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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1939
Page
3
A garbled report outlines a welfare scheme facing parliamentary scrutiny. It mentions a £300,000 allocation and a five year review, with references to maintenance and government oversight. Names and certain terms appear distorted, but the gist concerns funding and reassessment timelines.
The Victorian Coupon Grazer Association urges immediate government inquiry into subsidy for wool production. The group highlights ongoing losses and reduced efficiency amid high costs, pressing for relief as farmers face profit strains. Major Fe Ay of the association notes decimated costs and calls for action to support growers.
Raya Canberra Associates announce upcoming competition on Thursday at Whig Msedala in the A Unite league. Teams Boden and Ingent from Eola vie for top honors in a tight field with local supporters tracking results.
Sydney report on the Australian Rugby Union team bound for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Players will not possess heels in their rooms, face penalties, and the group plans to travel via specified routes. The article notes afternoon games and morning tea, with penalties to be paid by the players for any special violations.
The adjourned Shire case against Wiesainnes-Wonte Lor on thistle eradication was adjourned after evidence showed thistle infestation on the property and expert testimony described germination and control methods. Maguire stated the shire sought eradication. witnesses discussed measures, past inspections, and ongoing plant control efforts.
Unclear report describes rain delaying a plane’s arrival in Brisbane on a Tuesday evening. The text is garbled but mentions a flight from Sydney via Batovit, with arrival held for about 40 minutes after landing. Names and specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Two caveats describe fortitude of injured men. William Healey, hip fracture, crawled to a water hole near Mt. Guard after a fall and feared non rescue. He propped himself, survived seven days. Joseph Mason, 56, with ankle and head injuries, crawled seven hours through bush to obtain food after his son fell near Westpart.
Justice Philip wrestled with law as the Charleville Circuit Court heard Roche probate contest. He ruled that Helton could not claim under the gift of Jane Roche and held Helen incompetent to apply for probate. The Hoch will case tested capacity and validity of the aleatory instrument.
The Prime Minister sails from Sydney seeking pleas for Melbourne before a tour begins in Redth and Wester Apetrusia. He will depart July 12 for Port and Kalguovile, returning to Metiarne on July 2.
In a downtown court, Andrey Moss aged 61 was charged with murder and remanded for trial. A wife and children watched as the defendant was identified by witnesses and a shoe containing tobacco was noted in the scene. The hearing was adjourned to Orono for further proceedings.
The social column notes a Premieriation dance set for Saturday August 6 at Hove Kingatop with the Rugby Union events including a sprint championship and the Burne nian Cup presentation to the winner. A committee meeting of local associations approves plans for commemorations and events, amid school developments and community gatherings.
A community planning night outlines a Get Together event. Committees, parents, and citizens join forces for a brief gathering, with a screening and a twilight program led by Mr. Dunbar of the Public Bureau, replacing a prior picture and tag bridge night.
In Sydney Thurathy the Chief Secretary Ms Gollan announced immediate action to ban poker and similar machines. Inspector Keote, head of rolled gaming inquiries, stated there will be no grace period as government moves to restrict gaming devices.
Community notes describe YWCA weekly classes and dance lessons for men and women, enrollment at various ages, and appointment based pivot dances. They list membership meetings, craft and social events, fundraisers, and a Friday evening sewing work group led by local volunteers.
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