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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

3

Methodist Churchfarewell at Wesley Church Porryat

The Canberra report notes longtime ministry figures and a farewell social as Jase Thomann and his wife Meena prepare to depart for Bathurst. The crowd hears tributes to Thomann, praising his service with leadership from Mr Hughes and Mr Vetere. Allen will lead services at Wesley Church on April 23.

Tarawa Chinaeganjan Wealey Church Porryat Emunday Tae Jase Thomann Erik More Canberra Mia Thomson Bathurst Bethe Wesley Well Hall Methodist Conference Fay Allen Rae Norworl Australia Wesley Church

Court Sessin Aytinay Witnesses Refuse To Testify

A court session Monday saw three young women witnesses object to testifying against a man named in the case. Judge Clancy was informed they did not wish to give evidence. two refused to recall where they were on a certain day last month. One witness fainted in the box and was helped out. The hearing adjourned until tomorrow.

Aytinay Clancy

Control of sale of valve by a combine alleged

Sydney report claims a witness before the Pavitt Bane today alleged a combine controls the sale of valve fittings. The witness voiced concerns over removal of duties and implied Amalgamated Wireless links with importers. No importer had been granted the right to supply valves under the association’s terms.

Sydney A Withem Pavitt Bane Dutier Warner Amalgamated Wireless Hint Prilipe Ile

Advisory Council enlarging of activities proposal gains support

Dr L W Nott pushed amendments to enlarge the Canberra Advisory Council to ten members with three new seats two to be government appointees and one to be from the Attorney General's Department if ministerial approval follows. Supporters said balance and power would improve while opponents warned of minority representation and stiff opposition.

Advisory Council L. W. Nott Dr. Nott Attorney-General Interior Canberra Departmentet Omhers J.F. Mutr Inter Downes Mr. Multting McDuley Gourgund Verelval

On the Air Today Through a Bustling Radio Schedule

The station airs a dense day with music segments, weather, markets, and talks. Highlights include racing talk, school broadcasts, a variety of interludes, and concerts led by orchestras and guest performers with weather and rainfall updates interwoven.

Canberra Angilah Trademan Dot and the Kangaroo Bunlit Ridge Hans the Cobbler Munie Digger Scaulon Interde Leslie B. Greener Sydney Town Hall Lotte Lehmann Lennie Greener Marseilles Yarmony House Concey Seputar Susie Cheryarly Willi Price Lemon Hollywood Tatler Narooma Hospital Gension Australia J. A. Lyons Bright Dance Beaslon Fuying Lomther Thomas Drew Belowien Bas Chandu Magician

Gales Delay Shipping and Broad-Scale Weather Notices

A garbled broadcast log from Sydney lists widespread delays due to gale force winds and poor visibility. It notes ships held, trains disrupted, and weather forecasts across regions, with numerous program times and station segments interwoven in a dense schedule.

Sydney Mumic Munerene Pinner Dine Cook Colin Crane Ruth Pearce Jones Orato Metropolitan Chotallats Melbourne Concert Orchestra

Aircraft crash at Oklahoma City airport injures four dead two survivors

Casualties reported after a plane failure during takeoff at the municipal airport in Oklahoma City. Early accounts say one person was killed and four were seriously injured, with two survivors removed from the scene and transported for treatment.

Oklotsoma City Neagle Warn Deéngine Iter Ermah

Scratchings atty Mandy Cup and Warwick Burm Cup rounds

Local racing notes show Mandy Cup proceeding with fiydney and Liverpawl Trandicap in Grand B. Novice Meadicap events featuring Mageman. Scratches list unclear but indicate upcoming heats and participants at the meeting.

Atty Mandy Warwick Burm Meadicap Mageman

Queanbeyan Rovers crumble in chaotic cricket clash

In a congested Grand Final day, Queanbeyan Rovers faced a disastrous collapse, firing 0 for 0 at one point as To start at 1.0 and other rivals piled on runs. Key bowler O’Connor and spellbinding fielding by Birnott and Clark helped rivals seize control, with Beare and Davis among top contributors for Ovens Becha and Allendale in a high turnover match show.

Queanbeyan Rovers Cheaky Hoy Tel Amay Grand Billy Dunkerry Inspector Kindle Rovers Wintore O'Connor Apanala Queanbeyan Monava Fimo Ay Clark Tata Beare J. K Poly Jey A. Clark Allendale Davis Moakes Lw. Dei Sam Lady Rebel Lady Milton Miss Jundah Devon Heather Ce Rae Ie Clark Maher Smith Testort Sia Smith Preak Karingela Davin Lucky Omen J. Noakes Adoni Etrang R. Jean Boupin Clark Brogen Fontague Langan

Sydney Wool Sales Report From Winchcombe Carson Ltd

A report on wool sales shows Winchcombe Carson Ltd selling 6,500 bales of newer day quality. Prices ranged with mid quality lots bidding, with articles including Nimmitabel and Cooma suppliers such as J A Jong and T Bradley. Ewes, hoggets, and wether lots from Bombala, Chakole, Cooma, and Coorha feature, with prices around 119d to 121d per pound.

Sydney Winchcombe, Carson Ltd France Germany Italy Belgium Japan Arthur J Timothy Kelleher Ewes LA. Venables Cooma

Auckland Wool Sales Open With 34000 Bales Offered

The third Auckland Wool sales series began in Wellington on Monday with 34 000 bales offered at auction. Clearance stood at 0.5 percent as prices showed little variation from the January Auckland series and from recent sales at other centres.

Wellington Auckland

Queanbeyan Cycling Club Promotes Six Mile Handicap Race

A Queanbeyan racing event named a six mile handicap promoted by the Queanbeyan Cycling Club drew a large crowd. Pepper won the race over six miles with Th Mapper and Vitam among notable finishers. Adverse conditions did not stop strong participation as the programme included prize listings and a Thursday night foundation meeting.

Queanbeyan Aisaday Vitam Solah Ymce

Spectacular mill fire devastates Melbourne mill

A large blaze destroyed the Univer mill at William and Preston in Melbourne today, causing extensive damage estimated around £10,000. Fire crews fought the flames after alarms rang out, with authorities reporting intense heat and smoke but no immediate information on casualties.

Melbourne Wiliam Preston Toaday

Bursaries Awarded to Primary Students by Minister

The Minister for the Interior announced bursaries to two pupils from Alastis Publicchool and one from Telopea Park School after the bursaries examination. Recipients named include John O. N Rees, Francis H. Martyat, and Dougine J. iM. de McEwen notes bursaries cover five years for secondary instruction at Canberra High.

de. McEwen Canberra

Feeling Well and Liver Health in 19th Century Tone

An article extols a daily remedy to maintain liver function and digestion, linking improved mood and clear vision to a balanced system. It emphasizes a gentle regimen, urging readers to sustain steady health for better mental and physical resilience.

Tver

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