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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

2

Funeral for Charles Taylor at St John’s Canberra

The notice invites relatives and friends to the funeral of Charles Taylor, husband of Eileabeth Taylor, at St John’s Church Canberra, with interment at Canberra General Cemetery. Funeral director Fr. MH. O'Rourke, Queanbeyan, listed. Also a football club notice from Manuka FC referencing Charles Taylor. Public notices include multiple industrial board variation claims affecting Federated Liquor Allied Trades Employees Union of Australia and other unions with inspection details.

Taylor Eileabeth Husbend Charles Jedm St. John's Charles Taylor St John’s Church Industrial Board Jervis Way Bryant FEDERATED LIQUOR @ ALLIED, TRADES EMPLOYEES’ UNION OF AUSTRALIA Jervie Bay

Davis Cup Match With Mexico Today

Bromwich and Quist to play in Mexico City as Australia faces Mexico in a Davis Cup tie. Practice noted, matches include Bromwich vs Hernandez and Quist vs Tapia with doubles Bromwich-Quist vs Hernandez-Reyes. Match results reported: Mopman-Bromwich defeating Crawford-Tapia 6-3 and Crawford-Hopman defeating Bromwich-Tapia 6-1. Players wore casual clothes after customs checks.

Mexico City Shaw Bromwich Hernandez Quist Tapia Baturtay Reyse Mopman Crawford

Canberra Hospital Board Election Debated in Burlesque Critique

A historical letter criticizes the Canberra Hospital Board election for compulsory meetings and a revealing ballot declaration. It argues the process undermines secrecy, invites misvotes, and could disenfranchise voters while exposing flaws in the administration and electoral machinery. The writer warns the method risks turning voting into a ridicule and calls for abandoning the existing voting form.

Canberra hall of Labour proposal discussed

The A C T Trades and Labour Council met on Tuesday to review a Wage and Means Committee report on the projected National Hall of Labour at Canberra. A fund drive was proposed with a 3d donation from every trades unionist to cover overheads and a lottery drawing planned for April 1940 with about £3,000 in prizes.

A.C/T. ‘Trades and Labour Counel Wage and Means Fiona Wvua Nsw The Liquor ‘Trades Union Owens Harry Brent Ben Hellier Wall Fellter Ng Lotge W. Bruiva Australian Capital Territory Wetter AGT Uoinel Heller Qwenelath Hellier A. Gardiner Teilier Steen F.C/PW Moicy ACI. Council Australian Council A.C.T.U A.C T. Trades, and Labour Council

Amended Air Services Timetable for Canberra Calls

Amended timetable shows two air services calling at Canberra each day on the Sydney to Melbourne route. One service departs Sydney at 8 am and arrives Melbourne at 1 pm. The other leaves Melbourne at 6 pm and reaches Canberra by 8:20 pm. Daily operation with Sunday exception.

Air Dinera Canberra Bydney-Selbourn Inno Tenn Sydney Melbourne Hla

Canberra Weather District Military Appointments Report

The weather report from Canberra records hourly readings and changes in appointments. Col. Burston and Col. G Maramoer are noted as honorary physicians to the Governor General amid routine temperature observations and wind data.

Canberra Thiuraday M. Burston G. Maramoer Australian Army Pam Cal Corps de Orary Prat Mamllty Wy T Burswn Yun McWhite Shaw F. A Degrere Maguire Mente Dam Norn Changon Raletall

Hospital Ballot Secrecy Sparks Canberra Debate

Canberra residents resist Hospital Board election voting due to fears scrutineers might inspect individual ballots via the portal batter system. Ballots must be anonymous and placed in special envelopes, with secrecy protected until counted. The Chief Electoral Officer said voting procedures mirror parliamentary elections, noting envelopes cannot be opened and votes cannot be counted until hundreds are gathered. The poll closes at noon today.

Canberra Ion Fn Otter Iity Turner Willen

Motorcycle Lorry Collision Injures Engineer Reg Hawkins

In heavy rain on Bauman Avenue at 5.00 yesterday Reginald Hawkins 23 Gordon Street Brad dor was seriously injured when his motor cycle collided with a lorry driven by Bert Hawke Wentworth Avenue Kingston He was taken to hospital by the Canberra ambulance and did not regain consciousness this night Constables MacKay and Bresnan are investigating Hawkins is employed by 2CA and his parents reside in Bexley.

Bauman Avenue Reginald Hawkins Gordon Stree Braddor Canberra Hawkins Bert Hawke Wentworth Avenue Kingston 2CA Bexley MacKay and Bresnan

National Register Forms and survey details for 1920s compliance

The notice outlines requirements for the national register of forms and property surveys, including declarations of cash holdings, furniture, bicycles, and conveyances. It specifies reporting deadlines, exemptions, and penalties for noncompliance, with instructions to inform the Commonwealth Statistician and submit by July 17 and July 29.

Panket Peasesead Po Commonwealth Statistician Priate Ndividuala Patwern Commonwealth’ Statiutician Imen-Power Register of Property

Louis Wins Retains World Title Over Galento

Louis defeats Tony Galento in the fourth round to retain the world heavyweight title. Galento presses early, Louis dominates with leads and hard rights, blood drawn from cuts on Galento, and a knockdown in the fourth seals Louis's victory as the crowd grows. The official report notes Louis's control and Galento’s effort, with Louis enduring late punishment but finishing strong.

New York Weintetay Chasse Tony Galento Galento Laule Fk Galento Rownd Paaily Louis Ted Rons Lowi Anakhie Loula Galent Loula Galento Aly Laura Yace Tony Lope Galento Beran Tal Aalenia Agari Amocified Pram

Court Award Reduces Coal Miners Week To Eight Hours

In a Commonwealth Court ruling Judge Drake granted a five day week with reduced pay for underground coal workers. The award preserves ten days’ annual leave, imposes an eight hour workday, and extends to August. It notes miners’ casual labour incentives and sets pay at fair daily rates, excluding a minimum weekly wage. The decision also delays certain leave and pay provisions for further review.

Sintm Mas Bean Smt Indi ‘Vial Board Q. Bryant Sydney Thureday Caurm A & Bonny Sithens Yyeus le Ye Aga Mining Australia Dudge Drake Bresleman Commonwealth Yorkie Tandustry Holtolsauld

Home Destroyed in Walcha Fire Tragedy

A Walcha fire swept through an Upper Vari witch area destroying a residence and clothing. Déra Vida Gronn reportedly escaped with her three children, while the family faced displacement and loss of belongings. Authorities investigate the blaze and assess damage to nearby structures.

Walcha Upper Vari Vida Gronn

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