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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

5

Arrests After Police Pursuit At Tourism Hotel Yard

Edward Crossan 45, was arrested on drunkenness and theft charges after a forestry officer reported a breaking and entering at the Tourism Hotel yard. Grady and others admitted involvement, with letters hidden behind a fence then recovered on Lowe Street. Grady received terms of six and three months for stealing a cheque and other items. Gtosler got six and three months for two theft charges, to run concurrently.

Touriat Hotel Willin Edward Crossan Grady Forestry Office Sta Ta Deters Neven Lowe Street Michael Grady Wes Arthur Edward Crealer

Alleged Juggling of Funds Charged in Sydney

Robert William Meek a former treasurer of the Railway and Tram Officers' Association was charged at the Quarter Sessions today with dealing with 2120 pounds the property of the association The Crown alleged Meek created false accounts in such manner to deceive

Sydney Robert William Meek Railway and Tram Officers’ Association Meek

Physical Training Speech by Minister at Melbourne Meeting

The Minister for Social Welfare Sir Frederick Stewart spoke at the Melbourne council meeting in the Town Mall. He promised reference to the Government regarding support for a Physical Fitness Council but said a monetary grant was not yet assured. He indicated the State Council would receive substantive backing beyond promises.

Melbourne Frederick Stewart Malbourne Frederick State Council Vermont

Precocious Youths Appear Before Children’s Court

In Melbourne two youths faced charges of burglary and theft at a school. They allegedly broke into Auburn railway area homes to obtain food. Alarm was raised. they were taken back by police in a car.

Melbourne Auburn Ais- Wan

Fire in Brisbane Destroys City Block

A Tuesday blaze in Brisbane damaged a city block, with early reports estimating damage around 16,000. Fire officials faced a challenging scene as structures burned and crews worked to control the flames.

Brisbane

Air Court of Inquiry to be Created in Two Courts

Government moves to establish an Air Court of Inquiry and a separate Air Court with trials likely to begin next week. Judge Drake-Brockman may preside, with expert members from RAAF and Civil Aviation Department assisting. Major mishaps will still be investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Committee.

Air Court of Inquiry Nto Kaas Gwe Ance Drake-Brockman RAAF Air Court Craones Gener Civil Aviation Department Rngs Marine Court of Fquiry Air Accidents Investigation Committee Staten T ‘He

NZ imposes second half import prohibitions and cuts

New Zealand will restrict imports in the latter half of the year under a schedule issued by Minister of Customs W Nash. About 220 items and 440 port tons from the United Kingdom and Crown colonies face prohibitions or reduced duties, while 36 items remain unrestricted with licences possible up to value. The policy aims to conserve sterling and ensure essential supplies, prioritizing UK manufacturers and NZ farming needs.

New Zealand W. Nash United Kingdom Nash Aaid London Poly Wald Adr Snmure

Country dances court case and street brawl report

In Canberra court yesterday Beret Gray read that police guarded dances where disturbances occurred. Alexander Grant faced offensive behaviour charges and indecent language, fined three pounds per charge with three weeks to pay, penitent and seeking a pledge. Ernest Rushton pleaded guilty to street brawl and using indecent language, fined. Major Eric O Neill was fined for traffic breach for failing to return an expired major.

Jucanbeyan Beret Gray Cay Thrilly Youins Alexander Grant Cant Bheldrick J. L Maguire Grant Ryan Atreet Ernest Frederick Afeshton Rushton Monaro Street Eric O'Neill

Lecturer Needed at Australian Forestry School Canberra

Vacancies in the Department of the Interior Commonwealth Forestry Bureau invite applications for a Lecturer in forestry at the Australian Forestry School Canberra. The two year course covers logging and mining timber properties preservation surveying roads and bridges and a research plan on soil covers effect on fan in the mountain region. Applicants need a recognized forestry degree or diploma with experience. preference for those with engineering studies. Salary 90 4007 per annum. Application deadline June 9 1999 to the Secretary, Department of the Interior, Canberra Australia.

