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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1939

Page

4

Unpaid Half Year Pay and Camp Gear Notices

Members of the MOLITIAROTES under HALP-YEARLY PAY are urged to collect half year pay before next Tuesday. Unclaimed funds revert to Battalion HQ. Many still need hot weather gear and sorting for camp wear. those involved should contact the 2 1/c, printed by Christopher Ghakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia in Canberra.

Tara T Ee Christopher ‘Taha Ghakespeare Federal Capital Preps of Australi Ltd Mor Mtreet Braddys Canberra

World Jamboree Scouts Reach Canberra in Festive Time

The World Jamboree at Bradfield brings Canberra Stouts into a large march past with Canberrans welcoming overseas contingents. Nauru Scouts with Geelong mentors camp at Canberra’s St Johns Hall after a long Victoria trip, while visits by Whyalion and others add to the festive mood. We expect more overseas groups to arrive January 24 and seek host families from local Scout parents.

Bradfield Canberra Carra_district Nauru Geelong Bt. John’s Hurst Victoria Roberteon Soouta Perps Ttm T, Greaves

Assaulted Police Man Seeks Arrest In Canberra Court

Patrick Reedy of Causeway pleaded guilty to assaulting a police constable after an officer was called to his home on December 18. Reedy said he acted to protect a baby and avoid going out, claiming the arrest was intended to keep him off the streets. He received a £3 fine with two months to pay and 14 days in jail if defaulted.

Patrick Reedy Causeway Reedy Brit Canberra Court Hughes Reey Min Britz Constable Hughes

Congress Opens With Light-Hearted House Scene

Washington reporters note an informal start to the session as 417 congressmen gather amid families on the floor. Mrs. Congress sits on a chair while others roam, cameras and microphones ready as the strike of gavel and chatter fills the chamber.

Washington Congress House of Representatives

Motorist Blames Dog Dope in Melbourne Court

Willem Edward Einrkson 37 of Box Hill told Melbourne Court he was doped by a substance allegedly used on greyhounds after a car incident. He was fined £15 and his driver licence suspended for drunk driving. He received £1 fine for failing to stop after colliding with a milk cart. A third charge for failing to mop after hitting a tram was withdrawn.

Melbourne Willem Edward Einrkson Box Hill Weence

Greyhound track plan seeks government approval for Canberra site

An application to the Department of the Interior proposes a modern greyhound racing track in Canberra with two 150 yard straights and garden grounds. The plan envisions a non proprietary club running meetings, with profits distributed to local charities. The final site would be determined by the department.

Department of the Interior Canberra Tiia

On Air Today Listen Across Radio Programs

A dense OCR of a station schedule lists many programs from morning devotion to music, weather, news, and specialty talks. It mentions various acts, broadcasts, and segments across times and channels, including sports, drama, and cultural features.

Muriel Maxwell Buga National Military Band Buta Bernard Con- Masters Singers

Canberra Court Indecent Language Case

William Senior of Capital Hill Canberra was fined £2 in default seven days imprisonment for using Indecent language in Kennedy Street Kingston on Christmas Eve. Constable Rees was the informant. Senior said he was drunk and had no memory of the incidents surrounding his arrest.

William Senior Capital Hill Canberra Kennedy Street Kingston Rees Senior

Wool Sales Report From Sydney Market Today

The Sydney wool sale today held firm prices near yesterday’s levels with strong competition from Yorkshire, Japan, and Continental buyers. Total offerings reached 10,774 bales with 10,060 sold at auction and 606 privately. 445 bales were nknitted wool and related items. Various consignments from Yass to Cooma passed through with notable bids from Keen, Tork hire, and Australian millmen. Prices remained fully firm compared with pre Christmas levels.

Sydney Yorkshire Japan Yass Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney Oale Torkhire Continent Valen Doucher Merryville Belllew John E Walker Bons Matthew “Davie Button Hatate G Davi Mur Rumbateman Ewes Wethers Wathers Ewae

British ordnance factory on Clyde near London

A government ordnance factory to be established on the Clyde near London is announced. The project aims to bolster military supply lines and industrial capacity, with construction planned to create jobs and advance wartime production.

British Ordnance Factory Clyde Ee London Twenday

New Man on Corrected by Indian Root Pills

Mr Atkinson of New Road New Castle reports relief from long standing constipation after using Dr Morss Indian Root Pills. He says the remedies cured his ailment, improving health and vitality over years of use.

de. Marse

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