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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1939
Page
4
A dense listings page for radio and arts programming. Features include music segments, talk shows, news bulletins, and theatre events with multiple named programs, hosts, and times. Highlights include concert broadcasts, literary readings, and weather updates across the day.
A chaotic riot erupted at Hobart Gaol with inmates clashing in confinement. John Hall and James Carroll suffered injuries while warders attempted to quell the disturbance amid property damage and disruptions throughout the facility.
Nomination for council and sub-branch posts due by Saturday as the Canberra Airaneh Council conducts its annual officer election. The process outlines nominations, signatures, and the timing for ballots on November 10, with details on eligibility and eligibility of members.
Arrangements for a Thursday parish hall concert include performers from Queanbeyan and Canberra with a running commentary and fashion items. The Queanbeyan branch of the Women's Volunteer Aid and Salvation Army street stalls raised funds with cakes, gifts, and poultry auction, while volunteers assisted in setup and public contributions.
Opening of Scout Hall by Colonel Rutledge in Burigendore featured Canberra delegates Col J H Goonsvein Mr R Puley and Mr Terse. Mr Bailie paid tribute to the enduring engagement as a trophy was given by Col Rutledge and the crowd praised the new hall as a fine asset to local boys. The event included a presentation and a short address before the hall blessing and final remarks.
A garbled report claims a department confronts repeat magpie attacks on Waren and children near Ak Bag He. A woman, after being struck in the ear, described a department action and a magpie that injured several women and children. The text is severely corrupted.
Market report notes potato prices held steady with today’s shipment recorded at 14m per ton for elite grades. Prices for common Brownelis varied in a wide range from 20 pounds 10 shillings to higher brackets, reflecting market shifts since last week.
A Sunday tennis event at park courts raised funds for a maternity unit at Quagtbeyan Hospital. Organisers Railways Clubs and Yarruwonga Club reported success with 4819 in rain-impacted proceeds. Winners included O Ganmu Alehin and others among many doubles and singles matches. next rounds scheduled midweek at Railway Club.
The Reid Club preserved the Gee and Ryan Cups amid weekend play. Matches featured Bradbury, Braddon, and Ryan participants, with multiple rubber and sets noted. Local entries included Griffith, Yarrahumia, and Ainalig in seminals and finals.
Report from Queanbeyan clubs detailing 400 yard match results with shooters Stuphins, G. Mart, Taylor, Couper, Wart, Bull, Storey, and Johnston among top finishers. Trophy standings include Hammond, Murphy Cup, and Hughes Shield with scores and donor notes. Competition notes mention ammunition supply and upcoming events tied to Murphy Cup and related prizes.
Metropatitan Handicap headlines a busy Rosebery meeting with Yong Cre aden and Tin Stokes among contenders. Eh Trerby Musrenta also features in a sprint of note, drawing attention to the day's program and potential upsets.
Monday Tetauller withdrew from Wilhiv Randwisk raven and will go to New Fowland early next month.
A garbled practice match report from an east field mentions players like Clarke Davix Olat and a wicket keeper. The piece lists several mismatched names and fragments of bowling and batting actions, with partial scores and observer references. The text is heavily corrupted and cannot confirm teams, scores, or outcomes.
A reader recounts using Kru chen to clear pimples and blotches on neck and forearms after repeated failed remedies. The testimonial describes relief after taking Kru chen regularly each morning, asserting it cleanses impurities and restores normal body function.
A scrambled sports brief mentions doubles events at the Equom and Metropolitan meetings. Names like Bradford and Chutonga appear amid unclear references to participants and outcomes, with hints of team support and event names, all in a vintage newspaper tone.
Fragmentary sports brief reports Ajax returning from an injury. The piece notes a schedule at Flemington and a potential return with a weekend appearance. It mentions Workshy and Eresty in unclear context and references a gun in a metaphorical sense.
Sydney report says jockey W Lappin was badly hurt after a fall from Hewehitt on Batuee. His arm fracture and overall condition prompted him to withdraw from riding in Melbourne Cup preparations. W Geem will pilot the mount.
A scrambled clipping reports Mentone Saturday activities with mentions of a horse named Gorse and a charted course. The fragment references Monilay Tuan and mentions lamenees and mental efforts in a pageant-like event, with uncertain details about participants or outcomes.
Elanage, also known as Monone Elanage, did not appear at the track Saturday morning due to a swollen joint. Vets reported toe foreleg concerns and list the horse as unavailable for workouts.
The derby entry for High Caste appears unlikely after recent performances. Monaay Ty notes uncertainty about Migh Caste competing, with commentary suggesting the horse may be withdrawn or held back by officials or trainers.
A misread local notice reports a beer strike at Lithgow with picketting planned next weekend. It notes price increases and a reaction from brewers and an Anti something league, mentioning a president and varying public sentiment.
The trial concluded with Andrew Moms, 61, convicted of murder in the OVE tao Court. He faced charges connected to the deaths of Timothy O’thed and Mary v Jamen Robinson, though one count was dismissed. The proceeding reflected a complex case with disputed ties to a separate boating incident.
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