This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
6
Sydney Friday report says the Minister for Education Mr Drummond warned that employment of children in night clubs will be prosecuted. The act imposes a maximum penalty of 10 pounds or 12 months imprisonment or both.
The Thelma Stewart Lawrence petitioned for judicial separation from Peter Lawrence of Bowral on non physical cruelty grounds. In reserved judgment Justice Boyce said he was not satisfied with the alleged cruelty and ordered costs against the husband.
The near complete card lists entries for major Australian races including the Australian Jockey Club Hurdle Race over about two miles three furlongs with horses such as Syntax, Locksies a Capaneus, Big trill, Masterpiece, Jack Mack, Bowthorne and others. Other events include the First Nursery Handicap six furlongs with contenders like My Friend, In Heay, Neatness, Hectic and more, plus Amatuer Cup and June Plate formats with participants such as Montague, The French Conundrum, Royal Comet and Royal Prince, among numerous entries.
A compact entry list details horses for the Selections Hurdle Race at Downham featuring Downham Crunatus The Freak and the Nursery Handica entries El Valor Dollar Hectic ALC Hurdle Masterpiece Syntax Lockalea Amateur Cup includes Wild Oats Sir Land Calruin June Plate Diamond Wedding St Constant Loomban Hilleremere Handicap lists Vextal Amananthus Cid among entrants.
The Ano hockey team travels to Canberra for a weekend visit with two matches. The first game is against a Canberra representative side at Acton ground at 2 PM on Saturday with Blundell as captain and H Daly substituting for L Green. The Canberra team will wear Association green tunics and black shoes and stockings. After the match the visitors attend tea at the Top Hat. A further game is planned against St Christopher’s later in the weekend, with L Thompson arranging transport for the visitors.
A dense sampler of Williamstown race entries and times across maiden hurdle, juvenile handicap, and port Phillip hurdle cards. Notable horses include Munkshead Ringford The Brewer Bindis Brimboa Sir True Star Penfield Dark Thor nought Benny Lea Comnard Chaldean Experio Dreamsome Dominion Monarch Athens Maintenon Munrad Trespassey Bardinn Charsbury Vivid Plagh Sir Ken Royal David Manu Fort Windletow Great Baint Astronomer Request Hartigan David Quex Morvren Match King Mystic Lady Point Start Gold Colonel Carry Over Raiding Decurio Dornford Kerry Bay Greg Lash Retford Blank Pexey Ramdin Bellevue Soltot Pibroch Rosa Prin Fanelfort Marianne Somerset Prince Hautboy Bardis French Gem Madera Dematic Keele Gatory Maldevon Spearmein High View Fair Maiden Old Style Whornside Strymon Footmark Montana Roundabout Plymouth Bathing Beuly Namakia Toontum Magic Circly Caragonn Amplify and others. The card lists start times and weights for each entry across multiple divisions.
A Canberra meeting of the Federal Labour Advisory Committee comprising the Labour Party and the ACTU endorsed the Federal Parliamentary Party effort to defeat the National Registration Bill. The committee will revisit the issue at its next session and may seek additional Trade Union representation if Parliament supports a select committee review. It also discussed amendments to the Arbitration Bill in light of government plans to delay the measure. The Attorney General noted he had given notice on the bill. The meeting adjourned until next meeting.
Star Lover and Monks head the Maiden Hurdle lineup alongside The Brewer in a tight junior hurdle card. In Juvenile Handicap Dreamsom¢ Chaldean Old Red compete with the contenders. Spothwood Trial features Matching Re quest Decuria with a strong field. Port Phillip Hurdle lists Dornford Davanthus Tmitari and Point Cook. Handicap includes Ramdin Sol tol JPtbroch Esplanade Weller Somerset French ioe Stentor and Footmark Montana Namaltia.
Rescue efforts reached the Fatina Carras after radio contact with the Swedish steamer and Australien. The Fatina Carras lies badly holed and stranded on Bellona Reef about 250 miles from New Caledonia. The Australien’s captain ordered lifeboats manned and the crew to steer toward the rescue ship.
Judge Drake-Brockman of the Arbitration Court will travel to Darwin at week’s end to seek settlement. Attorney General Hughes told the House of Representatives that water supply provision in Darwin is urgent and the strike remains unsatisfactory as workers rejected a higher wage offer.
The release lists the Queanbeyan pod District Cup draw and associated events for tomorrow. Entries include Greyhound names such as Bel Oisean Dan O Gleas Tal Monash and Speedy Blue, with several stakes races like Mulden Stakes 499 yds and Canberra Stakes 418 yds featuring numerous contestants and emergencies noted.
Sydney wool prices reported with a weekly average of 2 17 Bd per stone and prices realised around £10 38s 10d for the week. The report notes Sydney as the market location and Friday as the reference day.
Switzerland Consul-General M. Hans Hedinger toured Canberra with the Tourist Bureau director, observing a school lecture on Switzerland. He spoke to pupils about Swiss history and industry while noting Australian textile and manufacturing markets. The visit included a mountaintop view and reflections on travel and growth in tourism.
A writer reflects that imagining Australia’s capital, Canberra, required seeing beyond scattered bulls and plantations. With trees now growing, the city is taking shape though imagination remains a guide.
Travel figures are disrupted as announcements from major carriers encounter interference. Officials report reduced service and caution travelers to verify schedules. Local airports urge passengers to check with carriers due to ongoing maintenance and weather impacts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.