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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1940
Page
6
Radio day by day schedule lists time slots for 2FC and SAR programs from morning to night. Includes news, essential services, music, devotions, talks, plays, and special features with multiple parallel segments and cross references to other stations and calendars.
At the Advisory Council on Monday, A E Gardiner challenged Sydney meat prices in February as overstated compared with Sydney suburbs. He claimed recent checks show good quality meat 3d per lb cheaper than the schedule. Dr Nott concurred the schedule held little value. unit February prices for Sydney Goulburn and Canberra were presented.
The Advisory Committee discussed tatters near the Abattoirs with Health Department inspection proposed. Four cottages at Alsatfoirsinclude one occupied by a department employee. others housed non employees in cubicles. Tenants reportedly pay a penny per week, and officials may visit the area for inspection.
Patrons are assured of an interesting night of boxing at Causeway Hall on Friday. A big programme of four two minute round fights will be staged to raise funds for the Queen of Sport candidate Miss Joan Ba e. Jack Smith acts as referee with Doyle and Jimmy Bennett as judges. The following contests have been arranged: Bantamweight etc.
Parkhouse Forestry School faces Air Force rivals in featherweight and welterweight bouts headlined by Splinter Tonkins and Duco OG Rourke. Benito Jackson and Spitfire Conk lead heavyweight clashes as Gavan Beyvle and Jimmy Bennett stage the event in a regional exhibition.
Members of the Legislative Assembly resumed debate on working conditions of Board of Fire Commissioners employees. The motion by Mr. Clyne to adopt the Select Committee report sparked the discussion on reducing working hours and improving conditions.
Horse race card details list multiple events at Kensington including Juvenile Handicap five furlongs first race, Flying Welter Handicap with divisions, Fourteen-Two Handicap, Trial Stakes, Second Division weights, Jumpers Flat Race, and Kensington Handicap. Entries include jockeys and weights for each race segment with numerous horse names and start times.
The Mentone race card lists multiple handicaps across 2m yds 6f and 1m races. Notable entries include Mamillius Black Watch Castle Gay Destus Man of Ayr Raywood and Royal Jane in a 2m handicap, plus Juvenile Handicap with Miss Rebecca Pargoon Extraordinary Bevera Ross Fe and Nut Brown. Three year old Handicap features Lord Walla Mollie Con Manurere Ore Tovares and Wellington Maid.
The report outlines rapid growth in India with three asbestos cement sheet and tile factories using focal cement and imported asbestos, copper supplies likely meeting domestic needs, and a proposal to import copper for government use including smelting facilities. Electric cable production from imported electrolytic copper expands to paper and rubber insulated cords and cotton covered wires, plus heavy engineering outputs such as bridges and hangars.
Snow capped Maunaloa on the Island of Hawaii violently erupted early this morning after five years of inactivity. Aerial observations show lava moving toward the sea through uninhabited territory. eruption is spectacular but not dangerous to islanders.
Melbourne reports J Ho Dale, handicapper for the VRC, collapsed and died at his William Street office. City Tatts Gold Cup contenders Mosait Own Folk St Constant and Reading listed as non starters. Queensland jockey W Briscoe refused to mount Billposter in the Randwick race and will ride in Brisbane. Wagga Gold Cup scheduled for this afternoon with interstate horses entering Rivertina city. Gleofine, stabled in Wayne for two weeks, could contend. owner Dr N Raphael, a former Fitzroy footballer, is cited.
In Washington on Monday Mr RR Casey and his family have moved into the new Australian Legation. Living quarters are combined with the mission. Mr Cars visited the Secretary for Agriculture Mr Kaan Wallace and will call on Mr Woodring and Assistant Secretary for War tomorrow.
London report notes Saint Andrew's Town Council backs using part of the famous poll Hinks for grazing to support the drive for more food. The move aims to boost local food production through grazing initiatives.
Newcomer R. Jordan led the Federal Club Stableford with 35 points. At Tully Park Goulburn members played a four ball best ball Powell Shield, won by Tully Park 8–4. results list multiple matches with several 2 up and 7 and 6 margins. The opening tournament is slated for next weekend with a mine-hole event and two mixed formats for members. McGrath Cup events follow on Sunday.
Sydney report: Minister for War Mr Street informs Returned Soldiers League that militia enlistments will end. Future recruits must be called up for compulsory training or held in reserve. Training roles and officer numbers will be retained, with pay and service terms adjusted as of July 1.
The iby Clad selects players for the Johnson Cup wing ahead of the Canberry green event on Saturday. Listed are Worn, Cannon, La Len, Turner, Hearne, Fern Scalt, Amith, Chafe, Howe, Lave, Buwcett, Brack Al Canberragree, Stevens, Lan Caater, Clarke, Martin Hors, Chun ham, Grooms, Mossy, Maleuner, Mar thant, Bassett, Lamb. Unselected players must meet at City green at 1.40 while weekend matches include Lamb vs Chirke and Beale vs Ridley with other pairings before 1.30 start.
Article describes an experimental cancer treatment at Toronto General Hospital with a retripeer cabinet device. Patients reportedly experience a 72 hour exposure period followed by recovery of temperature and pain relief for one to five months. The text emphasizes the treatment's experimental nature and ongoing trials.
The eighth annual conference of the ACUT Palle Association will be held at Acton on Thursday April CR with presentations by Attorney General Mr W M Hughes.
The Advisory Council recommended abolishing the existing street name system for Canberra suburbs and adopting a more efficient method. Members voiced concerns over delays, with Mr A Percival noting many streets still need naming and a local committee could handle the task without political influence.
Bradford wool operations report exports of tops restricted to finer crossbred types for yarn production. Prices for yarn are at late rates as shipments are released.
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