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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 19, 1940

Page

3

A C T Police Association Holds Eighth Annual Conference

The ACT Police Association opened its eighth annual conference led by Col J T and Attorney General W M Hughes absent due to coal field duties. Perriman re elected president with Kibb vice president Goodall treasurer Ivey secretary. The report notes police service dedication and calls for a new station barracks and stronger ties with the Attorney General's Department. Two new members joined and J A Courtny volunteered for active service overseas.

Ie Police Association A.C.T J. T W. M. Hughes Parliament House Perriman Ereq Kibb J. H. Goodall L. J. Ivey Col. Goodwin Col. Goniwin Bradribb JG. B. Castreau Crown Solicitor’s Office Weisy Hughes Castreau Attorneyral Messrs Powami Egan JA. Courtny

Welfare for officers wives debated in Parliament

In Parliament Mr Anthony queried waives accompanying overseas service and evacuation orders for officers wives in A LF areas. Minister Street replied no evacuation order existed and no special facilities or rank discrimination were in place. wives may accompany if allowed by the Commanding Officer.

A.lf House of Representatives Anthony C.P A.L Park Army Mr. Street

Anti war candidate loses deposit in London by election

In North Battersea by election, Joyce of the Anti War party forfeits his deposit after a Labour victory with 9047 votes for Sanders and 781 for Douglas, confirming the outcome and deposit loss.

London North Battera

Regimental Red Introduced by Helena Mabinstein Rep

Regimental Red is introduced to women by Miss Pamela, Helena Mabinstein's representative. Miss Beauchamp offers free care advice at Davies' Pharmacy and will issue a free diputy chant with an appointment. Call 746 to book.

Misa Pamela Helena Mabinstein Miss Beauchamp Davies’ Pharmacy Alan

Tragic Injury After Train Collision Near Goulburn

Miss Elsie May Strange of 10 Cole Street Goulburn was struck by a diesel train while crossing an unauthorised path home from shopping. Taken to Goulburn Hospital, she faced serious injuries including possible fractures of both thighs spine skull plus a severe head wound and shock.

Elsie May Strange Frank Strange Cole Street Goulburn Miss Strange Goulburn Hospital

Man fined for Rottnest Island lighthouse sketch

Arthur W. Sallon, a war veteran, was fined in Perth for procuring a man to sketch Rottnest Lighthouse. Photography or sketching on the island is forbidden under National Security Regulations. Defence says there was a misunderstanding and that the client used the drawing to brighten his restaurant.

Western Australia Arthur W. Sallion Perth Australia Aes

Wheat Board moves to amend bulk wheat control

In parliament yesterday Mr. Cameron outlined minor amendments to machinery governing bulk wheat marketing. Mr. Wilson pressed for a reconstruction more favorable to growers. Cameron denied widespread dissatisfaction, noting a few issues under discussion.

Mr. Cameron House of Representatives Wilson C.P Cameron

A C T Championships and War Fund Tennis Draws

Tomorrow at 10 am A Crawley faces D Gibbons and P Gow meets R Hundt. At 1 30 pm Mr and Mrs K Taylor play A Wilkinson and Miss M Tre week with Crawley and Milas V Tre week. next Thursday concludes remaining events. War Fund draw repeats with sections listing many matchups across Manuka Northbourne Telopen Park Griffith and Reid venues including names like Thompson Holland Storr Parker Clydesdale and Condron. Round 1 opens April 24 with Northbourne Forrest Railway Yarralumla Griffith Braddon Reid and others plus grade Cc and Eastlake bye.

A. Crawley D. Gibbons P. Gow R. Hundt Mra. K. Taylor A. Wilkinson Misa M. Treweek Milas Treweek Manuka DB. Thompson Reid T. J. Thompson Miss V. Barer Northbourne Forrest Railway Alnalte Kingston Yarralumla Griffith Braddon

To Day Radio Schedule With Various Programs Listed

A detailed daily timetable outlines 2FC and 3AR broadcasts including Exasential Services News Daily Dozen and a range of music talks and special shows. The schedule lists times from early morning devotion to late evening programs with interruptions for news and regional notes.

Schoni Marie Burke Fama Idwal Jenkins Wilfrid Brady Hilly Edwards Jim Davidson National Military Band B.B.C. String Symphony Orchestra

Stock Sales Market Improves at Queanbeyan Auction

The first district sale since the rain took place in Queanbeyan yesterday with Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd presenting 1000 sheep and 11 cattle. Prices rose three to four shillings for sheep and bidding was brisk. Next sale announced for Canberra on Tuesday.

