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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1939

Page

2

Injured in Brawl Leaves Man Hospitalized

George Stephens of Malonglo was admitted to Canberra Community Hospital with a deep wound on the left head and two contusions on the right after a brawl at Causeway End. He is too ill to be interviewed and four attachments were inserted in the head wound. The men who took him to hospital left without providing their names.

George Stephens Malonglo Canberra Community Hospital Stephens Causeway Ender

Kindergarten centres for pre school children planned in capitals

The government plans to establish kindergarten centres for pre school education in capital cities. Melbourne is the only city where building has commenced, others have plans ready and York is expected to start soon. After five years under Commonwealth control the centres will be handed to the States. Health advisers expect to learn about the nutritional needs of young children through the work of these centres.

Melbourne Cannals York Yasra Commonwealth

Vienna Boys Choir to Perform in Camberra Matinee and Evening

The Vienna Boys Choir schedules performances in Camberra with a matinee and an evening recital next Thursday. The program features Strauss compositions and Yehudi Menuhin related pieces, praised for charm and versatility. Tickets and piano accompaniments are available at local offices.

Vienna Camherra

Floods in Victoria as North East suffers heavy rainfall

Heavy rains across North East Victoria cause the Ovens and Goulburn basins to flood. The Ovens River at Wangaratta reaches 17 feet with rising levels threatening the town. Fourteen people required rescue from floodwaters in Wangaratta district. Hume Highway floods up to 18 inches where Ovens and Murray rivers converge. some traffic manages to pass. Exceptional rains hit Myrtleford and Shepparton districts as authorities monitor creeks and crossings.

Melbourne Victoria Hume Weir Nese Wodonga Guetera Gippaland Ovens Wangarato Wangaratte Hume Highway Ovens and Hing Myrtle- Tord Tia Shepparton Die Tries

Talk On Russia Missionary Secretary at Baptist Church

A lantern lecture titled Russian Race will be delivered by Colonel F J Miles in Canberra at 8 pm on Thursday. Miles, a London based CEO and world traveler, has spoken across America New Zealand and Australia. Admission is free with a coin collection for the Ruinsfart Missionary Society.

Baptist Church F. J. Miles VIE London Miles Americade New Zealand New South ‘Wales Brisbane Canberra Melbourne Runsia Ruinsfart Missionary Society Mllen Genera

British Press Endorses Halifax Speech in London Leader

London reports from Friday on Lord Halifax's speech urging no retreat from the policy of negotiation while maintaining wartime resolve. The Daily Telegraph and Daily Herald praise the clarity and firmness of his language, with the Daily Mail calling it historically significant and a signal to Germany.

London Hlaifax Sven Daily Telegraph Lon Flairfax Dally Herald Halifax Daily Mail Lord Halifax Germany

Bombs in Jerusalem wound fifteen Arabs in city center

A lion bomb exploded in the center of Jerusalem injuring fifteen Arabs. Authorities reported the blast caused multiple injuries and disrupted urban activity as emergency services responded.

Jerusalem The Cty

Truth in Advertising Sparks Canberra Rugby Dispute

Readers argue over the league’s advertising accuracy after a Canberra Queanbeyan match. The letter claims the Australian code is not played there and notes players from country centers who played for New South Wales. The writer cites Sydney and Broken Hill as centers and questions the billed team names for the forthcoming Sydney return match.

Canberra Times Abr Mt 1 Taneed A.C Sydney Broken Hill Anyo Oeen HM Stone Fay Low New South Wales N.A.W. Rugby Union Daher A.C/T Wille Newcastle Purnell Bathurst Fleming Ax Carlton Canberra-Queanbeyan Joe Day M&w

Wool Industry Growers Seek State Bounty Inquiry

Woolgrowers in New South Wales welcome Treasurer Mair's statement that an investigation into the wool industry is necessary. Grassers' president K L Killen says the issue is national in scope and calls for a Commonwealth inquiry via the Tariff Board.

Sydney Wriday Tressurer Mair Grasiere’ Asociation of New Bout Wales Ar K L. Killen Achiben Tate Commonwealth Federal Sound of Australia Australian Woolgrowéra' Council Ison Commonwealthewide Commonwealth Ua

Queanbeyan and A. Association Annual Meeting Highlights

The annual meeting reported a net profit of £72 from the show, with revenue £784 and expenses detailed, including higher prize money and building costs. Ten new members joined. the balance showed a satisfactory financial position after adjusting for depreciation and an overdraft arrangement. Election results listed top candidates, with office-bearers to be elected next Tuesday in Queanbeyan.

F. and A L. Lyons Momers Amsoc J. W. Ulbbs W. Lloyd A. R. Moore J. Moore I Wawright IL A. Gioth J. Garran Wolls G Storey N, Hh E, Spendelove J. ‘Tays Mr. J. Broderick D. Broderick Messrs C.T. Campbell A. N. Shepherd T. O'Gonsnor Hinzksman P Reid Storr Lawler Horrigan Queanbeyan

Defence munitions chief Brodribb reappointed to supply post

MeN K Brodribb returns to munitions supply as Controller General after a year as Inspector General of Works and Supplies. A. E. Leighton retires from the post. Gillan is named finance officer in the Department of Supply and Development with duties overseeing profits of munition manufacturers.

