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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
6
Fragmented race report lists multiple horses and riders with inconsistent figures and times. Included are names such as PAUL MUNI and LADY LIMARCA, with various placings, times, and betting quotes scattered through the text. overall legibility is poor and details are partial.
Wednesday report says Zonfa will not race until early spring, delaying plans for upcoming events.
Henchman has fully recovered from a fall at Randwick last Saturday and was seen returning home at Upwell in Rosebery after a half mile trial at Gifasc.
Scouts from Canberra Forrest and surrounding areas held an Easter camp with patrols conducting activities. Leaders reported many first camp attendees and several Tenderfoot tests completed. Johns Cub Pack at Canberra led by Rev K noted a three day program and participation by Cubs in the pack.
Early inauguration of the security stocks scheme shows considerable progress as the administrative machinery is prepared. Mr Critchley will head the scheme in New Zealand and is expected to arrive in Australia soon to confer with Commerce officials.
The minister announced plans to establish a Bureau of Home Economics to advise housewives on improving household management. If formed, the bureau’s charge would be given to a woman and focus on practical guidance for daily domestic tasks.
In a season opener between High and St Patrick's, the teams played a close contest with both sides scoring and trading leads. Lorimer led the scoring for one side with 25 points while Harding contributed 10. High secured the victory by narrow margins after a strong finish.
Staffing of a new Social Department at a salary of £1,500 a year was gazetted yesterday. Mr J B Mace is nominally head, a post held since the department’s creation. Rowe will organize the department staff and parts of the Old Age and Invalid Pensions Department will transfer administrative work under Mr Gee, formerly with the Repatriation Commission.
Australia in the foreground of new film and news reels this week. Fox Movietone News and Universal News present Mr Mensies in the star role with Libya Lake Tiberias and the March of Time segments. The visit of the American Fleet to Sydney is also released.
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