Air Raids Hit German Airfield And Naval Front
RAF bombers attacked the German-occupied aerodrome twice last evening in heavy fire. One bomber did not return. An Adelaide pilot described forcing a Heinkel to crash as smoke poured from its engine. A Hudson downed a Dornier over the North Sea, crew rescued in a dinghy. French fighters claimed two enemy aircraft.
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London
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
R.A.F
Adelaide
English Channel
Cape Grisnez
North Sea
France
ACT Cricket Final Decided by Points Lead Amid Weather Delay
The ACT cricket final day forecasts Mall taking outright win over Queanbeyan as Queanbeyan trails by four wickets in their second innings after Hall leads 331 in first. The competition rules state the team leading by five points or more at end of play wins if the final is not completed. The B Grade title will be decided by points, with cadets from RMCC Cadets and RMCC Staff among the contenders.
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Hall
Mall
Queanbeyan
R.mlc. Cadeta
R.M.C. Btaff
Building Trade Delayed by Coal Strike
The coal strike has reduced timber and other materials for builds in Canberra and Sydney. Repercussions include suspended or postponed house contracts and disrupted rail services. Trade representatives in Sydney aim to arrange urgent dispatch of essential materials by courier to mitigate delays.
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Canberra
Sydney
Hes Ee
Courane
State Lottery Draw No 673 Winners Listed
State Lottery No 673 results show main prizes: No 6514 Birthday KE Herg Ocean Street. second prize No 73740 Moan Book syndicate Miss L Seery Moore Park. third prize No 92450 Golden Ointment syndicate Thompson Annandale street. prize No 5593 Bodile Mrs Phillipson Place Stanhope Hill. No 674 to be drawn next morning. Fears for the lives of Michael Lord 18 and James Leckie after a canoe mishap near Middle Brighton.
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Sydney
KE. Herg
Ocean Street
L. Seery
Moore Park
Thompson
Annandale
Boddle
Phillipson
Staen Hill
Amateur Boxing Contests Aid Queen of Sport Candidature
Inclement weather did not deter a large crowd at Causeway Hall for amateur boxing to aid Miss Joan Bale in the Queen Competition for the Lady Gowrie War Fund. Most bouts went four rounds with Army Air Force Canberra Queanbeyan boxers, decisions on points, refereed by Jack Smith with announcer Nick Koorey.
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Queen of Sport
Joan Bale
Lady Gowrie War Fund
Army
Air Force
Canberra
Queanbeyan
National Sporting Club
Jack Smith
Nick Koorey
Cecil Fayll
Causeway
Chris Noonan
Reid
Round the Compass Thunderstorm in Canberra
Thunderstorm in Canberra with loud thunderclaps and heavy rain. Grass growth reported in outlying districts while paddocks show signs of weed and plant emergence. Canberra Sydney rail service carried a full passenger load despite curtailment of weekend excursions. A Tumut weatherboard home occupied by Chinese residents damaged by fire, unknown cause, tobacco destroyed. A hospital wood day in Yass saw 108 tons of wood stacked for lorries. Coolamon Gan main and Marrar black-out traced to a bullet severing high voltage lines. ACCOMMODATION: wood general, able cook, three adults in family, no laundry. References: Mrs Parsons Northbourne avenue Braddon. Phone B347.
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Tumut
Coolamon
Ganmain
Marrar
Wood General
Rail Strike Ends On Broken Hill Line After 13 Weeks
Rail workers on the Broken Hill Menindie line end a 13 week strike. They return to work on Monday but stationmaster directions to Sydney via Adelaide may delay resumption. The ARU Federal Executive recommended union deregistration for striking. Court adjourned for a fortnight, ruling arbitration or strike only.
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Broken Hill
Menindis
Sydney
Adelaide
A.R.U
Tea supplies assured for Australian importers
The Commonwealth Government advised that Australian tea importers would receive usual supplies from Ceylon and India after representations to the UK government. Senator McLeay said there was no reason to fear loss of sterling sources of supply, despite reports the UK had bought the entire Ceylonese and Indian tea crops.
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United Kingdom
Commonwealth
Ceylon
India
McLeay
Bradford Wool Market Update and Trade Outlook
Bradford wool prices remain firm as the Wool Control extends present issue prices to August 31. The export trade awaits clarity on Scandinavia, potentially delaying shipments. Also noted are lost items including a coat and a red purse with contact notices.
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Bradford
Scandinavia
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Queen OF Commerce
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Department OF the Interior
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Cabal
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Porky Cartoon
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Australian Broadcasting Commission
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