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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

3

Queanbeyan Social Scene and School Auction Report

Community notes detail visits by Mr and Mrs Manrigat and family, Miss Coberolt in Grafton staying with the Lions Cooper party, plus a district hospital inmate. A school funds auction and a Pariah Hall children’s dance are announced, with social committee members listed and names of dancers. Also included are cattle sale results and local market activity.

Mra Manrigat Queanbeyan Ata Basta Parisi Pupila Tactas Mana Evan Social Camatttee Lula Molnnes Norma Uthwell Joan Bruce Pat Hill Rue Pell Reid Jim Beck Bruce Whal' Ron Misaex Dorothy Gray Riva Rowley Irhonds Steonen Duphing Villay Lorna Rowley Joyce Clarke Garhana Lawley Vern Locke Mouiea Ver Pas Parsons Billle Brice Eileen Graham Joyce Bhiec Rite Cooney Joan Maxjwell Elia Monahan Yvonne Sumivers Duy'en Shamiesinn Dat Eas Eelly Seapin Alyise Bivlus Daphne Williams Mary Conroy

Bungendore Stock Sale Report From Queanbeyan News

A fragmentary notice outlines a Bungendore stock sale convened for a Friday week, detailing bullocks and calves with price ranges, and mentions a reformist committee and protest notes. Names and precise locations are unclear due to damaged text but reference to ALP and ranch activity appears.

Sila

Eclipse Event At Parish Hall To Aid Charity

A community eclipse event at Parish Hall will aid the Whrary funds. Morning eclipse observed from the District Hospital by Phil Fur, followed by a dance. A deputation to Municipal Council to discuss tenure courts is planned, with thanks extended to library and Fauention departments.

Parieh Ballon Fedo Phil Furthere Wilhin Antarctic Mfr. Webber oleGheu Prietman Hanks Gileapie Timba Anaffer Raietutlin Winsee Eit Press Wijk Te Ftuls Lbrary Anlea

Death of Journalist Bedney Reported After City Tragedy

The report notes the death of journalist Bedney amid a city tragedy. It references officiating figures John Kirkwood and Gothard MeDonald and outlines the events leading to Bedney's demise during a traffic incident surrounding a public death inquiry.

Bedney Kirkwood Gothard

Canberra Liquor Price Boycott Meeting Planned

Canberra workers unionists and Labour Councillors convened a public meeting for Tuesday to protest proposed liquor price hikes. A anti profiteer committee may advise citizens where to buy liquor, while transport workers call for a broader campaign to break brewery and hotel price chokepoints.

Canberra Veltizen Mika Gowburn

Lottery Draw Report Names and Numbers

The fragment reports Lottery No. 638 drawn with names such as Welty Martin PO and Wirstprige. It mentions prizes and participants like No. 81012 Try Again. A later note states Lottery No. 628 will be drawn on Monday morning at Penahitre.

Sydnicy sWednenty Welty Pride Martin Ennington Oll Garden Inland Riba Synneste W. T. Thompson Bradford and Kerndall Alcan NG Ama Byndhonley Mia Bi. Baker Dutilesan Road Penahitre

Infant Drowned Found in Water Tank

A infant was found in a tank of water yesterday in Orange. The child appeared to be attempting to rise from the water when discovered. Authorities report the drowning incident is under investigation with details still uncertain.

Fisher

Ambulatory services and local associations meeting notes

A compiled report includes confirmation services with continuity plans, a trophy event for the top four of six, immunisation campaign ambitions under municipal oversight, and ambulance committee discussions. It details transport counts, financial adjustments, and railway line status, plus a captain’s flat site visit and ongoing community coordination.

R. Pike Uestmuiiney Thomahbin Samianante Rip T. Hodson Tudaon

In School and Out The Canberra Flight School Prominent

A report from Canberra notes Parents Day postponed due to uncertainties about date while the interior minister is expected to attend. The high school physical education program is fully resumed with over 400 pupils in training. The school plans a literature book appeal for the library and a group of 95 pupils from the district visited for softball cricket and vicero matches.

Canberra Dale Wainon Yur Sehnul Conbarra Yer Eiday el ‘He High Bchoo Seni Vicero

Canberra Grammar Open Day Timeline Confusing Summary

A fragmented account from Canberra Grammar outlines planned end of term events and exam preparations. The text mentions mutual arrangements, production plays, and restrictions on new activities, with garbled references to teachers, students, and schedules.

Canhevn Jswunda Amd Crickstaenaun

Telopea Park School Sports Carnival and Associations

A Telopea Park school event plan details the annual sports carnival for Friday near the school. The Canberra Amateur Association and Red Cross branches outline fundraisers and meetings, with a focus on programs and lectures, and a scheduled October gathering at the school.

Telopea Park Behool Epi Telende Hay Ben J. Tousy

Field cereal experiments reveal oat variety performance and breeding aims

Field trials across 11 years test about 80 varieties for higher yield, disease resistance, and suitability to local farming. Noted varieties include Waratah, Saint King, Tavimin, and Geeralving, with recommendations based on performance in mixed farming districts and comparisons to earlier trials.

Moat Iocal Perriday Jo Ropmaes Caula Riverina Dundee Beneabhin Baldwin Gulu Hioh

Novelty Afternoon and Anniversary Notices At Local Hall

Invitations issued for the Queenstown Cycling Club dinner at Shultzury Hall. A 2A Women’s Race Council novelty afternoon featured rugs, jewellery, and demos by local artisans with performances by Mrs Trowbridge and Miss Walter, plus mannequins and antique displays attracting wide interest. Church of England anniversary services set for October with Archdeacon Robertson to speak, and a Patriotic Fund meeting planned in the Parish Hall to promote district initiative.

Cychng Clan Quewnedeyan Cycling Club Sh Utegury Eurinh Agen Fokmmateal Lvina Trowbridge Walter Suse Prairie Mower Southwell Bre Phi Furley Mra K. Ware Mine Hazel Robertson Mixa Doris Kisbecigea Mrs. Jameson Canberral Mte Beamish Joaned Realienta OIA Church of England Robertann Canberra Trey ‘Whinkand United Kingdon’. Il

Scout News Chronicles Mixed Results At Regional Carnival

The report notes akin to congratulations for a unit after a regional athletic carnival, with plans for a future Simba competition next year. It records various patrols competing in events and cups at the Canberran Bay Boots Annual meeting, detailing results, points, and cup standings across multiple troops and packs.

Aikine Panthers Cunbrriat Bay Alon Comber St. John's Ile Ultita Canberra Canberea Baptist

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