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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1939
Page
5
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Police conclude a basement fire at the home of the Japanese Consul, Akiyama, in Sydney was caused by a discarded lit cigarette among papers. A chalked “Ching” tag is believed to be a prank. Authorities will monitor the Consulate area after a separate extortion threat to the former consul general, Wakamatsu, in February.
Vincent Lawlor, arrested in London after a shooting near the Duchess of Kent, faces unlikely action by the Commonwealth Government to bar entry to Australia. Court ordered his departure for Australia where he has spent many years, with authorities noting he was born in New Zealand but has long Australian residence.
The Minister for Labour directs the Industrial Commission to hold a compulsory conference on the Sydney gas dispute involving 90 meter renders and collectors of the Australian Gaslight Company. The meeting, set for tomorrow, aims to avert a gas shortage for residents on the south side of the harbour if no settlement is reached.
Anthony James Callinan, patent attorney of Melbourne, sues Robert Springer of Elwood for 35 pounds claiming a verbal agreement on May 16 to handle entry permits for seven persons to Australia. Springer contends no contract exists and that the deal violates law and public policy. Hearing adjourned to Friday.
Sydney reports Premier announces cabinet decision to grant a 50 percent freight rebate for hay store goods and green fodder sent by rail within the state to graziers and farmers in anticipation of drought. The concession replaces the 25 percent rebate after fodder is consumed.
The Australian rugby scene eyes international fixtures as France may visit Australia next year while New Zealand teams plan tours including Canberra and Melbourne games. Maoris seek a 1940 tour, and the All Blacks will tour South Africa with stops in Melbourne Adelaide and Perth. University clashes with Eastern Suburbs loom, and influenza recovery shapes team selections for RMC and Varsity. Jack Kelaher plans a final Northern Suburbs appearance, with honours to follow.
Miss D Jackson Taylor Captain of the 2nd Vauclust Company in Sydney led the meeting with a games programme, supper, and a Guide prayer. Examinations prompted temporary resignations of patrol leaders and company leader Margaret Bache. Recruits have all passed tenderfoot and await enrolment. Second class tests under way as most Guides finish the list. Tuck shops by patrols funded a Guide pew at St Paul’s Church, Kingston.
The District Court of Honour will meet Tuesday at the District Commissioner’s home, Lt. Col J T MM Goodwin, with plans to hold meetings on the second Tuesday each month. Cub Palaver notes 6000 Cubs in New South Wales and a recent Cubmasters gathering. Canberra Troop delays with Friday July 9 joint meeting and new Causeway Hall club room. Queanbeyan Troop entertained hospital inmates. Inter-patrol victory awarded to Peewit Patrol. Tila troop reformed after a long recess. Ken Dwyer secures new Scoutmaster and assistant. Rover Crew discusses Standards of Life.
The Federal Golf Club schedules a Saturday second round with the A grade title led by George Ryan two strokes ahead of Ted Griffiths and Tom Stansfield. B grade honours go to R McNamee two strokes ahead of Steve Harker and Fred Jensen. Queanbeyan visits this weekend with many unavailable and R T Whyte Trophy continues with Ft McNamee into semi finals. several deferred matches listed alongside an 18 hole Stableford event.
Manrico led from the start to win the Use Lawn Handicap at Flemington after drawing outside. Kaitara protested the result but the stewards dismissed it and fined rider H Badger £20 for failing to keep a straight course. Race results list several horses and bets with times noted.
Notices of road closures under the Public Roads Act issued by the Minister for the Territory seek objections within one month addressed to the Secretary Interior Canberra. Schedules describe two roads at the Royal Military College area to be closed including connections to Yass Queanbeyan Road and Molonglo River stock route. Dated July 3 1939 Canberra.
Heavy rain forces postponement of the Rosebery races planned for today. Officials have not set a new date, and local racing fans wait for updates from the Rosebery Turf Club.
Mr H Thompson of Tarwin Park Stud New South Wales bought four English bred mares Clash of Colours Gartrine Royal Royal Mist and Birthday Girl from Mr W Robinson England. The mares have been at the stud in Victoria and will be shipped to their new quarters this week. They will be mated with Hall Mark or Herole.
The 2nd Canberra Forrest Troop ends its old competition and starts a new system with nine patrols. J Parker received a first class badge last week and several others are due to earn them. The parade starts Friday at 1.15 pm with Morse flags bandages and the Kangas as duty patrol. A new patrol named Magpia led by W. Cottingham also formed.
A committee recommends Dr. Van Der Belt of Woalley for director of the Commonwealth Solar Observatory at Mt Stromlo Canberra. The Greenwich Observatory officer would fill the vacancy long held since Dr W B Rimmer served as director.
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