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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1939
Page
3
Queanbeyan Rugby League committee say the Sunday defeat by Goulburn came despite absences of Jr. Day and J. Corcoran and despite several replacements disrupting the team. They claim local supporters expect Queanbeyan to win most competition matches.
Melbourne reports rapid progress in the use of new radio beacons on main commercial air routes. An aviation minister announced plans for expanded deployment in the coming weeks. The Hungana airliner used Australian made receivers with a new beacon on a normal Adelide run today, marking a first in commercial aviation. Tennis Matches Postponed in Sydney. Owing to rain, City championships play was suspended today in Sydney.
Three investigations followed the Avro Anson bomber crash at Riverstone on Friday. AAIC completed its inquiry. a Court of Inquiry nearly finished. a third inquiry probes assault on a newspaper photographer. Officer's report to Air Board in Melbourne. Funeral held for three victims at Taylors Square Darlinghurst then Rookwood cremation.
The Canberra eisteddfod begins at Albert Hall at 2 p.m. with juvenile vocal and piano solos for young girls. An evening session at 7:30 p.m. features a festival of drama with three one act plays Caged Oh Me Thumb and Villa for Sales. Admission is 1 shilling day, 2 shillings evening, children half price.
Agricultural guidance outlines turning surplus lucerne into silage at low cost. Instructions cover pit size, wall slope, drying time, compaction by trampling, and soil top sealing. Details include capacities, measurements, and feeding notes for sheep and large stock.
J Brill wins the 12 miles senior handicap with C Hall second as Queanbeyan Cycling Club riders shine. Junior rider R Chariton posts fastest time in the 6 mile event. May 14 brings inter district Tully Cup contes ts with Goulburn riders and others visiting Queanbeyan. Final orders and team plans to be discussed at St Gregory’s Hall.
Owing to the absence of many parliament Goulburn on Sunday there were few contestants for an club's championship event.
Hawkesbury Race Club lists acceptances for Wednesday events including the Maiden Handicap first division starting at 1.0, Welter Handicap at 1.40, Flying Handicap at 2.0, and Old Handicaps with multiple divisions. Names such as Ensign, River Namol, King Tee, Enostic, and various runners are shown among weights and entries.
The Brisbane Sires Produce Stakes finished with Ez River winning in 1.204 after a necks margin to Truelock and Simone Bimone. Second event saw Gin Witty win in 3.181 for two miles, setting an Australasian record. Lidiglon placed. Scratches included Footprint and Herarde.
Sydney Monday market shows higher sheep and lamb rates with 2,200 cattle offered and steady inquiry. Wethers quoted 14/ to 23/, ewes 11/ to 18/, lambs 16/ to 25, bulls £4/10, cows 14/ to 40/ with prime sorts strong and overall yard quality good.
The Farmers and Gra sser s Coe operative Co reports today s wool sale showed average to good wools ruling wider than earlier. Competition came mainly from the Continent and Yorkshire with support from several buyers including G D H Twynan Bombala Platts Bourke and Armidale brokers, with prices ranging around 12d to 18d per fleece.
Kenneth Caldwell pleads not guilty as cruelty charge is dismissed. Report details indicate disputed treatment of greyhound and subsequent legal actions involving Caldwell Mond and others. The case centers on alleged mishandling at a training facility and related evidence.
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