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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 06, 1940

Page

6

Government Eyes Dolomite and Bauxite Ore in Australia

Government experts consider steps to boost production of dolomite and bauxite ores for war needs. Tasmania hosts dolomite deposits while New South Wales holds rich bauxite at Marulan and Inverell. Proximity to cheap power and ore accessibility are noted as important factors for government support.

Tasmania Marulan Inverell New South Wales Australia Tasmanian

Taxation Proposals Due Before House April Session

Sydney reports that tax measures expected to raise general revenue will be brought before the House of Representatives in early April. Mr Spender stated the proposals would be submitted in the second week of the session.

Sydney House of Representatives Spender Iid House

Rail passes not withheld says Commissioner Hartigan

The Commissioner for Railways Mr Hartigan denied claims that 17 railwaymen’s passes had stopped and said all staff would receive annual passes as normal when holidays begin.

Bydney Commissioner For Railways Hartigan

NSW Dental Association to Run Free Clinic at Show

President James Darvill Hunt said the New South Wales branch will establish and staff a showground clinic where 500 A.F. members will receive free dental care. Dentists will operate in relief of 1) with Army authorities taking seven months to accept the offer.

Sydney New South Wales Dental Association James Darvill Hunt New South Wales A.F Mgr. Hunt ALF

Mangrum Leads Masters After First Round With 64

Lloyd Mangrum shot 64 to hold a two under the Masters lead. Demaret 67, Cooper 69, Nelson 69, Lawson Little 69, Wood 70, Picard 71, Ar mour 71, Bunyan 72, Burke 72, Hogan 73, Guidhal 74, Jones 79. Herrier attributed three three putts to a rough start.

Augusta Lloyd Mangrum Demaret Cooper Nelson Lawson-Little Craig Wood Henry Picard Armour Bunyan Burke Hogan Budward Ralph Guidhal Bobby Jones Errier

Canberra National Football League considers new accident fund scheme

At a Wednesday meeting the league reviewed proposals from accident fund trustees Mosse Pinner Slater and Galbraith to broaden benefits for intermediate players, offset training injuries, and provide honoraria to long-serving contributors. The plan will be reviewed by club finance committees, with Junior League set to discuss a seconds open-age competition for absorbing unselected adult players.

Canberra

New Zealand Mystery Bloodstained Tyre Lever Found

Detectives investigating the murder of Mrs. Alice Hamilton aged 27 and Lloyd Moran aged 16 found a bloodstained tyre lever and broken glue from a car near the site where their bodies were discovered. Police consider the car may have struck them in the initial incident.

Wellington N.Z Alice Hamilton Lloyd Moran Waikino

Queanbeyan Cycle Club Announces Early Road Races

In the preparatory stage of the road season the Queanbeyan Cycling and Athletic Club outlines a six mile handicap for Centora and salons and a three mile handicap. These events aim to give riders further experience in road racing as handicaps are declared on the week.

Baing Queanbeyan Cycing and Athletic Club Cénlora

City Bowlers Defeat Country Women in Rose Bay Meet

The metropolitan women bowlers defeated a combined country team by a score of three to none. The event took place at Rose Bay with strong performances from city representatives.

Sydney Rose Bay

Horse racing cards reveal varied handicaps at Selwick Park

Tradable racing entries list opening and quality handicaps with runners like Terka Bachem Mis Heroic and Lord Valen All Bet. The card shows TURF CLUB HANDICAP prospects, Progressive Stakes divisions, Campsie and Berwick events, plus juvenile races and regional fields with weights and noteable runners.

Plutus Highborn

Racing Selections and Handicaps From City Meeting

Opening Handicap results list Marengo Op portunist Bel Oiseau with positions 1 2 4. Quality Handicap shows John Duke Cullen Stylish 1 2 3. Clissold Handicap has Trimmer Gold Red 1 2 3. Club Handicap lists Lord Valentine All Bet Plutus 1 2 3. Progressive Stakes First Division Bestop Williamitt Royal Fou tine 1 2 3. Campale Handicap Sidrup Mis chief Sign On 1 2 3. Progressive Stakes Ind Division Castalia Hasaden York 1 2 3.

Marengo Bel Oiseau John Duke Cullen Stylish Trimmer Gold Red Penthides Lord Valentine All Bet Plutus Bestop Williamitt Royal Foutine Sidrup Mischief Sign On Castalia Hasaden York

Meath Hurdle and Juvenile Home lineups listed

The meet lists horse names and placements for several races including Meath Hurdle with Erun Terka In truder, Home Juvenile with Clarify Chatasan Portico Waverley, Mac with tob Ronwin Bunkshaw, Autumn Stakes with Manrico Bird Comlo Mareh, and Welter with Denis Miri Teaustane Barham.

