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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 30, 1939

Page

3

Horticultural Society Meeting in Canberra Tonight

The Horticultural Society of Canberra announces its annual meeting at Albert Hall tonight. Will reveal year’s activities, elect officers, and present the Hin Excel trophy. Interested horticulture members are urged to attend.

Mt Ie Hin Excel Horticatural Society of Canberra Aurie Albert Hall Territory Dategates of Hoctelien Y.w.ca Counel Horticultu Lembert Mnet Ibe Albert Ae Tone Seanoae Bontae

Robbery and Assault Case At Kempsey Court

In Kempsey on Monday Alan Roy Brown, a youth, faced Kempsey police court over an alleged May 27 robbery at Yaurdoch. Frederick Plunkett brought the charge as a witness. Brown was remanded until June, with the court noting he had refused bail.

Kempsey Alan Roy Brown Yaurdoc Frederick Plunkett Benessua Poatmaatemera

Empire prepares new decor for Prime Minister and empire

A garbled dispatch describes imports for a redecoration effort in a vast empire. Text mentions furnishings from Tekh and Australia, blankets from South Australia, carpets from England, and china with jam and curtains. A large redecoration project for the Prime Minister’s residence is noted as beginning today.

Belfast South Australia Enghang Eitlery Sheffield China England

Dispute in Estate Proceedings at Probate Court

In a contested probate matter, Monany asks the court to compel answers about terms of a will. Brady refuses, claiming protection, while Mary Mozara as executrix alleges Brady owes a debt and that the defense is a denial of his duties under the will.

Inv Daacdnem Bradysna Mra. Mozaara

Jury Stops Case in BYDNEY Trial

Jury at Mondey court halts the case and acquits a man tied to a fatal punch. The proceedings involve a disputed plan over property and the alleged assault, with the judge noting insufficient evidence to convict.

Bydney Mondey Beslans Arly

Queensland Club Race Dominated by Rumble and Staples Sprint

In Queanbeyan cycling club's emilogual race on Sunday Rumble and Staples led from the start and built a clear 44 second gap over the field. Rumble proved stronger in the sprint though. Malvern Star cup went to Rumble with two lengths to spare as a large group battled for position behind. Nodgers and Charl sing Heath Tankey rode well while Burn posted fastest time at 5% min. Koorey brothers Bentley and others chased as the field narrowed and a tight finish formed a blanket of riders across the line. Arrangements are being made for a junior Quean team to join future events.

Queanbeyan Cycling Club Mit Rumble T. Staples Neconda da Gomgarker Malvern Stag I M. Nodgers Ray Charl Sing Ant Howard Tankkey Eric Burn Mina Neca Pepper Gnldthorpe K. Koorey F. Bentley Benty Korey Brothers Burn Goldhorpe Brit O'Rourke Tno Quean Hevan Reniors Gaviburn Quesnseyan Ald J. Bamond Ald. W. BL Renior B. Rumble Ming Weca Braplen Mine M. Rogers E. Burn B. Kelly D. Dun J. McAleer Infield Et Derrabomberra Avenue Korey Bros

Premiership Lead Shifts After National Football Saturday Review

Queanbeyan Acton and Ainslie share the premiership lead after Saturday’s results. Queanbeyan’s first defeat of 1039 stunned the day, with Wells and Primmer among standouts for the visitors as Acton and Ainslie pressed the margin. Westcott for Acton and Williams, Martin, and Yandle for Manuka and Queanbeyan starred in a high energy round, while upcoming events and trophy presentations capped the meeting.

Queanbeyan Acton Ainslie Queambeyan Alnslie Amalle Tia Mar Wells Ha Wen Martin E.fimmer Guesnbeyan Rover Hame Primmer Ainalle Manila Magpies Red and Bicks Manuka ‘Watega Yanda Wella Dan Raliible R. Williams Rowley Beyan Wileiamms Martin i

Sydney Robberies Highlight Police Overwork

Sydney police report more than 4800 in money and property taken in robberies over the weekend. Officers say heavy workload, limited detection resources, and fatigue hinder investigations.

Sydney Nertea

Sunburn and Windburn Smoothed in Mimpil Text

Fragmentary OCR describes wind and sun exposure effects in a stylized font. References Mona of Mirpil and wind imagery appear, with unclear phrases about food, powder, shaving, and marks.

