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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

6

Tasmanian Tasman Lottery Draw Winners List

The drawing of the Tasman lottery prizes occurred this morning with principal winners listed. Winners include the first prize of 12000 pounds to W. HL Mayfield of Ashburton via Christchurch NZ, second prize 24000 pounds to Cave Id. Hupton, other significant prizes noted across Melbourne, Hobart, and Wellington entries with numbers and holder names.

Hobart Victoria Tetercu Kare Hynubutes Box McDonald Horruey Wek Mubart Titania Lucky Wellington Mit Pits Fai A ‘Cay W. Page Aiyect South Silbourne Syn Care LD Maryan de Vanteromyose Baddisbis Victor

Czech gold deposits move amid Czech matters in London

In Parliament Captain Crookshank says government lacks power to restrain gold moved by the bank at International Settlements on behalf of the Czech National Bank. He notes cash gold and other assets would not be released until Czechia's obligations are shouldered, with informal talks underway with Germany about possible further transfers.

London Crookshank House of Commons Bank At International Settlements Cachh Gold Usheta Iy Czechislovvakia Pris Ceding Germany Toraylhs

Seychelles Base Ready for Australian Mombassa Survey Fight

In the Indian Ocean at Mombassa on a Monday a large consignment of petrol and supplies was dispatched. Seychelles Talanda prepares a base as a launch point for a survey fight against Australia, starting from Australia at the end of June.

Mombassa Othr Myc Acen Seychelles Talanda Australia Tnt Australie

Wireless Stations Progress With Local Plans

Belconnen and Harmon centers rapidly take shape as model townables, with about six cottages per centre slated for occupancy next week. Areas are developed exclusively for Naval Wireless Station personnel. receiving and transmitting units sit ten miles apart. At Belconnen, mast fabrication proceeds, while three extra masts of about 100 feet rise, spaced a quarter mile apart.

Belconnen Harmon Naval Witba

Ships' Courses Diverted Amid Canal Battles

Diversions of ship routes from Capetown spread through the sea lanes as unease mounts in wartime. First steamers from Uneast and eight additional ships were reported arriving, with further arrivals expected by late July, signaling increased naval constraints and ongoing logistical strain.

Capetown

Canberra Radio Schedule Fragments and Features Recap

A lengthy, fragmented listing of Canberra radio programming spanning morning to midnight. Includes alarms, news, devotions, music hours, theater plays, serials, sports, and community segments with numerous time stamps and program notes.

Minnle Goulburn Boman Goulburn Bession Will Price Musc Women's Radio Club Seston Tathra Sewton Besstom Bobby Briton Canberra Fred Maggie Har Pramas Fe

Empire Day message from Viscount Bledisloe to Governor General

The Viscount Bledisloe, president of the Empire Day Movement, sends warm greetings and urges loyalty to the Crown and imperial duties. He calls for service to God, state, and fellow men across races and creeds, stressing unity, freedom, democracy, and faith in the empire amidst global tribulation.

Viscount Bledisloe Empire Day Movement Empire Henetic Tom Young Lind Ld

Wool Supplies Census in Britain Reveals Stock Checks

London Morning reports the Government will census wool stocks in May to gauge supply under unsettled conditions. The Board of Trade does not foresee a national emergency nor government purchases reserves. The census excludes machinery costs from last year and notes no immediate crisis.

London Board of Trade

Unclear Racecard Fragments From Menangle Meeting

Fragmentary notes from Menangle racing refer to handicaps, divisions, betting, and multiple named horses and handlers. The garbled text lists horses such as Snow Queen, Portlight, and Diva with odds and times, plus references to trainers and riders, but lacks coherent results or full details.

Snooker Tournament Matches Listed for Tonight

The Caneren Golf Chair wit hosts a snooker tournament tonight with several matches scheduled. Participants include Rt Litens vs dumlop, J McKinstry vs Stobertn, Hehnolder vs Perry, J Mulvany vs Dr R Richards, k Thompson vs S Nulty, and IF McDonald versus ?.

Iuw Litens Dumlop F. Hattluli J. McKinstry Stobertn Hehnolder Perry J. Mulvany

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