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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a party or meeting at Native and atten, and a belt at ten. It references moving items and positions, plus possibly a local group and a task list, but the text is incomplete and obscured.
Canberra High School won a hard fought football match described with many garbled names. Keonard and West starred at back positions while Btevens contributed in the backfield. The narrative highlights forward play from Deck, Stadley, and the pack, with refereeing and formation notes typical of a junior grade report.
Canberra High School prepares for a visiting contingent from Hurlstone Agricultural and Sydney Girls High on July 21 to 22. Boys play football and rugby, girls hockey and basketball, with billets sought for hosting. The visit supports a Combined High School Carnival planned for August, while local events raise funds for a library.
A fragment mentions a rat in Calcutta and Paisa money details amid unclear text. No clear event, person, or organization is identified.
Queanbeyan Intermediate High School defeated Canberra Grammar School at Geamillar ground with notable contributions from Shehl Wallace and Herding for Queanbeyan. Canberra Grammar, missing Josaph, showed strength through Lane and Lorimer as key scorers, while Canberran players like Conpon Wetherley and Carnall stood out for the visitors in a vigorous match marred by uneven play and effort from both sides.
In a rough hockey style transcript the match between Grammar and Ormiston shows Bruce scoring early and Peterson advancing for Grammar. Woke and Deok- Hida push forward, while Peterean Woke breaches Grammar defense as Ormiston presses. The fragment centers on forwards' efforts, muted by unclear names and scattered action.
Local pageant showcases top contestants including standout performers from regional clubs. Judges praised poise and stage presence as organizers prepare for final judging and community celebrations.
A delegation from Norfolk Island arrives in Canberra to tour principal sites and meet locals. The schedule includes a 7:15 pm parade, district scouting events, open troop meetings, and preparations for a combined sports carnival on October 4.
In a secondary girls sport match Grammar overcome Queanbeyan by four goals to one while other fixtures show forfeits as Christopher’s forfeited to Can Barre and High 1 defected Queanbeyan MS with Grammar 3 and Grammer 1 tallying separate results.
Recap of interschool events across RUBY UNION hockey and basketball at Telopes Park and Canberra Grammar. Results include St Chev opher'e pil, Christopher's 2 1, and Telopen Wanketball losses. Tomorrow Telopes Park travels to Canberra Grammar as Queanbeyan schools clash.
A report notes minister statements on potential large orders for defence stores in Australia and a planned extension of air force strength. It mentions a forthcoming announcement by Mr Jones and production at De Havilland's Wallington factory amid defence planning uncertainties.
Supreme Court of the territory announces probate of the last will of the deceased. An application will be made four weeks after publication for probate to be granted to Surabevh Catherine and the named executor. Proctor for the executor E. D. BancKhurst, Ballestor, 3 Martin Place, Sydney.
Sale notice for a two bedroom house with sleep alcove dining room laundry garage and orchard. Asking 61400 with 1300 deposit. Terms on a weekly basis. Includes repairs and improvements. address and seller listed as T. & Woodger Queanbeyan Worrnst.
Classified notice seeks carpenters, masons, and office staff for repair, showroom, and station master duties. Mentions Jackson's Newsagency and J W Burn Queanbeyan connections. notes qualifications, tenure, and likely trades on offer.
A vintage advertisement extolls Dr Moree's Indian Pills as a pure vegetable remedy for constipation and related symptoms. It warns against drastic purgatives and promotes the pills as a reliable daily tonic to ease bowel movement and improve liver function.
A night traffic report cites serious accidents in the state. A train and a motor car collide unexpectedly when another car appears with headlights blinding the drivers. The night glare is blamed for a fatality and a sixfold higher danger at night.
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