Record-Breaking Swim Meet Sparks Close Finishes
At the Inst. Albi swimming carnival in Canberra, two teen swimmers set new marks. Erle Murcombe narrowly led in the 88 yards under 14 years free, with Miley Joan close behind in the same heat, while compact margins defined several 33 and 100 yard events, and Bachil and Mauger edged rivals in the 32 yard freestyle.
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Albi
Canberra
Erle Murcombe
Mulnr
Miley Joan
Barkshake
Mwo
Hundivey
H. Tmeiam
D. Bachil
Mauger
Ingrant
Bachil
Mtkuger
Covenant
Placa Petters
Mauucor
G. Bain
Joan Moreambe
Aubrey Gray
D. Thomas
P. W. Clemens
Thomas
Ellard
Theaighout
Honor Tillyard
Joan Fale
Heffornn
Averan
Sealoh
M Pane
Mehnelder
Hawors ‘Hime
Merchant Fleet at Risk as War Policy Proclaimed
London reports in the Daily Telegraph that a German Admiralty January Review predicts sinking at sight of merchantmen and a full wartime convoy and escort plan. It notes Italian and German merchant services trained in naval weapon use and discusses government subsidy for large trawlers with gun mountings.
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London
Bywater
Daily Telegraph
Alto Ravenia
Antire
Owart
Atro
Swimming meet results and distant alien report
The report lists junior and mixed events with times and placings for various swimming races including 60 and 100 yard events and medley handis. It also notes a Sydney area alien arrival with doctors labourers and jewelers among arrivals with many refugees mentioned.
Crawford and Gilchrist Lead Kooyong Tennis Show
A nine net battle between Crawford and Sydney junior Jim Gilchrist highlighted the Australian championships at Kooyong as Crawford edged ahead with clever tactics. Results list Bromwich over Turnbull, Brodie beating Crawford, McGrath defeating Hopman, and mixed doubles led by Gilchrist with Westacott. A footfault dispute marred Quist’s match against Brodie with the umpire granting him doubt on several calls.
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Crawford
Sydney
Jim Gilchrist
Kooyong
Bromwich
Turnbull
Brodie
J. Crawford
J. Gilabriat
V. McGrath
J. Hopman
Mins
D. Stevenson Chitty-Coain
Wemtacott
Hardcestic
Minnea
Berryman-Ghalloran
Mirsen Blick-Wilson
Mauger- G
Styvanson
Mizox Wynna-Coyne
Hartigan-Miemayer
Giichrist-Mra
Westacott
Brodie-Miss
Chitty
Melbourne
Gilchrist
Quist
Z. E. Robinson
Inter
Quint
Accommodation Wanted and Rooms To Let Notes
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Comfortasun
Forrest
Gingle Room
Crescent
Ainali
A.C. Mes
Partiandans McGrath
Brantwood Bryret
Sans Souci
Bydney
British grant to relief funds for Spanish child refugees
London reports the government will advance 20 000 pounds to the International Commission to aid Spanish child refugees. It notes prior grants totaling 21 000 pounds to the Commission and additional support from the United States and other governments, with further promises and projected monthly wheat aid.
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London
Interational Commission
Spain
fUnia of Lie Commission
Commis- Ayail
On The Air Today A Dense Radio Schedule
A historical broadcast list outlines a packed day with music blocks and programs across stations. It enumerates shows from 6.32 in the morning to late evening including Weather, Wheat Quotations, News, Sports updates, and dramatic readings, featuring a range of personalities and stations.
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Sydney
Stock Exchange
H.R. the Ike
Kent
John and Mary
Brisbane
The
Deweller's Shop
Josetta Drake-Brockman
Joan Harvey
Kinice Knapp
Centralia
Munle
Empire
Harry Bloom
Musle
Sir Eus
Ward Marshall Hull
Tyanis Champhinstipe
Hawk Bogan
Dud Cantrell
Oma Filma
Lord Harder
H Youngs Great Sale Draws Large Crowds
Canberra readers flock to H Youngs Great Sale with dramatic price cuts. Advert describes unprecedented turnout and urges shoppers to visit as stock and prices are slashed. Local listings note catalog prices reduced to attract bargain hunters.
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Canberra
H. Young
Young
Advt
Australia Will Not Be Pressed By World Forces
In Tumut on Wednesday the County Party leader urged a must be impregnable defense stance. He argued Australia must ensure its security by leaving no stone unturned and maintaining resilience against attack. He linked Australia’s world market role to defense, saying a large export reliance requires strategic balance even as wheat dominates trade.
