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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

4

Chance in Opera Spain and Portugal Pact

An agreement of friendships and aggression has been urged by officials in London and Lisbon. Denis Dowling of New Zealand, winner of a Sun-Pictorial contest in 1934, made his first public appearance in opera at Switar’s theatre, replacing adversaries in Der Rosenkavalier.

London Denis Dowling New Zealand Witner Sun-Pictorial Lisbon Switar’s Hour Holies Advers Liwellyn Ie Spaniel der Rosenkavaller

Caulfield Jamboree Hurdle Results and Races

Fragmented race card from Caulfield shows Hurdle event results with Shere Khan 101 and Terka 82 AR noted among competitors. Multiple divisions list winners by time with lengthy, varied entries and numerous horse names, riders, and placements. overall, a chaotic teletype of results and betting names.

Ing Re Webb Jennings Shere Khan A. Fullarton Bas Thin Imitari Padale Mac Devin Dating Mercis Pridu Tmitari Tas Rhin Mac Devon Blur Terka Dive Handican Anne le Valiey Lord Walla Bailey Hoytne Hob TE Noo KMOA Brown Ahlohovin RG M Theos Olenvier Maat Athens Erato Banja Sir Ramon Alluine Fettins Atheha Fovlan Xacior Va Ren Fle Rowe Hair Denath Will Dmbert Snk Tevlie Ian Devon Dlalary Court Granite Holtage He the Devon Gordan Greeplachnss David Watham Wakerlis Mantarols Tate Reazand Acarnri Tala Lote Taw Tarthlaw Kanuri Alwar Tinker Morris Eatheras Mortage Preey Canes Meniriy Mann Irimon How Tani Lash Windhuern Toy Aswhin Pihrash Conwar- A Autos Tharonh North Hana Minin Wwe

Rugby Union Prospects for Season Highlight 1935 Report

The annual report of the Rugby Union committee outlines a season of strong advance and "spirit of 7 Teaghy Union" with a program from April to September. It notes matches at Munuka Oval Canberra and a final between Thayal Military College and Northern Suburbs, plus plans for competitions, representative games, and improved union prestige.

Teaghy Union C.f. Rugby Union Kiusslon Nh Union Thayal Tinion Munuka Oval Visio Canberra Canberra Chamber of Commerce Tso Union Bydbney Sontvollite Rygala Meanineiaye Bombala Roatehen Monata Tiniva Goulbully Ruby Union FAALC Premberahiy Tery Victoria Lon Cenberyin Mah Quean Keyan Inter Hight Wecondary Whaule Hinton Ad Telayow Park Bt. Patrick’n College Goulburnd Bun Dorktomdink the Nehodt Goulburt Ligh Seoul Mentaren Koc Waugh Darrands FL Robertson Mlyned A Mwohall Tramauy Meir Department of the Eli Mounin J. Grevile Griffinn Raferwox

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Fragment

A chaotic OCR listing outlines a full day of broadcasts and programs across music weather news and entertainment. It mentions performers Roy Fox Muriel Moments Gis Thterbite and Bobby Linton among others with numerous time slots and show titles across multiple channels.

Mortet Canberra Etm Rales Marshebry the Watchmen Newil Deomom Tanner Ryuney Lorte Lehnmnis Young Avetelin Vprederick Whilew Minter Tetevlite Tau Newat Chir Harmony Hines Tinta Fath Marehe Mmusic Ako Wwe Pinner Roy Fox Tieanus Aoi West Hen Stock Rechane Ponoton'y River Marnhap Shaw Gabe Kirst Herviey Auule Becon Hervice Cronkwell Bella Price Muriel Lamedeun Sostinn Mic Ton Senalon Umadi

Cyclist Injured in Police Derby Crash

In the Police Derby at the speedway last night Alderson fell from his cycle after colliding with Tart Thomas. He was admitted to hospital with a fractured skull.

Rydney Suuitay Duck Alserson ePanhetty Thomas Neil É Farm Alderson

Wellington sprinter dominates yard dash in US view

Devo Norman wins 100 yards to avenge defeat by Doreen Sumnley in a US view meet. The world record talks surface as Mina Gumley also performs, with hopes of recognition for both records.

Wellington Devo Norman Doreen Sumnley US View Mina Gumley

Unclear Sydney Wrestling Bout Ends in Rough Tussle

A chaotic wrestling match in Sydney ends mid bout as the opponent dominates, knocking the fighter to the mat with a heavy blow. Spectators recall a tense exchange as the wrestler briefly rises before collapsing again, signaling an abrupt halt to the bout.

Rosehill Waiter Handicap Details Include Eccentric Entries

A Rosehill meeting feature describes a Waiter Handicap with a 7 percent purse and lists numerous entrants across divisions AUSTRAL 4 and JUSAIMING. Names such as Adonis, McCarten, Teagalia, Hermes, and King’s Park appear among varied horse entries, with betting notes and outcomes indicating a finish order and margins between top runners. The report blends race terms, odds figures, and numerous participant names, reflecting a dense historical wagering card with multiple classifications and results.

Parsons Austral Adonis Bartel Polit McCarten A Otiverb Maun Hosbail Sinterbigsium Grey Leo King’s Park Val Bed Guadigeyy See Teagalia All Hermes Aubtral Bulity Helou Loa Oenen Piva Holt Eck Larter Bane Mhmucotan Marthe Wair Ceuythiye Racine

Motley group blamed for wrenching community football club talk

The report describes a diverse group of villagers, including two pivbtians and a farmer, forming a committee to discuss life’s varied walks. Members include teachers, police, grocers, bankers, and hotel staff who reflect on local club life and the weight of public opinion.

Fiariuer Wloreeopa Terk Wmetty Heawlons Miller

Aldermen Meeting Sparks Odd Debate At Dibbe Council

Fragmented OCR notes describe a Dibble Council session with mentions of Gilbert and Sullivan figures, an aldermen gathering, and a chaotic exchange about roads and environment, highlighting irregularities and unclear outcomes from last week.

Ridicifoua Gilbert

Japan Presses Antarctic Territorial Rights Claim

Tokyo reports that Atarquie Okurantua and the House of Peers discussed pursuing Japan's territorial rights in Antarctica with 000 signatures, challenging the government after a recent expedition ban.

House of Peers Japan Antarctic Jis

Unclear OCR Item Lists Names and Data Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple names and codes with scattered numbers and dates. No coherent event or clear facts emerge beyond a jumble of individuals and acronyms, making a definitive summary unlikely from the readable portions.

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