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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1939
Page
6
Canberra operations list mail timings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with general mail close at 12:30. Letters delivered by postmen and a single clearance for suburban receivers at noon. Telegrpah Office open all day. Manuka and City branches follow same schedule.
The Commonwealth Government will sponsor a transindian ocean survey from Onslow to Mombasa to assess a flying boat route for defence and aviation value. Dr Richard Archbold will provide the long range vessel Guba with Captain Taylor in charge, surveying intermediate sites for potential bases and meteorological data collection.
In Sydney on Tuesday Justice Dixon in the Admiralty Jurisdiction heard Cordy Negrini sue for damages for his daughter Lora Irene Kite. He indicated the claim for 400 against the ship could proceed after evidence is heard to determine the scope and involvement of the incident.
Victoria's council reports a deficit of 429000 pounds and seeks an additional 500000 pounds to cover municipal expenditures including fire and drought relief. The notice outlines a plan to secure funds via local authority measures and addresses the shortfall.
At a general meeting last night the Royal Canberra Golf Club unanimously adopted the committee's recommendation to build a new club house, estimated to cost £10,500. The project will be funded by a £7,000 loan from a Sydney brewery and member-led ventures, with completion by year end. Prime Minister Lyous, president of the club, moved the resolution. K W Woodger seconded. The motion was carried unanimously.
This evening at the Albert Hall a meeting of those interested in reviving the Canberra Division of the Red Cross will be held. It is desired that representatives attend as a committee will be formed at the gathering.
Sydney reports outline a national emergency plan assigning wardens to coordinate safety, organize supplies, and protect inhabitants against potential threats. The responsibility falls to a Minister and local wardens across key districts including Braddon and accompanying measures are to be implemented promptly.
Racing card lists divisions and starting times for a Kensington meeting. Notable entries include Cheeky Boy Grand Billy Dunkerry Bhet Gun Ming fal Spanots Lagg Ce The Bud and Deccen 47 Wintaro 88, with various horses and weights across divisions, plus Flying Welter Handicap details and novice divisions.
The Terriory Rugby Union finalises a 15 round club season with two finals for the premiership and for the Canberra Cup. It lists a dense calendar of representative matches in Canberra and Sydney plus detailed dates and venues for Northern Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, Militia, University, and Southern Monaro clubs across May to September, culminating in finals at Manuka Oval and Northbourne Oval.
The Hobart Tattersalls draw held at 77 Collins Street, under Government Supervisor J R Quinn, lists prize winners and syndicate addresses across multiple prizes. Includes first prize £12,000 to Lueck in the Bed syndicate and participants in Footscray and New Zealand entries among others.
London wool sales opened with a wide crossbred selection and strong buying. Kunabs operated freely for keeping merina as rates held firm after 6,054 lots were catalogued. Entries included 1,081 NSW, 420 Queensland, 477 Victoria, 250 South Australia, 42 WA, and 8.44 percent from New Zealand.
The state lottery draw results list prizes and winners. Prize numbers include 1810 for Daly at 16 O'Connell Street Kogarah and 230 for Ryan's Number syndicate at H.R. Ryn 8 Witham Street Paddington. Additional prizes reference Lauxin Syndicate and Bourth Prize with names and addresses, noting Lottery No. 680 to be drawn on Friday.
The Gosford Cup Morford race ends with a neck separating first from second while Alan Verde and Flamari chase behind. Palarang and Mall maker attract betting interest as Theogiindl and others trail in a chaotic finish.
In Sydney region police report an unidentified body recovered near Cabramatta on Tuesday. The deceased has not yet been identified and investigations continue.
A dense broadcast log lists music, news, weather, talks, and performances across stations. It names shows, hosts, and times including Morning W-Vutlan and World We Live, with interludes, sports, education features, and a stock exchange bulletin.
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