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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
4
At Flemington sale there was strong inquiry for 30 680 sheep and lambs with a firm market at last Monday's rates. Cattle saw 2 540 head yarded with good demand and firm values, while other classes weakened. Prices quoted include ewes 10 to 12, bullocks £8 to £18, cows £6 to £12, best beef 45/ medium 40/ and others 38/ per head.
Women's hockey lineup lists games at 2 pm with teams High 2 versus Grammar Misses FE Paul versus J. Lee TWA 2 against High 1 and other pairings. Umpires named for each match include Missca E. Chaffe Migs Russell Thompson B. Christopher's and White.
The Mirvike Committee is expected to recommend resuming work and will refer the matter to the Arbitration Court.
Canberra Stakes entries across divisions include Eno's Pride Ginger Robin Jerilderie Lad Moving Kreuger and others. Maiden and 500 yard events list Connie's Cash King Mara Noble Gift Beauregard My Gosh The Boss plus multiple Canberra Stakes divisions. Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club draw for Saturday night announced.
Manitoba election returns indicate 38 Literal Progressive coalition supporters elected, with two opposition members returned. Incomplete results for remaining seats show L P candidates leading in 13 electoral districts.
The union match at Albert Hall features the Sydney ALF team against the Australian Capital Territory side with Wansey McLaughlin Miller among visitors backs and Bellchambers Day OBrien in the home lineup. Canberra weight in Robertson Hackett Turner and Hardiman, Dunrauton Sia and RM C squads also listed as event opens at 8 15. Dance and social events follow with ALF guests and special transport.
More bungling criticisms marked the arrival of 190 sick and wounded Australian soldiers from England and the Middle East. They waited in cars for up to an hour before being examined at Moore Park while many would have preferred to see relatives. National Emergency Services provided 50 cars for conveyance and medical checks, with some men having served in the Middle East or the Mediterranean.
A home remedy is listed to relieve catarrhal deafness and head noises. The instructions describe mixing a potion with one ounce of a compound and a pint of hot water, then taking a dessert spoonful four times daily. The text notes quick relief and a pleasant taste.
The programme lists seven senior teams with a rotating bye system and an proposed eighth team. Matches run from May to August across venues in Manuka and Northbourne with byes for several clubs including Ainslie Queanbeyan Acton and RAAF.
A fragmented list from a Victorian racing meet shows various horses and handlers including Mouuale Naval Mevue Hanalt and Edmontan with multiple race divisions and entries. The OCR preserves many horse names and placement notes amid scattered event labels and distances.
Old Canberran teams list for Saturday matches includes Checks versus Barton at Griffith 4.30 with McMillan Garrett Yeend Red cliff Black Holmes Day Colwell 2 Townsend Hopkinson aiming against Gold versus Grammar at Grammar 3 pm Knowles Webb 2 Nicholson Williams Hunt Parker Joyce Good win Cameron Harding and Blacks versus Barton B at Griffith 241d Laird Rh Grey D Grey Mc Cauley Chidgey Lamb Martin Clo thier Yeend Knowles Redpath Pit fant Fulton.
Royal Canberra Associates played yesterday with Snow and Mrs Wormald defeating Downes and Mr Perssons 62 24. Wallace and Mrs Rees beat Mrs Schapel and Mrs Nimmo 101.
The Canberra division reports funds received for the ACT Red Cross appeal including amounts from staff, civic centre stalls, flowers, dances, Kingston shop, Royal Canberra Golf Club, tennis tournaments, city bowling, and Duntroon. Notable donors include Mrs Cumpston and Mrs Westcott, with entries showing small cash totals and allocations.
A busy broadcast day lists Essential Services, News, music and talks from 6.30 to 11.35. Programs include Daily Dozen Breakfast Sesalon Luncheon Music News and regional features like Anzac Day march description and the Brisbane Light Orchestra.
A dense listing of BBC and Australian radio programs with times and segments for News, Music, Anzac Day features, sports, and community programming. Includes Canberra Times and Goulburn Post notices and mentions local shopping guides and cultural broadcasts across stations 2BL 2CA 2BZ.
A deck-boy aboard the Port Wellington, reported five months overdue in the Pacific, writes from a civilian internment camp in France to his mother claiming he is safe and well. He includes a list of basic needs and asks for help as war shortages persist. The note mentions 15 year old Jones, a godson of the Duke of Devonshire.
Secretary of the Canberra Organising Committee announces new discussion groups. Groups include Australia and the Pacific at the Patent Office and Human Problems in Changing Society at Deakin with meetings at lunch and every fortnight. Additional members sought for Art and International Affairs courses. details via Mr 8 S R, secretary.
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