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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

6

Commonwealth Broadcasting Reorganisation Planned by Government

The Australian Government plans a complete reorganisation of the Australian Broadcasting Commission in October or November. Senator McLachlan notes the form depends on a litigation outcome between the Commission and private interests over public entertainments. The Commission’s current terms run to October, with possible brief extensions.

Australian Broadcasting Commission MacLachlan McLachlan Yestern W. J. Cleary IH. Brookes R. B. Orchard J. W. Kutto Mr. Lyons

Races at Gosford racecourse yield mixed results and ensuing inquiry

At Gosford racing today an inquiry was opened into the running of Conquest in the Maiden Handicap. Dame Sandra won first division after beating Conquest who faced long odds. second division saw High Crescent prevail. Other events included the Flying Welter and Three and Four Year Old Handicaps with several favorites and long-priced contenders.

Sydney Gosford Rackarock Embrose Cook Prince Peter Weiss Tipler Star Kelly Hwalking Fernenve Mexican Tippler Star Diva Bid K. Watterson Jubilee Finlay John McNab EB. Shannon Overproof Catanzar Sybran Dream Song Manilla Silent River Fitty Grand Flaring H. Perry Face Well Ta. Williama Dinny O'Dowd R. Heather Lovely Leif Lady Bavern Salaspoon Tara April Snower Even Flaring Face BRUSH Frassadale Artaman Bird of Pan- Downham A Sage the Freak Beau Ideal Abelard Berlous Mind Jim Ayres Jack Tara Woolbrook Goorka Earl Sun Rockne Red Sal Phil Pattisan Brant Valiello Queen Silpana Simeon Salamyne Roley’s Real Joy Kaleen Cher Mischief Dunmoogin Shoan Lucky Kid Verwin & T Comarang Morrence Heraway Clair Montague Leonidas Strath Nairobi Tony T Val Miss Mary Calmita Robert Watchman Bullaire Lucky Pan Jester's Lady Forest Girl Digland Barbados Benignus Aeroness Exdie'’s Choice Pacadal Blue Devon Perfume Datheon Farne U Violon Omah Boy Emma Sanctions

Victoria Park Handicap Draws Narrow Field

Victoria Park programme lists the Victoria Park Handicap race at 4.26 with a field headed by Billy Boy Monogram Irish Morn Manamah Verlina and Bianconi. Odds and exact distances shown for the event presented in a compact local racing card style.

Manamah Verlina Bianconi Queen

Road to the Indies Modern Highway to Link London to Bombay

At a Bombay luncheon H E Ormerod announced a planned road corridor from London to Bombay via Istanbul Anatolia Syria Iraq Iran and Afghanistan to Delhi Calcutta and Bombay. The project aims to complete the route by five days to Istanbul and has support from the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme and participating governments.

Great Britain Belgium Germany Austria Hungary Yugoslavia Bulgaria Turkey Syria Iraq Iran Afghanistan India Bombay London Western India Automobile Association H. E. Ormerod Isstanbul Anatolia Delhi Calcutta Ormerod Alliance Internationale de Fourlame Berlin Weat- Saat Istanbul

Bankruptcy convict sentenced for repeated credit fraud

In Federal Bankruptcy Court Justice Lukin sentenced George Cook a labourer from Merriweather to two months in prison for breach of the Bankruptcy Act. Evidence showed Cook had been bankrupt four times since 1827 yet continued to obtain credit unlawfully.

Bydney Federal Bankruptcy Court

Victoria Rugby Union match at Manuka Oval today

Victoria interstate side, led by Jack Hammon with Ru Dorr, faces Canberra schools before a 3.15 pm kickoff at Manuka Oval after shifting from the College ground. Notable players include Max Carpenter and Lang. Larkin is missing through injury, McLeod sidelined, and a fast open style expected from both teams.

Ru Dorr Jack Hammon Victorian Rugby Union N.S.W Sydney Manuka Oval The Royal Military College Melbourne Canberra R.M.C Canberra High Canberra Air SVE Victoria Springboks Max Carpenter South Africa M. F. Brogan Sydney University McLeod

Football fixtures in second round schools rugby meet

The second round of the Secondary Schools Rugby Union opens this afternoon with Canberra High School versus Canberra Grammar at Munaka Oval in the actlor grade, and High versus Grammar at Tolopa Park in the junior grade. Rostered players include N. Ticker J. Colwell G. Piggin A. Stevens J. Duffy F. Colwell N. Brooke B. Merriman M. Letton D. Rodway and others for each side.

Actlor Canberra High School Oppe Canberra Grammy Seriowl Munaka Oval High Grammar Tolopea Park N. Ticker J. Colwell R. Baker J. Alexander K. Hollins G. Piggin A. Stevens J. Duffy J. Torrence C. Vant D. McInnes G. Whiteford I. Ingram D. Bradley G. Daley R. Kennard A. Frawley J. Burn F. Colwell T. Trevillian R. Neiberding A. Chalker W. Browning K. Mundy R. Rogan D.gray G. Sheen T. Hopkinson G.nichlaon L. Roper P. Greville P. Rees H. Rulington W. Bladen Lac Imont N. Brooke B. Merriman B. Champion A. Reid M. Letton J. Joseph H. Crisp K. Styles F. Rodway B. Stevenson BE. Walton HE. McMurtrie K. Miners D. Derrick

Liverpool carter’s wife bears quadruplets

Mrs Fasther Taylor of Liver pool gave birth to qudmin ters, a set of three boys and a girl, on Tuesday. She already has four children, the eldest now 10.

London Liverpool Carter Fasther Taylor Quedminters

Cat in rabbit trap raises householder rights debate

In Causes Court Liday George Adams of Marrickville faced charges for using a trap to catch rats. The offence was proven though the magistrate believed Adams did not intend harm to the cat. The cat was caught in the trap and had to be destroyed after its neck was injured.

Sydney George Adams Marrickville Adams

Thornton Held For Trial In Kidnap Plot Against Nuffield

John Bruce Thornton aged 60 was committed for trial on inciting Major Ramaden to conspire in kidnapping Lora Nufield. Oxford chief constable Charles Fox testified Thornton was arrested in a car with a Browning pistol and a knuckle duster. Thornton denied plans to kidnap Lord Nuffield or extort money.

London John Bruce Thornton Major Ramaden Lora Nufield Charles Richard Fox Oxford Thornton

Dining car sought for Canberra train proposal discussed

The Minister for the Interior Mr McEwen will confer with the Commonwealth State Railway Commissioner on the possibility of attaching a dining car to the day train from Sydney. The suggestion was made by Mr J Lawson in the House of Representatives after criticizing provisions for travellers at refreshment rooms en route.

M'nister Mr. McEwen Camanwveatth Mii Sydney J. Lawson House of Representatives

Inquiry into Oregon timber duty continues follow-up report

A Tariff Hoard inquiry into the duty on Oregon logs and cut timber may seek further reports after an examination by Customs officer Mr A B Townsend. Townsend, who has visited Adelaide and Melbourne, will soon pursue the investigation in Brisbane and Sydney to decide if current duty rates are justifiable or should be altered.

Oregon Customs Department A. BR. Townsend Townsend Adelaide Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Yealeruy

Victorian fixture under J Greville to manage school match

The main fixture will be controlled by J Greville and the Victorians are accompanied by VRU President Dr W H Ward and Hon Secretary F Mir. L Ramany to referee or B Locke to supervise.

J. Greville Vr.u W. H. Ward Mir. L. Ramany B. Locke

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