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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1939

Page

3

Canberra Territory Areas and Altitude Facts

The report lists area figures for the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra City, including coterminous catchment and Cotter Reservoir capacity. It notes territory dimensions, proximity to the Great Dividing Range and the coast, and elevation extremes with Mount Bimberri at about 6,204 feet.

Australian Capital Territory Canberra City Cother Cotter Canberra Great Dividing Range Mount Bimberi

Canberra sketches blend air travel and legends

The article notes Australian National Airways booking details and hours near Brighter Homes, Canberra’s climate figures with average highs and rainfall, and a tribute to James Ainslie who shaped the city’s early history by guiding sheep, aiding Campbell, and earning land grants after capturing bushrangers Tennant and Dublin Jack.

James Ainslie Canberra Bathurst Robert Campbell Campbell Ainslie William Tennant Dublin Jack

Queanbeyan Livestock Show Winners List

A detailed listing of prize awards across Ewe and Ram classes, Merino and Crossbred divisions, Border Leicesters, and miscellaneous cattle. Champions named include W. T. Merriman, H. E. Curran, J. R. Medway, J. W. Cartwright, and D. W. Cargill among others with multiple firsts and placings across age groups and breeds.

W. T. Merriman Ram H. E. Curran Britigh Forest Horne F. W. Hyles J. R. Medway J. BR. Medway Ewe J. C. Garran J. W F. A. Cartwright J. W. Butt R. Taylor T. J. McCormack J. T. McCormack R. Douglas

Wool Show Winners and Judges Listed in Murrumbateman

The record lists judge C. C. Pateman and stewards Mesars, E Cavanagh, F Rowley, and O Southwell for the wool show. Winners include T Merriman and L E Southwell in various fine and skirted fleece classes with 1st and 2nd place placements noted. Champion fleece awarded to E Cavanagh and L. E. Southwell secures top honors.

C. Pateman E. Cavh J. K. Kilby O. E. Southwell W. T. Merriman L. E Southwell D. Moore L. E. Southwell A. N. Shepherd C. E. Southwell A. N.een L. BE. Southwell E. Cavanagh

Cattle and Dairy Class Winners Listed at Show

Judge Mr. E Boardman led cattle judging with stewards Messia Maxwell Cargill Roach and Wells. Beef classes awarded to Ghorthorns and Cartwright Morrison Helfer Morrison Morrison. Dairy classes led by Milking Shorthorn entries Morrison Morrison Moore Morrison.

Mr. E. Boardman Messia J. Maxwell D. W. Cargill N. R. Roach G. Wells J. W F. A. Cartwright John Morrison Gowa Helfer Ifer W. ‘Balington John Morrigo Pat. Moore John

Farm Produce Awards and Stewards Named

Local farming show lists judges and stewards led by Mr J D Horgan with multiple exhibitors earning top awards across oats, hay, lucerne, fodder, potatoes, maize, sunflowers, onions and eggs. Notable names include E J Beaver, D W Cargill, J R Medway, W Lloyd, A D Campbell and F A Cartwright.

J. D. Horgan Bolong E. J. Beaver W. Lloyd J. R. Medway J. W J. Cc. Garran A. N. Shepherd J. C. Garran D. W. Cargill BE. J. Beaver

Poultry Show Results and Judges Names Listed

The Poultry show lists Judge Mr V A Ryder and stewards V Hooper G Harrigan P W Hammond J A McInnes and F Greentree Sen with standard classes across multiple breeds. Winners include Black Cock G V Warren A E Outtrim, White Female B Dunn G V Warren C J McInnes, Columbian and Rhode Island Reds with Ellis Newman, G V Warren, and A E Outtrim among others. Continued on Page 6.

V. A. Ryder Messrs. V. Hooper G. Harrigan P. W. Hammond J. A. McInnes F. Greentree Sen Orpingtons G. V. Warren A. E G. A. Harrigan AOC Mala J. L. Pureehouse A.O.C A. BE Outtrim Yandottas C. V. Warren B. Dunn C. J. McInnes Ellis Newman Brown Laghorne L. Lawiges E. J. Beaver

Week End Radio Programmes and Broadcast Schedule

A sprawling list of weekend radio programming across stations 2FC 2CY 2BL 2CA and others. It catalogues music news weather racing descriptions of Moorefield and Flemington races and various sessions from dawn to late night.

Canberra Lmes Alexander Sverjensky Junior Gazette Jim Gerald Mr. Walker Ernest Dudley Gordon Crier Merrie England A.B.C Sydney Wireless Master Singers Phyllia McDonald Frank Hutchens B.B.C Moorefield Fiemi Vic Mumee Hall Serenaders Edle Hinta Melbourne Stock Exchange London Bee Alo Lenin Iy Rocinesi Ag Eechestra Flemington Jim Davidson 2CA Merimbula Kangaroo Valley Reprane Sesson Ad+ventures Bobby Briton Nowra Chandy the Magician 2GB W.A

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