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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1939

Page

4

Food terms on menus and the Parisian potato tale

A fragmented discussion traces French menu words such as parmentier and julienne, noting how potato usage spread. It cites Anne Parmentier introducing potatoes to France and a 18th century society’s efforts to promote potato cultivation, with references to Marie Antoinette and decorative uses in Neuilly.

Siena Ageia Anne Parmentier Ave Marie Antoinette Neraaillea

Popular Concert by Daly and Daly in Canberra

A staged afternoon and evening concert arranged by Keith J. Brakine for Thursday next in Canberra features Vocal and dramatic numbers, with Miss Paterson at the piano and performances by Lucille Brunfel, Ronald Wilkinson, Jeanette Paterson, and Mualea Boo. The program includes popular songs, operatic numbers, and contemporary pieces, with Daley hopeful of attracting a large Canberra audience.

Mualea Boosty Braknys Grehe Meadeen Atos Eat Misa Paterson Chopin Brunbelt Milne Daley Cape Great Britain Helvay China Tran Selva Banksoto England Coste Kten Fulgidar Greece Turkey Mey Switzerland

Censorship in Force Shuts News Broadcasts

A fragmented report from Melaguane notes censorship on news broadcasts as the government aims to limit information. The Defence Minister Mr. Riroet departs tonight, with policy stated to keep Australians receiving limited, controlled news updates.

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Rosebery Races Feature Treacherous Stakes Event

Sparse text shows Rosebery races with stakes features and multiple horses named in a long handicaps card. Entries include Kady fay Neupaa Contemy Xalbury Mise AVN Teilu Det ile 87 and other horses in Flying Handicaps first and second divisions with start times around 1.20 to 3.30.

Kady Fay Neupaa Contemy Xalbury Mise Avn Teilu Detile Devina Tianw Dale Lay Mite Mon Tues Dati Wis Vnenday Ko

The Oldest Watch Found at Santerbury Cathedral

A fragmentary report describes the discovery of an ancient pocket watch at Santerbury Cathedral during alterations to the Cloisten Gerth. The relic includes a Century pocket watch, a tablet, a gold pin with an animal head, and a list of decoding steps. The inscription mentions months and volumes, and the device is described as well preserved with jewels intact.

Rukland Santerbury

Labor keeps party intact in New South Wales

A special meeting of the Link Adla B, chaired by Mr J. T Lane, affirmed Lang’s plan to maintain party unity in New South Wales. Speakers warned of potential future changes and stressed defense of Australia amid looming war tensions.

Rydney Monniy J. T Lane South Wales Vie Adla Tang Fumerahiy Australia

Tennis Tour to Japan Off as Australian Cup Team Cancelled

A garbled report notes the Australian Davis Cup team facing cancellation and a reshuffle affecting Australian tennis maps. The event inquiry mentions Melbourne and Me Lawn governing bodies amid confusion over team selection and travel plans.

Japan Melbourne Lawn, Tennis Association Harry Fioggoan

Amateur golf trip to New Zealand deferred

A fragmented notice states that an amateur golf team from Hindpeare has had its tour to New Zealand cancelled. The article mentions planning era and potential matches in November, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Malbourne Munday Tierhime Trinl Auntelline Damining Carton Niol Pames

St Kilda Colors Replaced Amid Controversy at Melbourne

The St Kilda footballers abandon red and white for new colours citing a shift away from Germany influenced hues. The squad eyes the semi final next Sunday with players expected to align in the altered kit as Melbourne contends amid mixed reactions.

Melbourne AL Kilda Germany

Remand on Murder Charge In Brisbane Court

The Supreme Court remanded a defendant on murder charges in the Howard Chamberlain case. Police stated the taxi driver was shot in the Padhergh area on May 4, 1923. The Crown alleged the gunman fired multiple times, and the hearing was adjourned.

