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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1939
Page
3
The Melbourne racing scene reports Pure Gold faltering while Wat Australian triumphs in the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick. Destiny Bay, High Caste, and Meating contend in Derby week results with Brotherton Jonathan and Geebung among notable placings as Windy conditions shape the field.
Trinity Grammar School defeated Canberra Grammar School 92 to 77 at Canberra Grammar. The Canberra event featured multiple open and underage races with Trinity securing relays and a series of sprints, while both squads toured prior to the meet. The score reflected Trinity’s balance in sprint and relay events amid strong performances from Canberra athletes.
An evening at St Gregory’s Hall featured the Catholic Juvenile Ball with many fancy costumes. Prizes were awarded by judges Maphines, Eamond, and Darker for pirat, second, and third place. Notables included Bethy McDonell, Margaret Rand, and Lorna Phil Ye, with special awards and best dancer recognitions. Also noted were social events for St Benedict’s and Presbyterian fellowship plans, plus a hospital fire-related injury update and local tennis tournaments scheduled for the weekend.
Report covers the discovery of Abraham Willie’s body on a ledge 300 ft from the top of Mayer Cr. Dee Why. Public subscription funds were raised, and residents received aid as the town organized recovery efforts and tributes to volunteers and hospital staff.
Two cases of grievous assault were reported to the Canberra police on Saturday. One suspect, Tan Wan, faces charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm and will appear before Canberra Court this morning. Injuries are described as serious with victims hospitalized.
London dispatch notes at The Times describe South African wool sales with Japanese and American buyers dominant. The piece discusses buyer effectiveness and a heated debate over shipments to Britain, highlighting tensions in the market during January.
A party led by Mr FH Murphy of Shell Company travels from Melbourne through central Australia covering 40 days and back, filming the outback in a planned motor tour. The expedition includes Roy Driver, a leading Australian cine-cameraman, and an experienced traveler Mrs. Kiun, aiming to map routes and conditions for motorists planning long cross country trips.
In Berlin a public safety notice instructs motorists to cap the main need lamps to block light during all-rail precautions. The rule covers the upper section of vehicles with a protective cover and prohibits supplementary lighting unless necessary. Ear protection and secure mounting are emphasized for compliance and safety during the alert.
Prime Minister tonight announced progress in wool trade talks between the governments of Australia and the United Kingdom during the war. Mr Mansies said terms and full details cannot yet be disclosed but payment for wool is expected to move soon, with a near normal position for woolgrowers anticipated once the central committee approves the accord.
An early report notes a broad spontaneous interest among British children in wartime aid efforts. The article references taglieep eating and planned actions involving United Bates and Seay lan to Dring Bron yan to tar Ded Bratee, highlighting public engagement during the conflict.
In Sydney on Sunday Polat Joon, 15, of Bondi became jammed in rocks 100 ft from a cliff top while bird nesting at Taan ayune. A man on the rocks below attracted attention, ropes were lowered, and the youth managed to secure a line to himself and descend to the ground with help.
A masked man entered the shop of Percy George Andrews at Wentworthville and demanded money. Andrews called to his wife as the intruder fled, claiming the man had a object in his pocket resembling a revolver.
A community concert by the Australia Broadcasting Commission and the Cherry Blossom festival will run from October 1 in Orange. The event aims to showcase the district’s spring beauty and cherry blossoms while supporting war funds through Red Cross and related drives. Activities include tennis, bowls, cycling, social functions, picture parties, and day-time entertainment with races and amusements for visitors.
Early today 22 teams from Amerida and New Zealand plus four Australian states began a six day cycling race in London. The event marks a historic effort for Australian riders and features competitor Joe Bunkley among entrants aiming for a 3,000 mile total.
Defence works describe contract items for the Maribyrnong Explosives Factory including a bulke store coat 20900 pound and respirator dismantling building coat 22200 pound to be completed early next buildings and mounds. A cordite transfer house and tray store will be built in the Remount Allunction at 21281 pounds with a concrete bulk jatyre for nitrate and a training school at the Joint Conk ying training school costing 4943 pounds.
A fragmentary radio programming list shows multiple shows, songs, talks, weather, news, and featured guests across day parts. Entries include Morning Story, National News, Weather Report, Music programs, sports, and regional segments with numerous times and program titles.
Canberra clubs report mixed results from the weekend tour, with wins for Port Kembla visitors 28 34 and 25 24 in several bowls matches. Notable names include Maguire Horan and Hill in the 24 96 sequence, plus ongoing fixtures at Canberra City green with play set to resume Saturday.
The Canberra City Omnibus Barvica announces a right pour day on Monday. A stalled timetable will be 19 Opes for particu and Cetnabler stalls. For more information telephone 077. The Trades And Jason Council oversees the notice.
Authorities expect tighter security at civil and military frames after a suspected sabotage attempt. Officials link the incident to Nazi agents and report a powerful short wave station used by the suspects.
Militia officials convene a meeting at the Albert Hall on Wednesday to form a comforts vigilance committee. Dr. J W Nott will preside as organizers arrange distribution of comforts and monitor welfare of dependents during active service.
GPO Canberra announces open tram hours from 9 am to 10 am for business with exceptions for money orders and savings bank services. Northern Air Malle closes at 3:90 pm, Southern at 4:30 am, ordinary malle at 7 pm. Triabane mail posted by 10:08 am included in morning despatch list. Telegraph office open all day. Unpaid delivery and parole delivery affected. Canberra City operates 9 am to 10 am for most business except Money Water and savings bank mail. Canberra East cloned will be drawn. letter receivers to be made at 3000.
Alf Stephens and Sone Howrel have had their tender for Yarralumla residences accepted. The project at Yarralumla involves a fixed expenditure of £0,630. The completion date is set for December 31.
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