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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1939
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows temperatures humidity and wind readings across hours 8 am to 9 am. Notable values include 42.1 degrees at 9 am, 39 degrees around dawn, and a max 47 degrees earlier, with humidity around mid 60s to 70s and wind noted but unclear.
In the final A Grade pennant match Kenmare edged toward a potential City win, but Cunperre had already clinched the pennant. City needed a 4 point margin over Kenmore to claim the Pederson Capital Shield as Turmat and Lamb boosted wins by 12 and 14. Canberra Club dominated the treble, taking the A Pennant, Pederson Capital Shield, and Johnson Cup in a standout season.
The competition list shows multiple bouts and results from the City Club event. Jane Dowthwaite defeated Mr Devel Men while Mellaway beat Mrs Pancett and Shaner edged Murray. Dowthenite and Bird sealed a win for Hoskin at 17 14, with Carmody and Mopir facing Fawcntt and Wiald at 14 12.
A Canberra club spoon competition finished with Lott's team beating Bremnorsod Maguire Chubb Weatherston Hobday Traviliisn Flaming Whiteford 31 to 9. In other matches Adamson Kins Pry defeated Ingram Hellini McKinary Bryan Yrust Galbraith Bomervilta M8da Warwick Chidgey Perelvi Cook Newman Binns May 27 18 to 2 Joyce Freneis Cottingh ay Tampersey Brite John son 38 def Cusack Crease Piper 29.
The Lang Labour faction faced intimidation amid claims of support for the Federal Conference report. The Central Council of the Mineral Federation voted to desert the Lang Group and urged MPs to resume plodger dockins by the ram and file. A June 29 conference sitting will determine representation and the Industrial Labour movement alignment.
A large flow of capital is directed into new secondary industries in Australia to manufacture goods currently imported. Proposals include motor vehicles, machinery, tin plate, electric cables, glass and aluminium products. A new tin plate plant near Iron Knob South Australia could involve 1.5 million pounds. Major firms expand into iron and steel, paper, chemicals, and textiles with new pulp and newsprint, cardboard, and building boards. Port Kembla steel sheets and a Whyalla pig iron project are planned, with a seamless tubing factory near Adelaide for aircraft and other uses. Production of petrol from shale by National CM Pty Ltd is to reach 10 million gallons yearly next year. Potential government involvement and shadow workshops for weapons are noted.
National Census discussion clarifies flogging does not affect conscription. Wellington notes emphasize survey need and penalties for withholding information. Parliament authority is cited as essential for any law change related to military service.
The Prime Minister will return to Canberra tomorrow from Byronapitor's visit to Car nel uty. The Education Department official stayed in Canberra over the weekend and attended services at the Presbyterian Church Forrest yesterday morning.
A motion was tabled in the Ceylon Council to introduce conscription immediately. The measure would enable rapid mobilization if needed, with the council asserting the defense need amid potential threats.
Canberra representatives selected for the Rugby Union Country Carnival at Manuka Oval and Telopea Park next Saturday. The first squad includes eight new players, with Cordy the only backline surprise, as Bathurst clash prep continues.
Frank Allen, once thought the victim in the Dumosa dam murder, was interviewed by detectives in the Mildura back country. Police say he was contacted after a widely circulated description mislabeled him as the man. The interview, led by Detective B T Long, confirmed Allen appeared unconnected to the fatal incident.
Group 8, fielding Canberra Queanbeyan representatives due to six late Goulburn withdrawals, dominated early in Queanbeyan with a 14 8 lead. The South Coasters fought back in the second half, but Group 8 held on for a memorable victory as Corcoran kicked a string of goals and several players shone amid tumultuous play.
A Canberra side defeated Queanbeyan by seven goals to nil in a friendly match. At half time no score. Canberra pressed with Curran roving and C Fisher scoring. Canberra Reserves beat Queanbeyan Reserves five to two in an earlier curtain-raiser. Goulburn defeated Wollongong 28–0 with home form strong and multiple scorers.
Canberra reports the Diacusalon Group Scheme creating ten groups over two months with thirty members. Groups cover International Affairs Child Study Literature and Social Change Standards of Living The Art of Thinking and Problems of Human Nature. Two groups have begun with library access and first lectures.
J A Calvert won the A grade par handicap at Royal Canberra Golf Club with Anasore of one up as the runner up. C J Hughen was nearest in senior division. The event followed recent runs by Calvert including the Canberra Cup and monthly medal, with McKinsy’s disqualification noted. The club announced a May 28 date for the Water Troups Cup match between Goulburn and Canberra.
A marching survey plane and crew plan an Indian Ocean voyage starting around June. Captain J.O. Tayarin leads the team aboard a boat and examines the route and equipment readiness. Crew includes Reese et Coable. owner is Gh. Captain Tayarin coordinates the June launch.
Howard Block an Anglon driver of Earlwood suffered severe burns to the arms chest and face after a mishap while changing in WHE. The incident occurred when a vehicle caught fire during the operation.
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