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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

6

Arctic Quest Claims Dawn of Man in Gobi or Arctic

An Indian paper surveys competing theories on human origins. Some scholars argue Mesopotamia as cradle, while others posit the Arctic or Gobi Desert as the likely starting point. A Siberian expedition led by Professor Keptereif plans to probe the Arctic circle for ancient human remains and possibly a prehistoric community.

Naks Kemp Armytage Gefort Ely Bermade Keptereif Atrdady Moscow Ttone Ave E Arctic Circle

Canberra High School Concert Delights with Fairy Tale Themed Plays

Canberra High School staged a repeat performance of their concert with a fairy tale mood. The evening featured "The Wedding of the Rose" and "The Musterflies" with colorful costumes and strong acting from student Arista and Dicky Bach.

Bain Dicky Bach Welch Dicky

Court Library Need at Canberra stressed during hearing

The Canberra hearing heard that a reference library at the Buren Court of the Australian Capital Territory is essential to provide authorities and law reports not available locally. Counsel noted four barristers were briefed and the court table was crowded with reports while a district judge suggested adjourning the matter to Sydney for better facilities.

Buren Court Australian Capital Territory Scuss Canberra Ridge Piper P.C. Soender Bick Canperce Bydnay

Pan Seon Nominations For Grimt Election Nominees

Nominations announced by by section on May 20 following the death of Mr Fr M Baker list candidates Mr W P Cone Tan Labour Mr H Granam Protestant Lab and Mr P McGowan WAP for the Grimt seat in Queensland Queensland electoral coverage notes the party affiliations and schedule of the nomination.

Queensland Fr. M. Baker W. P. Cone Tan Lab H. Granam Provestant Lab P. McGowan WAP

Meeting notes on heating upgrades at Quahboyat school

At a Parents and Citizens meeting of Quah boyat Intermediate High School on Tuesday discussion focused on replacing a faulty heating system in the Infants' building. The chairman noted department delays and political resignations, while the association considered continuing its efforts to secure prizes and improvements.

Parents and Citihne’ Association Quahboyat B. A Harkness Favestion Hedgen M.L.A Meet Empresa Divention Ncon Mian Brown Pimin Gimanta Et Cehildrea Ae Varic Geplapemiimn Forte Lancing

Telopes Park School Meet Roster Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows a list of names and numbers from Telopes Park School meet. Several lines mention students such as George Kawreneg and Margotee Alan with event-like numbers, but many parts are garbled. The readable items suggest a participation roster or results display with multiple entries and scores.

Coe Ggs ThesChatia Civ of the canderrs Church of England Girls Grammar School

The Kindergarten at Church of England Girls Grammar School welcomed additions to its workrooms and hosted performances by students. A visit to the Institute of Anatomy highlighted the school's focus on anatomy and birds. The Parents and Friends Association presented two demonstrations including a tricycle and a wing exhibit, exciting the children.

ThesChatia Civ Church of England Girls' Grammar’ School Iddsatly Ite Inde Soa Ave Parents and Friends Association

ACT Hockey Association Fall Interdistrict Meet

The ACT Hockey Association plans winter competitions with schools from the ACT and Queanbeyan to participate. Competitions start Friday August eighth, with Mr. Brophy present at the event.

Airals Boars Association Som Hewkey Aig Queanbeyan Mr. Brophy Nots E Rapesemn Act, Hockey Associat

Canberra Life Saving Club honors second in Bower Cup

The Canberra High School Life Saving team, under Mr Watson, secured a second place in the Bower Cup and Moss Shield events as per guidance from the Royal Life Saving Society official Mr Walser. The competition, run by the Education Department of New South Wales, featured a boys only enrollment and emphasized swimming instruction with mentors present.

Watson Toyal Life Saving Society

Ainslie Public Editor Tangles With Class Attendance List

Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic list of names and class entries including Eilen Redpath Pauline Modratt Judith Browns Jolie Harris Pat Thompson and others. Details are unclear but indicate a school event or exam roster with multiple classes and attendees.

Rewalia Ainslie Edootor Tanta Ware Eilen Redpath June Tent Pauline Modratt Judith Browns Jolie Harris Pat Thompson Pein Geiey Annewene Moore Peart Bathindan Ily Laake David Darin Kenmore Hasal Baye Alleys Sear Palacio Niet den Jeah Rowanen

Secondary Sport Fixtures and Scores Preview

The bulletin lists upcoming football matches and school pairings across Canberra venues including Manuka and Mt. Bat and Mt. Ainslie. Notable entries show St Patrick s and Grammar schools facing High and TUG with games at Manuka and McGrath fields.

Uty Manuka Pairiel's At. Patrick's

Beout Week Highlights Scout Parades Across Austradia

Beout Week runs through Austradia during the current week with Beout Sunday on May 7. Scouts and Cubs held church parades, heard special addresses, and celebrated with ceremonies at Bungendore and Queanbeyan. Lord Gowrie and Prime Minister Me. Mensies spoke on Scouting’s needs and a message from Chief Scout of the World, Sade Powell, appealed for migrant leaders to grow the movement.

