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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

3

Death of Sir S Harvey and soldiers' club debate in Canberra

A Canberra debate on the Soldiers' Congress and the canteen club sparked by the death of Sir S Harvey, a long-serving Conservative MP, as Parliament contemplates byelections. The discussion touched on Returned Soldiers clubs, their name and status, and welfare arrangements for ex-servicemen amid Armistice Day services. The meeting reflected tensions over club identity and social service roles for veterans.

Mw. Covdelegite McA Ce Hier Eseservicemn Eeague Pune D'Arcy League Dlutrees Famish Heald Moe Yexsurer L Me Keene Canberra Cavan Agngontesori Jamel Frimmons Albert Palisbe Cuntiner

Unemployment Concerns Rise in Canberra Meeting

In Sydney and Canberra discussions, women urged action on unemployment as the Distress Fund faced strain from 200 men seeking relief over Christmas. D'Arcy and Hanley were re elected as Distress Fund counters, with honors given to retiring officials. The League pushed cemetery trust appointments and cautioned on future spending.

Canberra League and Legacy Committee Trus Town D'Arcy Lt Alectneest Yellet Street Gilbert Dyett A.B. D'Arcy A. J. Hanley Distrees Fund D'Arcy League Alea Honeysett Distress Fund Jack

Canberra Red Cross revival plan discussed at public meeting

A Canberra public meeting considered reviving the Canberra Division of the Red Cross. Colonel J.T.H. Goodwin chaired as president explained benefits of a trained women’s emergency service. A committee was formed with Col. Goodwin, E.W. Parsons, H.P. Mois, Matron Bennett and several Damen, and a representative from the Australian Division will visit Canberra.

Gmul Ativindaner Te Albert Halt Canberra Red Crone T H. Goodlyint Woouplet Col J. T.H. Goodwin Meamra E.W. Parsona HP. Moas Matron Bennett Mesdames Garcia Murphy Rees Compton Thorpe Gourgaud Holmes R. Stevenson Howe Gamble J. ‘T. Stepanon Atuteatian Cantorra

Valedictory for Rev Thomsons in Canberra

A largely unttered valedictory movement was tendered to Rev J Thomson and Mrs Thomson who for four years served in Canberra. Speakers praised his clear mind, tolerance, and pastor work. The couple depart tomorrow for their new appointment as Canberra awaits a new minister.

AL Wenteyy Chueh Tantigl Movin Ray James ‘Thomson Canberra Thomson Calherrea Goulburn Methixtiat di Inlet Bathurst My. H Dunting Robertaus E. Turnbull Arthur A. J. Burt Sydney Minage Hoosus Ther Mons. W. Weatherstone Circuit J. &. Edwards Wesley Church and Trust C Mey Reid Church C. E. Turnbull Presbyterian J. 8. Craps A. E. Ruby F. Temperly Wesley A. Arthur Girle 8. Hines Reid Variova Thowman Worley Jamies Thomann Thutman Brownss Misa J. H. Allen Canberr Thomon Indies Kingston Forvet A. R. Peters J. Fulton E. Mitchell M. Hobson Buvide Millett Muppet

Score Board At Manuka For Easter Saturday Cricket

The new scoreboard at Manuka will be fitted for the Heat time on Easter Saturday when a metropolitan team from Byney meets the A CT CA Xi. It will show batsmen and bowlers names and the letters and figures will be large enough to read from the outer parts of the ground. Public Service match results show between the Public Service Board and the Patents Office during the week end. Lord Darborough's Estate.

Manuka Ihe Manuke Rom Byney A.ct.ca. Xi Nore Public Service Board Patents Office

Grigkht Me Jack Chegwyn to lead Canberra cricket tour

The New South Wales Cricket Association approved Grigkht Me Jack Chegwyn as player manager for a Canberra international metropolitan cricket tour during Banter Week. The squad includes J McCabe W J O'Reilly T R Lave A J Chertham RV Mccauley . Jones P Canutt 1 Crompton G Austin and 1 Witheen. NSW Country chairman Reg Herford praised Canberra authorities for securing a match with such representatives and noted the visit signals progress for the local association. Canberra players look forward to hearing from Mr Hurfull, remembered as Western Suburbs manager during prior seasons.

Jack Chegwyn Tius New South Croke Canberra Chegwyn Beng J. McCabe W. J. O'Reilly TR. Lave A. J. Chertham RV. Mccauley Jones P. Canutt 1 Crompton G. Austin 1 Witheen N.S.W. GA. Country Committee Reg. Herford Hurfurl Western Suburbs District

Referee Declares No Contest In Sydney Boxing Night

Australian show at the Carlton Plauium features American boxers Albarn Hi and don Smallwoos in semial final incidents. Referee calls no contest after chaotic exchanges, leaving outcome unresolved.

Sydney Wernowany Albarn Hi Don Smallwoos Carlton Plauium

Burma riots inquiry and immigration issues dominate unrest report

The document outlines unrest linked to last summer, government inquiries, and a salt of economic concerns. It notes land ownership and non resident occupancy in Burma, with references to immigration, labor, and pressures on Burmese and Indian workers amid political strains. The report also mentions a boxing event controversy and referee decisions as a distraction from broader turmoil.

Sures Bursan Erin Bay of Bengal Lower Burma Banda of Fornger Moe Cormudentoy Bargoon

Weather Notes At Acton Station Report Frost and Gauge Reading

Rain gauge readings were affected by condensation rather than precipitation. A sharp frost Tuesday morning caused fogged readings on pine trees and a misty surface, with wet dew likely receding as the day warmed.

Acton

London Wool Sales Signal Mixed Yet Firm Prices

The London wool market opened with a poor selection but strong competition from home and continental buyers. Russia showed moderate activity for New Zealand crams and prices remained firm and satisfactory despite difficult market conditions. Totals reached 7 771 bales sold 8 718 from New Zealand 340 New South Wales 527 Queensland 788 Victoria 65 South Australia and 112 Western Australia.

London Puesley Russia New Zealand

Biddew nationality case sparks Oakland inquiry

Local records in Oakland California show a case involving nationality status for an individual named Biddew. Officials review citizenship documents and related approvals as part of an ongoing eligibility audit.

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