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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1940

Page

3

MJOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM TO COMPETE IN ACT EVENT

At the annual meeting of the ACT Women's Hockey Association held last night at the WCA Mrs BR White chaired the session. Officers for the year were elected including Jenkins as vice president D P Israel and R White among repeaters. Miss Jean Leach gave a brief talk on physical foundation.

Rteen Leame A.c.t Hochin Associa i W.ca BR. White Qucera Mee. Jenkins Me. D. P. Israel R White Gaetjens and Jedersohn Mias L. Colwell Mia. G. M. Pike Misa J. Lea Jean Leach

Goulburn News Roundup Highlights Local Events

Round the Compass reports price rises for meat amid fat stock scarcity in Goulburn. It notes the 2nd anniversary Mass at St Peter and Paul Cathedral with Bishop McGuire presiding, a Goulburn rugby loss to Queanbeyan 24 20, and political shifts in Queanbeyan Labour. Also covers ball opening at Queanbeyan Showground, Canberra High School concerts for charity, a baby pram fire in Goulburn, a humorous hospital ledger item about beer for cockroaches, Cross raffle prizes, and a music driven snake tale from Pambula.

St. Peter and Paul's Goulburn McGuire

Canberra University plans face postwar expansion debate

The annual report to the University Association of Canberra outlines aims for a fully national, post graduate residential university. It notes 161 students enrolled, 123 passes in 1939 exams, and progress on hostel facilities, site selection, and provincial-university exchanges amid wartime.

University Association of Canberra Canberra University College Robert Garran Patents University Council CIA Australia National Capital Planning and Development Committee George Knowles C. 5. Daley Burley Griffin T. W. Eckersley Canberra University India Siam China Japan United States Pacific Ocean National Union of Students H. F. BE. Whitlam Pacific Institute of International Studies Eckersley BE. J. R. Hayward K. Binna Carloge H. L. White Culolge C. 8. Daley University Association

Ironworkers oppose war policy at ACTU Congress

Federal Secretary Mr Thornton said the Ironworkers Association supported all ACTU Congress decisions except policy on war. The federation opposed war as imperialist and aimed to defend Australian living standards and liberty as the conflict widened.

Sydney AC T.U. Congress Federated Ironworkers’ Association Mr. Thornton A.c.tu A.S.P Ironworkers’ Association Soviet Union

Air Cadet Heroic Save Over Essendon Practice Flight

Air Cadet A Greenwood narrowly avoided disaster near Essendon when a jammed joy stick during a solo practice forced landing caused a plunge. He kicked the rudder to regain control and the craft straightened, one wing scraping the ground as he escaped with only scratches.

Melbourne A. Greenwood Rust Melbourne Essendon Greenwood

Sydney Water faces potential hose ban after light weekend rain

The Water Board reports minimal rainfall in the catchment area, leaving reservoirs lower than Friday. A board meeting next Thursday may ban garden hoses and sprinklers. If winter rains fail, expect shortages and rationing next summer. Weekend rain mostly hit coastal districts with some in Hunter and Manning regions.

Sydney The Water Board Hunter Manning

Association Officers Named After National Council Link

The text notes affiliation with the National Council of Women and reports new office-bearers including President Sir Robert Garran Vice-Presidents Sir George Knowles and Mrs P Tillyard Treasurer H L White Secretary H F Whitlam Aust Secretary R F Archer and other committee members D Riley K Binna Canon W J Edwards Dr L H Allen Dr F R Ke Maulden L F Filtehardinge D Hibberd Auditor A A Tregear and a certificate awarded to Geo Henahilwood for a winning easey in a group scheme competition.

Nationnal Council of Women Robert Garran Geo. Henahilwood Easey George Knowles

Unemployment Sermon Urges Churches Unite for Reform

The Rev J H Allen at Wea Ley Church Forrest urged concerted action by all Churches on social reform. He argued unemployment stems from machine production and large employers, criticizing relief as insufficient and calling for Christian-backed reform to banish unemployment. He noted Catholic action supports industry reform and urged cross faith cooperation.

J. H. Allen Wealey Church Forrest Houwwehoder Allen Epiacopal Committee On Catholic Action

Victorian XV to play in Canberra in August

The Victorian State representative rugby team will tour Canberra in August after a late meeting of the ACT Rugby Union committee. Plans include a gala day with multiple matches and events, aligned with the union ball. The squad features five players from the Australian team, including M. G. Carpenter who has a Canberra link and holds a scoring record.

Canberra A.C.T. Rugby Union Committee New South Wales Sydney Britain M. G. Carpenter Carpenter Victoria South Africa N.S.W. Union A.C.T Duntroon Harry Meurer C. G. Hamilton St. Patrick's College Goulburn C. Smith Queenscliffe Varalty Cameron Brogan Simma Easts Rl.m.c. No Naval Station W. McGrath Kevans Eric Leech Northa Greene Jackson Teet K. Harrison Easte Fisher Lambert Farr R.M.C. No. 1 Plater Eric Dunshen Northw R.M.C Randy" Sutherland Varaity

Britain to Buy Australian Sheep Skins Under National Security Plan

Australia prepares to export the entire surplus of sheep skins to Britain under a National Security Act framework. The agreement in principle with the British Government is announced by Senator McBride, with a sub-committee to set akina regulations and a table of payments for packers.

United Kingdom Senator McBride Central Wool Committee Sekina McBride

Victoria Park Trots Postponed To Thursday

Due to wet weather the Victoria Park Trotting meeting scheduled for today has been postponed until Thursday.

Victoria Park Sydney

Dr Morse Indian Root Pills Endorsement Claim

Mrs L Robinson of Ka-r-ra, Maroubra NSW writes about using Dr Morse Indian Root Pills for liverish feelings. She says she has taken them for 28 years and finds them a strong pick-me-up, noting prior recommendation by a dear elder.

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