National Football Clubs Strive For Premiership Honors
The article traces Queanbeyan and Moss clubs through fierce league competition, revival efforts, and key personnel. It highlights Queanbeyan’s near miss to Acton, its long campaign, and the Mines Rowery Club at Captain's Flat under new officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mines Rowery Club
Captain's Flat
Canberra
Town
Cliff Abrahame
W. C. Boswell
Bank of N.8.w
Victoria
Western Australia
Essen
Essrs
A. Y. Abraham
W. Mabbott
A. Thompson
New Rules to Speed Australian Football Tested
Australia introduces speed rules with umpire guidelines on disposals when held and throw in after ball out of bounds. Junior League announces 1939 fixtures with Manuka, Northbourne, Kingston, Telopenark, Queanbeyan grounds and match dates from May to August culminating in a Grand Final at Northbourne.
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Manuka
Man
Northbournegenbbel
Kingaton
King
Telopenark
T.pk
Queanbeyan
Q'bn
Ainslie
St. Christopher's
Nibbn
Hastlake
St. John's
Eastlake
St. Christopher’s
John’s
Ainseee
Canberra Court Dismisses Dangerous Driving Charge
In Canberra the charge of driving in a manner dangerous to the public against William Stitt was dismissed after evidence showed no culpable driving. Magistrate Mr Ryan doubted the case, noting the collision involved two cars on Northbourne Avenue and Morrisson’s car was not proven at fault. Also: three youths pleaded guilty to malicious damage to property for shooting beehives with rifles at the Cohen homestead, fined 39 pounds 10 shillings each plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
William Stitt
Hourigan
W. H
Eeoncern
Mackay
Northbourne Avenue
John Morrisson
Royalla
Oven Morrisson
Ryan
William Sydney Neil Black
Geoffrey Ronald Bennett
Cecil Ernest Thomas
Cohen Homestead
Postal Department Reports Surplus and Recovery Efforts
The Postmaster-General notes 89 314 pounds in money and valuables found in postal articles sent to the dead letter office in the year ending June 1938 and nearly all mislaid sums were returned. The department shows a net surplus of 3 533 476 pounds, with the Telephone Department adding 1 283 684 pounds and wireless accounts a 82 210 pound surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatatea
1939 Hockey Fixtures for ACT Associations at Owhas Grounds
A list of scheduled hockey fixtures across April to September for ACT teams including RMC Canberra University Canberrans Kingston Barton Queanbeyan and Canberran 1 2 3 and 4th Battalion with dates times venues and byes noted. The schedule covers V masters and reserve rounds plus zone carnival and Canberra Carnival events.
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R.M.C
Canberrans
Staff
University
Kingston
Barton
Canberranas
Queanbeyan
RF. Queanbeyan
Canberrane
Steff
Fm.c
Barton Ib
Canberrana
Kingaton v. University
Canberra Carnival
F.M.C
University v. Grammar
Barton v. Lrd
RMC
Grammarty
RMC. v
Barton v. Grammar
R.M C. v. Grd
Burton
Grammar
Canberra
Rugby Trials And Upcoming Canberra Grammar Carnival
School sport news reports trial rugby matches with Canberra Grammar School defeating Canberra Grammar 0 to 0 and Canberra High School beating Royal Military College 23 to 3. Mentions Greentree and Whatman as standout players and previews an athletic carnival next Thursday at the Canberra Grammar School oval. Also notes Canberra High School play nights to raise funds and new telephone numbers for Canberra High School and Telopea Park Public School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra High School
Royal Military College
Canberra Grammar
R.M.C
Greentree
Whatman
Albert Hall
Telopea Park
Reading In Hospital After Doon Side Sires Produce Ride
Reading, winner of the AJC Sires Produce Stakes, was rushed from his owner’s Doon side property to Randwick veterinary hospital with a very high temperature. The horse remained in a critical condition this afternoon.
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Sydney
Reading
Doonside
Randwick
Scout Notes Scout Week activities in Canberra district
Scout Week will run across Australia from next Sunday to the following Saturday. Can berra Scouts demonstrate their skills at public events including church parades and a Bungendore campfire. Scoutmasters to inform District Secretary Mr D P Israel of anticipated attendance and transport needs. Empire Sunday features a Scouts Own service with full details next week. A Canberra Model Aeroplane Club is proposed with a public meeting next week and trophies donated for member competitions. The Canberra St Johns troop reports a successful hike from the Cotter and Paddy’s Rivers to Sugarloaf with training and camp activities.
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Canberra
Bungendore
Wuembeyan
D. P. Israel
Empire
Canberra Times
John's
Ord Canberra
J. Tsraal
Paddy
Canberra High School Ex-Students Form Basketball Team
A meeting of the Canberra High School Ex-Students formed an ex students basketball team. Officers elected: President Miss Wilson secretary Miss Burling treasurer Miss Naylor with a 2 shilling 6 pence subscription. Ex-students invited to a Saturday 2 o'clock friendly vs the School.
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Canberra High School
Exstudents
Misa Wilson
Misa C. Burling
Miss Naylor
Miss Wilson
Canberra
Miss Law
Y.W.C.A
France’s 1888 coal output exceeds prior year by 700k
Production of coal and lignite by French mines in the third quarter of 1888 totaled 10,711,731 metric tons, up nearly 700,000 tons from the same period last year. Foreign purchases declined due to higher import costs and the franc’s devaluation, plus France’s push to exploit resources, gain independence, and boost employment.
Canned Foods Prospects Rise in 1938 France
The article notes possible sales increases in 1938 for American canned foods in France hindered by high American prices in francs. Imported American canned fruits and vegetables are viewed as luxury items, though shortages loom and replenishment is likely lifting some lines.
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France
Enco
May Day in Moscow Parade Draws Thousands of Planes
Moscow reports 2,376 aircraft participated in May Day celebrations across Russia with 2,000 in Moscow. The aerial display showcased military and civilian aircraft as part of the annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Mossow
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FP. Dunbar
Moss
Jim Miller
Clur
Jack Phelan
Cliff Probyn
Kay
Acton
Maurice Richards
Dick Sydes
Jock Taniat
Jim Prendergast
Clarrie Weller
Stan Mason
Peanbeyan
Jack Eamond
Tssembune Icama
Tom Borrowman
Floyd Primmer
Re Nelthing
George Behow
Jim Walterg
Otopthe
Lerane
Seto
Jain
Ives
Cruabh
Ife
Lita
Postal Department
A.C.T. Hockey Association
Owhas
Duntroon
Griffith
Read
Y.P
York Park
Canberra Grammar School
R.M.C. v. University
Hingston
R.M.C. v
Staff v. Barton
Dune
R.M.C. Vy
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Kingston v. University
Ard
Grammer
Batt
Kingatin
C. v. Kingston
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Brad Batt
Vo Barton
Itammar
Star
Quéanbeyan
Staffhad Barton
Canberrang
R.P
Hbya
Rm.c. v. Canberrans
V. Barton
Vy. Grammar
Rlm.c
R.M.C. v. Grammar
Univeraity
Kingston v. Ard Battalion
Grd Batt
Reading IN Hospital
Aeneas
Erica Ai
Coranderrk St. Reid
Robbie Roberteen
Paterconst
Irene Winsome Ganks
Magpa Heights
Morse
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