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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

2

Unrest on Cruiser Sadeavour Warns of Harsh Conditions

London confirms in Commons that 32 of 134 aboard H.M.S. Sadeavour in New Zealand waters were wounded by warrail. The ship’s company is expected to leave New Zealand in September as an urgent inquiry into alleged harsh conditions is ordered. Commodore requested investigation into the allegations of harsh service.

London Wednesda Admiralty Shakespeare House of Commons H.M.S New Zealand

London Wool Sales Report Shows Firm Home Demand

London wool sales saw sustained demand led by home traders. The main offering sold 7,286 bales with 776 from New South Wales 447 from Queensland 1 640 from Victoria 110 from South Australia 343 from Western Australia and 5 196 from New Zealand. Heavyweight lots went to government orders and a fair inquiry for gut sellers limits caused withdrawals.

London New South Wales Queensland Victoria South Australia Western Australia New Zealand

Air Crash Inquiry Hears Fog Misread By Bomber Pilot

Melbourne report details an inquiry into the Avro Anson crash into Port Phillip Bay on May 2. Squadron Leader Heffron noted high speed in fog may have caused loss of control. pilot may have misread altitude. Fisherman Joseph Maxwell described a right turn before impact as the wing skimmed the water and the aircraft exploded.

Melbourne Port Philip Bay Heffron Joseph Maxwell

Cycling record set on Brisbane to Coolangatta ride

In Brisbane on Thursday cyclist Valda Unthank of Victoria established three records for a 88 mile to 60 mile and 25 mile distances. The ride from Coolangatta to Brisbane took 3 hours 17 minutes, with the 60 mile record clocked at 2 hours 58 minutes 25 seconds and the 25 mile mark reached in 2 hours (text fragmented).

Brisbane Coolangatta Valda Unthank Victoria

On the Air Today Broadcast Schedule Highlights

A dense list of radio programming items and timings across many stations. Includes news, weather, market reports, concerts, devotions, sporting previews, and cultural segments with numerous named programs and performers.

National debt figures for Avaralia as of March 31

The national debt stood at £1,291,007,675. It broke down to £890,888,614 in Commonwealth Australia and £394,078,062 in the States, with £7759 owed in Australia, £542,716,000 in London, and £44,458,707 in New York. A portion remains outstanding toward the United Kingdom Government.

Avaralia Maro Australia London New’ York United Kingdom

Canberra Grammar Athletic Carnival Opens With Fr Sheaffe Dominance

In favorable weather Canberra Grammar School held its athletics carnival on the school oval. Fr Sheaffe starred, winning seven events, matching his 44 ft shot put record, nearly breaking the broad jump record, and running 10 seconds for 100 yards. Open and age-group events saw multiple winners, with R Sheaffe, McKeown, Lorimer, and Whyman among top finishers in sprints, jumps, and relays.

Canberra Grammar School Fr. Sheaffe Shoal Achoo Tilly Gon Holden Merriman Alston Raduilea M. Sheafe McKeown Whymer Groge Sheaffe Grose Whyman & Mine Lorimer Tans Junior Mitt Curtin Walker Mehaffey Arrawe Peterwin Collings Burcher Garner Blaxland Bheaffe Jones Binxland Haheaffe Sheate Binxand Jonay Binx Land R. Sheame Whyman Ashton Royds Minder McMurtrie Adder Welln Legge Tider Shentie Ungtun Fateh sMeKouwn Unter Vile Hurnie Owen

Aircraft Carrier Faris Ordered at St Nazaire

An order has been placed at St Nazaire for the construction of an aircraft carrier Painteré, to be sister ship of the Joffre. The ship will carry 40 planes and serve alongside existing fleet units.

FARIS Wednesdy St Nazaire Painteré Joffre

Control of Boxing Byoney in New South Wales

The Legislative Assembly considers a Supreme authority over boxing and wrestling. A select committee weighs constitutional measures to reform the Beatng Commission and regulate boxing and wrestling events in New South Wales.

Byoney Inhe Legislative Assembly Cieday Mathews Laing Gyn Gt Wuflers Selver Commission For Te Purpers Boxing Ass Wrestlitus New South Wales

Victoria To Have Deficit In Stable Conditions

Fragmented OCR text notes a deficit related to Victoria with references to Melbourne and a windy description of unsound conditions. The legible parts mention a deficit, a stable outcome, and a forthcoming assessment. No clear names or dates are extractable from the readable fragments.

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