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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
3
Commonwealth representatives and Sir Ernest Fisk will examine ways to cut overseas buys in America and Canada. Petrol firms, major car importers, and newspapers will join discussions as part of a broader credit conservation policy to improve import control.
The Canberra District Kennel Club plans its first show early next month with about ten classes for popular breeds. A novelty section judges dogs on aristocratic grooming and sparkly blue eyes, while a watchdog close wins top awards. Members recently shone at the Goulburn show with multiple first prizes and challenge ribbons across breeds including wire-haired fox terrier pomeranian and blue cattle dog.
At Central Police Court in Sydney the police prosecutor outlined an attempt to flee by an important witness in the Scottish Loan conspiracy. Reginald Walker and three others are charged with conspiring to cheat Woolcott Forbes. Donaldson, claimed by counsel as a willing witness since October, faces arrest and possible appeal dates as he awaits the next steps in the inquiry.
A string of Canberra cultural and fundraising events unfolds at Albert Hall from April 11 to 21. Highlights include the Garden Fair on Government House grounds, the Fragments music and drama sketch led by Laurie Loveless, and a Mannequin Parade with Lady Gowrie in attendance.
The Farmers and Graisers WR reports a sale of 5370 bales on Monday and Thursday, featuring mainly clips from late shearings with some Samba and oddments. Prices ranged around 20d for lat CBK, with other rates listed. LY Wool appraised at 12.380, suggesting growers may receive an extra dividend beyond 10 percent retention.
Dr. L W Nott criticized prolonged inaction on numerous resolutions from the Advisory Council including amendments to Hospital Lux Liquor Secondhand Dealers and Collectors and Industrial Board Ordinances and water charges. Col Goodwin and others urged timely ministerial replies while noting past accepted or modified resolutions and ongoing efforts.
Canberra and Queanbeyan each prepare three teams for the first inter town match at Queanbeyan Showground. Trials for Carr Cup and Larner Cup aims, with coaching by Wal Cameron and other players traveling from Captain's Flat and Goulburn. Training at Manuka Oval begins at 7.30 pm.
Miss Margaret Whyte of Canberra married Lindsay Giddings of Clunes Victoria at St Johns Church of England. The event drew guests from New South Wales Victoria and South Australia with reception at Hotel Civic before honeymoon in the Blue Mountains and home to Melbourne.
An event featuring Chocolate Wheels Hoyale stalls a weight guessing competition among participants with several surprises and activities planned for attendees.
Bookers for the Grand Mannequin Parade at J. B. Young Kingston and City Stores must call to collect tickets. Reservations are for Wednesday April 10.
The London based report estimates the population of England and Wales at 41 215 000 in mid last year. Births total 621 204 with a rate of 15 1 per 1000 and infant mortality 53 per 1000 births. Maternal mortality fell for the fourth consecutive year to a low level. The death rate stood at 11 6 per 1000. The th rate per million drinkers aged 15 years reached a new low.
A promotional note touts Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as remedies for morning after symptoms from overindulgence. It claims the pills gently stimulate digestive secretions to help the body cope with surplus food and drink and advises taking a dose before bed or at first bilious feeling.
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