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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

3

Mining Problem of Employment in Sydney Case

Hearing before Suge Deake addressed the mining workforce crisis with 85 year old workers and 22 year old youths facing dismissal. Miners’ Federation support urged better treatment and transition, while Mr William Hindmarsh proposed mechanising the industry and shifting to a daily wage to sustain operations.

Sydney Suge Deake Brockman Toy Honde Gren Orr Miners’ Federation William Hindmarsh Auatealian Iron and Steel Works

Dr Agres Weather Ad Atro ns Conclusion

Fragmentary OCR reads like an obsolete weather advertisement or notice. It mentions a Dr Agres and a weather or wave related phrase but the text is incomplete. The readable pieces do not form a clear event, date, or identifiable organization beyond the personal name.

Spectator notes from Brisbane boxing and Australian sports

Reports from Brisbane on Friday night feature Johnny Hutchinson defending his title in a welterweight bout while Australian featherweight champion Mickey Miter and U S contender Sammy Gardly spar with skill. The piece also notes Melbourne racing results, Sydney cricket talk, and mounting tensions within Collingwood football club amid calls for leadership changes and boundary rule discussions.

Brisbane Johnny Hutchinson Waponmire Gilda Mickey Miter Sammy Gardly USA Ierema Giarchi Thurland Ron ‘Richards Lesnevinn Melbourne

Rural Lessees Appeal for Compensation

At a Rural Lessees Association meeting members urged approaching the Department of the Interior for compensation in cases where improved pastures and ran were withdrawn from lease before adequate facilities were provided. Morris K.P. Anderson and J.C. Gurrah were named to represent the association at the Bush Fires Conference. The president was told to seek a re erection of fences destroyed by the fires. Gerald O Hanton was named a representative on the Bush Fires Relief Fund Committee. The annual meeting is planned for early February.

Ruri Lesses Association Department of the Interior Lenseea 1 Tm Funenanta Han Morris K.P. Anderson J.C. Gurrah Buah Department of Commerce Growcra Gerald O'Hanton Hush Fires Relief Fund Association

Rail officials urged to notify running times after fatality

Railway officials were urged to notify the precise running times following the death of Charles Whod, 58, a settler killed at Normanhurst. A verdict of accidental death was recorded, with the near-future timetable details discussed in the wake of the incident.

Monunger Avideyen Charles Whod Normanhurst

Obituary for Herbert John Speering of Young

Herbert John Speering, formerly of Canberra and son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Speering of Dulonglo, died suddenly at Young yesterday morning. A footballer and athlete, he played for Acton Blue, Rufus All, South City, Molonglo, and Kingwon clubs and earned representative honours in the FA Cup era. He married Mina James Moore four months ago. relatives attended him at Young and officials expressed regret.

Young Herbert John Speering Canberra A. Speering Dulonglo Herbert, Spiering Star of the Canberra Bream Mina James Moore Canberr Berspoering Tablelands Acton Blavern RufaNl All Bouth City Molonglo Kingwon Thm Canberraughy Bleve Iis Papillae Bis Femarke Cottey

Recruiting Campaign Delivers Mixed News Across Colonies

Sydney reports Gratifying Fenulte claims a third of 11,200 recruits have joined Wales Surenay as recruitment winds down. Melbourne notes Minister for Defence Street says militia strength rose by 2 284 in the week to January 20, lifting total Commonwealth strength to 48 009, an 18 87 increase since the campaign began.

Sydney Fenulte Wales Melbourne Mfr. Street Commonwealth Plana Anton Canberra Directurn Melbourn Tomtein Commonwealth Department of Works Aotog Thorby

Radio schedules and a secret transmitter raid in Sydney

Sydney reports that evidence showed a secret radio transmitter was legally used to broadcast betting. Officials noted no complaint had reached the department. Harry Evans of the Canterbury Park racing club said a morse set was weeded out but no trace was found.

Shomied Crinketer Twente Newcastle Ranniat Bnati Wa Tewayn Sydney Beattie Haying Matthet Vormue City InceaNd Ron Bealls Han Mivedl Lettie Renith Walt” Grickot Rmes Master General’s Department Close Act Mld Craw Harry Evans Canterbury Park Iiscing Club

Gallagher and Hammond Cup rounds at Quien bayan Rifle Club

First round fired concurrently at the Quien bayan Rifle Club Tange a Bunay amid favourable conditions. Good average scores noted. Prizes announced for the winner M Storey and runner G. end £.

Quienbayan Rifle Club M. Storey

Sydney Stock Sales Faced Narrow Trade At Themington Baloyarde

A tight market at the Themington Baloyarde sale Sunday saw buyers active but cautious. Prices moved slightly higher on some lots with overall quality described as variable. listings included cattle and lamb lots with mixed bids and a steady trend in olast results.

