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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
3
In Qu anbeyan farmers report showers easing drought fears and securing winter fodder. The warm spell helps grass grow for feed though some older residents recall harsher conditions. Local graziers express relief that feed will cover cattle through winter.
The Minister for the Interior announced the acceptance of the tender by Messrs Tiaty and Willis for the construction of a new hostel to be named Barton House in Canberra. The approval follows a call for bids and sets the stage for building works at Ainslie Cement works and related projects in the area. The contracts cover hostel facilities and associated infrastructure, with funding approved and anticipated completion timelines to be announced.
Plain Clothes Constable William Sherman aged 40 was found in his Marrickville yard with a bullet wound to the head and died in hospital an hour later. He served with the 1B unit and was a well known figure in the force. Sherman held a revolver when found and the bullets entered one temple and exited the other. He was married and had served for years. This week marks a second police officer death from a bullet wound, following Constable Roderick Hugh Meikon, 31, found shot at his home in Marrubra on Monday night.
Three bursaries announced for 10th district students David Clare Holloway and David Bowman Thomas of Ainslie School and Victor James Reynolds of Telopsa Park School. Bursaries worth £12 yearly for three years rising to £24 in year five, contingent on good work and conduct. Bursaries may be held at Canberra High School upon parental approval.
Lake George Mines worker Marko Rossa aged 42 died instantly after a 100 foot fall in the main shaft at Captain's Flat. Work stopped at the mine as a mark of respect. Funeral set for Corowool Cemetery Saturday at 10 am.
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