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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1940
Page
3
Queen Wyn Gilmour Crowned Queen of the Air at Fair
Wyn Gilmour won the Queen of the Air title at the Government House Garden Fair with 50 685 votes racing to a total poll of 140 972 as Canberra and New South Wales residents joined the contest. Joan Baleho finished Queen of Sport with 40 462 votes, while Peggy McLean was Queen of Commerce with 37 061 and Sister Tate with 12 164 as fundraising totals topped 1 762 30. The crowning ceremony will be conducted by Her Excellency the Lady Gowrie at Government House grounds this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government House Garden
Wyn Gilmour
New South Wales
Canberra
Queen of Sport
Queen of the Air
Bank of Australasia
BR. F. Sheridan
C. O. Andrews
W. G. Woodger
Joan Baleho
Queen of Commerce
Peggy McLean
Hospital Queen
Sister Tate
Lady Gowrie
Government House Grounds
Fair Committee
Joan Bale
Canberra Times
Murden
Mise Joan Bale
Lady Gowre Appeal Fund
Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund
Lady Gowrie Appeal Fund
Woodgers and Calthorpe Ltd
Queanbeyan
B. and
R. Campbell
Woden
J. Grant
All Roads Leading to Government House To-day
The executive committee says the fair costs are kept low by generous donations. Gates at Yarralumla open at 12:30 PM with special parking and a bus timetable. Over 40 stalls offer a range of goods and amusements while attractions include boxing, pony rides, dancing, and a high profile concert. Proceeds support war charities and Lady Gowrie appeals. A Tourist Bureau and public phone service will assist visitors.
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Q.B.N. Motors Ltd
Monaro ST
Q.B.N. Motors
W. G. Woolger
Yarralumla
Mra
G. Menzies
John McEwen
Conaul
Mme. T. Elink-Schuurmann
Tourlat Bureau
Tourist Bureau
Acid Attack Case Brought Before Geelong Court
Melbourne framed report states Mary Caroline Murphy suffered acid burns to head and eyes. Joseph Pat Pearson, 3, faced Geelong City Court charged with grievous bodily harm. Witnesses described an alleged assault on April 3 after an outing, with a bottle of acid reportedly hurled at Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Caroline Mur H
Geelong
Joseph Pat Pearson
Girl
Pearson
Ting
Simpson
Air Training Officers Named for Empire Air Scheme Schools
The Minister for Air announces commanding officers for the Empire air scheme training schools. Squadron Leader A. M. Murioch will command No. 1 observers training school at Cootamundra. Flight-Lieut. T. W. White leads No. 1 initial training school at Somers Victoria. Flight-Lieut. C. O. Fairbairn commands No. 1 wireless air gunners school at Ballarat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fairbairn
A. M. Murioch
Cootamundra
T. W. White
Somers
Victoria
C. O. Fairbairn
Wireless
Ballarat
Air Marshal Goble to Assume Overseas Appointment
An overseas assignment for Air Marshal Goble is expected to be announced soon as he prepares to depart for active duty. The move signals continued leadership in air force operations abroad.
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AIR Marshal
Goble
Ine
Fce
Goble Ta
Wal Aatonahal
Fund Donations Acknowledged By Executive Committee
A list of voluntary gifts to a general appeal is recorded with donors and amounts from G. J. Webb and Son to Lady Fairfax and Sir J. P. McWilliam. The entries include individuals, families, societies, and organizations, with varied sums and items such as craft work, toys, biscuits, and produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Webb and Son
H. Barbour
Aare
Imperial Service
Miss Griffiths
Itte Ae Dod Uy
Harald Brookes
Forrest
Mary Jones
E. E. Burtitt
Jean Wyndham
Delpratt
I. A. Eva
Owen Litchfield
Thomas Purves
J. H. Fairfax Esq
Lady Fairfax Tees Si
J.P. McWilliam Esq
Dr. Farran
Shness
John Cargill, Esq
V.W. Byrie
J. J. Garry
Haq
W. H. Chilli
J. H. Ashton
Order of the Eastern Star
Miss Parkinson
Church Services Focus on Social Attitudes and Anzac Remembrance
Al Weeley will lead both services with a sermon series on the Christian attitude to social problems titled Christ and Money. Rev Douglas A Tra then begins ministry with morning and evening preaching and Dr Waldock will preach at the Baptist Church. The Sunday evening topic Our Anchorage will be followed by Does God Take Sides. The choir will sing an anthem and the Lord's Supper will be observed. The Baptist Women's Fellowship plans Red Cross work with a first meeting last Thursday and ongoing gatherings. Anzac Day memoriam is planned for the morning service at the W C A Civic Centre with Rev D L Riley preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Weeley
Christ
al Reid
Douglas A. Trathen
Waldock
Baptist Church
Anchorage
Baptist Women's Fellowship
Red Cross
Hend
Unity and War Effort Highlight Canberra Institute Dinner
Treasurer Mr Spender told Canberra’s Commonwealth Institute of Accountants dinner that unity and purpose are vital as Britain and France oppose Germany. He warned of vast economic reorganisations and stressed the accountant’s role in efficiency and war support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spender
Commonwealth Institute of Accountants
Canberra
Spender
Commonwealth Institute
Britain
France
Germany
Cassandra
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