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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
4
Albert Roos faced the police court again over the murder of 63 year old pensioner Thomas Mobinson near Narromine. The detective sergeant said further progress would be possible in May.
In the Dawn Op second round, Prinece and Nitin Ugislaviay defeated Aboth and Gabury Ufingary 31 4 6 6. The postponed singles match saw Aboth Hungary beat Pinigoe Yugoslavia 7 b 4 G, with unclear details due to fragmented OCR.
Busy Canberra Times radio page lists dozens of programs across music, talk, news, weather, and devotion. Notable items include Mortal broadcast segments, Daily Devotion, Weather updates, stock and market reports, and a mix of concerts, interviews, and dramas throughout the day with multiple program titles and host names.
Canberra readies a Commonwealth Government reception at Parliament House on Saturday morning for country rugby teams from Hathurst Orange Goulburn and Southern Monaro as part of the Rugby Union Country Carnival. A player night is planned at Hotel Livic next Saturday with NSW selectors and local venues announced for draws and matches. the event aims to select 201 players to represent Australia against Great Britain.
A chaotic notice outlines the selection of a Carnival hockey team by representatives and officials. Names, places, and roles are jumbled, but the event is scheduled for Thursday at Grulith, with a final gathering before the Carnival. Communicate with MPRA Bilwood 1210 for eligibility and procedures.
The report notes increased wool shipments and rising sales while returns fall, with Britain and the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany influencing markets. In the year ending April, exports surpassed 10 000 bales, though wool cheque values were lower than previously. Returns from shipments show mixed results across regions and seasons.
London reports outline Milage aes Taovgie Vor and Pingo Browne returning for We Bureba ay, marking a comeback amidst ongoing season with key wordings suggesting alterations in lineup and strategy.
The Queanbeyan Motor Cycle Club held a Sunday race meeting. Timings show a fastest lap near 46 seconds at Mt Hap with local riders achieving top times. Organizers plan a spring event with more trials and completed results expected next month.
In trying conditions the field at Sydney faced heavy wind and rain as round one concluded. Notable results saw Waters defeating H Wilga 10 and 9, Hughen overcoming Ry Slapson 7 and 6, Kenner beating Cohen 7 6, Carroll defeating McLean 6 5, and Silney Jones edging Leech 2 up, while last year’s title holder Trusutts ALN faded.
A claimant in an assault case faces charges amid unclear OCR text. Details on parties, locations, and exact allegations are fragmented but indicate a legal proceeding involving a named individual and references to weapons and detonation. Further readable facts are limited.
A fragmentary health advertisement discusses weight gain with age and promotes Kruschen as a remedy claiming to boost liver and kidney function, aid digestion, and gradually eliminate waste. The text mixes testimonial style with product claims and mentions increased alertness and vigor after use.
Fragmentary report discusses gold storage and national reserves in various regions. Mentions United States Canada and South Africa, with incoherent references to quantities and custody. Details are unreadable, but imply concern over gold markets and small nations' assets amid turmoil.
Rainey Strnday details a motor car collision attributed to liquor influence. William domes Setellor, electra fitter, faced charges after the incident at Clove Burwounl, with the crash occurring today as noted in Federal Capital Press records published from Mort Street, Braddon, Canberra.
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