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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1939
Page
5
At Queanbeyan council talks the Junior High School sought use of Park Courts for students. Aldermen debated council ownership, club control, and possible building of a tennis facility with a club house. Health reports and stray comments followed, and local bowling and tennis activities were listed with teams and exam sittings.
War strained many group members yet spurred new informational circles in Canberra. The Tutorial Department at University of Sydney endorses public discussion to keep informed opinion robust, arguing thoughtful debate strengthens future peace after victory.
Sydney Friday reports the probate and stamp duties amendments bill before Parliament. The Treasurer and Legislative Assembly indicate the cabinet will adopt the current bill and introduce a new measure. Premier Malt and supporters defend the bill, arguing improvements over earlier Labour government proposals.
Fragmentary OCR details a St Christopher’s singing group with members from various houses and examinations, plus a brief market tone referencing the Sydney Exchange. Names like Whyte Parker Heyes and a legal attendee are noted, with scattered mentions of sisters and clubs.
The Chy Bowling Chic begins pennant play next Saturday October 28 with a campaign to curb diphtheria among children. Kenmore travels to Braddon and the organization by the Council will be green with a team to reach five October 40. A fee of 4 shillings is expected. Managers list players including Ay Pie and others to attend practice after the meeting with Health Inspector Mr. Boom. A roster of names such as Baker Carroll chailen Abe mee Tie edn 4 . , 3. Day 1 and Box Faiont were present. Team selections aim for an early season and rink access for practice on Tue and Thu afternoons plus weekends to maximize turnout.
A fragmentary report notes a special preacher at Bretho- Ain Church in New Britain led by J. Trevitt and mentions a farewell for Denie Williams. It also covers a State Lottery draw with prizes and syndicate names, listing participants and locations amid uncertain OCR details.
George Connelly appointed chairman of the land board with duties including duties for Nir bor of divitters. Cricket team news lists Rovers Bungendore players such as J Oldfeld M Strang I Jenking Ei Tyrle J Davin Le Clarke and others. Four years for robbery awarded to Alan Hoy Smith and Joby Broicy after quarter sessions. Hospital note covers Maude Blinkerill and a defence by Mr Shae Turton.
The Ripley club committee decided to bar Ripley entries from the metropolitan race meeting. The decision follows a three day deliberation by the Awivalian Jockey Club committee.
The Secretary of the Department of the Reserve invites sealed offers by 2 pm on 2 October 1999 for sheep grazing rights over about 1400 acres of afforestation plots at Canberra ACT. Offers must be addressed to the Surveyor General and Chief Property Officers, Department of the Treasury Canberra. Further details available on application.
Department of the Interior Canberra City Omnibus Service announces timetable alterations effective Monday, October 1, with no fee until further notice. Buses to Ainalie, Prisays, and via Routes No 1 and 2 adjust departures from 10.30 am, 4.00 pm, and 11.20 am, inclucing new runs from the Railway and Causeway. Some Sunday cancellations apply, with services via Anal orminus and Granth Shops timing adjusted.
Elizabeth Arden products are promoted at Davies Pharmacy in Kingston for National Capital customers. The Canberra representative advertises facial treatments and expert advice with appointments available by calling the pharmacy.
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