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Tumut
Australia
Ubir Farle Wage
Adwtratia
Bir Martle Page
Atetrailu
Canberra area trade workers sought for service jobs
Cabinet maker, potlsner and Up-Colsterer wanted for service work in Canberra and district. Must be good, reliable and conscientious. Applicants invited via 19 Bimpeon Lee & Co, Ltd, Pitt Street, Sydney. Also vacancies for laboratory duties with CALM Canberra. MITUATIONG VACANT.
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Potlsner
Pitt Treet
Sydney
CALM
Canberra
Will and bequests from Martin O Munre estate in WA
The will of Martin O Munre, with an estate of £1888 in Western Australia, directs that the funds aid Crinh family children and war fund subscripts in Lorrah parish Ireland. It provides that his V C remains with Kilkenny women under conditions, else to the 16th battalion.
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Sydney
Martin O'Munre
Western Australia
Crinh
Lorrha
Ireland
Lorena
V.C
Kilkenny
Australia Day's 0.15 Dream Melodies in Concert
A compact program listing Dream Melodies at 0.15 and related items includes Chandu the Magician at 9.30, News Review at 10.00, Banten and Relax at 10.80, Calling' 3.A. at 11.20, Greeting W.A. at 19.30, and Hel lora 60 with Melody end.
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Danzig
Baltic Republic
Akian Amy Cryan
A.N.A
Bud G. Herreay
jMumic
Australania Women's Association
Moones Valley
George Hacock
Krom
Omar Kehayyam
Liza Lehmann
Fede Tanks
Muale
2CA
Chery
Llwood Seanlon
Morbing
Eula Price
Fadio Club Seasion
Mollywood Tatter
Narooma Seasion
2Ca News Service
Scanlon
Longview Under the Sea
Bobby Briton
Canberra
Mur
Bred
Maggie
Victor-O'Keefe
Chandu
W.A
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All Yin
Irene Eth
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Clemens
E. D. Thomas
Hoys
F. Mauger
Bain
Morcombe J
Gray
Vondioon
Waring & B
Heffernan
J. Schnieder
Morecambe
K. Mil
H. Gibron
Be Yarde
J. Morecambe
A. Gray
K. Maraing
J. Morcamba
N. Morcambe
Q. Lire
H. Gibson
Haves
B. Kenne
J. Morcambe
HL Ingram
Dy ‘Thomas
Hydney
Jlabourere
Amond
Me Hon
Aydney
KE. Mircombe
Oranway
Ara
E. Bailey
Germany
Poluta
Aviatria
Praderman
Jherl Dine
Aiandardteur
W. A. Gneth
Flinders Way
Tennis Enuyt
Civic
Fresh Fish Transport CO
Manuka
Fish Transport CO
Kingston
Ace
Scanberra
Pimps
Wea
Adarese
Australian Native Association
Elizabeth
Victoriam
Riverina
AuAraiia
Brom
J. B. Young
Trades and Labour Council
Cotter River
Albert Hall
Mahodisi Hall
Roti
Annienpori
wiMcurs
Yur
Crawley
Han
B.e
ISTEN
Trades Hall
Labour Council
ECA
Sywort
Alto Garden Stakes
Donoghoe & Hopking
Guranbagen
Queanbeyan
George Shent
Syanay
Dam
Nen
Regi Fry
W- Heine
Ah O. He
Barraglough
Kimber
Lowper Street
Ainslie
Tourist Bureau
Murray Valley
AIR Australian National Airways Pty
J. W. Treeon
Macquarie
South Coast
Bydnay
Bydnby
Sun
Camberra
Inter-Capital Coacher Pty
Tro
Albury
Teas
Qundagal
Holbrook
Thureday & Galurdey
Stampa Adapte
Tanted
Capstals General
Apply
Mizzy Thompson
Gumit House
French Street
Kingatan
Kingalan
Particulum
Qar Laughboy
New
Rpply Blachan
Kennedy Street
Kingaton
Pee Cocker Spaniel County
Hotunae
Capi
Fen
Tor General Apthones
Brian Donleavy
Bart
Capitol
Errol Flynn
Olivia DE Havilland
Rosalind Russell
Patric Knowles
Somnady Four
Debn Howard
Heather Angel
JH. B. Warner
Bulldog Drummond
National Insurance
Australian Natives’ Association
G. Mtd
Lister Crescent
National Finance and Inventment Company Limited Commercial Chambers
City
Owen
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