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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 02, 1939

Page

2

Weekend Radio Programmes and Schedules Recap

A dense list of BBC radio segments and time slots outlines music, weather, news, and talk shows across a weekend. Notable items include Weather updates, Dancing programs, sports results, and various music blocks featuring named presenters and shows.

BBC Reo Eazy Tr Jy Shukken Nession I! News Bali Btory George WD Jaschs Epivakovaky Mud Terakowsky

Canberra Court Finds Rail Employee Guilty Of Parcel Theft

Albert Willacy Little pleaded guilty to multiple theft charges at Canberra Court relating to parcels from the railway station on August 2 to August 31. He admitted stealing coats, stockings, a fur coat, a dress, a cheque book, and perishable goods, with sentences totaling hard labour. an order was made to return goods to the Railways Commissioners.

Canberra Higeias Albert Willacy Onda Ona Cheque Oak Valund Railways Bailey Conwable Ivey Kingston Gooda Detennut Hebersant Lile Heer A. Bank Alles Tation William Montague Tatlick Wrndow Star Durieast Wither Allen Bprings Railways Commissioners

Poker machines may be allowed in Sydney clubs

The amending Gaming and Betting Act would permit non proprietary clubs to reintroduce poker and turf machines under certain conditions. Chief Secretary Mr A. Tanking will present a report to Parliament outlining proposed access for clubs and fees. He noted many clubs faced financial strain from limited machine revenue and urged substantial licensing fees.

Sydney Tutmawhinen Unier Hana Han Bem Ugar Tanking

State Medical Act Sydney Review Sparks Safeguards Debate

A government statement outlines the Medical Act provisions and ministerial assurances. It notes safeguards for public health against unregistered practitioners and confirms regulatory aims amid ongoing criticism.

Sydney RMA Eganne Hinasod Fey

Mobilise Faith Thy Prime Minister and Chamberlain

The church leader urges action to mobilize belief, keep fear before people, and uphold core principles. He frames the prime minister’s reception as not only a civil courtesy but a show of sympathy for a man battling discouragements. The message emphasizes peace, restraint, and warning against war’s danger.

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Radio Signals From Canberra Aid Posts In Foreign Affairs

Foreign radio messages indicate Canberra’s Reternal Affairs Department and Government Secretariat coordinating with staff fluent in German and Italian to handle broadcasts. Aimed at Paris and London, the plan supplements official communiques from London as Australia notes a German Reich stage in Danzig. The Danes proclamation targets 20 cars as Danzig reverts to German control.

Ivense Reternal Affairs Department Government Canberra Ataf?ts Jong Nulire Hawever London Herr Kerster Danzig

Housing Canberra Shortage Brings Public Rates Debate

Report on Canberra housing shortages notes government owned Waters Waters units are being privatized but regulated. Ministers and Parliament members pay about 4 to 6 weekly for rooms, while public servants await housing under the government building program. About 180 residences near completion with over 23 houses delayed. Data shows 90 permanent public servants and 136 government employees in private enterprise awaiting dwellings.

Canberra Minintera Anil Partin Parlit Fuer Hazel Aline Hoye Maent Dowaer

Grand Final This Afternoon Features Barton Versus Canberra Cheeks

This afternoon at Grimm aims for a decisive final between Barton and Canberra Cheeks at 2 15 with a practice match at 3 30 for five carnival teams tomorrow. Cheeks seek victory after defeating Kingston last week while Barton vows a determined effort aided by reserves. The RAM C C faces Queanbeyan in a practice session and Customs and CSTR meet in the inter departmental final at Reid at 10 o clock. Umpires are T Gwen and M McGregor.

Barton Canberra Uray Kingston Barton Wall Ram.c Queanbeyan Carnival Customs CSTR Reid Barton Standon W. Amd Cullough Anderson Pike Perry Man Welch Barnes Hil White Barnea Hy Dunner Ghecka Piggin Red Townsend Colwell Joyce Brack Eason Stirling O'Dean Whiteford Mmillan Nicholson Bier Remnatora W. Mc Isa ‘Bunt Goodwin Joye Cuppitt Hunter F. Grey Brock Webb

Tile Makers Combine Fix Prices In Sydney

Frivay Am milogation reports that tile makers formed a virtual monopoly driving up prices. Commissioner Civége Ge Bown, aided by RC Cook, investigates tile pricing under ministerial direction. Cook states 15 of 20 manufacturers in Tetrapolitan region formed Root Tiles Pty Ltd to fix prices and collect contributions.

Sydney Frivay Am Milogation RC Cook Civége Ge Bown

Wheat market report from London remains near steady

In London on Thursday the wheat market shows nominal price levels with little change from previous sessions. Trading activity is quiet as buyers show limited interest and overall quotations reflect subdued demand.

London Thurstay Caines

Bank board pasturalist admits no experience

Mr Jamex Ashton of Mutumbos Jung faces questions as to his lack of relevant experience. The Commonwealth Bank and Government say he had no future experince. Adlivu counters that long pastoral service and military ties warrant consideration.

Sydney Jamex Ashton Mutumbos Jung Renan Ly Uy Adlivu Tne

Queanbeyan Club Cycling Races See No Decision Yet

Local Queanbeyan cycling meeting shows uncertain results with senior and junior handicaps planned at Jerrabomberra Avenue and nearby streets. Notable riders like Tealeitly Teale, Kelly McCrarey, and Mason are mentioned with a tentative program. trainers and handicappers D H Howe and Nis are noted for tomorrow’s event.

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Hunt Club Event at Duntroo Semes Pontes Ton Eningert

A Hunt Club event at Duntroo features a gathering to witness a launch of athletic tossing. Officials and observers attend from nearby colleges as constraints align with prior provisions. The throw-off is planned near the tennis courts, with vantage points arranged for spectators.

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