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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1938
Page
3
Fragmented text outlines concerns over ferbs in schools and education, mentioning the Education Department and issues with school operations. It references children and teachers, winter disruption, and a claim that many schools were allowed to proceed with limited conditions.
Sir George Pearce retires after a long career in the Senate and public life. He reflects on wartime service, the nation’s development, and the need to maintain the government’s high standards as he returns to his Western Australia farm with his son.
Three matches are scheduled at Maples Oval and Duntroon Oval this afternoon with University and Military College teams in key premiership games. Team changes include H Beton at fullback and N Peterson on the wing for FMC, while Varsity lists Condy at full back and Draper on the wing. Ground conditions are expected to test players as teams adapt to heavy turf.
A motor collision at Duntroon Oval disrupted inter-forwards and left the lorry overturned with no injuries reported. Teams discussed include Kania vs RAM.C and a Manuka oval clash between St Patrick's College Goulburn and Canberra Grammar School.
A report from London notes a luncheon of the Federation of British Farmers and Commerce where Lord Stanley criticized migration driv ing up unemployment and affecting Britain’s economy. The discussion touched on the link between migration and aid policies, with concerns about implications for employment and economic stability.
In the closing matches of the first round, teams faced critical decisions as the women's dock season nears its end. Key players and coaches weigh prospects and outline plans for the next stage.
A dense listing of A and B grade hockey fixtures with times at Griffith and Queanbeyan venues. Umpires requested, grounds assigned at York Park and Reid Park. Teams include Telopea A and B, University, Northbourne, and Barton with detailed player rosters and reserve lists.
Water will be regulated throughout the Gale Kulate residential area from a 20 000 gallon tank. Some pipes have already been ordered by the Department of the Interior and will arrive early next week. Tenders have been called for the project to be erected on a concrete base four feet high. The Department of the Interior is also investigating electric power service at Al Jala Estate.
The minister and Education Minister Drummond discuss a policy to consolidate small rural schools to provide better teacher coverage and resources. They note many students fail to progress to higher schools due to single-teacher setups and emphasize policy will not be forced on unwilling districts.
A 2:15 pm game at York Park features Fx students against Gta, first and second in the league. Both teams play hard and fast with strong defenses, making a close margin likely and a possible draw. Club secretary notes a meeting at Hotel Kingmon on Friday July 4.
A garbled Canberra greyhound racing page lists multiple stake events across divisions including Canberra Stakes and Maiden Stakes with numerous dog names such as Dewart Lasete Coralings and Arends Nun's Hope My Deght Reddege. It references heats and emergencies with unclear spellings and scattered dog names cluttering the card.
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