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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1939

Page

6

Migration policy sparks education funding debate

Prime Minister Lyons rejects Commonwealth funding for refugee migrant education and argues migrants are state citizens and tax contributors. Premier Dunstan suggested Commonwealth support, but Lyons contends migrants can be educated locally without federal aid. He warns against creating a user of welfare and stresses migrants’ integration into Australia.

Commonwealth Australia Rafuger Victoria Dunstan Lyons

Wheat stocks Australia harvest stalls price hopes

The Commonwealth Stilistician estimates Australian 1984-30 wheat production near but gains unlikely to lift values soon. World supply shows little room for immediate price rise though China demand and Sino-Japanese war effects are noted. Exports to China in January suggest overseas stocks remain large, with estimates showing plenty to meet current needs through 1080 1088.

Commonwealth Stilistician Wilaoit Helmit China Wilson Wes Muccea North Amerar

Mackenzie Ora tion at Australia Institute of Anatomy

The eleventh Anne Mackensie Oration will be held at the Australia Institute of Anatomy on Monday March 20 at 8 15 pm. Endowed by the late Sir Colin MacKenzie in honour of his mother. The orator for 1939 will be Sir Alfred Webb Johnson of Lindon. He is surgeon to Queen Mary and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Council. The address is titled To Guard in Better than to Heal. Senator Fol will unveil the memorial tablet for Sir Colin MacKenzie and the Chen-to medals will be presented to Derrick and Gunet.

Anne MacKensie Australia Institute of Anatomy Bir Colin MacKenzie Alfred Webb-Johnson Lindon Alfred Queent Mary Royal College of Surgeons of England Fol Lnter Derrick Uenet

State Lottery Sydney Drawn No. 074

State Lottery No 074 drawn today with prizes won by individuals including C B Puller of Spring Terrace Spring Hill NSW and Mrs M Watson of Mosman Park Avenue Mosman. Lottery No 676 to be drawn on Tuesday morning.

Sydney N.N. Hawking St. George Roa Hexley Rae Ob Synilicate Ry Lennie Minter Street Canterbury C. B Puller Spring Terrace Spring HI New South Wales M. Watson Park Avenue Mosman

Drowned Man Found After Harbour Swim

The naked body of Frederick James Dwyer, 34, of trosebery, was found near Clifton Garden Baths today. He had attended the County Cornci pienic at Clifton Gardena yesterday and, as night approached, attempted to gain admission. It is believed he went for a swim in the harbour and drowned.

Sydney Frederick James Dwyer Trosebery Clifton Garden Baths Dwyer Clifton Gardena

Wrestling in Wellington NJ Ends With 10-Man Ring Fight

The Wellington event on Friday saw officials seconds and spectators involved as ten men clashed in the ring with repeated blows. One participant was hurled and another whipped into the following melee, leaving the outcome unclear.

Wellington

University shows plans for theme lectures on several subjects

The acting secretary of Canberra University College said lectures in Constitutional Law, Economic Geography, Jurisprudence, Law of Contracts, and Political Institutions will begin the week of March 20. A preliminary student meeting is set for Monday at 5 p.m. to receive notes and outline work for the theme subjects. The start date for Accountancy and TI A subjects remains undetermined.

Canberra University College Tia Pam At & P.m

Trade Fluctuates Decrease in Six-Month Trade Figures

A six month period ending December 1998 shows drops in both Australia UK imports and exports. Imports fell to £21,175,479 from £28,442,559 and exports slipped to £39,805,898 Australia currency from £62,? though some categories like butter rose. Overall UK trade excess stood at £22,780,000.

Australia United Kingdom

Heavy Rain Delays Multiple Tracks in Sydney Area

Heavy rains forced the Wyong greyhound meeting to be abandoned and caused postponements at the Richmond Trotting Club and Wyongma Turf Club. Tracks saturated, no play in the interstate women’s cricket match, and several events shifted to later dates.

Wyong Richmond Trotting Club Wyenmasatta Turf Club Wes North Brightom Rai Ipmwn Sydney

Warwick Farm Acceptances For Today Trial Hurdle

Wartime style entry list shows a race at Warwick Farm with acceptances for the today trial hurdle. Names and numbers appear jumbled in the OCR but indicate several horses including Bright- Roynt ener etc and others from diverse trainers.

Ibrst Bkg Bright- Roynt Ener Fevnine Killatow Silver Coat Lord Sunt Trish Blend Holbein

Hillman Minx Sets Speed Trial Record in 244 Mile Run

The 1830 Hillman Minx car completed a 244 mile Newcastle to and from run on February 28. Observers reported an average speed of 29.76 miles per hour and petrol consumption of 54.7 miles per gallon for the round trip.

Newcastle Rexalia Adonte

Canberra Concert and Multiple Horse Races Schedule

A fragmented OCR shows a Canberra concert featuring Mira Gwen Selva and Donald March, plus several nursery and farm handicap horse races at venues including Denham Court, Warwick, Edensor Park, and Chicola. Start times range from 230 to 445, with numerous horses named alongside handlers and odds placeholders.

