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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

6

Canberra Court Finds Burns Guilty In Motorcycle Stunt Case

At the Canberra court yesterday Claude Burns pleaded guilty to driving with passengers in a dangerous manner. The magistrate suspended his licence for six months. The case described a stunt ride on Uriarra Road where Burns passed a car and performed dangerous maneuvers in front of other motorists.

Casmerrt Court Ynaterday Hoteen Tyan P.M Wilfred Butt Oc Dal Hia Loonce Wan Atx J.L. Maguire Claude Rumbloss Burns Breddon Uriarra Canberra Pamenger Wittens Fear Hotel Jcingeon R. Rilton Apoainge Aix Montiy

Assault charge against McDowalls MaCh vant and others

Local police report an assault charge linked to an incident at Capital Hill Camp involving McDowalls MaCh vant Roy Brown and Jamoa Grant. Witnesses describe a struggle, a weapon, and injuries to a man named Harry Jarvis. McDonald and other named defendants faced proceedings. some were discharged.

McDowalls MaChvant Roydiaph Brown Jamoa Thomas Grant Mii Yin Pah Gunberra Cubit Harry Jarvis Capital Viethm Allo McDonald Wis Telah LE. Maguire Roy Blewett Daniel Rmant J Phippant James Gennt McDinals Counoel Harry Javisoniah Capital Hill Abe Cundi Lon Tien Dinnel Cyan Stil Jane Teen Tan Maistre Whdhae Beane Sean Avery Fliphake Bete Wanda Jardin Vhs Ray Athens Blewitt Herriman Wtatist Mol Fon Dewitt bel + hind Ffoter Kingston Weatlake Westlake Blewiti

Incomplete transcription yields vague promissory note report

A fragmentary OCR item describes promissory notes and a related business dispute. The text mentions a handover of notes and a sum of £30, with references to an agreement or case, but details are garbled. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable from the readable words.

Canberra Bricks Local Production Inadequate

Canberra relies on imported bricks from England to supplement local supply. House of Representatives inquiry reveals daily production averages around 43,800 bricks, with a total output shortfall and high unit costs. Shipping constraints and site delivery issues hinder timely brickwork at Canberra’s brick yards.

Rmport Canberra Enneal Siven inMg A. E Green Lab Kalgoorley House of Representatives Ecanberra Rite Hansa

Royal Canberra Championship Draw Summary

Royal Canberra event shows a dense draw listing numerous players with times and pairings including E Mopkina N Larughin G W Grigg J P M Wood A R Rix L Moreldon M Wells A Shepherd Dulari Peardale K H Cook J Sharpe T Hungerford Milder My Tavows CR Pew H C Newman Lefy Seton G McWaslane J Carmody Hunt Slater W Warin Fraser Horilay Parker Hornby Whyte Peterson Nek Wormald Munuals Carrodus Parbury Menney Murphy Carrodus various lines reflect a long schedule of rounds and players across many clubs with no single outcome stated.

Neelab Chuat Ponstant E. Mopkina R- Binnie N Larughiin E. Mughwn Shannon A. R Rix G. W. Grigg J. P.M. Wood Murray Laman P. Guholme Ni Faroe Win Jenkin A. Newton Dulari L. Rowling O. Metnags W. Hetherington L. Moreldon Sheldon M. Wells A.W. Shepherd Tt. Downer Peardale A. Karkham A. Dormay Byrne K. H. Cook J. Sharpe T. Hungerford Bimith P. McGovern Sir R. Garran Tharnber F. G. Doran A. Smith Russell J.’ Clayton Richard Quo FA. Murray W. di Milderath Pew Ore H.C. Newman Ala. Trugear Lefy Seton Gharenworth L Autheldy A. Calvert B.G. Willams G. AL Robin G. McWaslane J. Carmody Hunt Lei Row Te Skoels C.J. Campbell Thomas Renier C. Whitley E. Yore HB V. James J. Slater E. Waring FE. Murphy AM. Fraser

Church tennis results from Canberra Methodist event

The Canberra Methodist Churches Who team led by Youtney dominated yesterday’s event with top scores. Mira Ayrton, Atre Rees, and Hugo Flughnon posted strong totals in section play, while Mrs McAllyter and C Routhwell reached 40 games in the early rounds. Section winners included Mrs Huntingford with Mix Canning Lied and Mrs Kingsley with Mrs Hara, among others, as play continued in the club’s tennis week.

Canberra Mira Ayrton Atre Rees We Mig. Flughnon Ad Btu Andy Drara Hughnon Seclion d Meg Toma Iilew Gamonil Sidlon McAllyter C. Routhwell Mra. Huntingford Mix Canning Mya. Fleming Condon Anit Loinsamu Sr Canon

Price Control Wellington Tribunal to Review Price Increases

Wellington price policy allows increases to be packed before the Prices Investigation Tribunal. Businesses appealing must apply to the tribunal for assessment. The new regulatory body will investigate cavea adjustments and determine permitted levels under the operational framework.

Wellington Nidin Wednusday Li Trieh

Typist Rewarded at Sydney Court for Evidence

Joan Leviehart Cowen a Sydney stenographer testified at a court hearing on charges against Ronald Rice Walker Alf Lovitue Hina Hivy Clive Airey and others of conspiring to cheat and defraud. She stated she received 88 pounds in her savings account from the Scot Hinie Lay and Prvance Company and that her work covered by the Cruducera and Gener Finamen Corporation related to wages and remuneration.

Sydney Ixy Joan Leviehart Cowen Atte Steamt Albert Levilua Stirector Hinie Lay Pivance Heatng Ronalt Rice Walker Aimer Lovitue Wil- Hina Hivie Ant Clive Airey Jona Winlcott Forbes Anil Miss Gowen Cruducera Aml Gener Finamen Corporation Lewitus Meinal

Government sees no need to peg exchange rate today

Melbourne dispatch reports the government has no reason to expect an immediate exchange rate change. Treasurer Mr Spender says there is no intention at present to fix the exchange rate for wartime direction, keeping options open for future policy.

Melbourne Weunemuay

Caulfield Races Obscure Hurdle Meeting Report

An OCR filled Caulfield racing page lists hurdle races over two miles and various divisions. It mentions horses, owners, breeders, and multiple race classes with scattered names like First and Second Divisions, WAKBIT, Parke Pav, and Glenann, alongside trainer and jockey placeholders.

Unclear OCR Long Local Notice on Saturday Events

Fragmented text outlines multiple sports and event items including cricket draws, apprentices, novice housley, and various names and places. Readable fragments indicate a Saturday schedule with numerous entities, yet concrete actions, dates, or outcomes are not extractable. The passage resembles a busy page of mixed notices and listings without a cohesive single event.

Amateur Athletics Canberra Club Meeting AMC

Fragmentary report lists amateur athletics figures and names, with sparse details about a Canberra club gathering to meet AMC and various individuals. The readable text names include Bonnar, Meigen, Awaba, Obama, and several others, but actions and outcomes are unclear due to garbled OCR. The item appears as a brief local society note with no definite event results.

Greyhound Racing Little Support for Chivity

Local greyhound racing notes show minimal backing for Chivity in recent fixtures. The report cites sparse patronage, dusted rail results, and unsettled betting patterns across several racing venues this week.

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