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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1939
Page
2
Chaotic OCR note for Canberra weather shows temperatures around 68 degrees and 10 plus degrees with wind directions SE and other unreadable data. Humidity near 62 percent at 9 am and barometer readings around 20 inches appear inconsistent across times with multiple garbled phrases.
A record entry for the Royal Canberra Golf Club monthly medal event saw players compete in 10 grade with notable handicapping issues. Beale led with 38 and 84 as others such as McKenna, Doddrell, Parkar, and Byrne posted scores in B and C grades. course improvements and local entries continued to shape play.
Yukon Fur Co extends display at Civic Hotel from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today due to numerous requests. View the latest capes, pelts, and muffs with chief cutter and designer present for inquiries and fittings.
Wayne Babin of New York defeated Frank Bowden 6 3 to win the Nations Indoor Tennis Championship. Thies captured Mabin’s sixth straight victory, beating Gane Mako who retired from the Indoor championship due to Wehasith, securing a decisive triumph in the event.
The public response to plans to repeal or revise the National Insurance Act is mixed as Canberra parties seek a compromise. Officials acknowledge reduced costs and postponed implementation while critics worry about economic strain, delayed actions, and the scheme’s future viability.
Debates over reforming parliamentary procedure in the Union of South Africa draw attention in Canada. Ottawa discusses legislative stages, the Canadian system versus Union rules, and potential changes to speed passage of estimates. Fire disaster details include a Tokyo explosion report with casualties and property loss.
The National Football annual meeting noted rising interest in openers and club activity. Manuka and Ainslie reported strong attendances, new blood, and trophy presentations while officers and life members were elected, with training plans set for March at Northbourne oval and renewed support from collectors and veterans.
Henry Armstrong knocks out Bob in the fourth of a 19 round bout to retain the welterweight title in Havana. Referee counts as the arena erupts with cheers. Armstrong stays undefeated and adds another defence to his record.
A long OCR filled schedule lists programs from music to news and weather across many stations. It names Desmond Tanner at the Electric Organ, Canberra Times items, Melbourne and Victoria segments, sports, and lectures with times and titles scattered throughout.
government air shelters parts of the capital have been delivered as about 2000 of the approved shelters are distributed to homes while around 30 000 Shelter items remain in London deliveries noted amid wartime air raid concerns
In a tough matchup, Chalten edged House 21-17 after late surges and key steals. Heavily contested through the sixth round, Chalten surged from a 19–0 start to secure the win and claim a pivotal early lead for their team.
A boy named J. Bourke fell from a motor room corner in Goulburn on Saturday and injured his lower thigh. He was treated at Goulburn Hospital. The incident occurred as he was playing with other children and was accidentally pushed by a companion, with paramedics called to the scene.
Canberra anglers witnessed a mass trout kill when Burrinjuck power house valve failures stopped the water flow. Up to 85 trout weighed six pounds each were counted, with hundreds more likely dead, as the river bed dried. Officials will need extensive restocking to revive fishing there for the rest of the season.
In weekend A grade pennant play Canberra Club defeated Benmore 134 89 while Canberra A defeated Kenmore 200 92. May Horan Willi Mona fan Line AD Handley night Bayer FOMewee 38 Fain Crease Somerville Francis Mevilie Gearin Fulkard Henry Galbraith Cook Heyes Lottie Vrae W Brown Seck-yp ett Minogue Bale Cottinghem Dee 23 Pagenstecker Rasa Ror-Buren Fowler. Preliminary club championship matches were on Canberra green Ingles Championship Hodgaon Monahan 31-11 Heyes May 31-28. Nottingham’s rink won Wat? detested 3516. Dee Hammersley Percival defeated Francis Brackenreg Rae Creane Piper Ewan Johnston Trevillian Waldock 32-23. Bale Joyce Guthrie defeated Lane Parsons Brilton 20-24.
The Canberra based Garden Party attracted over 430 attendees at Whiskard House as stalls and cafes opened. A Russian ballet demonstration and Canberra String Ensemble featured, while the Auxiliary promoted sewing, library work and flower exhibits. Takings reached 480 with more to come as the event supported hospital auxiliary work and aimed for 1,000 members. Boy Scouts aided the event, praised by organizers.
A horse pulling a cart was struck by a delivery van near Mill Cred Bridge during a parade. The horse fell and was injured while bystanders and officials assisted. The incident disrupted traffic as authorities investigated and the horse owner and riders attended to the animal.
Fragmentary report notes large recruitment drive in London with vague references to 31 000 and Kingsley Wood. Details unclear, but imply a public or governmental mobilization connected to spare resources or weapons. No proper names beyond locations identified.
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