Sydney Themington Baloyarde USA

Money Demanded Sydney Case At Central Police Court

Robert Geale, 28, labourer, remanded on charges of demanding money with menaces from Alfred von with threat to life and unlawfully assaulting Florence Sookes and Molly Sullivan. Alleged on a Saturday night at Witlmo Geale brandished a revolver against Sookes Pheet and demanded money threatening others who intervened.

Sydney Robert Geale Central Police Court Alfred von Llorence Sookes Molly Sullivan Witlmo Sooken

Train Derailed as Rain Weakens Track Near Porth

Storm damage weakens the Albany to Porth rail line and derails a train near Nartogin. The engine and two carriages left the tracks but passengers escaped injury. They were later moved to safety aboard another train.

Porth Albany Porth Colle Nartogin

Brisbane Wool Sales Report With Mixed Bids

Brisbane market report details wool sales from Monday at Wineheonsbe. Prices were slightly higher on the week’s closing rise. Principal bidders included the Continent and Bradford with Japan bidding to a small extent.

Brisbane Wineheonsbe Carson Moe Rene Competiton Ektek Tayera Bradford Japan

Accommodation Wanted Gentleman Seeks Board Near Moruka

Classified notice from Kingston seeking furnished room or board. Gentleman requests residence near Kingalon of Moruka, reply via Newaagency Kingston. Contact Jackson’s Newaagency for arrangements.

Kingalon Moruka Uckaon Kingston Ingeton Jackson

Victoria Park Hurdle and Maiden Handicaps at Royal Pro

Hurdle and maiden races are listed for Victoria Park meeting with divisions and weights. Entries include Musk Deer, Herbie, Cloughran, Burran Big Thru, Polywin, and others. The programme shows Flying Handicap, Mel, and Madien events with start times from 1.30 to 4.28, plus a detailed station of station music and radio listings.

Maney Royland Cloughran Matera Dowte Polywin Olvinton Immaculate Cueser Eo Jou Gowre Tonga Leurel GC Publicity Gullble Citalre Dungula Car‘Vigat Metador Demtation Bonnlet Creditoe Mordent Thercian Mantille Rosanley Tyhitarsta Ban bin Wind Khancoban Val Eaton & Deane May Queen Annan Hapy Sal Alon Dale Bally Gold Cunvanier Boi Vaunter Young Pat The Footlights Bentray Lady Mazina Amant Ham TseAlGu Joyce Lan Ming Trey Supermare River Namoi Wallace Holbein Foote Merton Australasia Joy Cullen Victoria Park V.P.R.C

Australian Championships Tennis Scene in Melbourne Hotel Civic

Report from Melbourne on the Australian Championships with matches in MEN'S SINGLES and WOMEN'S SINGLES. Quis beat Pats 0/2 6/4 0/3. Hopman beat Moon 6/2 6/1 8/1. Brodie over Sidwell 6/2 7/7. Turnbull over Vaughan 4/2 6/1 8/8. Beamwich over Leng 6/3 6/3 8/8. Gilchrist over Sthwarts 9/2 8/3 6/2. Crawford over Wii 6/3 6/2. McGrath over Bonner 0/3 8/8 6/1 6/4. Women’s singles included Hopman over Mrs. Ett. Queenbeyan Coursing Club note on racing and greyhound certificates. NCA membership dues due and license renewals for DGRA.

Awe, Quis Pats H. Hopman B. Moon Brodie W. Sidwell Turnbull W. Vaughan J. Beamwich C. Leng Gilchriat L. Sthwarts J. Crawford Wii McGrath M. Bonner Pengramme Etry Hopmins Mra Queanbeyan Westacott Logn iNiuon Stulees Blick Steven Mia Bond NCA Miss Hardcastle Mia I Endoree Orulloran Mia Conte Misa Wynne

Senorita Wins in Knox Stakes Anniversary Race

Local sprint event features KI Senorita in the Adrian Knox Stakes and the Anniversary Handicap. Commaxenuis reported as a competing runner, with betting and field details limited by OCR readability.

Champion to Arrive Indigestion in Mixed Doubles Report

The report notes Bromwich and Miss Wilson defeat Holland and Buck 8 4 775 in mixed doubles. Local racer Weylton and others anticipate the champion leaving for Australia in February, with J Bilin riding and Indipetian cited in the narrative.

Johnunson Wolfe Street Newcantie Nsw de. Morae Mediace Foulter Australia Arak Asy Botho J. Bilin Tha Owen Bromwich Misa Wilson Holland Mive Buck Hopman Burnin Wid Bae Steven

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