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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1939

Page

2

Wimbledon tennis results show third round men and quarter finals

Wimbledon action continued with men in the third round where Mittle and Puttuga Biavin defeated Combes and Malfroy 1 percent 44 6 4 8 6 4. In women's singles quarterfinals Miss Jacoba defeated Miss Marble and Mme Jedrezjaw-H defeated Faby Mathieu 64 2.

Mittle Puttuga Biavin Combes Malfroy N.Z Cane. Stammera Miss Jacoba Miss Marble Mme. Jedrezjaw Het’ Aedra Faby Mde Mathieu

Minister Warns on Juvenile Car Theft Surge in NSW

Sydney reports the Minister for Justice Mr. Martin voices alarm over a rise in juvenile car thefts as joy riding temptations fuel the crime. He argues existing laws are firm but NSW lacks sufficient deterrents and calls for stronger penalties and potential new legislation.

Sydney Mr. Martin New South Wales

Australia Fortunatly Situated Says Attorney General

Newcastle today heard Attorney General W. M. Hughes urge calm and unity in wartime. He praised the Australian steel industry as vital to air defence and economic growth and warned even the strongest nations must prepare for worst cases.

Newcastle W. M. Mughes Walter Hughes

England Rugby Team Selection Hinted by Experts

Experts favour a Wellington NZ lineup for England including J. Smith T. Page J. Emy L. Jacks V. Scott A. Kay RK. Brown R. Banham W. Solomon W. Tittle ton W. Pymble W. Walker L. Brown P. Rininvi H. Macara H. Milliken J. Wright J. Broderick W. Leverburrough H. Flanagan J. Brooks Banham formerly played for New South Wales.

Wellington N.Z Wed England J. Broderick W. Leverburrough H. Flanagan J. Brooks Banham New South Wales

Sydney air raid precautions discussed at city conference

The National Emergency Service director announced decontamination squads ready to respond to hostile air attacks in Sydney. The conference of women’s organizations appointed groups to organize air raid precautions and first aid in different parts of the city.

Sydney Sydneytown National Emergency Service Lorenzo Claysea

Canberra Court Dismisses Drunken Driving Charge

At Canberra Court before Mr M J Ryan P M Albert Tognella labourer of Molong lo faced charges of driving under liquor influence but the case was dismissed after evidence showed he was not drunk enough for arrest. Details include admission of some drinking and a subsequent sobriety test result. Also reports fines for breaches at Hotel Kingston and other traffic offences.

Canberra Court Reay M. J. Ryan Albert John Tognella Molonglo Brodribb Canberra Avenue Wells Tognella Queanbeyan Mackellar Kingston Leslie George Dawson Ray McGregor Lenses Togucila Wes Lewis Windermere L. Quinnivan Taxation Department Horace William Burton Eividence About & Pm Burton Liveridge Street Acton Guest House Vectors Nott and McKellar W. H. E. Dickson James A. Yeates Fim Willam Roy Hinchliffe Acc Australian War Hiertorial Board of Management Yeates

Action of mother saves child on dairy farm blaze

Grafton reports a mother rushed to save her child Joyce Wa aged four on a Karingai dairy farm. The girl poured kerosene on a hot stove causing an explosion and flames. Mrs Watkins tore away burning clothes and carried the girl to a doctor’s surgery for burns and shock treatment.

Grafton Joyce Wa Karingai Watkins Burma

Trade With America Advocated at Melbourne Rotary Luncheon

Justice Lowel, president of the English Speaking Union, urged at Melbourne Rotary Club that no trade with the United States would secure cooperation against totalitarian aggression. He noted Australia and the U S are strong competitors, making such a stance difficult.

Melbourne United States

G P O Tender Lunch Details Revealed at Inquiry

The Royal Commission heard a lunch hour discussion among the late Commonwealth Architect Henders on, Sydney Works head Orwin, and Wonderrich’s reps as tenders for G P O extensions closed. Taylor admitted questioning tender results and said Grant’s sandstone bid was lowest while Whittle’s terra cotta bid was higher by about £1400.

Aydneyt Commonwealth Mr. Henderson Sydney Orwin Wonderrich’s G.P.O Royal Commission Rteginak Taylor Grant Whittle Henderson Justice Maxwell Windeyer Sayer Ulings Mr. Loxton Uat Wunderlich

Major prizes in State Lottery draw announced

Lottery No. 605 results list first prize No. 97 015 Sure Yea syndicate led by T. Neilson of Brisbane Queen Street P O Second prize No. 75 206 Three Mugs syndicate run by W. H. Baldry Roseville Dun troon Avenue Third prize No. 91 573 Rozelle Old Boys syndicate led by C. Clymer Batman Fourth prize No. 44 155 Iris syndicate led by Misa L Mayior Captain's Flat Bungendore Lottery No. 696 will be drawn on Monday morning.

Sydney T. Neilson Queen Street P.O Brisbane W. H. Baldry Duntroon Avenue Roseville Iris Syndicate Misa L Mayior Captain's Flat Bungendore

Stone price dispute delays terracotta privy project

An unnamed speaker resisted revealing the true price to aid Grant's stone interests. He claimed Grant was delaying the stone price until the terracotta privy reached the builders.

Grant

Shipping Delay Hits Sydney Voyages in Rough Seas

Rough weather off New South Wales and the Tasman Sea delayed ships today. The passenger steamer Ourimbah sheltered at Lord Howe Island two days late to Sydney, while the Awatea bound for Auckland warned of worsening gale and possible delay. Heavy rain drenched the north coast with more expected.

Sydney New South Wales Tasman Sea Ourimbah Wea Lord Howe Isjland Schedge Awatea Auckland Earlien

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