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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
3
An unclear passage discusses a bill about conscription and military matters. It references pilots and firearms while noting government action and timing considerations, but the exact subjects and outcomes are obscured by transcription errors.
The Minister for the Interior J McEwen laid the foundation stone for Canberra High School at Acton. About 380 pupils attended along with officials including D E Drummond B C Harkness A Watson Xi W Mehaffey and contractor representative H G Whittle. The project, cost about £75,000, is due for completion in June 1939.
Canberra Fire Brigade tackled a blaze at the Fresh Fish Transport Co. on Kennedy Street Kingston last night. Smoke was seen from the adjoining shop and firefighters arrived within two minutes. The rear showroom suffered extensive flames spreading to the roof before the fire was controlled with foam. The back wall was damaged and the shop will close for several days for renovations.
A local pupil, Marie Mies Wivk, near Meas Yelly, topped the contest with a notable art of speech performance. The ceremony highlighted discipline, voice control, and clear articulation as key strengths.
Fragmented report outlines civic push to fund and build education facilities in Canberra. Mentions Federal Government support for a new high school, Telopes Park School planning, and administrative steps for coordinating school development with local and national authorities.
Mr McEwen praised the Department of Education and the Interior for aiding the Canberra High School project at Telopea Park. He lauded the staff and promised modern facilities, stressing the student as the key unit while urging parents to engage in school life. The foundation stone was laid by Minister McEwen on June 30 1928 with tributes to Drummond and the headmaster.
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A crowded Newcastle program lists Maiden and Nursery Handicaps, divisional Novice and Second Divisions, and a large field including horses like Piva te Munenite, Drakes, Water Waseem, Castella, Selina, and Meeton. Winners and placings are noted with times and margins, including a two-length victory in the main event and several handicaps concluding in a close finish.
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