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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
6
A garbled OCR list shows a mix of theatre titles, weather, devotion, and music programs with times and prices. Elements include a play possibly titled Quinnoya and items like Parliamentary News, Morning Devotion, and various community events, but many words are indecipherable.
The listings outline a full day of entertainment and talks with Jim Davideon s Band, Daily Devotion, Woman's Hour, Free Midday Concerts, Clifford Huntaman pianist, Evening Serenade, Victorian Railways Institute Choral Society, and educational value segments tied to the Royal Show. Event timings span morning to night across multiple venues, featuring music, news recaps, weather, and special lectures.
Police report a man was charged with intent to murder after firing from a car at Marta in Oswald Lane. Bail set at 200. He also faced counts for possessing an unlicensed pistol and handling a firearm in a public area amid claims a rat was disturbed by shots near Hawking.
At the request of military authorities Canberra begins St John Ambulance instruction at Albert Hall on Thursday at 7.90 p.m. under Dr H Knowles supervision. Courses cover home nursing first aid hygiene and more. Mrs Muriel Kennedy appointed superintendent and has long brigade membership with other officials named. Overseas members must hold initial air and first aid nursing certificates.
In national tennis notes Harry Hopman defeated Grant 7 5, 7 9, 6 7, 6 3. Grant claimed no prior loss to an Australian. Hunt beat Crawford 6 1, 6 1. Blabined defeated Quit 43 2, 44, with incomplete scores for Gl.
The House of Representatives discussed the internment of a company director in New Bowih Walaa. Oppositon Leader Carlin questioned Prime Minister Menzies about orders to release the internee after detention without inspection. Menzies cited a telegram and said the director was briefly released per practice while an inquiry was considered.
His Honour noted the lack of a court library at the Supreme Court and the difficulty of closing cases without authorities. He called for a temporary library to be established in Canberra at an early date to speed references and avoid delays.
In Sydney buyers moved freely as 39,000 sheep and lambs were penned at Flemington vale yard with a firm market. Quoted prices covered wethers to 14s, lambs up to 34s, dullocks £8 to £14, cows £4 10s to £10, best or good quality readings varied, and overall general quality remained good.
The Argentine National Meat Board plans to supply 170000 tons of meal and 0 tons to France beyond the normal quota in a move to bolster meat shipments. The decision impacts trade with England and France as part of war era food arrangements.
The Presbyterian Assembly of Canberra decided to grant a subsidy of £100 to the church. The Canberra Executive Committee stressed state responsibility for church debts, noting Canberra’s debt rose to £16,088 this year while Dr McKenzie urged improved hall facilities to support youth work.
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