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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1941

Page

3

Four Ball Golf Results From Royal Cabers Casters

The four ball event at the Royal Cabers Casters venue concluded with J Moroney and A Johnson defeating T W L J Eddy and R Bilbe by seven up. Moroney and Johnson led six up at the turn while other matches included N Glennan with Taunton and Ware with Downes, both finishing six up.

J. Hibbere Royal Caabers Castersee AL Turner Sonavore J. Moroney A. Johoson BREST A. Johnson W. L. J. Eddy S. R. Bilbe N. Glennan

Raids on England Report Light Enemy Activity Over Coasts

London dispatch reports, from the Air Ministry and Security communique, light enemy activity along the South and East Coasts with minimal damage. A Spitfire engagement downed a German bomber. one town suffered limited damage and casualties, while most areas endured a quiet night.

London Air Ministry Ministry of Rome Platen Heinkel Mt Cesy Sones Anglia England Britain

Hitler's Selected Troops Allegedly Active in Holland

Berlin sources claim Hitler's specially selected troupe played a key role in Holland operations. The unit is described as of exceptional physique with sacrifices tied to racial quality, extending to their wives. Prison gun battle reported in New York as convicts seize a fishing boat and row across the Hudson.

London Berlin Hitler Holland New York Bing Ring Hudson

Canberra Cricket: Waldmley, Cobcroft Shine in Drawn Match

The Canberra innings saw Cobcroft and Walmsley build a valuable partnership after Dey's early dismissal. Cobcroft top scored with 40 while Walmsley remained 6 not out as the team reached 153 in the first innings. In the second innings McIntosh and Tickner impressed with five and two wickets respectively as Canberra fought to a draw, Dey and Hay contributing with notable innings and Drayton’s late stand.

Jay Dey Ines Naitane Ot’ Hisearnac Gribble Coberoff Walmsley N.o Collins Bateman Opel Hourigan Ron Longus On Ae Canberra Ping Hay Drayton Rimington McIntosh Beeres

Amendment limits councils from stripping road gravel on private land

The Local Government Act amendment aims to curb council entry for road material by requiring extraction from pits or holes on designated sites. If landowners refuse, the minister appoints a site. The Grassers' Association had sought this after decades of erosion and erosion-related damages from quarrying gravel on private property.

Grassers’ Association Bhire Council Ypr Comell Rasuit Gp | Maint Shire Countyg Ll

World record dive drum machine presents high speed cue

A fragment notes a world record dive and a drum machine, stating an exact speed of 808 feet per second, 100 feet per second faster than a .45 revolver bullet, with an unfinished mention of the Alison.

Alison

Tragic Death Reported of Baby Sydney

A distressing account describes a baby named Sydney found unresponsive by the mother who wrapped two blankets to protect the infant, the father noting the child was not breathing. The report cites an official in Australia and mentions publication by Christophe John Shakespeare for a parental association.

Sydney Christophe John Shakespeare The Faters Pres of Australia

Statewide Murray Basin Water Scheme Planned Construction

The vast water conservation program approved by the State Government aims to store 345 000 acre feet of water for use across 5 000 000 acres north and south of Namal River. Works at Benerembah Tabbita and Wakool advance irrigation and domestic supply while Mulwala Canal progress accelerates with 11 000 000 cubic yards excavated and about £140 000 spent in the Ber­rinq­uin district.

Murray Mar Frum Lachlan Namol Ped Gwydir Hunter Macintyre Duce Bnowy Goodradighes Berriquin Namal Benerembah Tabbita Grifith Wakool Deniliquin Mulwala Murray River Mulwala Canal Berringuin Aljes Creek

Wool control reforms target even wool distribution in Britain

The report notes moves to distribute raw wool types more evenly in the civilian trade, reducing reliance on top grades. It explains allocations, export incentives, and how mills use better lines to minimize waste. It also discusses overseas demand, Australian supplies, and small price fluctuations at New York markets. The piece highlights rising U.S. military orders and the impact of rainfall and sheep fly on Australian wool, with upcoming Sydney appraisements scheduled May 12–19 and June 1–27.

Winchcombée Cafeon Lin Manking Maniufactu South America United States South Africa Australia United Canada British Isles Argentina Millsnow Aires Montevideo New York Army Sydney

General Smuts Grandson Enlists in South African Army

Johannesburg report that General Smuts' grandson, aged 13, claimed 17 to enlist in the South African army. Mr Smuts stated the boy was brought back home because he is too young to go north.

Johannesburg Smuts

Frenchman Attacked in Hankow French Concession

A 61 year old Frenchman A Picea was seriously wounded in the head in Hankow's French concession on Friday by unidentified Chinese attackers. The report notes ongoing violence and mentions Japanese occupation since 1938.

Hankow A. Picea Bandiay

Creme Greaselor and Chains Attract Broad Drapery Trade

A short item notes Creme Greaselor and bold chemists, drapers, and stores expanding broad trade including chain stores with prominent offerings in fashion and accessories.

State elections set for May 10 under Premier Mair

Premier Mair announced the state election for Saturday May 10. He said the government would form despite preferring a national unity government. He noted the Opposition leader McMell would not join a Mair Bruxner National Government in New South Wales.

Sydney Mr. Mair Mair Enna Jas Mr. McMell Mair- Bruxner New South Wales

The Air Today Radio Schedule Fragments

A fragmented listing of radio program times and show titles across channels including News, Music, and Talks. Mentions from The Canberra Times and Goulburn Post appear with varied segments such as Sporting from 2BL and Women’s Reason, among others.

2FC Canberra Times 2BL Sporting Goulburn Post

Government sets limited advances for war service homes

Government moves cap on loans for war service homes to £900 while Minister Benatar Collett says freedom of choice remains. He argues the price gap reflects no real restriction on design and that colonial housing has drawbacks.

War Service Homes Benatar Collett Collett

Berlin says two Hurricanes destroyed at Malta and ships hit

A Berlin communique reports two Hurricanes destroyed at Malta by direct hits. It claims the German Air Force sank three ships of a convoy in the Channel and seriously damaged two more. Planes also sunk shipping off the English coast and a submarine sank an auxiliary cruiser. Patrol boats claimed two enemy planes and fighters downed balloons near Dover.

London Berlin Malta Geope England Yeeland North Hen Dover

Casualties in Thai fighting reported by official armament

An official report states France suffered 210 killed 160 wounded and 53 missing during fighting on the Thai border. Thai army losses were described as heavy with stones said to be twenty times heavier. 671 Frenchmen or French protégés were arrested or interned following the armistice.

Theil Thailand

War effort appeal from Curtin Evatt aimed at Australians

Acting Prime Minister Fadden said Australians had responded well to the war effort but more must be done. He referenced appeals by the Leader of the Opposition Curtin and Dr Evatt urging greater national commitment as the nation continues its wartime drive.

Curtin Dr. Evatt At Fadden Fete Australia

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