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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
2
A fragmentary readable snippet references teams and individuals with unclear context. Names like Maungins and Phipson appear alongside partial team identifiers and numbers, suggesting a brief sports item or results note from a page segment. The garbled text limits precise reconstruction of event, date, or outcome.
Archdeacon Hammond told the Sydney Anglican Synod that betting on sweeps lotteries and horse and greyhound racing constitutes a major industry. He cited estimated annual sums, called for reform, and argued gambling harms solvency and moral welfare, noting government tax take and urging better allocation of meat for children.
Fragmented notes describe a Legacy Club gathering with names and a chaotic program. It mentions a dinner, a prize, age categories, and attendees attempting to compete or gain recognition. The text is garbled but centers on a social club evening event.
In Canberra the Trades and Labour Council Committee vented anger at the Department of the Interior for not reinstating about 40 recently dismissed men on full-time work as promised by Minister Senator Full. The council blamed officers or the minister for breaking the undertaking. Assistant Mr Wansh, who led the deputation, reported the issue to Senator Full, who was in Queensland, with no immediate response. Arrangements were set for a council meeting at the Albert Hall on Friday.
The Premier Mr Mair stated daylight saving has benefits but urged full examination of reasons for its previous abolition in New South Wales. Supporter feel it would give Australians more daylight for recreation, while drawbacks to mothers and children arise. Some farmers objected as earlier milking times would shift, risking disruption.
A fragmentary report describes a train incident with severe injuries and a person nicknamed Geoffrey Hugged. The garbled text references British naval figures and a strange detail about tubers but lacks clear facts or a full narrative.
An explanation was given at the meeting regarding police reservists and their powers, duties, and immunities. The legislative assembly was set to consider granting broader authority to the reserve force, outlining responsibilities and potential advantages.
State Cabinet weighs fair rent policy amid Commonwealth move to cap rents at August 1 level. Premier Mr Mair told a press briefing that discussions focus on New South Wales powers under the proclamation. No action will be taken until legal position is clarified.
The Citizens Welfare Committee on the Battalion ground on Tusunday night, MIT 1 Gates secretary pro tem addressed the troopers and outlined the committee plans. A meeting is set for Hotel Canberra tonight at 8 oclock for those wishing to assist in providing slantocts for the Mia while in camp.Attendance is requested of officers and men alike. Also note arrivals and departures of officers and troops related to recent training and a 1 day infantry course in Liverpool.
A swimmer cleared of a disqualification during the Empire Games inquiry. The article notes a prior sanction of three months was considered sufficient punishment and the matter was resolved. The context references the Atles Twenty res and a probe into alleged improprieties during the competition.
In Canberra a new Drill Hall building progresses with preparation for section iv training within weeks. The temporary facilities in the Civic Square Cepaus Building host ongoing training as the longer term hall is expected to be completed by January, pending safety and construction milestones.
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