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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1939
Page
6
A fragmented OCR page lists numerous names, times, and program descriptors across a schedule format. Items include music segments, weather notes, show titles, and miscellaneous proper nouns, with multiple unclear or garbled entries.
Superintendent R Pie acknowledges a donation from the Country Women’s Association and discusses agricultural funding limits. A Sunday shooting case with charges is noted, along with alien registration updates and a Tharwa social plan. Ambulance Committee holds a meeting, officers elected, and arrangements for local events outlined.
Canberra plans for enhanced rail service include Diamel-engined air conditioned urania cars similar to the Parkes to Broken Hill line. The aim is faster Sydney to Canberra travel with limited stops and buffet car service, reducing journey time when Parliament sits and train lengths are shortened during tight schedules.
The Mackay Oration featured Prof W J Dakin of Sydney University detailing the history of medicine and genetics. He traced cell theory and fertilisation milestones, contrasted two schools of thought, and noted German and English contributions before concluding with thanks from the CS.
Exports of butter to the United Kingdom rise in July with Britain accounting for 0.7 percent of total shipments. Australia shows higher production for the year ended June with Western Australia and New South Wales contributing notable volumes. US output rises except where stated, while India and Indonesia volumes are noted in the same period.
Sydney bookmakers report strong backing for Astounding in the Eprom Handicap on Tuesday with Rome support steady for the event. The field includes favored rivals and well fancied candidates ahead of the Metropolitan Handicap.
Notice announces the start of trout fishing season under Fish Protection rules with licensing requirements. It notes October 1 as the season’s opening and mentions the Interior Department overseeing license provisions in the Capital Territory.
Savings banks deposits show total £179,884,000 in Victoria and £84,000 shift overall. Commonwealth data led by Dr Wilran reports an end of August total around £800,000 with a small decrease in August. The figures reflect differing regional totals and a net monthly change in deposits.
Ranger Perry Brown spotted a tourist near the rim while another traveler cried for help. The rescue crew responded as onlookers watched, with one man calmly observing the scenery before the commotion.
Coroner quotes statements by Patrick William Ryan and his mother James Ryan regarding the death of Kit Hee whose body was found on the Nepean River bank on September 3. The brothers were later charged with murder.
At Waint's Hotel on Monday evening the Queanbeyan Rugby League members and guests, including Mayor Ali Raman, gathered for a presentation to Mr. Tony Kelly of a travelling rug wax on behalf of the Australian Rules Club. The event included tributes to Kelly, praise for local players, and hopes for future football advancement in Queanbeyan.
The Corning facility reports a new glass development enabling a near 13 percent shrinkage in a B inch dial, with tests showing a ready to use lab method producing distortion free forms. The advance centers on a two chamber process preserving original volume while lowering density for sharper accuracy.
Brisbane jockey W Briscoe, one of the most successful riders in the past years, will ride Albatross in the Kensington Handicap at Randwick on Saturday. Bylaug will have the jockey on Thursday.
An arrangement between the Defence Department and the Works Branch of the Department of the Interior, directed by the Acting Director-General of Works in Melbourne, streamlined preliminary plans for defence works and artesian facilities. The process moved toward final drafting in Canberra, removing delays and easing government concern.
Fragmentary notes indicate Brisbane City authorities debating a property sale or lease plan. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen appear to weigh applications and duties related to municipal assets amid unclear proceedings and potential legal or financial implications for the council.
In a legislative session Premier Matts vows action against the Communists and rejects calls to ease restrictions. He cites Archbishop Giltayne on Communist influence and warns officials to suppress meetings and activities amid rising internal dangers.
Unclear transcript notes show a 1 181 entry for The last three oak 34 at Mentone. Mentions Pure Gold price 1.73 and Alawna and Frain with various tasks. Fragmentary details hinder full clarity of outcomes or participants.
Partial OCR notes claim R Austin won the Menzies Cup singles at an event titled Fedora Parliamentary Preay Gallery Weeksemt. Mentions prime avhine and fair peepntual competition. Several garbled phrases obscure dates, names, and exact outcomes.
A reader shares relief from years of pimples and eczema after trying Kruschon balam. She reports rapid improvement within a week and endorses daily use to maintain clear skin, detailing prior unsuccessful efforts with lotions and potions. The account promotes Kruschon as a tonic cleansing body organs and blood impurities.
Amateur athletics report unsteady text from Queanbeyan Hospital Sports, with youths competing in 200 and 200 and 800 meter events, high jump, and long jump as trials near the Queanbeyan host meet. Athletes from GAAS, Ube RL, Duntroom, and Canberra High School expected to participate. event opens Saturday morning at Newuk.
Canberra officials reported nineteen magpie attacks on residents over several days. Magpies are protected, and authorities warned against harming birds. The department cautioned that attacks may increase with breeding season and urged precautions to protect people.
The Baye Communion in Pub Nc Works backed railway construction linking the interior to the coast. They argued the route would create an inland connection improving transportation along southern pathways and coastal systems.
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