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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
4
Gazette notice on March 14 outlines suspension of superannuation during officer appointments, and amendments to Police Regulations for sick leave for injuries or illness tied to duty. Discussion covers compensation under Commonwealth laws, wardship issues for 65-year retirees, appeals committee, residential qualifications, and a Belconnen Hall water extension costing about £15,500.
Potatoes Sydney reports a price fix at £20 per ton for first grade Tasmanian potatoes by Sussex Street agents due to a shipment shortage. This marks a £6 increase from last week as Tasmanian cargoes are delayed by coal shortages.
Senator Follha said he would meet a deputation from Hall and Tharwa areas. Materials for rechecking Commonwealth Bridge are being obtained and work should start in two weeks. Abattoirs Row work will begin as soon as fertiliser plant order is received. Construction on new hospital buildings is anticipated to start in June.
A dense racing program lists Juvenile Handicap, Flying Welter and Fourteen-Two Handicap events with multiple entries. The card shows weights, divisions, and starting times from 1.0 to 4.30 across several races including Jumpers Flat and Kensington Handicap with numerous horse and rider pairings.
Race card results show Terka winning the two mile hurdle at Moonee Valley with Dignitas second and Lord Jevington third. Other contenders included Giant Killer Fris co Bobken Ringford, with betting at Terka four to one and Dignitas four to one. Various divisions list winners, times, and margins for the Calypso Handicap and Aniversary events with Black Legend and Suzatre among notable winners.
Buyers gathered at the Flemington saleyards to bid on a mixed lot of cattle and sheep. Prices showed weaker tones for some types while prime beef cattle commanded firmer quotes, with lambs and ewes highlighted in the day’s quotations.
At an Advisory Council meeting Mr J R Waterman said city omnibuses may be crowded at peak times but not dangerous. He noted buses were refused to carry more than 40 seated passengers in large buses, while Dr L W Mott cited 28 standing passengers on a Civic Centre arrival.
The Out ber Club announces its Canberra and City Ween teams for the Johnson Cup second round next Saturday. Players listed include Piper Cook Heyes Halgsen Chilbraith Crease Bale Der Cotlingham May Wills Tutt Rain Somer vile Whiteford Momihan Forbes Fry Beattie Chapman Jyee Gray ward Francia.
At Harrington course on Sunday local cyclists competed in a fast meet with women and senior events. Tah M. Eigers won the fastest time while Harrington led handicap results and Malley and Brit posted strong showings in handieap events.
A dense list of radio program items and times from a historic schedule. It names news, music, devotion, talks and performances with multiple entities including Essential Services News Daily Dozen Morning Devotion and Afternoon programs. The piece outlines a full day’s timetable with hours from morning to late evening.
The Tasman air service resumes with smoother operations after delays in starting from Sydney. Officials confirm the service will begin soon, with details being finalized to restore regular flights between Sydney and New Bendana.
Qaetm Fart wife of King Farouk has announced the birth of the second daughter. The event was celebrated in Cairo with royal endorsement.
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