Canberra Scouts Attend Jamboree Amid Camp Activities
Canberra contingents join the Jamboree at Lindfeld site after a 14 mile march from Sydney. Events included International Day displays, Sea Scout excursions, and a Baden-Powell life story presentation. Lord Gowrie opened the event with daily campfires and a Grand March Past before departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall Suhoot Olidays
Merra Rover
Crom
Deine
Canberra Mg
Lindfeld
Canberra
Sydney
Lord Gowrie
Beery Wey
Weieta
Victoria
Taronga
New South Wales
Baden
Binal
Botha
Race Inquiry At Victoria Park After Early Bird Defeat
Stewards opened a race inquiry at Victoria Park after the defeat of Early Bird. They adjourned the hearing until Friday to allow owner Mr. W. Devon to attend, following evidence heard today as the filly's run was reviewed on the way to Sydney from New Penland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Early Bird
Victoria Park
W. Devon
Sydney
New Penland
Global wool consumption rises amid limited stock buildup
The Liversatations Wool Textile delegation reports increased raw material use across the United Kingdom France Belgium Poland and Hungary with higher output in Japan and France. Germany remains a production hub as imports from 1938 show a large wool inflow and demand shifts toward better quality fabrics while Sydney markets foresee limited stock after March 30 and cautious price expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Poland
Hungary
Roubaix-Lourcoing
Sormanie
Opa
Germany
South Africa
Sydney
Stars With An Australian In Hollywood
This week’s feature traces Ralph Clark Jor's Sydney return and meetings with Bette Davis Errol Flynn James Cagney and Olivia De Havilland in Hollywood. Clark discusses conversations about acting craft and future projects including a new film with Bette Davis and Cagney. He observed the Warner lot and share insights on star dynamics and studio personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Ralph Clark
Sydney
Clark
Aod
Gethers
Bette Davin
Errol
Jeffrey Lynn
Gel James Cagney
Prise
la Fen Ear
Taunt
Olin
Dick Powell
Mina Davis
Mir
Am Indorvier
Evar Bi
Jayne Marin
Sysney
Sineshine
Bark
Flynn Wan
ITV
Olivia de Havilland
Bette Davis
Cagney
Warner Es
Fire at Glass Works in Sydney Causes Massive Loss
At Australian Glass Manufacturing Co in Waterloo Sydney fire on December 11 caused damage estimated at £60,000. Police and officials noted possible causes including a short circuit or sunlit bottle. coroner returned an open verdict due to insufficient evidence of a definite cause. Works valued at £700,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australian Glass Manufacturing Co
Waterloo
Willam Henry Beare
Reward Offered Over Firebug Outbreaks in Binalong Areas
Authorities suspect arson in Binalong and Gerlong fires though no solid proof exists. A 200 reward is offered for information leading to conviction of those responsible. Claude Warner Gerald Hugh Gordon, 33, fined £1 with 43 hours hard labor at Lithgow court after pleading guilty to being drunk. He faced a disorderly charge but was found guilty only of drunkenness.
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Binalong
Gerlong
Claude Warner
Gerald Hugh Gordon
Lithgow
Gordon
Synthetic wool expansion in production report
Progress in synthetic wool production is reported by Maly Japan and Germany tied to Britain 1039- shift. Italy and Ju Ban show large gains while Germany moves to coal lime fibre output. U S culture advances wool substitutes. Wool Industries Research Association pushes publicity and improved wool to prevent shrinking and improve strength.
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Sydney
Maly
Japan
Germany
State Department
N.S.W
Mr. Hay
Britain
Ialy
Hay
Italy
United States Department of Cculture
Stay
Wool Industries Research Association
Enly
Bookmakers Delay Newmarket Australian Cup Double Odds
In Melbourne bookmakers postponed publishing charts for the Newmarket and Australian Cup double until weights are released citing Ajax as the superior horse. They warned Ajax could offer fair prices on any double starting with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ajax
Australian Savings Bank Deposits Rise in 1938
Commonwealth Statistician Dr Roland Wilson reports December 1938 deposits in Australia exceeded those of December 1937 by over £10 million. Total deposits stood at £248,680,000 in December 1938, compared with £282,501,000 in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
Roland Wilson
Mirpi Salve Promoted For Family Hand Care
An old warning style advertorial asks if family members suffer rough hands from household duties and outdoor chores. It promotes Mirpi as a specially salted salve for sore chafed skin and dry hands, claiming relief for washing up, wardening, and school days.
Federal Capital Press statement published in Canberra
Publication by Christopher Mann Shakespeare for Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Mort Aireat Braddon Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Mann Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
Mort Aireat
Braddon
Canberra
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Hollywood
Swifts
Javings Bank
Yann
Bidomar
Maine BO
Toba
Hayes & Russell Pty. Limited
Boch
Wii
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