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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

5

Night Air Mails and Night Flying Policy in Australia

Government probes night mail viability under Minister Fairbairn. Officials will consult aviation experts and Post Office to assess civil defence value and costs. Adcock direction-finder tech will replace current systems on key routes, with Empire flying service linked to Sydney and Darvin routes as it comes online.

Yan Iy Civic Avia Fairbairn Australia Post Omco Fftelal Evens Fon Eal Jonally Pien Aus Adcock Empire Atteals Sydney Darvin Suen x Intribuiot

Bill to fix commodity prices in New South Wales

An Industrial Commission report prompts a bill in the Legislative Assembly to regulate prices of certain commodities including titles. The measure aims to fix prices following recommendations from the Industrial Commission report.

Mr. Stevens Industrial Commission Etew South Wales

Loan for Wellington Bank Plans

A report notes Wellington intends to raise a loan of 10,000 pounds at 4 percent interest. The article mentions details about the loan price and anticipated stipulations, but the exact terms are unclear.

Wellington Taverne

Air crash toll rises in Britain with multiple collisions

Fragmented dispatch reports five Air Korea officers killed as two bombers collide near Not Tol, a third aircraft crashes into the sea off Lincolnshire. Three crew members were severely injured after a bomber toppled at a seaside holiday camp. A separate plane crash at Plymouth bound station leaves one uninjured among a chaotic scene.

London Wednentiry Air Koree Not- Tol Lincolnshire Carton Mymouth

Police ignore assault claim at Rivers'onyon air crash scene

Reported remarks from Chief Secretary M. Gollan in the Legislative Assembly state police hesitated to seize a camera at the Rivers'onyon air crash site April 28. The press photographer had alleged an assault, which police were slow to pursue, according to the account.

Rydney Wednomdy Mr Mckay Palles Lee Crear Eam Chavesther Nbl Aly Rass Gollan

Trice of Bricks Commissioner's Report to Be Presented

Sydney report notes a commission inquiry into brick prices and timber costs. Justice de Bowne was appointed to inquire into brick costs and timber price trends, with the assessment due to Parliament tomorrow as the Premier presents piles of bricks for tender.

Sydney Woithostay Justien

Child education debate fails to raise leaving age

In Sydney's Legislative Assembly an attempt to raise the school leaving age to 16 failed during the final committee stages of the Child Welfare and Education bill. Opposition argued the move would hinder country schools and extend hours. an amendment setting school attendance from 0.80 am to 3.30 pm for super-primary was defeated. The minister meanwhile pushed to lower the commencement age from seven to six.

Sydney Legislative Assembly Myatt Ind. Lab Tonking U.A.P Ahd Adinister For Mtr Drummond Swatt Byatt Bate Thia

Health cause anxiety for Sydney Archbishop

An official bulletin today rated Dr. Kally of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney as showing slight improvement while the Archbishop collapsed twice with a heart complaint. The Last Sacraments were administered to him as medical advice remained hopeful, though his condition remains a grave anxiety tonight.

Sydney Kally Kelly

Ship Hits Reef In Maneuver Near Manila

A damaged British steamer Linderbank struck the reef in the South China Sea while a United States destroyer Thi Popd aided passengers and crew. The ship listing and the rescue operation were reported from Manila with details sketchy due to garbled text.

Manila Wednavany United States Thi Popd Fercan Linderbenk Bhanghal Premantt Linderbank

London Wool Sales Report From Tuesday Market

In London today wool sales continued with steady bidding from the Continent and solid support from home buyers. Total offerings reached 6,301 bales with 7,409 sold, including 4,260 from New Zealand, 80 from New South Wales, and 508 from Queensland.

London Continent Arket Crombreda New Zealand New Suth Wales Queensland

South Australian Racing Stakes and Odds Summary

South Australian racing results list a mix of horse names and placings with times and bets noted. Notable entries include Milvadette, Lady Sherine, Othora, Kentish Boy Blige, Tempest, and Rolex with various weights and margins. Odds and finishing positions are interspersed with betting references and trainer or jockey initials.

SIE Port BAO CW. Benbott Docker Sherine iMedhurat Tempest Medhurat Rolex R. Carling David Grecian Princess Tip Princeton Kak- Jani Arbiter Bart Blon Byethorne Red Ras Custis Salmar Tipmora di Ana Wheels Batting & Son Lurous Rotex Timie

Unclear health advice on Indian Meat Pills

Fragmentary OCR describes stomach and digestive complaints and promotes Dr Morse’s Indian Meat Pills as a home remedy. Mentions liver, headache, indigestion, constipation, and general ill health. Encourages keeping pills at home to avoid recurring ailments.

Kensington Races Juvenile Handicap crowded fields and bets

Reports from Kensington feature a Juvenile Handicap with WHITE ANSIGN runner leading, followed by Sharmion and Win oro, while betting picks include ALACE FERN and WINWING POST in multiple divisions. Other contenders listed include Magic Ung, Gomaly, Aladdin, and TARN with varied odds and times for the finals.

McBenamin Sharmion Hanley Winoro A. Knox Magic Ung Bolatorous Gomaly Spancis Jemrist Bimion White Knaigw Chardon Winorm Pahort Nook Fiat Mince Meng Post J. Roblaron Young Carrington F Dan Strathboris Il. Abrahamn Bix Crunutos Tradon Sar Prince Doth April Fire Pokbrn Arkhelm Iriah Flend Winwing Post Young Curington Strathbopie Nesk S Scond Munro M. McCarton Palm Lady Wacramar Bally Gom Lady Milton Feryl Joyce Pacodal Devon Diva Naif Yonube Tieve

Two Armed Men Taken After Wild West Pennant Hill Incident

Two masked men with loaded rifles were spotted racing through bushes near West Pennant Hill. Police pursued, awakened sleeping residents, and captured them at the police station amid reports the pair aimed to steal property.

Tim

Racing Incidents at Sydney Jumpers Fiat Race

Sydney racing column reports stewards summoned riders after Jumpers Fiat at Kenningtod. Winning Port won a narrow finish as betting scenes prompted inquiries. In the 42 Handicap further actions followed for betting irregularities, with trainer and veterinarian evidence cited. Bookmakers raised alarms as betting adjusted and only Palmeri bets were ordered returned.

Sydney Fiat Kenningtod Port Annan Acr Mima Atenatin

Spicen goes 4 8 a Re length Thee

Spicen features a brief note with unclear OCR text probably referencing numbers and a naming fragment. The readable parts indicate a short event or score fragment but lack clear entities or context to interpret fully.

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