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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1939
Page
4
Canberra weather bulletin records the 24 hour maximum at 12.8 degrees and minimum at 41 degrees with a steady barometric pressure around 30.28 inches. Forecast indicates current conditions for Tuesday morning with typical regional readings and grass notation.
A fragment indicates a Tuesday session related to Rootery Tickets and an Art Union meeting. The text notes a service ticket and an adjournment, with unclear names and specifics. Further readable context is needed for precise entities and outcomes.
Fragmented notice states a ten year plan for national health education to be discussed by councils in Canberra with a session fixed for April 18. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to national physical council and interstate talks are evident.
A Prime Minister appeal for unity is contrasted with Cabinet talks on indefinitely abandoning the central constitutional reform. The piece critiques Lyons and government delays, urging parliamentary action and popular confidence to avert national weakness amid looming dangers.
Tennis officials announce arrangements and pairings for the ladies tournament. Details on play schedules, seedings, and venue are to be published in tomorrow's issue.
The 13th Annual Show of the A C T Pastoral and Agricultural Association opened at Hell Show with promising attendance. Highlights include a grand parade at 1 45 pm, a formal opening by the Prime Minister Lyona at 2 30 pm, and extensive judging across sheep, wool, and livestock categories with scores noted for district exhibitors and champions in merino ewes and ram classes.
A Canberra Cookery Section lists numerous entries in baking and desserts. Items include various sandwiches, cakes, creams, lamingtons, puddings, jams, and bread, with names of contributors such as Mrs H. Cartwright, Miss T. Cameron, and Mrs F. D. Cartwright. The page shows scores and placements for many recipes and entries.
A fragmented catalogue of poultry breeds and produce entries. Names such as B. Davie JF Werghow and L. Turnbull appear alongside numerous breed labels like Australorp Bantam Wyandotte and Black Orpington. Several entries reference males and females, plus various farm or exhibitor notes and judges.
The record lists numerous prize winners in draught horse, pony, and mare classes. Winners include E Boreham, Tim Tysn, A C Curran, KK Kilby, Jake Macison, and Misa McBurtis among others, with Placings across multiple categories such as Maiden Fisch and Pair Ponies.
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