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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
6
A proposed program from the New South Wales Lawn Association and country district representatives aims to provide professional coaching to provincial players. The plan envisions traveling coaches visiting larger towns to train athletes and boost talent across the country.
New South Wales selectors announced the rankings for men players with Bromwich first Crawford second McGrath fourth Gilchrist fifth Linto sixth Pola seventh A Felan and Bidw Turvey tenth Thompson listed among seeds delayed by formatting.
In Pittsburgh on Tuesday Budge defeated Vines 8-0 3-6 12 410. Budge has now won three of the five games in the series.
In round four action Q and Q faced a series of mixed results as Quirindi tallied decisive wins over Queanbeyan while partners and pairs shuffled. Readings show several close frames and multiple doubles pairings yielding varied scores throughout the day.
Melbourne reports physical instruction will be a major feature of military training with a scheme costing 124,000. The plan provides latest pattern gymnasiums for 200 drill halls across Australia, aiming to make drill halls social and gymnasium club centers as well as training rooms.
South Australia posted 557 runs to put Queensland under pressure as Bradman scored another century and a record four consecutive tons. A 132-run stand between Bradman and Moyle threatened Queensland's defense before quick wickets dampened hopes. Dan Tallon kept wicket with painful thumb, Brown substituted for him, while Queensland limped to 87 in their first innings amid tight bowling from Dixon Christ and Tallon.
Fragmentary report from Sydney records a boxing bout involving Teme Dison and Rowlim with a welterweight title contention noted. Indistinct names and garbled text limit clarity on opponents, venue, exact date, judges, and outcome.
The club eyes trophies as season nears close with tight point races led by Mauger on 3 and Ingram close behind. Morcombe risks second to the rising Joan Morcombe in girls under 14 for the H Calthorpe Trophy, while Whyte leads the RT Whyte Trophy for boys under 18. Cassidy holds a 10 point diving edge over Clemens, with Prowse 17 behind, as the carnival promises late surprises before season end with invitees from other towns.
Adelaide reports that bookmakers evaded restrictions by telegraphing betting prices from race meetings to a central agency. The Postmaster-General Mr Cameron said complaints should go to the Commonwealth Government, not sport writers, as the loophole was exposed over the weekend.
The chairman of the Commonwealth Recruiting Campaign, Ms WM Mugbee, announced arrangements to address gatherings in Victoria. Reported prospects of success in Western Australia were described as improving, with organizers arranging talks and events to boost recruitment efforts.
In Canberra eighty young men enlisted in response to the appeal, boosting company strength to 20 units. Colonel Paul of California presided as the standard of record attendance and readiness was noted. Recruits begin training soon, with expectations of rapid organization and deployment.
In London on Tuesday reports from the Associated Press describe tensions as a cabinet crisis unfolds. The text mentions a widow planning to rejoin her husband and notes a possible incident tied to a South Africa tour, with references to station and timing amid uncertain events.
A police officer faced charges after a suspected driving under the influence incident on Tuesday. Details from Waldemele court indicate the case involved a 41a defendant. authorities reported limited information at this time.
Investigator J Talent, a Mailee farmer driving a bull caravan from Mildura to Melbourne, recalls a two year old newspaper description of a murder victim. He identifies a Swede named Gun Nelson as a possible match and supplies exhibits including a knife with a leg-shaped handle and distinctive spectacles to Wedderburn police and Melbourne detectives. The team heads to Mildura to pursue new leads.
Newcastle report says T Beneqn found his wife Bren Benson aged about thirty and two sons, Frederick four and Clive four, dead with their throats cut. He told police the wife had been in nervous trouble and that other details were learned as investigators probed the horrific scene.
Jockey J Renear received a two month suspension from stewards at Menangle Park after an incident during the Two Year Old Handicap. Brazen apprice was involved in the race ending with a controversial outcome and the affair led to a suspension pending further review.
Hawah wins the Maiden Weller Handicap by four lengths with Protons a distant second and Balome third. Other divisions include Melorad with Shouma and Grand Billy among top finishers. multiple bets listed with odds ranging from 2/1 to 20/1.
A dense air wave listing with show names, times, performers, and race and weather notes. Items include music, interludes, news, weather, and race descriptions, with scattered camera references and programme blocks.
Fragmentary notes indicate Jewish refugees arriving in a relocation or care program. The text mentions individuals likely named Brown and Peart along with references to Verde and Holbein, with unclear connections to a wider resettlement effort and possible tensions or oversight by authorities.
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