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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

5

South Africa Scores Big In Fifth Test At Durban

South Africa posted a large 8 run card for 680 and 530 in the fifth test at Durban as MCC struggled in reply. Nourse hit 103 off 124 minutes, Grieveson made 76, while Beeren and others took early wickets for MCC. Weather and long innings dominated the day with 780 minutes of play noted.

Durban South Africa M.C.C Tain Perks South Afric Otto MCC Hund Beeren

Medal for religious understanding highlights unity of faiths

General Johnson, ex N R A official, urged President Roosevelt to accept a medal from a committee of distinguished Jews Protestants and Catholics for promoting Jewish Christian understanding. Johnson praised democracy and urged brotherhood as Roosevelt called for shared biblical spirit.

Washington Johnson N.R.A Roosevelt Prothet

Swimming Lesson Nearing Close in Canberra Carnival

The Canberra Swimming Club nears the climax of its season with the eight trophies at stake. R Biddulph and Andrew Cayalton from Sydney arrived to discuss a Saturday night carnival, but weather fears prompted postponement. Clemens is favored in the Blakeley Cup and the senior events, while Morcombe, Knowles, and Harding vie for multiple junior and under 14 honors in a tightly contested program.

Canberra Inter Fat R. Biddulph Andrew Cayalton Sydney Pate Wpnela Ac Clem T Han Manger Clearelia Yuria Lailles Clemens R. Morcamnn Claruern Inne Joan Morcambeux Plac Thomas Ron Jeuda Joan Morpombe Joan Morcombe Abe Han Belia Dreeatyin Atamp Vernatlty Andrey Gray Wall Joan Morcombs Port Accre Nglais Mauger Actus Culthe Rane Wien Ming R Maviger Ingram Dullard Whyte MN Ing Te. Manes Galthorpe I Morcombe Mareine O Baty Lorm Chab Marine Ber' Harding Ir G. Knowles Thomann H. Dune Cle J. Morrombe Caltiinr Wicia Monson Wehnolder Mir Clu Fasily E.W. Clemens Iat MA Inkelry Cup Chaimplenst Pani Pw Mae Ker J. Mareorbe Tillyard Hiimaceain A Itenth Oh Tovalghile Prograemn Yaya Brosatike Ranaleae Mlnad

Four Day Matches in England Reported by The Times

London dispatch notes the South African Cricket Board of Control setting match durations to four days for England tours. The correspondent cites plans and implications for players and schedules while underscoring the evolving structure of international cricket demonstrations.

England London Tyoday the Times South African Cricket Board of Control

Wool Market Review Indicates Stable Merino Values Amid Shifts

Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes a year of fluctuations with merino wool prices largely steady since March and world trade unsettled by events in 1988. Supplies are ample and Australian stocks expected to stay high, while producers anticipate minimal growth in next season.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Benin Art Starom Winmantha Gainig

Police Threaten London Gun Case Confusing Report

A garbled police report from Monthy describes a tense London incident involving a man armed with a heavy revolver. The fragment suggests threats and intervention but details are unclear due to damaged text and misspellings.

MAIDEN HANDI MOTIF AND VICTORIA PARK NOTICE

Fragmentary Toronto style page references impounded notices at Canberra Pound Yerreluriia with details of horses and dance events at Victoria Park. It mentions Marshal C Lavierty as poundkeeper and an upcoming public sale. Also notes Bourbon Gallops well in Melbourne and Australian Cup prep with Paragan riding.

Poundkeapare Canberra Pound Yerreluriia Creal Vinbie Brenda Melbourne Tupeder Bourbon

Jockey Fined After Northcots Handicap Run

Melbourne race report states rider Warold 3 Wils, aboard Dindain in the Northcots Handicap at Plamblington, was fined 20 for car weight infraction. A confusion over vest and bag led to an enquiry and a penalty upon return to the jockeys room.

Melbourne Tureday Warold Wils Dindain Plamington Leasne Tia Walghin Jockeys Mina & L

Boxer Fined for Assault in World Champion Case

A flyweight champion Benny Lynch was charged with assaulting a relative and an infant son. He was found not guilty of assaulting the child but pled guilty to other offenses, fined £20 with an alternative sentence, which he paid.

Benny Lynch Wan Ncai Rom Pat

Queanbeyan Court Unlawful Assault and Misappropriation Case

In Queanbeyan Court Charles James Tetley testified about an unlawful assault outside a dance hall involving Miller. Bert John Corey received four pounds and eight days hard labour for misappropriating a tent and property of the New South Wales Railways Department. A transfer of license and accommodations was granted for a tourist hotel.

Charles James Tetley Thomas Ging New South Walea Railways Department Bert John Corey Grey B. Beatt.i Grey Seul Captains Flat Ligenaing Ryan Permaanin Liegueany Moyen Linwave Vrumk Kaward Goldaby

Treeten Sold to E A Connolly in Brunswick

A fragmentary notice reports Tetre en sold at Brunswick with Iralian ports Brunawick Blakes and Baturiay sold to E A Connolly.

Iralian Ports Brunawick Blakes and Baturiay E.A. Connolly

Racing Control Stipendiary Changes Ayonty

The article notes changes in racing staff including the postponement of departure from India via Glasgow and indicates the chairman Mr Williams extending his term, with questions about potential changes to racing personnel for the coming season.

Ayonty. Tuentta Wigging Australian Jockey Club

Make Your Own MoneySaving Remedy For Ailments

Fragmented, unclear text describes a home remedy idea for nose throat and chest ailments. It mentions Amesianed water and eight siged Buttes, Lutineptic for colds and bronchial threats, and a Vendroide product. The readable portions suggest a dubious health instruction from an old newspaper fragment with multiple typos and invented terms.

Bend

unclear fragmentary golf season chatter

fragmentary OCR text about golf professionals RYDNEY Tamlay Cremio and N Van Nida. mentions venues and players with garbled names and phrases. cannot determine event date or results from the damaged source.

Rydney Tamlay Cremio N. van Nida Prom Mani Goiter Iat Vamerica Cole Velvet Sind Uoes Ene USA

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