Hall Chebush Arex

Rifle Shooting Result Between Queanbeyan and Gonlbuto

In the weekend match between Queanbeyan and Gonlbuto, Queanbeyan led by 615 to 5 amid strong winds and adverse conditions. Report notes wind and weather affected scores with listed accunite Noot ins.

Piverton Queanbeyan Gonlbuto Witthers Conditi

Brick Prices Building Costs Inquiry

Sydney Monday report on a court inquiry into brick manufacturing costs and the formation of a brick council. Dr Bidney Wherrett testified about corruption risks and delays in clearing issues. Henry Loftus Speare from Spetre’s Brick and Pipe spoke on the industry context and joining discussions. Matches between Kirkwood and Goulburn noted for March 5.

Ubanba Yan Bidney Wherrett Taylor Conta Inquiry Chariton Surtice de Boun Momley Henry Loftus Speare James Fohnston Gragery Council Morrie Wes Mostey Bpeaves Moser Tolthat Associat Umberon Wee Kirkwood Mm Bey Goulburn

Ascot Races Wovice Handicap Result Confusing Card

Race card fragment from Ascot Wovice Handicap listing names like Culmita Beate Prendergast and Jack Mac with unclear numbers and entries. Several misread or garbled lines cloud horse names and positions. No clear winner or outcomes detectable from the fragment.

Wovice Mart Ibath Tellaweepy Prendergast Jack Mac Wallace Litigation Fonte TD Interrogstasting Porhall Brio Lady Wonen Fayette Itr Val

Canberra Club Wins Jenaon Cup Archery Event

Twenty members fired ten shots from seven hundred yards on Saturday for the second stage of the Jenaon Cup. Conditions were fair with a changing mirage causing minor trouble at times. The top prize went to FL Kverelin, Lloyd, Mulenh, and teammates with 1 Lio as a standout performer.

Baturdey Winal FL Kverelin Shein Lloyd Mulenh Anne Mashet Furrandoole Farland

Sydney boxing card features 14-2 handicap amid noisy crowd

Report from Sydney notes a 14-2 handicap race over seven furlongs with participants including Constan Lady Wilton and Jamar, while ringside action shows boxers like Hall and Loder in bouts described as intense. The night also includes a main supporting clash with ambitious prospects Ber Ris and Amberdain among others as promoters push a competitive program at the Stadium.

Constan Lady Wilton May Quorn Dagmar War Sydney Jamar Belle Il Mament Giana Joe Hall Tommy Loder Ben Ris Nout Ledar Bayt Aitaehing Mt. Robert Gady Worm Gieme Tony Amberdain OlVille Pearl Verde Te Gee FM Biter Geined Joy Cullen Tecnica

Tragic Bicycle Crash Claims 17 Year Old Mary Clarke

A 17 year old girl Mary Clarke of Crest Row Queanbeyan died from injuries after a bicycle collision with an oncoming car on Uralla Road. The crash occurred when the car driven by James Edgar from Castle Street Sydney struck her. An inquiry will be held.

Welch Mary Clarke Crest ' Row Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Hospital Miss Clarke Lie Urviera James Edgar Castlereagh Street Sydney Bomly

Retired Trainer Plan Ends Long Macine Career

BYDMEY reports on Monday that Bo Brenan, a prominent fgnro in Macine circles for 0 years, plans retirement due to ill health. His successor team, prepared by Norman Cridman, includes Young Young Carrington and Aren't Wa Alt.

Bydmey Bo Brenan Norman Cridman Carrington

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