Brodribb Defense Works Gup Hus At & Ry A. E. Leighton Laighton Viet Ina Department of ‘Supply Brodeibb Suga Defence Council Dee John Wilton Gillan Department of Supply Gillan Maunl Uown Supply Board Mod Rma Manufacturing

State Lottery Sydney Draws Result Day

State Lottery No WS drawn today with First Prize V3.594 won by Boy Buy syndicate leader Willian Mus.woend and partners at Lithgow crows Nest Prize No 1855 Ay Hide Syndicate W. Tobis and A. C. Femgle Third Prize No 8895 Out of the box Syndience A. Thomas Fourth Prize No 81870 We TV Syndicate led by Mra Knowles with Cubramatic Lattery No 604 to be drawn Wednesday morning.

Sydney Meenaar Prise Bynuiente Willian Mus Woend Lithgow Alzect Crows Nest W. Tobis A.C. Femgle Cro A G. Pringle Yasu Syndience A. Thomas Mimily We TV Sayndicate Mra. A Knowles Acacksalvedt Cubramatic Lattery

Radio Ball fuels Canberra dance with Roy Fox show

Roy Fox and his band lit up the Albert Hall for the Radio Ball of 2CA drawing about 550, with Pat McCormack causing a splash as a rising tenor. The ensemble, billed as over 30 musicians and vocalists from Nayox, played late into the night, keeping the dance floor alive past 2 am while a long guest list looked on.

Wagga New South Roy Fox Albert Hall Axo Phonist Canberra 2CA Nayox D. Cortes P. Purley L. Luxton D. K. Rodgers Hinberton Eric Colman Daley Gilmour Fred Smith Franklin Wellington C. Stacey V. Brown R. A. Stewart K. Mortiman Yass J. Kevana Stewart L. Lind Aston R.T. Whyte T. H. Ryan Minson del. Little J. Cameron Pekkx —Ohnston Daphne Batley Gwen Wingfield Marguerite Healey Thelma Webber Alice McNamee Mary McNamee G. Joyce B. Townsend Rad Toves K Reltty Fite Imauche Dell Grey M. Sareel Jean Betry Jery Axethy Thelma Southwell Doris Bayliss Mae O'Brien Margo _ Westherstone Marguerit Daley Roma Rowley Claire Mettrd Ty Williams Jean Stanton Mavin Kennerley Betty Courgard Bhella Jones Peggy Nelson Nonne Denn D Marie Lynch Nancy Cabban Melle Bates May ‘Rolfe Ida Turton J. McManus Bonnievell Pith Clode Joan Dana Tess. Turnbull Z. Webb Peggy Blair Vern C. Bradley H. Thorne W. ‘Thorpe Jack Remnis J. Smith Robbs H. Jomen W. Peirce Alan Ware Bill Tharpe M. Tonkin Fulton H. ‘Reilly P. Purcell J. "McConachie L. Williams Yandell MeKtinnan A. Scott W. Lee H. Harman R. Esmond P. Haydon R. White Mcpragven Stafford Bealot Stafford W. Boudman J. Shen T Clear Fred Figg Ken Ingram Bull B. Roberts Co. Comana K. Sahn C. Bird R. Chesterton J. Bush P. Northey C. Law IB. Rowdon Eric Murphy J. Domine H. Linraum M. Clenens Jones 8. McKee TR Ledward

Roy Fox's Band in Canberra Dance Night

Roy Fox's premier dance band brings a high reputation unit to Canberra for an evening concert at the Albert Mall. The ensemble, traveling from Australia to Sydney and beyond, promises a costly, internationally known show with a praised act and strong attraction for the capital audience.

Canberra Inglan Roy Fox Ember Commonwealth Avelatie Sydney Brisbane Hobart England Albert Mall

Migrant ship seized off Halts grounds global tensions

A Greek ship carrying 742 illegal Jewish migrants was seized off Halts. Two land mines exploded under a rain in Alfa, derailing two carriages. Authorities report the incident disrupted the voyage and raised security concerns.

Jerusalem Alfa

No Licence For 3 Years In Parra Matta Court

William Arch comer 24 radio technician was disqualified for two years from holding a driver’s licence after being alleged to drive under the influence. Mr Hardwicke BM described the offence as one of the most serious of its type.

Seydney Rae Iiqner Wiliam Archcomer Parramatta Court Hardwicke

Reid Methodist Church Renovation Reported Complete

A full congregation gathered at Bald Methodist for the church renovation completion ceremony. A note highlighted improvements and community input guiding the project, reflecting renewed facilities and shared local effort.

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