Raina Queanbeyan Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd Canberra

Canterbury Race Meeting Nursery and Flying Handicaps Summary

A crowded Canterbury card lists nursery and flying handicaps with multiple runners such as Yuletide Sweet and Paraport, plus high weight divisions. Notable entries include Adios, Exactor, Bristol, and Mosale in varied weight classes, with High Weights and Ashbury Handicap results anticipated.

Andrew Constant Chat Ter Sid Denia Marthella Dionne Manlock Adios Bragandi Knight Folly Hamurah Bristol Canterbury Park Cup Mosale (Inc, Billposter Wib Hine, Ab St. Constant Highborn ing. lb. _ fine Lib Falk Adios Inc Tel Asur Feminiat Australaaia Gen Aureus Hermes Mina Pen- Merton Othens Benburb Bestop Mrs. Caudle Im. If Plutus Buzeal Herarde Chance Tel Asur EY Bianconi Alaain Abenous Bonnie L. Mischict Heroic Yi Smile Moaveil Lady ‘Curia Pollfesse Tyrannus Warrawidger Belle Rose Spearam Hille

CAULFIELD JUVENILE HANDICAP AND RACES SUMMARY

The page lists Caulfield juvenile handicap entries with Karl Marshall inset details and a sequence of race names and participants including Balkan Chief Parker Ogden's Son Portico and Floy Ten O'Clock Meadow Lark, followed by Fur Trader Nat Brown and other horses, with start times and odds interspersed. Detailed line-by-line results are partially obscured, but multiple horses and handicaps are noted with their jockeys and weights.

Karl Marshall Inset I Parker Ogden Nat Brown Devon Brightello Hathersage Bankshaw Great Eastern Crowsaint Skylaus Winchester

Queanbeyan Club Draws Canberra Stakes Divisions and Maiden Races

Greyhound racing draw lists entries for the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club meeting this Saturday night. Canberra Stakes divisions 2nd 3rd and 4th, 473 yards, plus maiden races 290 and 473 yards, feature dogs such as Black Brew, Blue Reema, Cash Received, Anne Zora, and more.

Queanbeyan Canberra Winabou Speedy Burn Blue Reema San Equal Frivgious Peter Speedy Blue Summer ‘Tan Maiden Bebo Crown Witness Innis Joe Our Prestige Patties Pet Redburgh Sao Boy Secure Cash Silver Bray Cash Jack Bradbury Kilkenny Lad Lady Tadema Molly Aroon Mr. Bon Val's Choice Chakola Smiling Fluke Southern Boy Splodger Vaalmore President Blakes Brenson Darn Eagle Peter le Toscia Moving Kreuger Nimmity Lass Anne Zora Cash Anna Editorial Flying Maron Golden Data Just Smiles Lady Loxford Laughing Joe

Canberra Hockey First Round Plans For April 2

The Canberra competition opens April 2 with A and Reserve grades. Fourteen teams expected including Old Canberrina four teams, RMC Kingston Barton and University College two each, and Duntroon Staff one. Queanbeyan cannot field an A Grade side but enters a Reserve team. The Umpires Association is re formed with a new constitution to be voted on next meeting. Mr emer elected president J K Dash secretary treasurer and T M Owen third executive member. Theory and field examinations scheduled this year with badges for those who pass, eligible for NSW examinations.

Weagon Old Canberrana R.M.C Kingston Barton University College Duntroon Staff Queanbeyan University la

Royal Canberra Associates Golf Winners Named

A silver spoon 18 holes bogey was played by the Royal Canberra Associates in two grades yesterday. A Grade winner was Mrs Punahon with 1 down and B Grade winner was Mrs Doran with 2 up. Other results include Mrs Cox 1 up, Mrs Thorpe 1 down, Mrs Davies 2 down, Mrs Farrands 2 down, Mrs Wormald 3 down, and Mrs Howard 4 down. The usual competition was played on Wednesday.

Ailver Royal Canberra Associates Punahon Doran Cox Thorpe Davies Farrands

Northbourne Under 14 Selects For Match At Reid Keley

Cricket boys' team selections list for Northbourne under 14 facing Boys' Club at Reid Keley. Players include Goodall, May, Keley, Arm, Palm, Murray and others noted as bases and fans. Match details partially captured in fragment.

Northbourne Boys Reid Keley Goodall May Keley Arm Palm Murray Meer

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