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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

2

Militia announces training and team plans with new coaches

A militia notes 410 desks course for men seeking NCO posts begins next weekend with drill hall assembly on March 19 at 8 30. Dress is full service uniform with gear. A temporary committee set plans for a proposed 3rd Battalion Militia team with training starting Monday at 8 0. Jack Heaton joins as coach. aims to field a First Grade unit and a Reserve addition. Musketry courses update with G Company to run April 1 after a successful unit drill day.

Ncos O. Mellor Borgis Kestell Donegan Pla McCoaker Boag Weale Stevenus Bourke Pte Ob B. Dickson Jack Heaton International Centre Brigasph’s Monay

Canberra Amateur Swimming Club hosts final Manuka Pool carnival

The Canberra Amateur Swimming Club concluded its season with a successful carnival at Manuka Pool. Highlights included a 100 yards breaststroke handicap and 12 and under 16 freestyle handicap events with multiple dead heats and close finishes. Joan Morcombe impressed with a sweeping season, while S. Mauyer claimed the aggregate, and club president J J Davies thanked patrons for support.

Canberra Manuka Rues F. Thomas D. Thomas Ingram Maniger S. Mauyer J. J. Dawvies Marewinbn Keane 2A Gray F. ‘Thomas Marcambe Israel Tir M. Brophy Hin Dy J Campbell Keane Mauwer J. Morcompe I. Ungram Yale D. Campbell Tine

Amalgamation of Papua New Guinea Stirs Officials

The text reports a disputed move toward amalgamating the administration of Papua and New Guinea. It mentions E W Egelton, an Australian linked to Melbourne, and a group including Mr Townsend and Mr Murmy, with a nephew of Lieutenant Governor Sir Stubeet Sunray noted. Lyons cites steps taken in the process.

E. W. Egel Papus Me Murmy Gavernne Af Papun Stubeet Sunray Townsend Servite New 4 Guinea Legion Tive I Meo Lyons

Mixed Freestyle Handicap Yards Across Local Meet

The meet lists mixed events for 14 and under, 33 yards girls under 4, and various breast and backstroke heats. Notable results include M Hrophy first in one backstroke event and A Gray topping the 14 and under breast, with Campbell and Morcombe taking podium spots.

M. Hrophy UL Inge Mauger A. Gray Campbell J. Morcombe G. Tsrael F. Nat F. Mauger M. Brophy Gray J. Tine Wintor Ge Tenel di Bitey M Hie Cletiens

On the Air Today Across a Busy Broadcast Schedule

A sprawling listing outlines radio programming with music news weather sports and features across 2RC 2CY 630 and Canberra reports. Notable items include Morning Lievotian and Here and Marching Muse for schools, stock quotes wheat quotations and regional weather updates along with children's serials and concert features.

Dull Dexett Canberra Cloge Tis‘ory Stock Exchange LOK Tiny Tots’ Sesson the Pallers Pottsville Seasion Interude Diggers Australia Speaks Joe Sortie Hullad Sydney String Quartet Ite BBC Jim Davidson Tere Comteme de Vilime Burward Marshall Hall lWeather Tint Shove Larry Adter Dth Davidson's Dekemond Tanner Stork Rxehibjse Sydney Town Hall Clune

Champion Band on Parade at St Patrick's Day Canberra

The People's Music reports a feature St Patrick's Day celebration in Canberra with the Westmead Bays A Grade champion Band visiting, bringing a first class concert act. Despite their youth, the musicians have a strong record, aiming to perform at Manuka Oval on Sunday and in Sydney at Master, with performances coordinated by their conductor and local organizers.

Westmead Bays Canbera Canberi Lamont Concert Actiats Manel Miamuien New South Wales Partis Teasan Sia Sydney Manuka Oval Meir Ronduetar Briday Sat Byrney Westminton Fayerwailer Uke

Shot in Cafe Leaves Victim in Critical Condition

Sydney patrol reports a shooting at Pirate's Cave esbaret. Leonard, 24, was admitted to Sydney Hospital in critical condition. Witnesses recall a man firing from the doorway and fleeing, with police investigating a possible accomplice.

Sydney Aoman Pirate's Cave Esbaret Leonard Willl Levalver Jett Lennart Kati

Forest fires disrupt plans near Melbourne university area

Fragmentary report notes fires affecting the Tynvxl region and Melbourne University area. Officials mention responsibility and safety concerns as responders assess damage and evacuations.

Jackie Coogan Family Settlement Reported

Hollywood Tuesday reports a settlement in the Coogan family dispute. Jackie Coogan and his mother are to share roughly 240 thousand dollars in non income property, with about 42,600 dollars worth of another asset to be divided, while Jackie gains rights to specified images from a feature.

Hollywood Jichele Mother Coogan Jackie Jackie Coogan Jugarate

Acquittal in Murder Trial Shocks Court

Sydney jury returns verdict of not guilty for a man charged with murder of a lodger in November. Witnesses described a confrontation at a Coty residence where a stabbing occurred during a struggle, with testimony detailing two victims and alleged accomplices. The trial focused on the extreme moments preceding the fatal injury as jurors weighed the defendant's intent and actions.

Sydney Witten Cawald Crawe

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