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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
3
A lively Queanbeyan Hospital Carnival featured a track and field program with notable performances. W Miles secured the professional win in a sprint, ahead of M Strang and B Cameron in a close finish, while amateur heats and handicaps showcased local athletes and school open events amid community celebration.
Canberra court heard brutal assaults tied to a night out at Westlake. Alfred George Cannell pleaded guilty to assaulting Peter McIntosh at Kingston service station with injuries including a black eye and swollen face. Cannell was ordered to two months hard labour and medical costs, time to pay refused. Brian Petoc McIntosh faced related charges as witness and note of alcohol fueled violence.
A public service notice outlines revised procedures for granting Talek Iwave dental attention and related sick leave. It details eligibility limits, required medical certificates, and the process for approval or referral to the Commonwealth Medical Officer, including probationary officer exceptions and pay status.
The Cricket Association proposes a district competition for Pantast Eun cup, inviting associations from Queanbeyan and nearby towns. Queanbeyan selects team members including Maloney, A Way, H M Sixtoney, T Hart, J Walters, and Captain Wiat, with Brennan for Young.
The Ainslie School choir earned top honors at a local contest, with conductor Meew guiding the group and U. Duk as accompanist. Members performed Awake the Morning, The Dance, and My Bargua, receiving strong remarks on expression, diction, and musicality, though some tuning concerns were noted.
The official notes explore removing the 480 per annum salary bar and setting a maximum rate around 450 salary with a 450 ceiling for overtime. Defence Department officers under close supervision face long overtime, raising questions about compensation and board approval.
Canberra division of the Red Cross Society reports further support toward its appeal. Contributions include Miss Lee Baird sending five shillings, bringing the total to about 400 pounds eighteen shillings.
Monty Phet Hewtermah led the fall filled cycling marathon at the Sydney sports arena with incidents near three in the morning. Evie Rougers in Queensland fractured a nile collarbone as Kin ward Rodgers partnered Harry Worthington. injuries and crashes marred the night as riders battled for pace and lap losses.
Melbourne report details a head on crash at Hedley near Fort Albert as a stock sale party returned from Yarram. Two men Lacey and O'Dea, known locally, were among the injured and killed in the wreck after a car was struck on the crossing as a train approached.
An old guide describes methods used by fishermen to locate herring shoals. Gull activity and porpoise or whale presence signal nearby schools. A phosphorescent glow from the water at night helps pinpoint shoal locations, while an oily film on the surface marks their position by day.
A fragmented notice markets a herbal tonic claiming to ease constipation and balance digestion. It references a product brand and vague health benefits with no verifiable details. The readable text mentions the product names Root Fills and Fam Fe dee Sines, but lacks clear authorship or institutional sourcing.
United States Bureau of Industry researchers develop a novel potato based snack from farm produce aimed to diversify dairy product usage. The process includes preparing malted potato seeds and spreading the product on trays before toasting chips for a crisp final result.
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