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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1940

Page

3

Inter Departmental Fours Final Tops Week End Bowling Action

The Postal Department beat the Patent Office 7-12 in the inter departmental fours final at City green. Beal defeated Ridley 31-16 in the club championship. Singles handicap results include Ridley over Pike 27-13 and Kruger with Boorn over Beal and Smith 31-25.

Postal Department Patent Office Wan Grooma Chidgey Bale Brack P.M.G Gamham Warwick Beattie Cottingham Patent Beal Ridley D. Pike Kruger Boorn Vd. Beal Smith Forest Green Thomson Bazley Heyesd Waldock Hellier Priest Dee Fry Cook Grattan Nairn D. Price Gray Edward Whiteford Willock Elliman Bishop France D. Warwick May Cot Ungham Peters Lott d. Ingram Brackenreg Had

Yugoslavia and Soviet Union Agree to Trade Talks

Moscow reports that Yugoslavia has accepted to start negotiations on a trade treaty. The Soviet news agency notes the agreement follows Yugoslavia's proposal and sets the stage for formal discussions.

Moscow Trussia Yugoslavia

The Radio That Hitler Fears Fares In Week’s Broadcast

Wide interest surrounds the new feature The Radio That Hitler Fears telling the tale of the Liberty Stavican in Germany. The program airs Sundays at 8 p.m. from ICA, presented by Ford Pills.

Hitler Germany Ford Leu ICA At & P.m Ford Pills

Garden Fair Remembers War Effort and Red Cross Support

The Canberra event closed with Highland dancing and a Pipe Band as residents rallied for the war effort. Citizens showed loyalty and Canberra’s support for the Red Cross Society, aiding those who defend democracy. St John Ambulance Brigade handled six cases under Mrs Kennedy, with one urgent medical referral.

Canberra Red Cross Society St. John Ambulance Brigade Kennedy

Young Leon Zorrita Shocks Weatbury in Four Round Knockout

In the Newcastle stadium Leon Zorrita the rising light heavyweight prospect scored a fourth round KO against Alan Weatbury after a three round war. The bout highlighted a busy program with other racing and boxing notes from Canterbury Sydney and Melbourne.

Leon Zorrita Leon Alan Weatbury Newcastle

National Football Club Practice Games Open Season Run

Melbourne practice matches draw 80 000 as clubs push pre season trials with Manuka Eastlake Queanbryan Acton and others reporting standout players. Notable performances include Grange Hancock Toohey and Todd with Vallence adding goals for Williamstown Yarraville.

Melbourne Yarraville Ron Todd Storm Willamstown Harry Vallence Vallence G. Vallence Mahoney V.F.L Tom Kelly P .Er North Melbourne Kelly

Positions Vacant at Rayments Garage and Hotel Amalie

Classified notice seeking staff for QMART Youth garage and bow sere positions. Rayments Garage Mort Street invites applications for a single barman and general duties. candidates should apply in person with references to Hotel Amalie.

QMART Bowsere Rayments Garage Mort Street Hotel Amalie

Air Force Enlistment Surges as Trainees Reach 2400 Mark

The Empire air scheme reports 2400 trainees with over 60 000 offers to enlist. Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn notes many applicants lack qualifications for skilled roles. Training figures show 2352 in seven schools across Melbourne Canberra Sydney Adelaide with about 200 moving to the R A A F engineering school for hands on inspection and service work.

Air Force Air Fairbairn R.A.A.F. Engineering School Melbourne Melbourne Technical College Melbourne Food Trades School Brunswick Technical College Footscray Technical College Canberra Sydney Technical College Adelaide

Canberra Albert Hall Concert Shatters Attendance Record

Peter Dawson drew packed crowds in Canberra for a gala concert at Albert Hall. Maria Markan made her Australian debut with four Greig songs, then Verdi encore. Proceeds from a collection totaled 100 pounds for Canberra War Funds, with high praise for all performers.

Canberra Albert Hall Peter Dawson Maria Markan A.B.C Eunice Gardiner Liszt Chopin Handel Peter de Rose McCall Greig

Maria Markan to be Interviewed by 2CY Studio

At 6 15 p m today Maria Markan the Tcelandic soprano will be interviewed in the 2CY studios. Her concert is arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission and the Canberra Musical Society for Tuesday evening at the Albert Hall. She will discuss life in her homeland and her European Opera successes including praise for her work at Glyndbourne.

Maria Markan Tcelandic Maris Markan Australian Broadcasting Commission Canberra Musical Society The Albert Hall Miss Markan Glydebourne Iceland Carl Bartling Kenneth Neate Box Plana Canberra Cox's City Eason’s Manuka Hughes Kingston

Weintraubs Ball Aids Canberra Appeal At Hotel Canberra

A Saturday evening ball at Hotel Canberra supported the appeal and drew strong attendance. Autumn decorations featured leaves gladioli chrysanthemums dahlias and palms. Guests included Lady Whiskard Geoffrey and Lady Whiskard Mr and Mrs C J Burchell and Lady Boctive. The event was organized by J A Carroadua.

Canberra Bir Geoffrey Whiskard Mra C. J. Burchell Boctive Mrx J. A. Carroadua

Curtin Defends ALP Position Against Defectors

Lang and Beasley are accused of forming another party after pledges of no ties to any party including the Communist Party. Curtin says their actions outside the ALP void party loyalty and denies orchestrating a federal motion. He cites expunging Hands-off Russia references after Beasley interview.

Mr. Curtin Lang Mr. Beasley A.L.P Comunist Curtin Beasley New South Wales ALP Perth Beagley Melbourne Russia

Balkan situation eases as Turkish-Russian ties resume

London reports a slight improvement in the Turkish Russian situation with resumed relations. The Times notes Russian propagandists have ceased anti Turkish stance and Turkish newspapers reciprocate. It is understood Turkey has compiled a list of 60 Germans who might be deported.

London Istanbul the Times Ti 4A Turka

Printing Details for Canberra News Firm

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company offices on Mon Tree Street Braddon Canberra.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Preas of Australia Ltd Mon

U S Planes for Allies Shipments Reported by Navy Official

Rear Admiral Towerra of the Naval Affairs Committee says foreign orders for military planes total about 7 000 with some already shipped to Britain and France.

Washington Towerra Naval Affaira Committee Britain Frame

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