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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
5
President Roosevelt told Congressmen about a May dream of a deadly crash at Camp Springs, prompting a proposed 10 million dollar appropriation to build a safer, larger airport near Camp Springs Maryland before June 15 adjournment.
Five and a half year old Jimmy Cash is missing near Princetown Florida. A massive posse hunt with over a thousand searchers is under way in swamps believed rarely visited by white men. Braxton, awaiting swearing in as a posse member, is arrested as tension rises. G men arrest two unidentified youths as the case draws broad public attention.
Canberra selects a strong side for the Carr Cup with J Kearney at full back and McKie in the backs. Lewin O'Brien and Hackett lead the forward trio as reserves and Goulburn Reserves loom as a challenge. Stanwell’s switch to centre and Kearney move are noted as key tactical decisions. Boorowa and Queanbeyan face off in the Malay Cup qualifier with lively, veteran lineups expected to spark fireworks.
Room offered as furnished or unfurnished in good condition. Cretonne covered settee and two arm chairs included. Contact Mrs Geach at "Devonia" for morning or after six appointments.
London reports that a national strike over wages for 250 000 engineers was narrowly averted by one vote at a meeting of the Amalgamated Engineering Union. President K C Little intervened three times to warn delegates against the grave decision amid talks tied to re armament efforts.
Allan N. MacDonald announced the new automatic light at Hamelin Island north of Cape Leeuwin on the south-west coast of Western Australia. The light emits 150000 candle power with a 17 mile range and was tested successfully, first shown at midnight on Tuesday, aiding mariners navigating the Cape Leeuwin turn.
Paris reports the Duke of Windsor is anxious to move into his Nice chateau and is personally supervising furniture and workmen. He is not expected to settle in the château until the end of the month.
Reg Maloney promotes winter apparel including warm pyjamas suitable for cold spells. The sale highlights heavyweight cardigans and coats with price points noted for the season. The promotional text emphasizes comfort and coverage during chilly months.
An attractive yarding of sheep and cattle offered at Goulburn auction. Riverina bred wethers and ewes in various ages and marks, all on good feed since shearing, wool in excellent order. Cattle and sheep to be sold with loading available at restocking rates. Cattle at 11.80 a.m. Sheep at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday June 7.
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