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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1939
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage from The Canberra Times discusses advertising rules and editorial cautions. It references proprietors and advertising conformity, mentioning Australia and capital city context with unclear dates or events.
Weather summary shows temperatures around 9 degrees with humidity near 94 percent and winds variable. Observations from Canbrama and nearby stations report a chilly evening with rising mist and low visibility in portions and a cold night forecast.
The obituary notices the death of Mr Googe Burrows of Chapman Tron aged about 80. Born in Wales England he arrived in Australia years ago and lived in Medbourne before becoming a locomotive engine driver at Newewire. After retirement he moved to Canberra to live with relatives. The funeral took place in Herneca at 3.30.
Government appointed committee to study boosting industrial development in inland towns. Proposes reviewing railway freight charges, extending passenger concessions, and funding local committees to gather evidence on viable secondary industries. Emphasizes decentralisation, cheap power, and NSW-wide factory expansion beyond Sydney to stimulate growth and safeguard rural areas.
Royal Canberra with TS 9M and AtelH AIH muster a feature filled performance as 70 total by Bln Hunleap boosts the tally. Avemey International Fue keeps pace with Beaty card BA 12 72 while other names Parker Mose and Fraser appear among scattered marks and minor scores.
Fragmented text notes relief works by districts, subsidised local government schemes, and expected cash flow following a cabinet meeting. It mentions expenditure queries, possible delays, and uncertainty over the relief program, with reference to unemployment relief funds and authority.
Canberra Hospital faces severe influenza strain with overcrowding, delaying admissions. Hospital Board and Dr McFadyen report efforts to confine in patient admissions to those needing care while arranging private hospital beds and potential auxiliary building in Canberra. Medical staff urged to cooperate and expand capacity to meet rising cases amid ongoing epidemic.
Australia defeats the Philippines three rubbers to nil to take the Davis Cup tie. Quint beat Sanches 6-1 6-2. Bromwich defeated Ampot 6-4. Banchea fought hard as Quist dominated with precise serves and overheads, pulling away in the final sets.
Barton led Barton and Northbourne in a tight season opener with twists in singles and doubles. Taylor stayed steady to win four sets as Mundreich and Marty won two, while Braddon and Amalie pairs fought hard in mixed and doubles, with Bromwich and Quist overcoming Ampon in a lengthy rally filled match.
In a garbled card of mixed scores and names, teams such as Weetangerra and Northbourne compete in a mixed grade division with uneven results. Notable scores include Baatiaky 4 38 over Weetangerra 4-30 and Yarralumla 147 over Grits Oth F 1-28, reflecting a chaotic local meet with unclear structure and many misread entries.
Maikai, the West Australian gelding, faltered when pressed for speed, finishing second to Flivelie in the Marine Kauna Handicap at Caulfield. Improved pace near the turn but could not overtake the winner, while crowds reacted to the Australian racing scene and mounting interest in the sport.
A Canberra Times reader letter discusses Arthur Behnabel as an Austrian born artist linked to a broader movement for world peace. The piece praises Behnabel and other art figures for their contributions to global unity beyond national boundaries.
fragmented OCR text shows workers opposing government as Yeiquar Trades members discuss a strike or lockout risk. mentions register, workers on strike line, and political concerns amid unclear dates and locations.
Detectives questioned a man who visited the scene today but was not detained. The wound was deep but not life threatening. no clear source of the assault was established and investigators sought to identify others involved.
A four year old named Traginat Flynay from Queans urgan sustained a test tool injury while hiking with a boy scout troop yesterday. He was nailed to a van and heat conveyed to a doctor, then towed 19 back to camp.
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