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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1939
Page
6
Northwind, Caulfield Cup winner in 1986, collapsed at Caulfield after breaking a blood vessel in the head. The rider L Harris of Queensland was thrown under the rails but escaped with no injuries. The horse died within minutes as a crowd-quieting accident was noted during racing coverage.
Rain in Sydney postpones Gosford races and the SheMeld Shield cricket and tennis events. Bradman may miss a record chance as a first innings win in South Australia and Century search loom. If rain keeps players inactive tomorrow, country week championships could be abandoned.
R L Jones, director of the Queensland Bureau of Seasonal Forecasts, discussed cycles in rainfall and weather patterns. He cited long term data showing regional variation and the potential for a wetter North and drier Spring, with June July rains, amid ongoing research and a postponed federal investigation into his methods.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission will allow any permanent employee to join training camps or maneuvers with full salary during periods. The Graziers Association of New South Wales endorsed universal training in Australia at a meeting, citing poor voluntary participation as a reason.
A deputation will meet the Minister for Agriculture, Mr Reid, on Tuesday to press for a government grant to support poultry keeping. The meeting aims to secure funding for the New Willow South Wales Poultry Parmore initiative and related industry needs.
At a Grassers Association executive meeting in London on Tuesday the group rejected monopoly claims. President Abbott asserted no monopolistic control in German arrangements. The discussion noted Germany’s deal with South Africa permitting £4,000,000 of wool purchases and opening competition to other countries. The Bremen AP representative warned Australia’s wool exports to Germany may fall in 1938-39 unless foreign exchange earmarked.
Rains in Victoria have replenished water in sheep country but beaver falls threaten the meager remaining summer feed. Pastoralists rely on autumn rain to secure winter feed as a dry spell persists. Stock are weak after successive dry seasons and may not endure a severe cold season.
The Spitfire aircraft, shown on the RAF stand at the Aero Exhibition in Paris, flew directly from Le Bourget to Croydon this afternoon, delivering a swift London arrival after the display.
New South Wales Sidwell defeats Queensland’s W Vaughan 4 6 5 in a notable Linton Cup clash before the Australian championships. Victoria beats Western Australia, New South Wales defeats Queensland by rubber and set counts, while air travel details and flight speeds clutter the fragmented report.
Berlin reports negotiations led by Mr Reubela American chairman of the Refugee Committee to fund Jewish immigration to a Dominican Republic colony. Technical talks expected to run through midweek on an organized scheme creating new industries for about 100000 refugees.
About 120 Austrian and German Jews landed at Fremantle on the Orient liner Oronaay. Most headed for Melbourne and Sydney. Seven had been in German concentration camps but refused comment to avoid harming relatives. One refugee jailed for three and a half months, during which his stock of American cars valued at £12,000 was confiscated. All refugees appeared to have ample funds.
Lord Hansen of England told the Royal Empire Society luncheon in Sydney that scouting offers an antidote to too much sport and pleasure. He urged a boys club movement as a positive influence on Australian youth.
Vote-like report describes a Melbourne Cup winner named Cate Jegue as he stepped into a match while being taken to rack and instantly collapsed from an electric shock. The incident, occurring in Wellington, was blamed on a hidden device as Catalogue touched the area. two other horses were reportedly guarded.
List of race entries and weights for Kensington meeting including Juvenile Handicap, Three and Four Year Old Handicap, Brethren? Handicaps, Flying Welter, Fourteen Two Handicap and Kensington Handicap. Names include Sif Havelock Dunkerry Dawn Valeria Pygmalion Wedding Harpy Regatta Operatic Princen Gay Mab, plus horses such as The World Pancake My Ponting and Belgravia.
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