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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
6
A prominent Sydney solicitor was arrested by Detective Sergeant Buckley of the Companies Squad and charged with stamp duties evasion in a breach of the Stamp Wanes ct.
The minister said it will be weeks before Douglas airliners taken by the Air Force are released to civilian use after Lockheed Hudsons are delivered. The aircraft will be returned with unimpaired efficiency and service readiness follows the new deliveries.
The first round matches begin Wednesday with teams listed as Northbourne 1 and 2 facing traddean and Gale mond pairing. Captains and players include Misa V. Trewerk Mrs Ayrton Mrs Sully Mrs York and others across Forrest 1 2 Braddun Yarralumla Rew 4 and Ainslie 2 among the blended rosters.
A man named Thomas Owen Drury, 29, an engineer, attempted suicide in the Central Court dock moments after being sentenced to 12 months for larceny. He drew a razor, cut from ear to ear, collapsed onto the railing, and was taken to hospital. Police report prior threats and a past habit of self harm.
Mary Victoria Sawdon 45 stood trial in the Quarter Sessions today on charges of stealing sums of money valued at £216 and £249 from Sayegh Cotter Wool Company. The Crown alleges she used subterfuge, promises, and hopeful assertions to obtain the funds and that she also deceived other individuals including a businessman who loaned money and sold a business believing she would be appointed to lineal control of an estate.
Race list from Ascot shows multiple novice divisions with various horses, riders, and odds. Notable entries include High Dividend, Wise Laddie, Woolonga, Zeltown, Mortine, Enge, Fox Macduff, Log Cabin Grandgory, and Song of the Shot Gun among others. Races run from 10 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. across divisions with numerous entries and times.
The A.C.T. Hockey Umpires Association at its annual meeting approved several rule changes. Key points include a new penalty for back players in the goal mouth during corner or free hits, and penalties for balls touching the body above the knee. Captains should question decisions, and players should avoid using the advantage rule to force repositions after Bully plays.
In a hard riding display at Queanbeyan, Ian Pepper clocked 248 minutes for the 12 mile senior Pandinap event, taking fastest honours but unable to catch leader R. Brandon who won after a close finish. The 10 mile junior race was declared no ride after several riders failed to negotiate a turn.
Radio guide style list showing scheduled programs across 2FC 2BL and related stations. Includes Essential Services, News, Music, Daily Dozen, Civac, Luncheon Mystery, At Home and Abroad, Speaking Personally, Editor Speaks, Band performances, Melbourne Orchestra, Parliament rounds, and broadcasts from England Australia with times and program titles.
Government reviewer reports payment by the Australian Brainl isiing Commission to the Performing Rights Association on behalf of Od por Mterse. The figures for Va Kanel PO36-39 are given as ESA WG and PLT ao respectively with expected responses from Mr Thorby.
Keen demand for 20 863 sheep and 2 656 cattle at Flemington Fal yards with overall better quality than last week. Market unchanged. no sales next Thursday. Quotations list wethers lambs and cattle prices in pounds and shillings per 100 lb.
The Sydnis State Lottery No. 675 results list four top prizes with syndicates and addresses. Major prizes go to Lovey Syndicate J. D. Phillips of North Strathield, Pee Weel Syndicate Mrs J. Denton of Darlington, Change of Luk Syndicate Mrs S. James of Stanmore, and Preach the News Syndicate F. C. Callaghan of St Peters. Lottery No. 676 will be drawn Friday morning. ticket No. 1 won £10. Previous draws show one prize for No. 1 in four earlier lotteries.
Trainer J Andrews failed to appear at the Queensland Turf Club office triggering an inquiry into an Albion Park Races incident. The simpered stewards adjourned the matter to Friday. Andrews later appeared and was ejected by the racecourse detective at the stewards request after remarks.
Good work by the crew of the fire float Plovings prevented serious damage when an outbreak occurred in the boiler room of an overseas freighter in Snails Bay tonight. Water was hosed into the boiler room from the fire float and the outbreak extinguished after half an hour.
The Treasurer Mr Synder told MPs that since the Monylenders Ordinance of 1936 there have been no complaints about high interest rates. Mr Lane of UAP raised concerns about hire purchase deals and interest charges by money lenders, citing reports of exploitation of poorer Canberra residents.
Queanbeyan dog Kine Ver, trained at Wentworth Park, wins the Presets Stake prize of £800 at Wentworth Hope Greyhound track. Owner OTraen of Kingston MELBOURNE appears among reported figures.
A fragmentary report notes John Faremichen unable to test in Australia after an injury near Killseney. In Sydney a trotting meeting ends with Biddy Guy winning the Trotters Handicap amid crowd disapproval and contested judging from public stands.
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