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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
5
Fragmented lines reference a lieutenant, a 7,000 per street rate, an object in play, and a signal raised by artillery. It mentions a force value of 1,250,000 units and subse quent government guidance, but the incomplete wording limits precise meaning.
The funeral of Mrs E G Egan wife of A J Egan secretary of the National Insurance Commission proceeded from St Christopher's Catholic Church Canberra today. The Very Rev Dean Haydon presided at the Requiem Mass and graveside service with several priests assisting. Prime Minister Lyons attended along with many officials and friends as floral tributes and mourners filled the cortege.
Jum Sahib Nawanger told the Viceroy that Indian state rulers valued reform in administration for progress and prosperity but opposed any outside party dictating constitutional changes. They warned such interference would disrupt relations with subjects and slow evaluation.
Durban reports a marathon cricket test ending in a draw as England, 42 runs from victory, faced rain after tea. Hammond led a record fourth innings with 140, batting 349 minutes before players left for boats home. the scorecard shows England 654 runs in bowling and fielding figures amid worn wicket and late drizzle.
Entries for the A C T Pastoral and Agricultural Show exceeded expectations with Canberra entries reaching a record count. Exhibitors from distant areas entered, some new to shows, and schedules were in demand as more entries are expected today without late fees. Commercial pavilion stands are advised to apply early through secretary R H W Brown.
At Hawkesbury a protest over a Maiden Handicap division arose after a dead heat between Helance and Interrogation in the first division. Stewards dismissed the protest after hearing the contestants. Results list Interrogation and Reliance in the first division with Exactor and others in the mix, plus second and nursery handicaps with Lucky Lyn, Bulla Choice, and Flying Handicap entries.
In Capetown on Tuesday Minister for Defence Pirow fenced questions about a permit for German airmen to visit, restricting cameras and weapons. Airmen met him for tea and discussed climate, big game hunting, and non international matters. Pirow said he was unaware of any Imperial Pacific Defence conference in Australia or New Zealand, or in the Union.
A severe fall at the Kyneton races in the Maiden Plate's first division left two horses dead and two jockeys injured. Jockey A Cooper riding High Rome fractured a leg, while W Cox aboard Sarge suffered a concussion. Other riders including J Barry and A Dewhurst were shaken. The inquiry was adjourned until evidence could be heard after the injured could testify. A record dividend of £49 98 for Calleen, winner of the Novice Hurdle, was paid at the same meet.
The brilliant Victorian star Ajax was withdrawn from his Doncaster and Sydney Cup engagements at 11:47 today and will be reserved for weight for age events.
A GRADE City faces Kenmore at Kenmore House with players Beal Moss Brack Grooms Keene Fawcett Martin Field Peters on. City versus Queanbeyan takes place at City with Howe Lancaster Morris Smith Hogg Bishop Baker. Canberra B2 hosts City 41 with Fox Marchant Stevens Shakespeare Hidley Wallace Wetherly Barsett at Canberra Green at 2 pm Saturday.
London wool sales opened today with merino prices at par compared with the closing rates. Crossbred stock favored sellers, slips up to five percent, strong demand for a good selection of warps mainly crossbreds, and strong home trade clearance. Merinos mostly bought by Continental buyers. Offerings 7,237 bales, 6,587 sold. invoices include 729 from New South Wales, 741 from Queensland, 73 from Victoria, 72 from South Australia, 689 from Western Australia, and 4,937 from New Zealand.
SCRATCHINGS from A J C Doncaster include Numfeld and Magic Circle with Sydney Cup and Royal Jubilee listed as Wind te engagements. ALL engagements show Liana as the listed participant.
In Brisbane on Wednesday at Albion Park races, Mon Bon was withdrawn by stewards after the Seventh Division Handicap. Bookmakers protested as rain reduced visibility and notice boards were absent, leaving many bettors unaware that bets were declared off after the race.
The ad notes that frequent water exposure and various home, factory, and garden tasks roughen hands for both sexes. Mirpil Balm is claimed to restore natural softness after a few applications and is also presented as useful for chilblains, rough or chapped skin, windburn, sunburn, and as a base for powder or after shaving.
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