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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 09, 1941

Page

6

Defence Works Exhibit At Royal Show In Sydney

The war exhibit at the Commonwealth show opened with displays of aeroplane engines and rural produce. Minister for Information Senator Foil praised the exhibit as a momentous display showing the two great forces of industry in Australia. He said it reflected the nation’s wartime effort and honoured the work of those serving.

Royal Show Sydney Foye Australia Foil Ela de Commonwealth

Uproar in State Parliament over Savings Bank policy

The Legislative Assembly erupted as Deputy Premier Bruxner accused the government of mismanaging public savings during the Savings Bank suspensions under a prior Labour administration. Opposition leaders attacked the move, and Labour members defended the Rural Bank’s role while criticizing private interests and licensing provisions in the bill.

Sydney Bruxner Rome Savings Bank of New South Wales Labour McKell Aire- Honsera Real Nee EN Mace Station Agenia Lagzarini Lab Bruxzner Lang

Bridge Collapse Traps Train Crew Victims Near Emerald

Steam from wrecked engine hampered rescue efforts as a train plunged 50 feet into a crevasse near Brisbane Tuculay. Fireman J.1 train crew member and another man died. Victims identified as T. Con don of Emerald and a second unnamed engine crewman. Authorities suspect a weakened bridge from recent floods caused the tragedy.

Brisbane Victin T. Condon Emerald

Water produced from breaths

Melbourne reports Professor A Burtell dean of engineering at Melbourne University has invented an iron lung extended to run apparatus that yields pure water from human breath. Under suitable conditions up to three quarters of a pint a day can be collected though usually less than half a pint.

Melbourne A. Burtell Melbourne University

State Parliament Prolonged and Election Date Uncertain

In Sydney the Legislative Council extended sessions and delayed the state election date. Premier Malet indicated the election timing would be announced soon, while opposition leaders urged swift clarity amid overseas military voting concerns. The Army vote issue sparked debate over soldiers abroad and voting rights.

Sydney Legislative Council Malet Mair

Dangerous Driving Verdict in Canberra Omnibus Crash

Willam Jol lisle Hawke of Thirrow found guilty of driving in a dangerous manner in the Canberra area. The Canberra Court heard the omnibus crash on January 2 near the Federal Highway, injuring about 20 people. The coroner exonerated Hawke, attributing the accident to road and weather conditions rather than negligence.

Prble Willam Jol Lisle Hawke Thirrow Betty Seasions Yeaterdt J. Tinetis Wallee Canberra J. T. H. Condwint Hiewke al. Wame Caranec Ber Bettwy Pali

Wheat Board Control Resignation Reducers Board to Two Members

The resignation of G. W. Walker from the Australian Wheat Board reduces the three member representation to two as the Wheat Acquisition regulations allow the board to operate with two merchants’ representatives.

G W.ealker Amomle Sc Coesentalivos

Unclear Victorian Park Horse Races with Multiple Entrants

Fragmentary OCR shows a long list of horse names, handicaps, and race notes at Victoria Park. Entries include King Feli, Widgee, Acadia, Trenay Taw, and Herodhes, with various handicaps and classifications like NOVICE HANDICAP and other race labels.

Valputo Vere Vellirin Rondeval Wallate Foote Shorsesd van Meer Ana EM ‘Akes Dabilen Arnwon Trenay Nenuregard Acadia Micky Beones Becelem Ify Bod Urvsapaich Mario Lhs Nowra Hoy Nates Eoria Rounman Amat

Rosbery Handicap Scratching and Inquest Report

Scratching at Rosbery Handicap described as Gwen and Se SKULL FRACTURED. Sergeant Vernon Gohe of the Eastern Commons in Dubbo died from injuries after an assault in the camp. Clarke was found unconscious, later said he had been assaulted, and died two days later from a left side head fracture with hemorrhage. Police have invoked detectives to investigate.

Bydney Sergi Vernon “Gohe Dubbo Hos Clarke Syme

Richmond Races Denia Wins Richmond Handicap

Denia led early and held on to win the Richmond Handicap at the Richmond races. Rider R James was uninjured after a fall. multiple other races and placings noted with bets and times.

Sydney Turmlay Richmond Denia R. James Bruce Wood T. Mortimer V. Thomson Malden D. Aghmare Silen Court Hickey Chetwynd Mimble Spruse King Tartrim Valdiia Marmont Leength Windsor Mandicep MY Own Laycock Joao Melfort J. McPherson Vermelie Young Royal Roblin Cromwell Velltrim Generous Gesture Jean Melfort Bi Ae Lord Ore Ff. Horton Franden C ¢L. Allen Bonny Avon FP. McKenzie le Cacique Rotonde Petronius Bonny Col Petting Lord Balmore Diva Denita RH. Koy Court Gossip Ileon K. Seton Rosmen Sigh Evercello Heraclea Wetzel Foxhall Mean Tine Royal Roben Ashmore My Pontiac J. Moreille Fun Dancer T. Young Weizel Velinelie Scout Home Rule Karkaama Tunlala Queen Harrat Friardoon Teruln Beting

Iraq Troops Seize British Post Near Baghdad

Beirut AP correspondent reports Iraqi forces captured a British post near Baghdad after night shelling, with troops pounding the area and advancing under combat conditions.

Iraq

Queanbeyan Court Handles Traffic and Theft Pleas

Pleading guilty through his counsel Mr H C Deane, William Webber was fined 8 shillings for failing to keep to the left of a carriageway after a collision with a motorcycle at Rutledge Street, injuring rider Camp Gruber who spent three days in hospital. Leslie J. McIntyre and William Pavey faced related charges of unregistered vehicle and stolen potatoes respectively, with McIntyre paying three months registration and Pavey fined five pounds and ordered to return stolen produce.

H. C. Deane William Webber Costa Queanbeyan Court Warburton Webber Rutledge Leslie J. McIntyre McIntyre J. L. Maguire Pe Uriarra Road Maguire Queanbeyan and Cooma Pctaimok William Pavey Sutton F. Cartwright Imrie Amangula Lurtwright

Brother acquitted on murder charge in Nyah case

Harold Woodier farm labourer was acquitted of murder in the 11 year old Violet Woodier death near Nyah on January 18. He was also acquitted on a manslaughter charge. The girl's body was found in a shed away from the home.

Melbourne Harold Woodier Violet Woodier Nyah

Tennis Resident Championships Extended Entry Deadline

The ACT Tennis Association extends the entry closing date for the resident championships to 6 pm Tuesday due to a shortage of entries. The championships start at 9 am Saturday, April 19.

A.C.T. Tennis Association Haa

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