Australian Forestry Department of the Interior Canberra Australia Cephel Tereitory

Probate Notice of Will in Australian Capital Territory

In the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory probate jurisdiction the will and codicil of Belwyn Mitchell Day late of Turragurra New South Wales retired captain of the Royal Naval Reserve deceased will be probated. An exemplification of the probate will be granted fourteen days after publication. Anyone with a claim must forward particulars in writing to Davies and Woods Northbourne Avenue Canberra.

Supreme Australian Capital Territory Belwyn Mitchell Turragurre Bate New South Wales Royal Naval Reserve Court of New Mouth Wailea Davies & Woods Northbourne Avenue City Berra

An raat Meeting Notice at Albert Mall

Members are notified that the An raat Meeting will be held in the Ante-Room, Albert Mall, on Tuesday May 20, 980 Bushend Minutes. Annual report and Ananda statement, election of Officers, amendment of Constitution. Nominations invited and will be received by the Secretary nd 29re Anat for the offices of President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Councillors. A Spencer, Hon. Secretary.

Albert Mall Bushend Ananda Gover Couneiliacs A. Spencer

Tennis Ladies Mid Week Competition A Grade Play Notes

Readable fragments show A Grade and other divisions with player names on court matches. Teams include Forrest Barton Braddon Yarralumia and Forrest v Reid, with players such as Mrs Crawley Mrs Mahony and Mrs Bourke among many others listed in mid week results.

Forrest Reid Mra Cartledge Richardson Onmond Bodgktnaan T Kingston Braddon Northbourne Sally Ses Ayrton Kem Vo Reid Howe Edward Fielding Min Veat Barton Bantinke Bradden Heid Crawley

Banta leads in Gosford Maiden Handicap thriller

Maiden Handicap at Gosford features Banta ridden by 80 McMenamin leading Mecduff and Kings Promise in a tight finish. Divas and other contenders trail with close betting and time figures around 118. The crowd watches a tight multi-race card including welter and mile events with near lengths separating the top horses.

Banta E. McMenamini Mecduff le Saker A. McHugh Even Banta Macduff Modyesa LE. McMenamini Wenath Malden Hurcary Talia J. Jewell Belle Brown McMenamin Bi Qastalia Bachslor Bellwilat Tengiha Ates Thomas Hisit

Rosebery Race Programme Aims At Afternoon Trials

Jumps events start at 1.20 at Downham with a 10 race card including the 2 39 Handicap and Flying Welter divisions. Notables include Lady Gay Blue Devon Amaranthus and Salimaker among others. Racing action features trial stakes and a late draw for the mixed trials sequence.

Thaw Downham Young Cure Frassadale Dungela Fugitive Nat Woodamas Pourten Lady Gay Mally Gold Joyce Blue Devon Pacedal Rion's Daly Jobnica Indy Milton Batbury the Gumibie T Hale's Choice Waation Lady Warre- Balle Batmar Queen Salimaker Ponto Call Mag Voressage Amaranthus Bombala Lucky Glenwiteh Bord Val- Balgrev Tockray Auntralanie Downham Palfern Worcrate Kurrewid Teater Af Ales Waiphts Tbe Bramane Bueno Pw Mecwong Talaro Deemer

Snooker Tournament At Royal Canberew Club Admits Amateur Lineup

Obituary note and fragmentary results from a snooker tournament at the Royal Canberew Golf Club list matches between players such as W. McKinstey, J. Calvert, Balington, C. Hughes, W. Murphy, and Jamen F McDonied with unclear outcomes, reflecting a damaged page.

Royal Canberew Gol Club W. McKinstey J. Calvert Balington C. Hughes W. McKay G. J. Murphy W Murphy Jamen F McDonied M. Partury

Scratchings Stakeout in Horse Event Ends Quiet

Entries include Stoney, Tunas, Joe Prying, Walter, Saddig, Ragebery Handicap, Call Mag. Odds and race details unclear but list signals multiple horses and a handicap race excerpt. Local racing notes outline entrants and driving stakes without full results.

Stoney Joe Prying Walter Call Mag

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