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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

3

Bite Protect Some Rim Tonic Ode

A fragmented note mentions bite protection and tonic in a cryptic sequence. The readable portions reference protective measures and a tonic item, with unclear context and no identifiable people or organizations.

Rugby Union Matches at Manuka on Saturday

The Western Districts Rugby Union declines to send teams from Orange or Bathurst to Canberra this Saturday. Non-competition scrimmages between local clubs will be held at Manuka with fixtures including University versus Canberra Grammar and Old Boys, Northern Suburbs versus Eastern Suburbs, plus a Goulburn set featuring Royal Military College and St Patrick's. The Primary School Rugby Union first-round matches continue this afternoon with Ainslie facing Queanbeyan at Queanbeyan Showground and Canberra Grammar meeting St Christopher's at York Park.

Wenterh Districts Rugby Union Orange Bathurst Canberra Manuke University Grapimer School Old Boys Northern Muburbe Buburbe Sydney Monaro Puterhouge Lmorrow Canberra Grammar Achoo Old Boys P.m. Manuka Oval I. Ramany Northern Suburbs Basteen Suburbs V. A. Crimins Ainslie St. Christopher's Queanbeyan Telopea Park Queanbeyan Showground Q. W. Quodling Fullstack Kellaway Shree P. Kilda F. Browning R. Shumock A. Ladd P. Alexander F. Marryat T. Laird W. Bull R. Sally F. Griffit A. Grabayn N. Wilson BM. Wilson J. Greville Rig Bird T. Bherd D. Smith EB. McCulloch B. Blurtt T. Moate A. Bluett J. Miller A. Memory A. Reever A. Pondork Te Catolin A. Gabriel 1. Brown L. Bavix A. Hurrell Christopher's York Park

Police Chief Says Mackay Medical Exam Not Government Led

Sydney Thursday report says Chief Secretary Mr Gollan told a Government party meeting that the Commissioner of Police Mr Mackay sought a medical examination without ministerial direction. It is expected he will return from sick leave after three months. The Chief expressed eagerness for his return.

Sydney Gollan

Queanbeyan Club Draw Reveals Saturday Greyhound Haul

The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club lists the Saturday draw for Canberra Stakes events plus Maiden and Novice Hurdles and President Stakes. Included are runners such as Cool Shade Whistrock Blodger Burndoo's Bon Nan'a Hope and Spark Again Star White, with emergencies named for each heat.

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club Canberra Cool Shade Whistrock Blodger Burndoo's Bon Nan'a Hope Poor Jim Queen's Forine Little Pacolet My Dinky Black Law Usee Donnie Reddage Maiden Ida Misa Calora Tartal Small Rose Walwalkeriki Flashing Bells Boonambi Mill Prince Little Service Thal Burnshade Spark Again Dashing Boy Golden Eee Ten Dein Patay’s Choice Lady Thinothy Unks Kungo Spanian Queen Salling In Star White Emergency Pacific Beshieatra la Mildrough Green Stear Huron Maxter Jonnie Klloo Disallo Bilion Prince Milanor President Stakes Seoyds Tly Marcuos Patryn Pany Inh Queen de Anne Milnor Lad Sreneye Image AML Malasine Ovill

Queanbeyan Leaks Reservoir Sparks Council Discussion

Queanbeyan Municipal Council discussed leaks from the service reservoir attributed to faulty construction. The inspector reported repairs by the Public Works Department, and a possible plan to build a new reservoir inside the existing wall. Officials urged government grant consideration and tests to determine feasibility and cost.

Queanbeyan Kirwut Public Works Department Cos G. Brive Commonwealth Ald, Brace and Cranawick

Grammar School Fete Opens With Lady Field Attending

The annual Canberra church of England Boys Grammar School fete opens tomorrow at 8 pm with Her Excellency Lady Field. Proceeds fund a sports oval to relieve local playing field shortages. Stalls will be inside the school buildings. an evening dance and varied refreshments will be available. special bus arrangements will operate from Kingston and Ainslie to the school entrance.

Canberra Church of England Boys’ Grammar’ School Lady Field Friends of the Sehaol Anon Schoal Monaro Creavent Enitrance Kington Ainslie

Damaged Present Service Reservoir To Undergo Repair

The Department of Works reports concrete work will be done on the present service reservoir. Local Government notes a crack in the reservoir and an engineer considers it an old fault. The Department will carry out repairs, with encamplas that the Canneil met the vost.

Department of Works

Drought Review Urges More Rain in New South Wales

A review by the Grasiers' Association of New South Wales stresses the need for another inch of rain in drought districts to sustain pastures. It notes current rains and hand feeding costs, with autumn lambing faltering and summer lambing possibly rebounding. Stock tax relief and financing are considered.

Sydney New South Wales Inn New

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