Mimpil Murnen

Eastern Suburbs Rugby Aim For Top Place In ACT Premiership

The Eastern Suburbs meet Royal Military College No 1 in a key ACT rugby union match, both teams tied for second place. Star centre Billy McCue and captain George Draper miss the game, while Tom Ryley and Vin Healy are also unavailable on school duty. Referees and venues for the Hinton Committee draw were listed, and Union selectors will name the representative team to face Canberra on King’s Birthday week. Hawkesbury College plans a Canberra visit, with Tasmanian interest in a state side tour and matches in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney. Leading scorers W and Young retain top positions, with Tancred level with Dawson on tries.

Auburbeararn Rugby Union Royal Military College No. 1 Shoul Varalty Billy McCue Bydnay George Draper Marrial Tom Ryley Vin Healy Leo Burentry MilLa Am Jayet Mil Tary College Noither Haw Maton Hinton Eastern Suburbs Northern Buburbe Telopes Park Momira F. Q. Doran le Ramsay

Davis Cup Tie Sees Italy Yugoslavia Narrow Margin

In London the Davis Cup tie between Italy and Yugoslavia advances with Yugoslavia leading 2 rubbers to one after Puncen and Canepede drop a tight match in Rome. Germany Sweden and Belgium Norway results hint at upcoming semifinals as GB awaits the victor.

London Gundsy Italy Yugoslavia Puncea Canspele Tiny Belgium Norway Great Britain Germany Sweden Rome de Stefani Mitie Puncen Canepedt Mealy Fran Brussais Geniend de Bermun Balrium Andersén Haanes Morwey Belram Borin Bohreder Roh'een Hankel You Wefnxa

Weeh a Women’s Hockey Team Selection Noted

From the players available for the country Weeh a, the selection shop the team to represent. Wing Le Rowley, right inner, centre forward are listed among the forwards.

Weeh A Sydney Pamatittee Represen le Rowley

Coal Mining Unions threaten action

Coal mining unions threaten action amid disputes over wages and safety rules. Officials warn possible strikes if employers do not return to bargaining. Local communities fear disruption to production and energy supply.

Flat Race and Handicaps from Pan 613 event

A fragmented card lists several races and entries including JUVENILE HANDICAP FIRST DIVISION with horses like Te Mart, Prinses Ariel, Nubian and Diogenes. Other divisions feature weights and bibs for Raina Avonside Mercuriat Lanark War Rose Moon Lady and more, plus FLYING WELTER HANDICAP and additional HANDICAP events with numerous horses and betting references.

Te Mart Pan Mirge Ival Spear Vie Prinses Ariel Nubian Diogenes Prince Wintere Raina Bibs Tewart Avonside Abecander Mercuriat Cavasser Lanark War Rose Moon Lady Bachelor Reston Thwale Air Aagel Oren Bermim Renae Taverns

Trotting Record And Suspensions In Derby Events

A garbled report notes a trotting record attempt and multiple officials including Vongtha, PT Andrews, and G. Piper. It mentions suspensions for two months over irregular driving and reprimands for similar conduct, with inquiry into interference and race outcomes.

PT Andrews Derby Lewis G. Piper

State Lottery Bygone Drawn Monday Prizes Listed

Major prizes in the fourth lottery results announced first prize No. 85768 to the Data No syndicace Men Regan and O Hales of Burwood. Second prize No. 88296 awarded to New Three syndicate Mien M Packer of Carlton. Third prize No. 83574 to Loco Five syndicate T Richmond of Playford Queensland. Fourth prize seats to Lucky Loadatona syndicate Bra A Bher man of Reid. Darra Acd Lottery No 686 to be drawn Wednesday morning.

Bydney Syndicace A. Regan c/a. O Hales Baker Street Burwood Mien M. Packer Balfour Trust Carlton T. Richmond Playfort Queensland Lucky Loadatona Bra A. Bherman Corenderrkt Street Reid Can Darra

Wanderer Located Near Liverpool After Long Hunger

Hungry and exhausted Pater Mi ton, a 9 Norwegian resident of Liverpool State Home, was found in the bush at Leppington several miles from Liverpool. He was located after wandering away and is reported in a Sydney newspaper brief.

Sydney Pater Mi Ton Liverpool Leppington

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