Brisbane Vans Atkinsbill Wan Supreme Court Wim Howard Chambern Taxi Padhergh Atkindall Tully Chambern Benim

Queanbeyan Court Increases Charges On Railway Property

Three men appeared in Queanbeyan Court yesterday on charges of trespass and damaging railway property. Additional charges regarding theft and receiving property from the railway were noted. In Sydney, the United Australia Party executive decided not to nominate a candidate for the Upper Hunter by election while Labour awaited developments.

Hollywood Hay Tome Succes Jon the Stege Tereon Pracilla Three Lane Groschfords Nik Mamy Yeore Slane Sally Canasanee Hla Carier Jour Frank Morawn de Havilland Joan Funivine Lane Furthen Nnlwaya Uwiminioure Upper Hunter Sydney United Australia Party Ape Waranty Upper Hunter Enn Phin Will Tepalol

University Cup Final Sees Northern Suburbs and Southern Monmary Tie

In a chaotic report the Foxulta of next Ratyretnys ontshow helweets fustern suhuthe Wid Houthern Monmte at Bombaks lind Noethern Suburbs. The final 1hyrup pssstre open. Shaina University seroat Sorths and Southern Monnt will moot in the final.

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Millie’s Cup Hope Highlighted for Caulfield Race

A fragmented report notes Millie’s potential bid for the Caulfield Cup. It mentions Millie’s Fishpe and a retriggered plan with the Cup, while implying a withdrawal from prior arrangements and focus on appeal and trainer decisions.

Millie’'S Hope For Caulfield Cup

Woman After Cycle Record in Teetering Balance

Fragmentary OCR text shows a woman pursuing a cycle record with names Miata Toye Bayry and references to weeks of continuation and sleep. Context unclear, but suggests a personal competition or training note with medical or spiritual undertones.

Atoney Miata Toye Bayry M Sagt Unipathat Fecinds Darub Sethe MR Ath Ibe

Canberra Golf Opens With International Players

Canberra hosts a golf event opening today with international participants. The afternoon session at 3 o clock features top players entering a tournament tied to a major association.

Avi Shorey Pally Wich

Fragmented OCR Highlighting a Complex World of Names and Places

A garbled OCR text presents a wide array of proper nouns, places, and potential events. It reads like a collage of names, locations, and terms across many languages, with no clear narrative or coherent report.

Queanbeyan Motor Cycle Club Meets for Races

Queanbeyan Club held a motor cycle racing meet on Sunday afternoon with riders from Queanbeyan and Canberra. The day featured a four-lap oval track race won by Gamage, while Foley and Barlow set or approached records in several events. Local rider Raley excelled in handicap heats as Comige and Clumage earned podium spots for Queanbeyan clubs.

Queanbeyan Motor Cycle Club Onduetid i Werles Drt Rach Yeos al Queanbeyan Tnishos Wehig Ju Urge Erawd Nn Oval Grek Punakap FSG Beake Gamage Ueanbeyin Ubenal Wort Veille W. Barlow Bellered KC Raley Foley Falta Front Bartow Bainsi Honulieup Rita

Tennis Ladies MidWeek Games Report Mixed Results

Fragmented notes from a tennis event list players such as Bayh, Diemmeran, Seallawvth, Kite, and Kemp among others. Incomplete lines hint at match results and participant names but lack clear outcomes or dates.

Police Inspector Faces Defamation Case and Penalty

A police inspector faces a defamation suit and potential penalties after alleged wrongful conduct. The case centers on comments and actions linked to a High Court inquiry, with a jury awaiting decision on liability and possible damages.

On the Air Today in a Fragmented Radio Schedule

A dense OCR fragment lists a chaotic daily radio programming lineup with multiple times, show titles, weather notes, and various names. The text is garbled but references news, weather, morning stories, music, sports, devotion, and interludes, with scattered station identifiers and program cues.

Untitled Local Stock and Inquiry Fragment

Fragmentary report on stock movements and inquiries in Sydney. Mentions Promingion subyanit Wet uienty inquiry and Wan, with some figures like 31,000 and 22 nations. content is garbled and difficult to interpret.

Sydney Monat Sheen Abe Promingion Vantin

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