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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

5

Artur Schnabel Pianist Concert Program Overview

Artur Behnsbel announced a concert featuring Beethoven's Piano Concerto in C major Op. 58 and Rimsky-Korsakov. The note era highlights Rimni Jo’s single 101 Christmas Day year work, plus Beethoven’s complex cycles. The description hints at Beethoven’s dramatic openings, cantabile melodies, and a final expansive fugue.

Dean Graat Printant Artur Behnsbel Albert Tall hoaiple—Mane Beethoven

Schubert and Mozart Piano Works Preview

The program features Opus 90s Impromptus by Schubert noted for melody and expression, alongside Mozart’s Sonata in B flat minor and the famous C major Sonata. The concert promises varied moods, with Beethoven’s influence cited in the final piece. Patrons are urged to arrive early to avoid delays.

Beethoven Wokdatein Ronvarhaale Luinti

Pension Plan for Premier's Widow Contested

The article reports on a pension arrangement for the widow of the late premier. It notes discussions in council and a statement by Dwyer Grey about Mr Ogilvig and the influence of the legislative body in the decision. The text reflects political maneuvering surrounding the pension grant.

Dwyer Grey Ogilvig

Motor Cars in Victoria Reveals Import and Fatalities

In Victoria, motor car figures show a small import stream with only about one tenth surviving. The population and production details hint at a growing but fragile automotive industry constrained by imports and safety concerns. 205 Victorians face injuries from crashes, while substantial space is devoted to framing the industry’s needs and risks.

No Front Line War Notions and Preparedness in Sydney

The article quotes a speech by the Minister of Defence Mr Street at a Constitutional Association luncheon. He argues that declaring war and choosing a primary defense, while imagining front lines, is obsolete. He warns that without thorough peacetime planning and strong morale, future war would engulf all, leaving no safe front. He stresses nationwide training and readiness.

Sydney Knoene Mr. Street Constitutional Association

Trees on the Farm Homestead Shelter Belts and Planting Plans

Agricultural note describes shelter belts around homesteads to improve comfort and appearance while providing windbreaks and possible wood supplies. Recommends planting 20 by 40 rod free jet west of the home, southern shelter belts, and placing orchard and garden within protection. Warns against near house planting and late winter shading from leaves. advises distance from dwelling and away from stockyards for better appearance and drainage.

Sher Bolls Mven Jean Ter

Empire Shipping London Report on Meat Trade

A London shipping note cites Mr C. Cowan of the London Skipowners Society criticizing government action on frozen meat supply. He notes a projected loss of over 86 000 cubic feet and warns this would exclude portions of Australian and New Zealand meat, impacting import terms and trade.

London Cowan London Skipowners Society New Zealand

Cadet Corps London Note on Cadet Burial Ballot

The Daily Telegraph reports a campus discussion in Landon County Capel on whether to remove the wax baton. Cadet Lori Beatty, returning from the Empire tour, cites earlier upheavals in Australia and New Zealand. The emunell vote favors retention.

London Tueasay Uatly Landon County Capel Econdary Lori Beatty Empire Australia New Zenland

Aviator London Receives Major Aviation Award

Tuesday at One Mayfair Hotel Mr Jordan welcomed 700 New Zealand visitors as the High Commissioner later presented Equaidron Leader Clouston with the Royal New Zealand A Tautices Society plaque. The award recognized achievements in aviation and marked a landmark event in aviation honors.

London Jordan Mayfair Renenter Equaidron Clouston Royal New Zealand Ac Tautices Society Aehieve Mentely Aviation Tix Maque Wadeen

Burgin Sworn Minister of Supply at Buckingham Palace

Leslie Burgin was sworn in as Minister of Supply in a royal ceremony at Buckingham Palace, witnessed by the King, on Tuesday in London. The brief sidelined ceremony set Burgin to lead supply duties amid pressing wartime needs.

London Leslie Burgin Buckingham Palace Irning

Test Crick et Drawn as England Slow Bowling Fails

A damp Second Test match between England and the West Indies ends in a draw after delayed second innings. England’s bowlers perform well yet fail to dismiss West Indies for a decisive lead. Hammond’s innings display disappoints, crowd restless, tea adjournment cited as a factor. Batting highlights include Hutton and Compton contributing for England, while West Indies replies feature Grant Hardalatt and Wright among others.

