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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

4

Canberra Amateur Swimming Club 1929 point score shifts noted

The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club records key changes in aggregate points for 1929 championships. H Ini yas leads senior men by a point over Gray, while girls under 14 see Joan Morcombe ahead with 76 points. Senior divers and boys under 16 show notable standings, with Wiltshire shifting lineup as the season opens after a carnival tonight.

Canberra H. Iniyas H. Canhorpe Datirey Gray Joan Margombe Jean Morcombe G. Bain K. Hill P. W. Clemens Nor Titlyard L. Cottingham M. Morcombe St R. ‘Whyte Yeers K. Hillin Z. Morcombe H. Culthrope J.J Idy P. W J. B. Young Analor F. Thomas Josn Murcombs Audrey Geay Te Ip

Readers Views Health Centre Control in Canberra Times

Discontent with baby health centre management prompts readers from Forrest in A C T. Calls for permanent staffing at Braddon Griffith and Lister centres, clearer mothercraft policy, and reorganisation of committees. Critics fear delays in maternal and infant care and urge action amid differing views of the committee.

Canberra Times Canberra Braddon Grifhith Ksridden Gridhill Lentre Slater Lrlets Wortind Fmothern

Nepotism in Federal Service Sparks Canberra Debate

A Canberra Times letter argues nepotism in the federal service is widespread with a case where an in law is placed in a father in law’s office and a salary jump from £804 to £402 a year. The writer urges senior officers to act to remove conflicts and uphold merit through public service integrity.

Tne Canberra Times Swepview Publi Jas Ts Decaone Roanna Ane Reneerner Seevaty Thal Denen Rett Anther Fatrplay Canberra

Heavyweight Boxing Clash at Madison Square Garden

Boxers Joe Louis and Max Schmeling pace toward a heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Louis is the hot favorite, aiming to knock out John Henry Lewis early, with Lewis planning to box five rounds before trading, in a match expected to draw about 13,900 fans paying around 10 dollars and a half per seat.

New York Alice Johnsons Parla Were Cnaines Joe Louly John Henry Lewis Lewis Louis Plas

BUILDING COSTS Inquiry into Brick Making

Sydney report states a near inquiry into brick company affairs will be led by Justice de Bourne under the late Materials Commission. Mr B C Cook announced his appearance to the Commission, insisting there is no accusation or charge against any company.

Sydney C. Cook Justice de Boun Cook

State Lottery Draw Adds Confusing Entries and Names

Lottery No. 56% drawn today lists items like Pleatyfire 580% and Sit Trying. Names include F. Varidel Windsor road Jaulher Hills. Second prize 36H89 Buehfire syndicate Mrs P Sinclair Post Office wxeter. Third prize 42 One Way Out syndicate Minter W Hoare 177 Douglas Street Stockton Kurth 12099 J Ryat GPO synley. Lottery No. 588 to be drawn Tuesday morning.

Pleatyfire Ynuivats F. Varidel Windsor ‘Road Jaulher Hills Buehfire Mrs. P. Sinclair Post Ofce Wxeter Minter W. Hoare Douglas

Public Service Notes on Canberra Council Meeting

The Canberra Branch Association Council will meet at Hotel Canberra on Thursday 26th instant at 7 30 p m to consider the Central Executive demand for details of names and officer positions in Canberra departments and overtime work for 1088. Representatives from all departments should bring duties performed and outline the work, with discussion on Public Service Arbitrator appointment and evidence collection policy across states, including New South Wales Victoria and South Australia. The council will also discuss the Attorney General interview and potential interim awards and methods for efficient court proceedings.

Fmal Canberra Association Canberraa Counci Accor Atin Shetr of the Association Westhaven New South Wales Victoria Commonwealth New South Wale Queens Ind South Australia Executive Council Vicvtorn

January Show of Horticultural Society Delivers Winter Blooms

An expose of the January meeting of the Morticultural Society of Canberra features Miss Charles Lime Poole discussing winter plantings while Mr. L. O. Brown offers remarks on bulbs. The schedule lists numerous vases and bowls of flowers and vegetables, a vegetable mart, fruit dishes, and a plant collection, highlighting varieties and seasonal displays.

Morticultural Society of Canberra Etuedl Abe Alhert Hall Charles Lime Poole 90 Ciery L. 0. Brown Vane Harry Trust

Rugby Union Meeting At Soldiers Club In Civic Centre

The Nuythauy Suburbs District Rugby Halon Woothall Cheb invites members and supporters to a meeting at the Soldiers Club Civic Centre on Faw Avenue to discuss the club’s prospects and a forthcoming fifteen-a-side competition. The agenda includes elections for officers and committee, reports on rugby activities, and a talk by Colonel AT GAL Mobertaumt about ACT RL plans.

Nuythauy Suburbs Rugby Halon Woothall Cheb Hs Lest Soldiers' Club Civic Cuntre Ftamut Ath N'Elnete Gosanti Royal Military College Heda Phughine Ane Yetarte Sama Tor Inataunn Tyeter Bath

Canadian Prime Minister Sends Sympathy for Australian Fires

The Canadian Prime Minister WL Mackenzie King sent a cablegram expressing condolences to Australia for the devastating forest fires. He conveyed sympathy on behalf of the Government and people of Canada and noted relief measures being taken as fires come under control.

Canada WL. Mackenzie King Australia Gunula Austra Antres Conol Lyons Ada

Submarine Construction for Italy Reported by News Chronicle

London correspondent Munilay Thy Rowe reports that Maly laid down 20 submarines in a batch for Italy, with production lines scaling across varied blocks. The article notes an unprecedented surge in wartime naval construction and associated industrial outputs.

London Munilay Rowe News Chronicle Maly Gao

Trooper Injured in Canberra Hospital Stay

Trooper Arthur Bog of Canberra was admitted to Canberra Hospital on Sunday evening after a badly fractured arm during exercises with the Canberra troop at the Light Horse Westmont location.

Arthur Bog Canberra Norwe Trun Mont

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