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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1939
Page
2
Weather data from Canberra at 4 am to 8 am shows barometer around 30.394 inches, humidity about 483 percent readings inconsistent, temperatures ranging from a low near 39 to a high near 47.8 degrees with wind noted at 3 pm.
In Canberra WHA play at Acton ground on Saturday Tech fenme faced Hall in a brisk match shaped by a warm day. Hall won 2 1 with standout work from Rowley and Boutheull while Tech and ExStudents showed promise despite tight defence from the opposite ends.
Monthly medals at Maya Canberra Golf Club featured C C Ruasel with a net in A Grade and J A Carredue in B Grade. Noted were Pro Morrison and E Dodreil with strong rounds. The Naval Canberra report highlighted the departure of Rydney and RM Gideon’s appointment to the Taxation Board of Review.
Canberra forecast notes patches of morning mist and fog with some isolated showers and overall fine weather. It will be a rather cold night but mild daylight with fresh south to south east winds.
New Zealand faces tight import controls and capital export limits to shore up London funds for public services. The government seeks to ease commitments by permitting Australia to receive interest and dividends, and proposes long term trade credits to help both nations while maintaining exchange restrictions.
An athletics meet coverage notes Mr Gibson praising his club ties despite NSW Sydney Canberra weekend fixtures. The page lists athletes and event results with scores and placements for many competitors, including Calvert, Le Ne Morri gan, J. Knott, and others, across multiple grade and event lines.
The Prime Minister endorsed a Commonwealth suggestion that the Monday before Empire Day May 28 be observed as a national day of thanksgiving penitence and dedication. The idea originated last year after the Czechoslovakian events and was revived by church readers and officials.
A sprawling, teethed score rundown lists HaLuiday players Barton, Hartigan, Buckmaster and others in varied singles and doubles results across divisions. Numerous sets, games, and opponents from Weetangerra to Northbourne appear with mixed wins and losses, detailing a chaotic club day.
Public Service Branch 1 defeated Statisticians 13 32 and Bhonn McKinna 62 while Waterman Siggy beat Shana McKinnon 6 0 6 5. External Affairs defeated Works 6 0 6 3, with Watts Bridgland and Jones Perry wins. Custome 1 vote 4 game dof amen. Boat mete Blatisticians 23 31.
In a day of keen rugby, Easts led RM C No 1 by three early in the second half but faded as RM C No 1 surged to win 24 8 at Duntroon Oval. University also won, remaining unbeaten with RM C No 1, while RM C No 2 outpaced Northern Suburbs in a torrid clash.
A long OCR fragment outlines a dense radio day with programs from morning to midnight. It lists News Weather Interludes Music talks and children shows with mentions of 2FC 2cY London or Sydney stations and various times and blocks amid program notes and advertisements.
Lachlan Alexander Clarkin aged MW years of Jeioubomberre Avenue Canberra was struck and killed by a motor car driven by Malcolm C. Moeking of Beauchamp House Canberra near the Longs Turn-Off about 300 arde on Saturday evening. Moeking reportedly saw Clarkin crossing the road and could not avoid the collision. Death appeared instantaneous. Clarkin, a labourer by occupation, resided with his niece in Narrabundah. The Canberra Morgue was notified and inquiries were conducted by Kanatanien Brosarive and Grove.
The royal procession departs Buckingham Palace for Canal All Condon amid cheering crowds. The royal standard is lowered as the cortege leaves, with Princesses visible in black attire and guards in uniform. Large crowds gather hours before departure, filling streets along the route.
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