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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
3
Queanbeyan hosts East Lane as undefeated side meets a strong challenger while Canberra based Ainslie faces Manuke on Manuke ground. Aeton targets another win against Mines Rovers at Captain's Iat with key players McNamara Primmer and Hay showing form and speed.
The New Zealand representative team the All Blacks will play Canberra on August 10 as fixed by the N.S.W. Rugby Union and the F.C.T. Rugby Union. The itinerary lists July 16 N.S.W. in Sydney, July 20 Newcastle, July 23 Australia in Sydney, July 27 Western Districts in Wellington, July 30 Queensland in Brisbane, August 3 Queensland country centre, August 6 Australia in Brisbane, August 10 Federal Capital Territory in Canberra, and August 13 Australia in Sydney.
Queanbeyan tops premiership with 16 points while Eastlake and Manuka sit on 12. Ainslie adds Gyngell from Melbourne as strong recruit to face Manuka. Queanbeyan aims to reproduce first half form against a tough opponent. Canberra Mock trial teams to pick sides as Royal Military College prepares to tour Sydney.
Lord Branley says policy on Yampi ore deposits rests with the Commonwealth Government. Lord Stanley refutes Australian influence claims, noting no cross‑government correspondence and full Australian responsibility. Mr Mooring reports whispered criticism and asks about similar bans in Malaya.
A ceremonial parade will be held at the Royal Military College on Thursday June 9 to commemorate King George VI's birthday. Brigadier Miles invites observers to gather by 10:25 a.m. for a 10:30 start as the Corps of Staff Cadets perform in slow and quick time, with royal salutes and cheers. The event lasts 15 to 20 minutes and marks a rare Canberra display of the King's Birthday ceremony at Duntroon.
The Acting Minister for Commerce Mr. Cameron refused to debate publicly on women’s equality with representatives of women’s groups. He cited ministerial duties and time constraints and said debates cannot prove or disprove the issue, leaving the question of right or wrong to opinion.
In Sydney on Wednesday the Central Police Court resumed hearings on Edward Stanhope Sautelle, 66, civil engineer, charged with forgery. Dorothy May Hart of Potts Point presented wage requisitions in the names of Baily, Bulli van, and George, allegedly filled in by Bautelle. After cheques were drawn they were cashed and paid to the defendant, who is accused of forging signatures on pay sheets. The inquiry into Lautelle's signatures was adjourned.
The Federal Treasury reports a rush of last minute applications for the Commonwealth internal loan of £10,250,000. Treasurer Mr Casey said more than 1,000 applications arrived today, with 543 on Tuesday, as the loan closes on Friday. Small investors lead late submissions.
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