Erun Terka Intruder Clarify Chatasan Portico Mac Tob Ronwin Bunkshaw Manrico Bird-play Comlo Mareh Denis Miri Teaustane Barham

Racing Appeals Upheld in Melbourne Disqualifications

The W R C upheld appeals of L Abrahams and trainer W Law who were disqualified for 12 months at Yarra Glen races. They were found guilty of improper practices in connection with the running of Mamburd in the Jumpers Fiat event.

Melbourne W.rc L. Abrahams W. Law Yarra Glen

Queanbeyan meets night greyhound draw Listed racing events

Canberra Stakes and Maiden Stakes at Queanbeyan include 473 yard and 660 yard events with dogs such as All Zang Caldero Glendalough Katharina Lucky Lord Nigger Knight Pop's Choice Spanish Queen Yarra Wanna Black Brew Bebo Conyuna Cashman Crown Witness Hallech Sadie Silver Bray and others. Owners must present certificates endorsed before racing. grace period has expired.

Queanbeyan and District Canberra Studiv All Zang Caldero Glendalough Katharina Lucky Lord Nigger Knight Pop's Choice Queen Yarra Wanna Black Brew Bebo Conyuna Cashman Crown Witness Hallech Sadie Silver Bray All Bid Brennan Brindy Innis Burndoo Eon Dark Pal Fawwater Peter Jerilderie Lad Val's Choice Cash Cingua's Hope Flying Whissy Half Faith Lady Tadama Speedy Blue Summer Tan Beauregard Laughine Joe

Cricket Teams Named for ACT Round Matches

Teams chosen for today’s ACT cricket round across Manuka Northbourne and Amalie grade. Selected players include Manuka lineup with Thompson Duffus Con ron Armstrong McEwan and Harrington Gray Eason Cot tingham Maguire, plus Northbourne and Amalie rosters with B Boag C Boaz I Cartledge D Cleary N Tickner Swindon Werner Gilchrist and Lane Cheel Law Wilkinson Williams Nicholas Savage Coull.

Manuka Emerton Garrett Goodwin Ramasy Weatcott Jyce Scott Fisher Begley Temby Heysen Capitol Theatre Northbourne B. Boag C. Boaz A. B Stevena I. Cartledge R. Crombie D. Cleary A. Nish J. Torrence N. Tickner L. Crawley K. Joyce Thompson Duffus Conron Armstrong A. McEwan R. McEwan Harrington Gray Eason Cottingham Maguire N. Murray Ray Vv. Ryan G. Ryan E. Ryan Swindon C. Werner M. Gilchrist A. Gichrist L. Platt J. Johnston Amalie F. Lane J. Cheel C. Law T. Wikinson K. Wiladen R. Smith D. Williams C. Williams T. Nicholas R. Savage M. Coull

Rugby Split Leaders Invite League Heads to Cootamundra Meeting

Probable Ventilation of Grievance Group 0 has invited the President of the N.8.W. Rugby League Mr. N. Viege and the President of the Country League Mr. A. C. Fillett to attend a special meeting at Cootamundra. The aim is to hear both sides of the dispute between the Leagues.

Sydney N.8.w. Rugby League N. Viege Country League A. C. Fillett Cootamundra

ACT Rugby Union outlines season program and trials

A C T Rugby Union set the season framework at a recent committee meeting. The program runs April 27 to September 14 with few breaks for MLC and NSW teams. Goulburn Union eyes Canberra Cup and Walcott Cup challenges. trials begin April 13 at Acton Racecourse.

R.mlc Bydney Goulburn Union ACT Monsre Gordon Canberra N.S.W Victorian Rugby Union Sydney

Boxing bouts nominate strong field for amateur tournament

Seven Royal Australian Air Force members have nominated for the amateur boxing tournament organized to back the Queen of Sport in the Queen of the Fair competition. Entrants from Canberra and Queanbeyan promise strong matchups, with Causeway Hall hosting the event next Friday night.

Queen of Sport Royal Australian Air Force Canberra Queanbeyan Asme Causeway Hall

Major Tryon Elevated to Peerage in Duchy Appointment

London Thursday Major Tryon, named Chancellor of the Duchy of Cornwall yesterday, has been elevated to the Peerage. He succeeds in joining the British aristocracy following the Duchy appointment.

London Major Tryon Duchy of Cornwall

Trades and Labour Council Review Highlights Canberra Actions

The Trades and Labour Council of the AGE reports a year of wage and contract scrutiny with measures against evasive contractors. It notes improved penalties, a new holiday pool proposal, and an industrial inspector appointment. The council backs wage rises, amends the Industrial Board, considers a Hall of Labour, and urges disinterested public representation amid rising business.

Trade and Labour Council Variow Industrial Board Youth Welfare League J. F. Muir F. Brian Trenaurer Lay P. Hammond KE. Gardiner L. Rogen

Rain Ends Drought as Statewide Storm Pours Heavily

General rains sweep wide areas of the state soaking Cumberland County and breaking the drought. State meteorologist notes the heavy rainfall night of the storm, with officials reporting extensive showers across many counties.

State Bureau Cumberland

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