Austradia Séoute Canbarre Eash Sade Powell Cowrie Migre Laaders Tbe Bungendorend Queanbeyan Monana Ghiot M Maughan Cerk Goak Cyoliat Achmidner Paihfinder Signelier Ns Scout National Service Welch Battem P.O Europe Ince Goulfurs Sombestrating Sn Ascofid Chariton J. Williams Je Clark J Gougian Amith Mording Beouns Fulherd Bungendorg Camberra Buhgindore Ta Bungendore I'sck ROVER Cecherre Rover Hove Thie Mbinbire I ‘Girl Guide Nates

On the Air Today Many Programs and Time Slots Listed

A dense OCR listing outlines radio and broadcast schedules with numerous program titles, times, and stations. It mentions news segments, music, interludes, devotionals, weather updates, and various feature shows across the day, though many fragments are garbled.

Paper bodies for cars spark Peru to Japan report

An engineer recently returned from Peru reported to an American journal that he observed Lima produced paper in Japan during the Botien war era. He said the papers appeared very thin and fragile, noting saturation effects and questioning what happened when they aged and dried.

Peru Lima Japan

Overcrowding at Waratah Public School in Sydney

A Sydney report notes overcrowding at Waratah Public School with 86 whiteboard desks and cramped 21 by 10 foot room, heating issues, and parent protests over holiday attendance. Complaints also arise at Milvena Point School. council gives 18 days to the Education Department to complete repairs.

Sydney Waratah Milvena Point Education Department

Renters inquire into demolitions in 2000 houses

Herbert Baker testifies at a Waterloo inquiry about 2000 newly built houses and claims at least 500 should be demolished. He describes 60 to 80 year old residents and says several tenants persuaded him not to insist on rerentals amid planned closures.

Bydney Woonesasy Herbert Baker Obney Waterloo Renta Temalis

Dry Dock for Capital Ship Prepared at Avatrallw

The Minister for Defence announced arrangements with Messrs Alexander Ginj and partner for Sir Leopold Savile to visit Avatrallw soon to advise the Government on provisioning a dry dock capable of accommodating a capital ship and related naval needs.

Defend Drigater G. A. Bireet Yealer- Jay Admiralty Messie Alexander Gin J Leopold Savile

Maginot Line Inspected By British Mission In Paris

Sir Leopold was chief of the British Military Mission in Paris for 13 years. Sir John Dill and other officers visited Paris and Singapore figures. The group examined the Maginot Line in the north and discussed coal estimates and general French defense leadership under Gen. Gamelin.

Leopold Paris Wednesany John Dill Singapore Gow France Mavice Stat

Tariff Board to Investigate Industry Expansion

In parliament yesterday Prime Minister Menzies announced a broad government plan for industrial expansion. An Assistant Secretary of the Customs Department, A Moore, was appointed confidential advisor to the Prime Minister. Lawson urged expediting inquiries through the Tariff Board to vet potential new secondary industries.

Eror House of Representatives Br. Meneses Hutchinson Customs Department A. Moore Tarif Board Menzies Customs Lawson Jennings U.A.P. View

Two Bills to introduce munitions and census in House

The Minister for Supply Mr Caney will seek leave to bring in a bill on munitions supply and resource survey. The Minister for Defence Mr Street will move to bring in a bill for a national censusing to establish a regulatory framework.

House of Representatives Mr. Caney Australia Defence Mr. Street

Death of Lady Heath in London Tramcar Fall

Lady Heath, once prominent airwoman Lady Reginala Williama, died in London after a fall from the top deck of a tramcar. Once earning £10,000 a year, she faced illness in 1836 and reportedly declared events led to ruin from frequent grandam ailments.

London Tusstay Reginala Williama Jualy Heath Lay Heath Jaiment Ilness Ramuncea Tai

Badman Withdraws From Party Meeting Over Government Choice

Mr Badman withdrew from the Tulleti tsaned council meeting after a late announcement by Oliver Badman that the party would not attend if Menzing became Prime Minister. The gathering, attended by 11 of 13 members, unanimously decided not to participate in the new government.

Oliver Badman MCHA Badman Menzing Me Badman

Lord Runciman to Resume Duty This Saturday

Lord Runciman, the Lord President, has been away from London since February due to illness. He plans to resume his duties this Saturday and then travel to Australia and Canada before returning to land.

London Wediirate Lord Ronnciman Hia Runciman Wests Australia Canada

Civil Aviation Department Reorganization Under Review

The minister for Civil Aviation is examining the proposed reorganization of the Civil Aviation Department. A report on changes to personnel and structure was referenced during a parliamentary session, with officials noting careful scrutiny of the recommendations.

Civil Aviation Department Civil Aviation Irbaten Ing Stechun Lab Naw Eit Nei Marys

Trade With Romania Report From Commons

A London Commons session discussed trade with Romania in late stages. Mr Oliver Barley indicated negotiations were in progress and no firm statement could be made, with the matter being kept open for as long as possible.

London Womenaty Commons Formeenix Board of ‘Trade Oliver Barley Tk & Mort Tims

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