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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1939
Page
3
In a reflective piece, a dog adapts to motor rides and enjoys car trips while owner and dog share observations on canine behavior. The narrative compares dogs to humans in responsiveness to vehicles and weather, noting differences in temperament and trainability, and touching on the bond between animals and drivers during travel.
A collision between a train and a car near Melbourne resulted in the death of Patrick Fitzgerald, 23, and injuries to another occupant. The incident occurred at a level crossing when the car was struck as the train passed, causing the vehicle to be thrown and the wreckage to halt traffic for over ten minutes while rescuers freed the occupants.
Central Legislative Assembly members question government policy on long staple cotton growth and seed varieties. Sind Agricultural Department notes difficulties, diseases, and reliance on alternatives. English export potential debated. William Roberts cites 1930s data on longer staple varieties and output trends. Indian mills demand stable supply for textile needs.
Manuka defeated Ainslie in a high tempo Australian code clash at Manuka Oval with an estimated 800 spectators. Yandel and Rabl starred for Manuka while Ainslie fought back to narrow the final margin, leading to a tense finish and Manuka's comeback victory by 9 points.
Melbourne games across the Prahran Association report scores for several teams. Fitzroy defeated a rival 14 to 7 as Sandringham, Brighton, Oakleigh, Geelong and others posted results. Highs and lows marked the day with Geelong at 149 and lower scores noted.
In Sydney on Monday Miss Mlle Cameron 35 and Miss Claire Tweedie 19 narrowly escaped carbon monoxide poisoning in a bathroom of a city house. The invalid Miss Cameron was being prepared for a bath by Miss Tweedie when the door slammed shut and the room filled with fumes. the door had to be broken open to rescue them.
A broadcast service outlines a plan for a new radio station as world listeners await program schedules. Officials discuss technical routes, funding, and maintenance while signaling broader aims to reach Australian audiences and stabilize regional airtime.
Fragmented report describes a tragic incident where three infants died in a household event. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to a kettle and water spout suggests accidental drowning or scalding. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable in the source.
A car fell around 100 feet on the Pacific Highway near Pine at Dacitle. Occupants escaped with minor injuries as passersby and an ambulance crew aided them at the scene.
A garbled transcript from a Sydney police conference mentions a local business leader and references the Geena in unclear terms. The fragment suggests concerns about influence and safety but lacks coherent detail or named individuals.
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