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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1939
Page
2
Melbourne racegoers show strong support for bookmakers as plans advance for racing events in Sydney with bettors optimistic about odds, betting markets, and payouts amid ongoing permit and venue debates.
The Victorian industrial commission heard that over head expenses and totalisator operation impacted the award. Lyons plans to move Butchers Wholesale from Cumberland to Sydney as union officials observe. Bookmakers may see wage forfeiture penalties under the award.
A Canberra function marked the valedictory farewell for Mr and Mrs R Ewing. Attendees gathered to honor the couple's departure, with speeches reflecting on shared projects and community involvement.
Washington Tuesday ruling declares sit-down tactics lawful overturning claims of illegality in worker blockades. Justice Hughes criticizes the method as overbearing while noting the decision concerns the right to strike, not the authority to seize property or compel reemployment. Mr and Mrs Ewing, linked to Canberra Grammar school concerns, plan travel despite the case.
A dense OCR style list outlines a full day of radio programming with music news weather and talks. It mentions Canberra Times content and varied segments including schools, geography, opera, and musical interludes across multiple time blocks.
At Hotel Kingston on Monday night the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Union Club outlined a premiership drive, training at Manult Oval on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and added lighting with the Interior Department. Officers were elected, a coach may be appointed, and a season opens April 20 at Munuka Oval with an eye to NSW and Australian representation. A visit to Bombala was planned and player insurance discussed.
Australian butter production climbs seven percent in the first half of 1988 89 from 1 574 860 cwt to 2 006 587 cwt as export values improve. Sir Roland Wilson notes production boosts in Victoria due to favorable spring conditions with South Wales showing a decline. Butter exports rise 85 percent to 1 060 848 cwt, driven by New South Wales and Queensland gains amid shifting monthly shipments.
The Minister for Communications announced plans to construct new liners in Germany to replace the Bremen and Europa, signaling a major expansion in trans Atlantic shipping.
The Government Printing Office plans a 1000 square foot expansion within the next six months joining a total space of 3400 feet, mainly to create a paper store. Iron roof and walls, concrete and brick, with new offset press and high speed automatic press awaiting installation.
A fragment notes an avenue for employment with apprenticeship access restricted to Sanberra boys, indicating selective admission and regional employment pathways.
In Natat Natal at Natat. MEG 407 declared with RMdviehend Amen Mt Web 40 Hille 3 9. Natal 205 and 28 overs. Paynter and Willinwa batted despite injuries. Match report notes opening innings and subsequent batting challenges.
A brief notice from Federal Capital Press of Australia published by Christopher John Alwkeapeare, printed at the offices of Mutt Etrost, Braddon, Canberra.
Their Majesties the King and Queen visited the British Industrial Fair at Olympia. They received a gift described as a pair of Lanoculars for the Cammetian top.
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