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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
3
Not air mail pictures of Londoners in masks but photos of Albury residents Mr and Mrs A H Burnett and their daughters Margaret and Helen. A close-up shows Mrs Burnett in a gas mask. Mr Burnett kept masks for his family during their overseas air raids last year from the Darlington Air Raids Precautions Base. He hopes they never need them at home.
Acton and Eastlake, top contenders, clash at Manila Oval as Acton pursues a win to boost its title bid while Eastlake aims to consolidate. Holiday weekend causes lineup changes with several players unavailable. Teams for Sunday’s match at 2 45 pm include Acton and Eastlake with multiple positional shifts and new inclusions.
The Postoon Munt Club plans a jurors meeting at Royal Mystery College Saturday morning. The opening function was delayed by wet weather. The hunt begins at 10 o clock from the new tennis court near ing school with Lt. J. T. Mur and others in command.
Commonwealth Consul General for the Netherlands coordinates a plan with the Canbiiahment lay organisation in Australia to aid the settlement of migrants. Minister for the Inverior Ran Fol was informed Karle sywax expected the actions to be completed soon.
An extensive listing of radio programmes across several stations including station lineups, timings, news bulletins, concerts, talks, and dramatic readings. Highlights show variety from hospital broadcasts and sport talk to classical concerts and children's programs, reflecting a dense weekly schedule with multiple time slots.
A fragmented notice mentions printed items and a capital city context tied to a Brvedon CAL company or group, with unclear references to Shakespeare and Us. Members or entities are obscured, leaving a vague brief about a local business or publication appearance in a document from a Camel or Camel-related locale.
The Queanbeyan Cycling Club reveals a 36 mile handicap event as the longest race yet, spanning three laps from Crawford and Morriss Street to the Canberra outskirts. Juniors and seniors race day events scheduled with listed handicaps and entrants for Sunday and Monday.
Canberra and Queanbeyan agents Mossie Freebody report a Willys Overland coupe endurance test of 288 miles at Kinmount Dry Lake. The effort, approved by the American Racing Association, showcases the model's reliability and economy with a noted 1,088 miles in four hours as a benchmark, highlighting durable construction from stem to stern and the car’s famed performance.
Rugby Union in ACT outlines Australian premier matches with representative teams traveling to Sydney and Bombala. Canberra and Monaro fixtures include Chatswood oval events against Gordon and a Monday clash with Parramatta, featuring lineup changes, injuries, and team management details.
In a decisive game at Felopaa Park the hosts defeated Canpotra Grauatans 17 points to nil. At Northbourne Oval Kristopuet's Convent Sahoo defeated Ainslie by 12 points. Queanbeyan Public Sewars Fea m hosted a try at Queanbeyan with Queanbeyan Public chat Sewars Fea m.
The report highlights Queanbeyan and Mines Rovers and the Captain's Flat match with team changes hampering development. It mentions players such as Musquinney, Williams, Brown, Atkinson, and Phelps and notes shifts in junior fixtures and plans for upcoming rounds.
A fragment mentions teams and players including Lowry Cole Coleman Crom and a venue at Civic Centre with a 135 pm start time. Details are incomplete but indicate a local sports event featuring Manuke intermediates at the centre arena.
Proceedings outline a second round in the P. W. Mammond selection trophy event, with participants and officials preparing amid unclear notes. Details are fragmented but indicate Westsand venue activity and a Monday schedule.
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