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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1939

Page

3

New Zealand and Britain split Davis Cup singles in London

In a tense Davis Cup tie in London, New Zealand and Britain each claimed a singles win. Malfroy defeated Shayes for New Zealand while Millitroy toppled Brown for New Zealand, with a battle of attrition and service dominance shaping the later sets as Britain edged ahead in the final score.

London Britain New Zealand Hare Angies Keen Voneying Bhayes Lashroy Bayes Malfoy Shayes Miter Gver Malfroy Sway Yutory

Britain Signs Romania Wheat Purchase Deal

A trade agreement signed in Bucharest commits Britain to provide a 5,000,000 credit for time purchase of 200,000 tons of Romanian wheat. The deal establishes Britain as purchaser and Romania as supplier under agreed terms.

Bucharest Britain Rumania

Market Irregulars Stir London As Investors Return

London markets close irregularly amid profit taking and renewed fears. Brokers note a better weekly turn. small visitors retreat and then return cautiously. The report mentions “Iron Lung” donation at Hopital Han re and a board meeting in Australia receiving a hospital gift.

London Moe Hopital Han Orton Hunk Nudie Thospitaln Australia

Cadet Midshipman Entry Exam Notice for Royal Australian Naval College

Itta notified that an examination for entry as Cadet Midshipman to the Royal Australian Naval College Pun ders Naval Depot Victoria will be held in September 1889. Only boys born in 1926 eligible. Applications to the Secretary Navy Office Melbourne not later than July 30 1836. Full particulars from District Naval Dmoer Sydney.

Itta Royal Australian Naval College Punders Naval Depot Victoria Navy Office Department of Defence Melbourne District Naval Dmoer Sydney

Canberran Hockey and University Teams in ACT Grades

A dense sports brief lists ACT hockey fixtures at Reld aw and Grima with University and Queanbeyan matchups at York Park and Grifith. Teams are named for both senior and reserve grades, with selections including Old Canberrans and University squads, plus numerous players and reserves listed in a long roster.

Canberrana T Reldaw University Canberrane Grima Barton Queanbeyan York Park Canberrant Hy. Grammar Ith Warton Kingston Grifith RMLC Canberrans Reid D Prowne G. Piggin A. Martin 1. Ingram 1. Stirling G. Williams O'Dean G. Whiteford R. Gellately A.— Knowles Smith Weod Hilly Pike Qullivan J. McCullough Barnes Welch Hunt Hill W. McCullough White F. Grey Duri Neris Gitson Starkey McNiven Junguyhan Kruger Gilbert Stephenon Carney Uyrery Mse Beautie Almand Temperley Puurell Tunstall Kuakie

State Lottery Sydney draw notice many entries

The text reports a Thursday draw with first prize number 48277 and third prize 206, listing names like Mothers, Hindmareh, Pickles, and Wright Curzon. It notes the draw will occur Monday night and mentions multiple incomplete entries and place references such as North Beton and Regent.

Sydney Thuraday Ferris North Beton Prige Regent Turnall Wallaends Bradamaionte Wright Curzon Atrest Pourth Prise Telah PF Cususk E. Dunley Touly Neo Dou

Vacancies in Australian Military Colleges 1929 notice

The FTO announces vacancies for permanent forces in Australian Bruff Corps and Regular Army units to enter courses at Royal Military College and wings. About 80 vacancies for a Special Entry Course in Sydney starting July 1929, ending December 1930, plus about 10 vacancies in 1940. 25 vacancies for Normal Entry at Duntroon from February 1940 to December 1949. Successful graduates become Lieutenants with £285 salary. Special Entry includes outfit allowance £90 and maintenance £2 per day. uniforms and other costs borne by candidates. Eligibility includes medical, British subject, age 20-25 (special cases up to 25 allowed), educational qualification including Leaving Certificate with two mathematics subjects, and recommendation by a Selection Board. Applications due by 35 May 1929 to District Base Commandant.

Royal Military College Sydney Royal Military College, Duntroon Royal Military College, Duntsoon Military Board Bélection Minister For Defence

Market report on Woongerand Calthorps sheep sale

Woongerand Calthorps Limited reported sale of 1500 sheep and 50 head of cattle at municipal valeyards on Tuesday. Bidding was uneven and a pen of 600 merino wethers aged four years was passed at 12, with prices varied from merino wethers to ewes and fat cattle noted. next sale scheduled for Queanbeyan on Shoreday May 25 and Canberra on Wednesday.

Woongerand Calthorps Limited Mevino Wathora Weil Queanbeyan Baleyarda Canberra

Duchess of Kent to Enter Hospital for Minor Dental Operation

The Duchess of Kent plans to enter a hospital Saturday for a minor dental operation. No further details on the facility or attending physicians are provided in the notice.

London Duc New of Kent

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