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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1939

Page

2

Morning Section and Music Notes From The Times

Reading includes various time stamps and fragments from a Times Music section. Entries mention Rhythm Cocktails and a Musical Romance titled They Went to Rena, with scattered references to Harmony BC, Dante ka, and a 40.0 Chop piece. The text is garbled but indicates a schedule of segments and performances.

Itea Siunwor Cami Jane Heer Swing Besson Chop Rena Dante Ka

Weather note from Irma Antards Indies fragment

Unclear fragmentary weather item mentions Irma Antards Indies with garbled phrases and a few numbers. Reads as a damaged OCR snippet lacking coherent data or location.

Royal Air Force to form Women’s Auxiliary Air Force

The King approved forming a women’s air force unit to serve in wartime. The service, named the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, will operate under the Royal Air Force. An unveiling event is planned for Myde Park with national attention and anticipated aircraft production figures discussed.

London T Neparste Woman's Air View ILA Air Women's Auxiliary Air Force Wasy RAL Inc Myde Park Boeking Om Birringsiey Wood Wild Enpendi Aircrat Wesley

Fine but cold aoutherly winds poem fragment

Fragment from a poem describes cold winds and distant futures. Forces patience and resistance while hoping for future good.

Easier at Tientsin as Tokyo talks near start

London reports from Tientsin say negotiations for a settlement will begin soon between Japanese and British authorities. The Japanese deny plans to tighten restrictions while advisers for both sides head to Tokyo for talks.

London Tientsin Arita Sir Robertia Tokyo

Facing Facts of War Tension in Europe and Asia

The piece urges Australia to face looming global dangers from Europe and Asia, noting Danzig and China risks, Japanese arrogance toward foreigners, and the need for clear government information. It calls for national preparedness, public cooperation, and stronger leadership to deter aggression and strengthen defence.

Europe Danzig China Australia Japan Great Britain Bower Singapore Am Fe Commonwealth

Davis Cup Singles Action Delayed by Rain in Mexico City

In Mexico City Davis Cup play was disrupted by rain with doubles postponed to Sunday and the singles round moved to Monday. Bromwich defeated Hernandez 60 64, Quist beat Tapia 16 4, while Tapia won against Quist. Quist showed fatigue late as Bromwich maintained pressure, dominating rallies and finishing strong.

Mexico City Quint Australia Bromwich Herrender Quis Tapia Hernandes Brik Hernandez Ralliad Tapla

Chinese Report Bomb Kwantung Area Air Attack

The Chinese report states 34 aircraft conducted an intensive bombing of Sap-Abene positions across a wide Kwantung area. Targets included Banwual Soouung Inland and Kwangmoon, reflecting a broad air offensive.

Shanghat Gan Kwantung Banwual Soouung Kwangmoon

Bomber Plane On Way to England From New York

A New York report notes the crew of the Guba will proceed to San Diego then England aboard a 6 ton consolidated bomber with a 4000 mile range. The United States plans a large order, with tests and production to follow, despite an eight man crew being withdrawn for the job due to success in handling the aircraft.

New York San Diego England United Stazen Hoenes

Duke of Kent Welcomed in Florence for Irene Wedding

In Florence on Saturday the Duke of Acala and Princess Irene of Greece greeted the Duke and Duchess of Kent upon arrival for Princess Irene’s wedding The City of Florence presented a pair of Della Robbia vases to the royal party as a welcome gesture

Florence Duke of Acala Irene Greece Duke Duchess of Kent

Canberra Kicks Win From Yass In Last Minute

Canberra's Carr Cup win over Yass came in the final minutes after C Fisher nailed two penalties. Keys scored twice with one conversion, and strong Canberra forward play led by Eric Lewis edged the Yass pack, despite Yass leading 9-0 at halftime.

Yass C. Fisher Yase S. Keys Canberra Ganbarra W. Meehan Keys H. Curran O'Brien Hoge W. Grimes A. O'Brien E Lewis A. Webber Bigm Moore C. Surgan Vase T. Carmody T. Horton W. Wiliams H. Sidebotham R Holmes Finn C. Smith T. Vitter K. Jowning J Garland Raines Dickson W, Massey Smith Yuus Fisher L. O’seien Grimes Soager Meshes Rayscanberra Feld Yaa Malzey Mevine Yaas Elmoal Falure

Scouts Hit by Van Near Armidale Kill Scoutmaster

A van swerved into a marching scout troop near Armidale, killing scoutmaster Colin aged 43 and injuring Ross Cox 16 of Grafton, Neil Lane, and John 23. The driver was later arrested and charged with manslaughter and negligent driving.

Sydney Acanta Mokor Armi Colin Acoute Schooltecha Ross Cox Grafton Neil Lane John Armidale

Munitions Supply Organising Stage in Imperial Dept

The Supply and Development Department advances with the gazetting of the Munitions Supply Branch personnel. A Commonwealth Gazette lists over 6,000 staff, technicians, and workers forming the new branch as munitions establishments transfer under its control. Factories include Ammunition, Footscray. Clothing, Norree Metory. Explosives Reserve. Armour, Lithgow. and central transport offices.

Supply and Development Department Commonwealth Geartte vThe Ammu Footmcray Noreeemetory Indus Junitions Nope der ‘Mut Oninance Marikyroon I.ncluding Central Arasring Office Entabliatti Aaa Arma Tal Equipment Rete Hme Mn A

Local Priest Salary Reported at Four Thousand

A fragment notes an allocation for a priest at Mr Harel Jenveral with a salary of 4000. The text references a gazette and payment context, but details are unclear beyond the listed amount and role.

Harel Jenveral

Unrest and Attack on New Guinea Patrol Reported

Evidence of unrest among natives in New Guinea surfaces in a report to Minister Perkins. Three constables died near Akinum in New Britain. five others wounded after an attack on a Mount Hagen district patrol. Police and native constables were dispatched. investigation follows amid tribal tensions with Andagulagamp near the Wagi river.

New Guinea Territories Mr. Perkins Akinum New Britain Mount A Aruny Bay Mount Hagen Mownt

Club Championships See G Ryan Lead A Grade in Cold Wind

Weather disrupted the week as rain and icy wind troubled links during the initial round. G Ryan leads A Grade with E Gritths and T Brunafeld two strokes behind. George Rush tops B Grade with L Stanfield.

George Rush Grit‘athe L. Stanfield G. Ryan E. Gritths T. Brunafeld Ware Dent C. Davin R. Broaribh D- Williams R Crombie de Vis Grimtha GitaDw A. McNamen Harker F. Jensen Roy Brod

Tennis Leaders Hold Positions in Melded Club Matches

Reported results from a mixed tennis event show Fink and Crawley leading in singles while Carnall Ign and Reid defend strong positions. Across divisions, Northbourne, Forrest, and Braddon squads posted wins with mixed teams and various players securing key matches and finals.

Canberra Reserveers Edge Stewarve in Tight Rally

Canberra Reserveers edged Stewarve by two points in a tense match as Bacarven sat on the bench. Fans packed the arena and police remained in the stands to maintain order during the close game.

Canberra Cantorra Bacarven

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