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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

2

Blakeley Cup Awards and Diving Trophies Detail

The Blakeley Cup and multiple diving trophies were awarded to swimmers led by P. W. Clemens, who topped championship points. Other honors included H. Calthorpe and Knowles trophies for seniors, junior and under 14 divisions, and mixed under 12, with Jantzen Relay Cup and Sir Potta Cup noted. A social event at House next Saturday will present the prizes.

P. W. Clemage Blakeley Lady Knowles Calthorpe B. Mauger P. W. Clemens Mau Jantzen Reas Bouth

Woman glider killed in Paris crash during display

Madame Girod holder of the French women’s gliding record died when a derailed plane cast off and dived toward the ground. Her husband, a member of the Parliamentary Air Commission, hinted at the accident.

Paris Madamé Girod Parliamentary Air Commission

Youth Employment Inquiry Confuses Labour Office Role

In a Tuesday session Mr Baddiey from Labour asked about youth and female capacity for work. He stated he found Feene uel and Bovis Wales could be usable to employment though details were unclear.

Wales

YWCA Notes Highlight Dinner and Activities for Members

The YWCA reports over 40 names for tomorrow's community dinner at the YWCA, with Lady Whiskard sharing tales from Singland. Attendance requires guests to leave mamas behind and pay the fare. A board meeting is scheduled Friday at 2:30 pm where Mr. Law will discuss the Midway Board meeting. Two vacancies exist in the second YWCA team, inviting girls to join. New books have been added to the library, including titles such as The Cardinal's Snuff and Gone to Earth, with overdue items urged for return. A Bridge Afternoon is planned for July 3, with Mrs. J. W. Ratston in charge, and Charm School attendance remains high with upcoming sessions led by Mrs. Tay Witt.

Y.w.ga Whiskard Singland Yw.ca Board Contarance Mise MR. Law Ganberra T.wc.a Midway Board National Y.w.ga Anstrane Theibrary Khyber Horarbeck

Organised Basketball Interest Grows in Canberra

Organised Games in Basket Ball attract over 30 local youths eager to form an association. Trial matches are planned with practice sessions at the W.C.A. on Friday evening at 1.80, as Canberra anticipates a strong new basketball group in Pridey week.

Sal Wanderra W.ca America Canberra W.C.A FWA

Canberra social roundups mark a busy week

The Canberra scene features Mt Carmel reunion at Memorial Hall drawing 1000 plus. Red Cross plans with Norman Brookes visiting. Canberra ladies compete in national bowling and tennis events. St Paul Guild jumble sale. Rugby League dance funds for injured players. charity shop and many engagements including engagements and visits across Canberra venues.

St Paul's Guild Friendly Societies

Alpine Club Dance and Canberra Notices

The Alpine Club plans a dance at Royal Canberra Golf Club on Friday to raise funds for Mt Franklin Club House comforts. Home Nursing class graduates at Canberra Hospital include Mesdames Roberson Chapman Corlet Holmes. Indy area City Boating Club Braddan starts First Aid Friday. contact E Love or Mr P F Douglas. Canberra Church of England Mens Society meets about socialism. debates held with Brown Millett vs Hay Charles. Canberra CEM branch active in southern districts with growth in Anglican influence. next meeting June 4 at G Nicholson’s residence.

Royst Canberra Golf Club F. X. Rednaider St. John Ambulance St. John the Canverre Albert Hall Gon Rey W. J Mra Whikard Bie William Clemyen Min N.C Miiex Capt Bracegirdle Groom T. £. Whiling J W. Asiiton Jing D. P. Tareer Missewarael Finch Mos F Webb H. Johnson Quinnivan B. Hoteell E. Havie W. G. Thomas T. Turfer N. Peate C. Thomann B. B Roberta C. Cavanagh G Brown A. Pryorates W. Williams HI. Poynton D. ‘Mel. Winfale N. Cook Wry J. Lamb Beebe W. R. Blackman BR. Price R. Ayrton H. Ry Watman N Parkes Lane Ae. Ant Mes I Rowley Mig G. Nicholson R. T. Where RR. Genee N. Pea’. Meadame Dunbar Carroll Doddrell Muir Aiken W .Thomas W. Tickner Welch J. Brimhey Calling McDonald Wis Burke Hunt Minses Main Millet Hfathteen Piper Marwaret O'Arleh West Sheriden D Dunlop W. W Weale H. Warwick W. Parkes R Savage Thorpe le D'Arcy L. Williams Ri Buckmaster J. Webb W ‘Wrod TH. Swherland Somerville H. Downing W de Baila E Peterson L. Goodwin Lees Waldron W. Jamen K Andrews D. Beatty N. Townseny J. Oleti J. Cumento Bell By Cater J. Ruchford R. BU Fet J. Tarwet The Alpine Club Royal Canberra Golf Club Mt. Franklin Canberra Mesdames Roberson Chapman Mimes Corlet Holmes Indy Wasoct Braddan E. Love Clams Elimutu Street P. F. Douglas Caberra Church of Eingland Mens Society JL Starlin Ben G. Brown R. Millett Messia Hay E. Charles Canberm CEM G. Nicholaon Girvanween SL Bald

Murder Charge After Indian Girl's Death in Bribbane

Havana man is charged with murder in the death of 17 year old Bila Khan, an Indian girl reported in Fotlawn. Police report a suspected relation to the case as the investigation continues.

Bribbane Fotlawn Bila Kahn Havana

Improper Use of Kellogg’s All Bran Prompts Health Caution

A fragmented OCR passage discusses potential digestive discomfort and constipation linked to Kellogg’s All Bran. It mentions laxative misuse and warnings about affecting bowel residues, with a stray line urging daily intake and branding. The text appears as garbled reading from a periodical.

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