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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 24, 1939

Page

2

Eastlake Club Holds Annual Meeting in Canberra

Eastlake club gathered at Hotel Kingston for its annual meeting with J A L Morcombe presiding. He praised the ladies' auxiliary for aiding finances, noted a credit balance, and welcomed changes in game laws discussed by Canberra League president Mr Mulrooney who spoke on potential Victorian visits and a home and home series with New South Wales. The meeting honored Morcombe as life member and elected officials for 1989, awarded trophies, and invited players for try-outs as the Queanbeyan Rugby Football Club prepares for the new season at park oval.

Eastlake Club Kingston J A. L. Morcombe Mulrooney Canberra New South Wales Capital Territory Australia Roy McGregor Presijen Charlie Chander Aub. Morcombe Mro Ryan Watt Maloney Woods Dempster McMeel Jenkins Manger Wharton Mears Renfrey Elliman Sharp Fred McDonall Reg. Maloney Dagie Eyre Jack Zollington Mos Harold McGuinness Ackington Queanbeyan Rugby Ac Clus Park Oval

Campers Evicted as Golf Club Seeks Land at La Perouse

Sydney report states a gang under three sheriff officers demolished several shacks at the Happy Valley unemployment camp La Perouse after notices to quit were served by the New South Wales Golf Club which needs the land for extensions. The Minister for Social Services Mr Richardson said government aid was offered to three of the five involved, and those three accepted.

Sydney Happy Valley la Perouse New South Wales

Vines May Retire From Pro Tour This Year

Melbourne reports Ellsworth Vines American tennis pro may retire from big time tours this year. He had been world number one professional since December 1933 until Donald Budge joined the pro ranks last year. Travel was becoming irksome for the star.

Melbourne Ellaworth Vines Donald Budge Vines

VEGETABLE IMPORT BAN FROM NEW ZEALAND DUE TO CABBAGE BUTTERFLY INFESTATION

New Zealand facing a vegetable import ban by the Commonwealth Government because of cabbage butterfly infestation. The ban applies to green vegetables of the crucifer family and related items, with a temporary allowance of 1000 tons of New Zealand potatoes to be imported over four weeks, though unlikely to be used due to NZ shortages.

Commonwealth Tau New Zealand Dominion Federal Health Department Australia Health Department Europe America North Leland Talends TL Sae Austral New Zealand Canberra Efftet

Yenda Area Floods After Flood Gates Opened

Flooding in the Yenda irrigation area was feared to be disastrous but the opening of flood gates limited damage. Initial reports warned of a major disaster as 43 equated miles faced floodwaters, yet conditions improved and the water level was not excessive.

Sydney Yenda

Sydney Wool Sale Falls in Trots Amid Mixed Trade

Wool sale at Crookwell shows good quality with 11 542 bales offered, 9470 accepted. Nools held firm, bids reached 241d for five bales tied to the Tramway, while 584 bales were privately disposed.

Crookwell Asive Sydney Park Trota

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