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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 02, 1939
Page
4
Melbourne observers report Noth Cape will be given a lengthy spell following a troubled gallop at Flemington on Saturday after pulling up badly in the event. The decision was announced Monday in Melbourne racing circles.
The death is announced of the Right Reverend Dr. Timothy Rees Bishop of Llandaff in Wales. Dr. Rees aged GR was attached to missions in New Zealand between 1910 and 1943.
May Gal watch over you and bring you back safely to those who love you Millie Crab at George Street Roselle Sydney. Message reflects a wartime romance and motherly sentiments with references to uniforms and a store in Traralgon Victoria and materal mementa.
London Sunday report notes in the London Gazette that Anthony Eden is listed as a Major in the Territorial Unit Rangers, formerly King’s Royal Rifles. The former foreign minister asserts he is simply joining many others.
An old advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a solution for constipation indigestion and sluggish liver. It claims the pills open blocked ducts rejuvenate nature and improve blood flow producing health strength and vigor for efficient men and women.
Canberra Branch Council held its regular monthly meeting with more councillors present. Discussions covered Public Service appointments to Parliament, appeal rights, and seniority concerns, plus a plan for a residential college to aid young officers and improved accommodation at Acton Guest House. Cost of living notes and a debate on treating a motor car as personal effects for transfers were also addressed.
A sprawling OCR of radio listings shows varied programs across stations 2FC and 20 Y with times and segments including news from Canberra Times. It mixes music blocks, weather, market reports, talks, readings, children's programs, and cultural features, reflecting a dense, period schedule outline.
In Tokyo on Monday the Seiyukai party, numbering 166, is evenly split over selecting a party president. Two MPs who contributed to the rift resigned from Parliament. A compromise candidate may be chosen to heal the division.
The May Day Cup at Newcastle today was won by Hybhol ridden by C Thorley, finishing two lengths ahead of Jocular ridden by RC Pardons with Rummage in third. Time 1 20 seconds, a course record. Other notable placings included Bobby, Allen Verde, Tucktar, Huntsman, Resante, Lockray, Might Not, Scintille, Merton, Mountain Maid.
A report from Native Affairs outlines a push for reforms and protections for Aboriginal communities. Rev WL Morley and Vincent Acetadin are cited among advocates supporting improved welfare and rights during a period of potential policy change.
Australian cricket figures from the Board of Control and allied committees say they never heard of a proposal to use treatment or medications on the team. The dialogue mentions Adelaide and Melbourne as locations but provides no concrete plan or actions.
A fragmented report notes a proposal to establish refugee camps in Britain for about 2500 people, mainly Jews, with limited prospects of repatriation. It mentions a government or charity involvement and hints at opposition or taboos surrounding the plan.
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