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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 16, 1939

Page

3

Captain's Flat Baby Show At Savoy Theatre

A baby show will be held in the Savoy Theatre on October 14 at Captain's Flat. Constable Rex Raynor has resumed duties after service on the South Coast related to National Emergency measures. Bill Stein, 82, injured slipping on wet boarding near the 312 level, is recovering at Queanbeyan District Hospital.

Savoy Theatre Captain’s Flat Rex Raynor Bill Stein Queanbeyan District Hospital District Ambulance Omdiala Chriatan Croker Chambers Pariah Hall Joyce Croker Beverley McMahon Nav. We Roche Stoneyhurst Jack Maxwell Woodgers Calthorpe Monaro Street Roche

Broadcaster Schedules and Musical Features Across Networks

The page lists a dense roster of programs across 2FC 2CY and 2BL including call-up notices Market Reports News religious devotions music talks and dramas. Notable items include the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performances Dr R A Millikan lectures and a Paul Temple serial with broadcasts through the day ending with the Close.

Canberra Times Stock Exchange Bill Abraham Lorna Byrne Henache Wagga R. A. Millikan Mr. Lynch Max Afford Sydney Symphony Orchestra Malcolm Last Apike Sargent Jeanne Gautier John Apike Charles Thomas Jim Jittera Jim Gerald Jim Captain Bungendore Davidson Newa Jane Lysel London Harry Bloom Milla Brothers N. W. G. KE. Duncan Kenneth McKenzie Paul Temple Francis Durbridge Br Malcolm Sargent Jeanne Gautier Close

Miners Leaving for Cowra Creek and Co Bar

Many miners have ceased work and will depart soon for Cowra Creek and Co Bar. Fitter burnt. J Daniel a pipeline fitter suffered severe acid burns to both hands while repairing a pipeline in the flotation section of the mill.

Cowra Creek Cobar J. Daniel

Ambulance Casualty Room Nears Completion

The Ambulance Casualty Room is nearing completion with electric radiators for heating and a full hot and cold water system plus an electrically heated sterilizer as modern provisions.

Bogus Recruiting Sparks Quebec Conscription Fear

The Defence Department reports fake recruitment schemes in French Canada aim to create the impression that conscription is near. Men are measured and promised a later signing, while Justice Minister Mr. la Pointe accuses disguised Moun Hes of visiting Quebec homes to sway opinion against conscription.

Ottawa Defence Department French Canada Mr. la Pointe Quebec

New South Wales Enlistment Figures in World War II Drive

Victoria Barracks reports 4 388 men enlisted in New South Wales for the Second A F recruiting drives. Statewide enlistment continues, with a goal of reaching a 6 500 quota by week’s end.

Sydney Victoria Barracks New South Wales A.F

Sport Flashes from Many Fields in Australia Meet

Roland Kirchmeyer and Ray Breele clashed in Melbourne with eye gouging and a ring trip, Steele winning the bout. High Caste captured the Caulfield Guineas while Pure Gold faded. Bruce Ryan surged in Sydney sprints, equalling a record in 100 yards, with St Joseph's taking the open championship. Cherry Bar won the Randwick Club Welter as E McMenamin faced stewards, and Caulfield Melbourne Cup betting charts circulated for Rivette, Feminist, Reading, Mosale, Bourbon, Procyon, and Broadcaster in various races.

Sydney Roland Kirchmeyer Ray Breele Weat Melbourne Stadium Kirchmeyer Steele Bruce Ryan St. Joseph's G.P.S. Sport Ryan Jimmy Carlton Carlton Lydn High Randwick Cherry Bar Hunter Bowman Moorsons Breese E. McMenamin McMenamin Caulford Bailey Payton

Queanbeyan Social Notes Hit By Music and Games

A Queanbeyan Methodist social concert for the Christian Endeavour and Juvenile Dance is planned at the church. The primary department hosts a juvenile dance at Varish Hall. Golfers’ Night Out is set for November 7 at Parish Hall with prizes. Tennis events postponed due to weather. Birth anniversary party for John T. Blake held at the Bowling Club pavilion. Hospital notes list Doreen Monihan Mavis Elford and Mrs Burn among recent admissions. A cyclist injury, a man identified as August Norman, and other community notices follow.

Queanbeyan Doreen Monihan Bungendore Mavis Elford Cameron Road

Records Fall At Duntroon Oval In Interclub Meet

Royal Military College and Sydney University Athletic Club clash at Duntroon Oval. Sydney University wins 101 to 98 as D B Dunn wins 100 yards in 10 seconds and L C A Artotti shatters marks in the hammer and javelin exhibitions. John ston sets Lafferty Cup high jump and mile marks, with Tancred breaking his own college record in the event.

Duntroon Oval Royal Military College Sydney University Athletic Club University D. B. Dunn Sydney University L. C. A. Artottl D. R. Robertson R.M.C Arlott Robertson P. L. Tancred R.M.C. Andnual Polnta British Empire Hell Royal Mae Cal R. E. Johnston Johnston C. W. Hyndman P. L. Tanicréd LC. A. Arlotti OD. B. Dunn F. L. Clark B.U T. J. West R. Goldacre McPherson Cross Sharp W. Killingworth LC. A. Ariotti Ina

Council tender notices and dairy society notices

Eased tenders for eight state highway contracts due by 4 o clock Monday 1939. Deposits required. awards may be cumulated. lowest tender not guaranteed. Canberra Dairy Society notes amended regulations reduce cream type. jar returns urged. Public meeting invite to nominate representatives for forthcoming committee. W.C.A night event invites all, proceeds aid Red Cross. Oxford pamphlets on world affairs now available. Verity Hewitt contact.

Scott's Gardena Cooma Coomse-Murrumbucca Road Department of Works and Local Government Sydney Council Canberra Dairy Society Limited He Society Oxford Verity Hewitt

German imports halved by blockade impact

The U S Department of Commerce estimates Germany is nearly teolated and cut off from at least half of its normal supplies due to the British naval blockade.

London United States Department of Commerce Germany

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