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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
3
A long OCR passage lists examination subjects and marks across several schools including Canberra Evening Continuation School, Canberra Grammar, Church of England Girls, Cooma Public School, and Carmel College. It names numerous students with multiple class codes and scores, notes of honours, and procedures for revision requests to the Department of Education, with deadlines and fees.
Scout notes describe a Canberra New Year weekend camp at Cottermouth with Troop A of Canberra and visiting Sydney Scouts. Keith Kripner aided the visitors. meetings resume tomorrow at the Club Room. A biking tour by T Warren and R Chariton plus two scouts extended into Brindabellin Ranges. Seasonal greetings from Rover crews reference several rovers from Perth, Sydney, Darwin and Brisbane. The text also highlights civic pride, local history, and the value of mutual council attendance, plus noting eight King Scouts in the Lavendar Bay area and Dr HJ Engisch, assistant scoutmaster of Ist Blaxland, has qualified as a doctor.
Applications are invited by the secretary Mr T M Owen for Canberra scholarships and bursaries for this year. Canberra scholarships are open to students who were not more than 11 years of age on January 1 1940 and educated at Canberra schools or children of Canberra residents educated elsewhere under special circumstances. Up to four scholarships, tenable at Australian universities for Canberra University College, are valued up to £120 and may be renewed. Bursaries require similar residential qualifications and are capped at two per year, valued at £50, tenable at Canberra University College. Eligibility depends on parental income limits and other criteria. closing date is Friday February 2. Further details and forms are available from the college secretary, with school forms obtainable from school heads.
The government pursues voluntary recruitment while debating a broader national service plan. Prime Minister and officials push for a unified approach, noting Britain and other Dominions share the need for national service as a national slogan.
In a Sydney Divorce Court hearing, William Parsons applied for a divorce from Bonnie Parsons claiming misconduct. Bonnie testified her husband pressured her toward separation and admitted the offense, while Justices considered whether the case is collusive. The divorce decision was reserved pending further inquiry.
The government outlined a one year program funding 107,000,000 for highways and maritime facilities. Projects include road improvements, bridge repairs, and related infrastructure developments across key regions. Names and dates are uncertain due to OCR errors but the emphasis is on public works, transportation, and urban improvement.
Federal aid for road maintenance promotes state and local projects. An official at the network office notes changes affecting funding and the share of costs covered by federal programs. The report outlines program details and impending deadlines for municipalities and agencies.
The SGMLA warns motorists travel with proper gear as many drivers lack spare jacks or tools. Defective tyres cause more breakdowns during holidays and place strain on roadside assistance networks.
A fragmented note from London indicates Union Bank will issue a dividend within the next week. The OCR reads as a disrupted report on a bank payout and related financial movements, with references to a dividend and annual or interim payment amid broader market shifts.
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