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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1939
Page
2
Fragmentary notes show temperatures around 74 degrees with 68 percent humidity later in the day. References to 3 pm ETM and 5 pm with varying readings appear, alongside cryptic terms like Baromette Stain and Sam MAE.
A fragmentary club champion report lists players and scores from a recent event. Names such as J Lamon and J Le G. Mary appear with individual points, plus multiple pairs and finish totals like 44 and 38. The garbled text mentions participants including Calvert and OC Breale, with various pairings and results across three weeks.
Master entertainer Chang made his first stage bow at a Saturday night venue. The act featured elaborate Adbert Mail themed scenes and Chinese costumes stirring local curiosity about the new performance.
A Canberra Times article reviews the January bushfires across Australia, noting Victoria as the hardest hit with about 67 deaths by January 16 and New South Wales with 124 heat-related fatalities. It describes widespread destruction of homes, stock, and timber, and calls for rapid relief and unified fire prevention measures across states. The piece urges federal leadership and reforms in fire management and notes industry and press support for urgent action.
Ottawa reports Canada closes settlement access for refugees in western districts as policy tightens. Government cites limited reception capacity and border controls. The move restricts new arrivals and affects aid agencies operating in the region. Authorities say the measure is temporary pending broader review.
Readable results show City beating Cooma by 98 points in the No 2 Pennant home and away match on Braddon Green. The report lists players, scores, and related pennant details, noting provisional trophy decisions and cross-club implications for the Federal Capital Shield.
Sydney reports that New South Wales will back a plan to remove Rand developments if Victoria agrees, with Cabinet having considered the issue after settlers in Rand District pressed for action. The decision followed weeks of representations from Canberra to Goulburn and nearby districts.
A garbled OCR style radio listings page shows dozens of program titles and times across music news weather and drama segments. The fragment mentions British stations, Australian themes and a range of shows from morning devotion to melodious concert pieces and a radio drama by Alexander Turner.
Sunday reports a plan where state representatives expect to demand treasury bills from the Commonwealth. The move aims to ease fiscal pressures and avoid deficit, with states arguing it could relieve higher taxes, lower employment, and rising rates at the end of the financial year.
England fielded strongly in Durban as South Africa collapsed after a robust start. Despite Puysier’s 43 and Melt’s top score of 30, the hosts were dismissed for 103. England declared at four for, then enforced the innings lead before South Africa fell behind in the follow-on.
A severe rainstorm drenched Lawlers and surrounding areas, triggering telegraph and railroad disruptions as the town experienced flash flooding. Reports say Lawlers, north of the region, saw roads flooded and the local dam or cloudburst causing water to rise.
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