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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1939
Page
4
Fragmentary report mentions Jer Rixcilenry Lady Gowrie and Lanly Gowrie at a Canberra government house event. It references an antiques prohibition, a hall in Goulburn, and a Commonwealth Aviation inquiry with a judge at an Almirn ec's Territory court during a dull munathe.
Astronomical data for Earth from Sonnr Observatory Mount Stromis notes sunrise at 5.69 hours and 6.20, Moon rise at 10.05, major planets Venus and Mars times, Jupiter and Saturn positions, with Sunday March 12 entries and planet rise and set times. Data appears as fragmented OCR with repeated values and messy spellings.
The Canberra Times discusses Canberra's 26th foundation anniversary urging a stocktake of the city. It contrasts physical progress with the value of citizens and institutions, noting strong material growth yet questions about long term worth and civic spirit beyond cost figures.
The sync concert party leads with a prominent tenor, Mr. Frank Harper, and violinist Christie Vaughany Smith in a March 18 Albert Hall event. The band will perform top NSW test pieces for the upcoming Sydney band championships. Admission costs 4/6 and 1/8, with children 1/-. Box plans at Ally Niah's Sports and Mrs Kingaton. The Sunday parade at Manika Oval starts 2.30 with marching tests and a silver coin collection for the event.
The Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce attended a cabinet meeting to discuss trade and science issues. Prime Minister Toons discouraged any move to negotiate New Zealand potato imports with Australian Gar trade. New Zealand and Tasmania plan a joint potato and fruit import policy while quarantine rules are tightened.
Exhibition in Canberra showcases floral displays from roses to dahlias with entries in fruit and vegetables, organized by the Hardware Society of Men of flowers fruit and vegetables. Lady Gowrie to declare opening and witness one of the largest displays in Can verte.
A 1997 New Zealand directive defers orange imports from Australia in a narrow commerce policy move. The measure aims to regulate supply, with officials noting a quarterly limit on shipments and a shift in national fruit distribution. Local markets anticipate ripple effects on pricing and availability.
A long OCR fragment lists week end radio program notes with times, locations, and program names including News, Music, Weather, and various performances. It references Canberra, Sydney, and Warwick, with numerous program segments and cultural features.
Rain in the Mur rumbidgee catchment slows Burrinjuck Dam drop but authorities say no relief in electricity restrictions. Irrigation demands keep flows tight. next fortnight may bring third turbo use. Canberra cuts lights and fans to save power while Kingston Plant upgrades planned to raise output.
Fragmented text reports a donation to a hospital by members of a women's club, mentions a relic, a van, and a note about a person named Wyn Glimour aged 14. A later line notes a suicide case in Sydney, with police involvement and a body found near a cinema rear. Details are garbled but indicate a community fundraiser and a separate fatal incident with police action.
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