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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1939

Page

2

Police Credit Admits Unemployment Drives Juvenile Crime

Sydney Tuesday the Police Commissioner testified before a Parliamentary Select Committee that unemployment is the main cause of juvenile crime and that billiard and betting rooms contribute to the problem. He advocated wiping out such venues. The inquiry also examined youth employment, school leaving age, and technical education. Mackay cited figures showing juvenile offenses rose 1984 and fell in 1987 due to police and parental lectures instead of Children’s Court actions.

Sydney MacKay Markay Miri M. Badiley Cesmiock

Licensed clubs Sydney law clarifies liquor privileges

Tuesday report notes Hatwin clubs and police state under the Liquor Act licensed clubs have same privileges as hotels. Only bona fide lodgers residents or travellers may be served liquor after hours. Authorities may enforce compliance to ensure observance of these rules.

Sydney Chiba

ORGAN RECITAL AT St Christopher's Church Can betes

At St Christopher's Church Can betes an organ recital is planned for tomorrow evening. Roy Freeman will play the Hammond organ with selections from Handel Mozart Bach and others. Vocal solos by Miss Metra Doig Freak McKenna and David Costes. Choir numbers by Arcadelt Gounst and Elgar under conductor W Doig. Heat is promised and patrons are assured of first-class sacred music.

St. Christopher's Church Canbetes Roy Freeman Freeman Handel Reybutt Schubert Wolstenholme Wey Mozart Metra Doig Messia Freak McKenna David Costes Elgar Arcadelt Gounst St. Christopher's Choir W. Doig Enanfort

Famous People Collect Postage Stamps Across Eras

Stamp collecting as everybody's hobby. Noted collectors include royals and entertainers. values reach £130,000 for a single year’s most valuable find. Collections like Waterbury and A catalogued pieces fetch six-figure sums, while rare Mauritius errors command high prices.

Alulermen King George Klug Egypt Jon Dritkwater George Mabey Astrata Wid Ao da Anna May Wong Austalia Roosevelt Ldean Bean Arthur Hinds Waterbury Pricon Polat Mauritius Geo! Sapien Ste Union Wi

G P C Tender Counsel’s Address to Commission in Sydney

The Royal Commission heard counsel argue over the G P C tender and the conduct of the Federal Director of Works Mr Mohaffey. Windeyer questioned why his evidence should be weighed and Monahan addressed statements by Mr Thorby in Parliament. The proceedings touched on collaboration allegations between Wunderlich’s Ltd and department officers and questioned tender pricing timelines.

Sydney Federal Director of Works Mr. Mohaffeyi Mr Windeyer Royal Commission G.P.D Windeyer Mehaffey Civiand Menaffey Maxwell Monahan Wundensteh N Ltd Commission Thorby Wundenich’s Monanan Wunderlich’s Sonabay Wunderlich's Ltd

Sweating Alleged in Clothing Trade for Refugees

Victoria faces worse sweating conditions in the clothing trade than New South Wales the Attorney General Mr Hughes said investigations are under way into Jewish refugees' roles in NSW garment work and he seeks detailed information to protect the trade If unions can provide evidence of alien refugees sweating workers he may press for a full inquiry.

Rydney Tueway Victoria N.sw Wo M Hughes Hughes N.S.W Talerior Senaid

University Rugby Confident on Semi Final Prospect

The hon secretary Mr F Mines said University should reach the semi finals after analyzing premiership prospects. He expected the upcoming match versus Northern Suburbs at Northbourne Oval to be decisive, noting North should struggle to disrupt McCue.

University captain predicts path to premiership in tough matches

University captain W. G. Draper says the team faces two decisive games to reach the semi finals and a possible premiership. Coach F.G. Dovant notes uncertainty about beating Royal Military College while industry union issues loom over wage disputes and overtime penalties. A.W.U. seeks award variation limiting recovery period, with leave granted to one month, as Eastern Suburbs Club figures aim to keep team in top form for key clashes.

University W. G .Araperd Aum Aly Naich Royal Military College No. 1 Cutlee Yemiere Aid Draper FG Do Tbe Wertime A.W Industria

Horse Racing Notes from Menangle Park and Nearby Tracks

A dense card summary detailing races at Menangle Park with numerous horses and handlers named. Highlights include Red Hugh, Sun Play, Victory times around 1.26 to 4.04, and multiple divisions like Eight lengths and Two Year Old Handicap. The report lists performers such as DO OR DIE, MAGIC RING, GRAFMOND, and BLUE McMENAMIN, noting betting and placements across events.