Mira Gwen Selva Donald March Wilkinson Yvonne Dew Schumpa Ronny Loch Burfeld Theatrette Bel Oiscau Blof Brosensting House York Electra Chat Ne Prospector Farida Kestrel Katanga Aldara Misa Belva Beevindind TA Dagmar Sey Bach Wilkincon Wy Nardin Real Ra Farm Jim Deschamps Magsman Ven Numa Blanchivar Land Felicia Venice Ragerwood Buckshes Rawnon Denham Court I Aureus Creditor Maikal Gilitown Herwles Trimeteis Korimako Beit Ao Mildurm Warwick Prinrey Heralde Treasure Balgay Rosanie Love Edensor Park Silenus Hot Bion Ok Heroic Faith Lord Valen- Chicola Salazar

Selections From Midweek Horse Races

Trial Hurdle entrants include Lord Sun Silver Cat and Fairlaw Maidan Mandicap features Kins Park Trumpeter and Home March Gray Handicap runners Hel O4 eau Bunny Lach York Farm Novice includes Burkahee Magemus Stundhtour Denham Court Handicap lists Aurea Creditor Mildura Warwick March Handicap fields feature Limulet Heralde Rosante Edensor Chicola Forestwge Forward

Lord Sun Silver Cat Fairlaw Maidan Mandicap Kins’ Park Trumpeter Home March Hel O4eau Bunny Lach York Farm Burkahee Magemus Stundhtour Denham Court Aurea Creditor Mildura Warwick March Limulet Heralde Rosante Edensor Chicola Forest- Wge Forward

Canberra Paradox Lights In The Noonday Sun

Canberra residents reported street lights burning late in the morning at Reid and police investigated. Time switch worked but a stray wire touched the lines, possibly the work of a magpie, risking a larger outage if its position differed.

Canberra Reid IC Wan

V R C RACES To Day's Programme At Aurie's Star Track

Race card details list horses and weights with starts at 2 10 Ajax Bo and 3 25 Manolive. Multiple entries include Amiahis Ri and Red Salle Bourbon among others, with various jockeys and odds hinted, for a busy day at the track.

Leonard Btaker Aurie Landinn Tetreen RT Mukama M. Lloyd Btakes Ajax Bo Auvte EL Golf Amiahis Red Salle Bourbon el Bruno

Queanbeyan Greyhound Meeting Draws and Races Listed

The programme for today’s Queanbeyan and District Coursing meeting outlines Canberra Stakes events across multiple divisions with greyhounds named for 473 yard sprints and 060 yard Proakient Stakes. Weighing and entries are noted, with references to Ridgate and Bracken events and a 1935 Cup context.

Queanbeyan Canberra Little Service The Punka MIN Vale Simate Mulga Spanier Delpori Another Model Thattido Wagganey Lordon Yde Prince Milanor Burniloo'n Ben Athol'n Hope Bome Mac de Anne Prince Arma Sliver Chimes MajuraiLad Brianey Imiage Proakient Beven Bellz Kate Kelly Dan OF Glom Apaniah Queen Apledger Milanor Lad Bonkers Donnie Canberra Braken Joan Vaalmore Paterine Taffeta Pride Dusto Bone Maxte Milbourne Johnnie Adaenbou Jie 'Doge Ees Newmar

Selections From Historic Racing Names and Phrasing

A compact list of unusual racehorse style names appears with fragments including Lennart Rinken Landlaw Tetrenn Kintable and others followed by brief references to Farewell Handicap and names like The Trump Panax and Laly Montazue, suggesting a racing page with entrants and event notes.

Lennart Rinken Landlaw Tetrenn Kintable J O My Toya Fitakenn Aynx Mniempleta Austentian Cun Pageant Ortalle Rta Gihaun Suukex Wilwon Luanoe Aumania

German dominance in South African wool trade eyed

The Natal Mercury reports Germany is gaining a monopoly in South African wool through barter with the Union. Investigations show German firms are replacing South African buying houses, displacing workers, and cutting British and South African presence in Durban and Bradford trade. Simultaneous German ships are favored for wool cargoes.

Union Germany Natal Nasia Britta Union Ports Vesela At- Hom Germner Bradford Durban

Beggars Grow Rich On 15 Million Pound Racket

In Britain charity inquiries reveal beggars profit from elaborate schemes with up to 15 million pounds involved. One man charged for begging in the City of London carried bearer tickets for 350 pounds of War Loss. Another found earning about 20 pounds a week wore ragged clothes as a cover. Police note money is paid into a pot and distributed weekly.

Menual Boxgate Britain London Exchange London Way Station

Divorce action summary from Canberra court filing

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a divorce case in Canberra involving Mary Heigl Catts and others. The text references a jury and damages, with publication by Christopher at the Rode Capital Press, Braddon, Canberra, and legal actions tied to a company official. The fragment obscures full names and outcomes.

Christopher Milla John Shakespeare Mutt Braddon Canberra Mary Heigl A

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