England Beores

Canadian Tennis Surprise in Mixed Doubles

In Vancouver on Wednesday, Brown and Hellen Gourlay upset Hopatian and Mrs. Haggart 6-5, 3-6 in mixed doubles at the Western Canadian Journey. Bromwich and Eleanor Young, national champions, beat Owen Roles and Jean Love in the third round.

Vancouver Brown Hellen Gourlay Hopatian Mrs. Haggart O Bromwich Eleanor Young Owent Roles Jean Love

Death of Veronica Gallagher in NewCastle Court

Veronica Joyce Gallagher, 14, of Browdmeadow, died after a car incident. Walter Thomas Bowie, 28, appeared at Newcastle Court charged with manslaughter. Detective Sgt Allen said Bowie claimed he did not know his car hit the girl, but he later read of the incident and stated he would surrender to the police. Bowie was remanded on 6000 bail.

Newcagwle Veronica Joyce Gallagher Browd-meadow Walter Thomas Bowie Sergt Allenwidhat Bowie

Hospital patient removed amid police action in Tamworth

A disturbance occurred at Tamworth Hospital when police moved eight patients from a private ward. Walter Colfings appeared in court charged with fraudulently obtaining money or benefits from the hospital through deception.

Tamworth Weitnevung Tamworth, Bane Mospital Yicabel Privels Walter Colfings Sing

Mysterious Deaths Reported Across New Zealand and Australia

Police investigate a series of mysterious deaths spanning Wellington and Kalgoorlie with a camel driver linked to Muriel's death near Leonara. In Melbourne a young woman, Rome Meichelt, involved in a marriage dispute is noted, while authorities contend with apparent external factors and planned actions amid chaotic crime scenes.

Kalgoorlif Ninute Muriel Seryers Wallabra Rome Meichelt Har Howelselek Leonare Masel Aense Yatlan

Preventive Sprays Suggested For Stone Fruit Control

Document outlines preventive spray programs to manage fungal diseases in stone fruits. It emphasizes dormant or semi dormant applications, Bordeaux mixture or lime sulfur, pruning and burning diseased material, and adapting subsequent measures to fruit varieties and year conditions.

Weather and civic notices from Woburn era summary

Fragmented OCR yields a mix of civic event details. Mentions Hotel Civic supper, annual ball plans, and a Mothercraft society interview event at estate opposite railway station, with dates in July and Sunday morning sessions. Names such as J. W. Burn and B. Eldred appear alongside assorted local items.

HHA Mothercraft Inter Mie Hams Mie & Gillonnie Uke Ailway

Gold Prospecting Scheme Yields Mixed West Australian Returns

The report traces gold prospecting activity in West Australia with totals showing 734 ounces recovered from the 1983 launch of Une Achar, aided by an £11748 scheme cost and a 80,004 Commonwealth contribution. It notes 24 state batteries treated 108,080 tons for 499 ounces of gold and 98132 pounds of tailings. Working expenditures reached 12,967 with revenue near 4,079.

Westar Auatentie Uy Commonwealth Mylelf

Naval ratings petition for welfare committee

Naval ratings urged the minister for defense to form a welfare committee so ratings could present grievances freely. Mr Street and Mr Ward presented the case, urging reconstitution of the committee while the minister indicated consideration.

Rydney, Wednearly Welfare Committee Iey Naral Street Ward MHS Ratinga Aiinistre Pienilaed Ponaldere Liam

Stakeholders required Personal Order Gard for property owners

Every male person aged 16 and under 85 must obtain a personal garden form. All owners and trustees of property valued above a threshold must secure one or more property guards. Envelopes and instruction sheets are available at post offices from July 47 to July 6, 1990. Penalty up to 650 or imprisonment for failing to comply. Commonwealth Statistician Oland Wilson.

Oland Wilson Mmonwealth Statistician

Robbery At Melbourne Sparks Police Roadblock

A report from Melbourne states a man about 40 was robbed of £60 near Commonwealth Bank on Calling Street. He was held up and £40 stolen, then vanished miles from the city, prompting a patrol clampdown and a police search for a possible drugged abduction.

Melbourne Wednenany Vondon Melbruhme Hankini Jan

Motor tours between Queanbeyan and Captain's Flat travel danger

Road conditions rough near Canberra route with travel by Captain's Flat and Bredbo. Expect uneven surfaces, probable gaps, and narrow sections requiring careful driving. Drivers should prepare for gravel and curves, with wa lkways and caution at half way point.

Canberra Bredbo Bredbu

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