Cracknell Sir Hugh Kay M. McCunten Lady Dunottah Sand Boy Gonbearer Iy Dini Spearoil Davencelle Artorniah Kitonne Danodar Ali A. Harvey Séngalh Baron Richlotén Wiltzen Grand Hotel Mary Grain Sir Wind Hargoon & Liege Maid Magic He Rilke Othera Bonny Avon Sonyi Braten Caprio Manauki Manauki. Yar @yke, Int Hinok Yakusha Buzmad Lady Tb Vaiding Wittange Borint Eavourite Bnutty Woomerang Hndiens St. Firat OWEN Waiw. Lappin TD Heatey Braswadt Mr McCarten Pam Dancer Mub'y Boy Lagu Grande Betting Heammitt Divas Tame Grafmond HW. Lappin Thaban Prine Wremenk Jateky Kid Blue McMenamin Imbibor Lucky Kid Iene Harvay Yi Heaton Sawynit Monte Carke Fryguun X Wihore Achaus Venton Dinah Lae Thebis Pelence Drahmib Mar Carlo

Snooker Royal Canberra Golf Contests Evening Play

SNOOKER Royal Canberra Golf The sooker coundment will be continued to night and the uraw is s hallows yr McKerrow vy A C. Newman F Mateins KO Dunlop RM McKillop v W Evans A G McKay v W Woodger Do M Yautin v RL Maloney.

Yr . McKerrow Vy A. C. Newman F. Mateins KO Dunlop RM. McKillop W. Evans A. G. McKay W. G. Woodger Do M. Yautin RL Maloney

School Football Round Two Fixture Details and Lineups

The second round of the Secondary enous Rugby Union uigpetiton starts today with matches including Canberra High versus Royal Military College at Manuka. Lineups show positions for backs forwards and three-quarters across Canberra High School, Royal Military College, and Western reserves.

Uigpetiton Ounfun Canberra Royal ‘Mliiary College Manukiaval Pam FR. Easinard J. Blater J. Calwell Veapls Ly Webb J. Alexander R. Baker A. Ste “Vens Forwayda J. Whatman G Nthean Vortence R. Dones G. Jenlutecond Oy Rauley Re Lair Western Renerves G. Bain Anderson J. O'Bus Wn

Jockeys Triumph in Canberra Racing Treble

Canberra crowds of about 70,000 flocked to Yai wo Park for a junior grade meet. Ridden by top jockeys, Wull-back B Cyrs led, while A. Phillips and Jack Doyle boxed clever in a rising day of action featuring Canberra Grammar and Queanbeyan High School clashes with strong showings from Menangle and other entrants.

Canburra Canberra Yai Wo Park Cyrs Reats Muny C. Conron J. Yates Burne Wi Gray R. Noluerding Phillips Jacke Doyle Fe Graham Pittard Ky Marcombe Gel Seawuck Nicholaon Torwarda W. Wolswon A. Bailey A. Thoms J. Henray Veterson L. Hart D Archer Rahul A. Wenner Canberra Grammar Quéanbeyan Inter Grammar Ground Grammat Lorimar Mavoroan Miners Weab

Malvina Weights Raised at Canberra High School

Canberra reports weigh in for Malvina teams with heavyweight and lightweight divisions. Names include Samuels Guo Mitchell Weller and others as they weigh in before the trial at Cauifeld.

Melbourne WGH Hi Samuels J. Mitchell J. Guo Weller Baron Cauifeld Om Switz Trevillian K. Murding Wee Uejeighin G. Bainlfhacke Holmes

Rail Strike Threat Looms for Broken Hill Line

Secretary of the Australian Railways Union Mr Linga Roan warned Broken Hill railwaymen could strike by Thursday. He urged consignments of perishables to be sent only at risk from tomorrow. Railways Secretary Mr W Newman said arbitration questions remain to be determined. Permanent way workers between Ivashoe and Broken Hill seek a basic wage of £9 1s and a 40 hour week.

Bydney The Australian Railways’ Union Linga Roan Broken Hill Broken Hum Tony Railways W Newman Iustie Ivashoe Broken Hil

Wrestling results from Newcastle event report

Newcastle notes a wrestling match where Tunaday defeated Andy Moen by fall in a wartime style contest. The succinct report lists 167 as a weight or score reference and mentions a refereeing or venue designation Newcastle Himctinam for a nightly show.

Newcastle Fraliy Andy Moen

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