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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1940

Page

3

Canberra A grade football round two results and next fixtures

Matches concluded the second round with the Golds beating Staff 3 1 while RM C defeated University 10 0. Old Canberrans Checks beat Barton 12 4. Canberrans 9 defeated RM C 3 1 and Queanbeyan beat Canberrans 5 2. Old Canberrans Checks meet Kingston next with a penultimate semi final tied for next Saturday.

Cabberrkns Old Aim R.M.C University Rm.c Johnsen Fuhrman Starkey Canberrans Barton Queanbeyan Canberrane Pointa University R.aast Kingston H.A.A.F Ae Nevt Old Canberrah Will

Alien Wellington Letter Evasion Ends in Forfeiture Gaol

An enemy alien aged 25, manager of a foreign company, was sentenced to a foe's gaol for trying to send a censorship evading letter to his Australian father. Associate Gerald O'Byrne, 31, an Australian accountant, was fined £3 for assisting the evasion. the letter was found on a wharf and claimed by O'Byrne.

Wellington N.Z Australia Alexander Id Gerald O'Byrne O'Byrne

No Shortage of Matches Declared by Australian Officials

Commonwealth authorities report many grocers and storekeepers with held safety matches fearing a shortage. Canberra officials stated there were adequate stores of matches to meet all needs across Australia, refuting the fears.

Australia Canberra

Canberra Dominates Patriotic Football Match at Manuka

Canberra overwhelmed a Services side 32 18 in a patriotic fundraiser game at Manuka. Eyre Westcott and McLaren led scoring with multiple goals while Kay and Copley starred for Canberra in a one sided contest.

Golds Goodwin Bally Hankineon Robarigon Staff Manuka Canberra Combined Services Eyre McLaren Westcott McDonald Copley Lovell Yandel Elliman Yandell Kay McBeth Sheriff Faux Rowley Drayton McNamara Ryan Bunting Eiliman Mann Cooke Kayes McKensie Rogers Meth

Edlington Wins Monthly Medal at Royal Canberra Golf Club

Edlington captured his second consecutive monthly medal at Royal Canberra with a net 47 and gross 74, two over par, leading L. N. Morrison who finished two strokes behind. C. Green won the B grade with a net 64, the lowest winning score in months, as entry sheets posted for next week’s President-Captain Teams Match.

Edlington Royal Canberra Golf Club L. N. Morrison Morrison Waring A.lf Dotdrell R. A. Hyles J. A. Bull Jessa Owcomer C. C. Green Oe Hana Hest L. Edlington C. C. Whitley R. B. Parcker W. McKinstry E. Waring R. J. Maloney C. J. Campbell W. J. Mildenhall EB. Murphy R. Shannon J. R. Nimmo A. E. Hopkins D. McInnes A. C. Newton N. Laughlin R. C. Jarman

Health regulations in hotels in Canberra

Two hotels and one club in Canberra comply with a regulation requiring fixed trays under beer pumps to catch drips and be connected to the premises sewer. Other hotels and clubs are working to connect trays to sewers, with the Health Department watching progress. In South Wales a coloured liquid is placed in drip trays.

Canberra Health Department South Wales

Radio Schedule Highlights Across Stations and Times

A dense listing of daily air slots and programs across 2FC 3AR and related stations with multiple segments including Essential Services, News, Music, Dramas, Devotionals, Luncheon Music, The Watchman, National Military Band, Dancing, Race commentary, and post afternoon programming. Notable entries reference The Canberra Times and Goulburn broadcasts with varying start times and show names such as The Watchman by W. W. Jacobs and Fighting segments like The Night Watchman.

the Watchman Professor Ananias W. W. Jacobs National Military Band Munie B.B.C. News Sporting Mel Morris Essential Services National News 39Th Battalion Colin, Chapman Edward Goll Tris England Close

Tornado Bedevils North Dakota. Extreme Weather Report

A 170 mile an hour tornado struck New York on Saturday and the Hugh Dawaon area in North Dakota, killing three. The storm lifted houses from foundations and tore timber like matchwood. North Dakota saw record heat the prior week, with temperatures rising across the United States.

New York Hugh Dawaon North Dakota United States

British Y W C A appeals Australia for five thousand pounds

Lady Gowrie announced a cable from Lady Halifax asking Australia to raise £5,000 to fund five Y W C A centres for uniformed war workers and youths. She noted the loss of British Y W C A huts at Dunkirk and urged Australians to give generously to aid the wartime effort.

Y.W.C.A Ite Lady Gowrie Lady Halifax Flanders Dunkirk Australia

Wheat Pool Policy To Be Decided By Cabinet This Month

The Commonwealth Government plans to decide on the wheat crop policy before month’s end. An acquisition scheme similar to the Australian Wheat Board’s last crop is under consideration to support farmers amid a vital industry. The No. 2 pool payments bring total nett aid to £37,000,000 while Board commitments near £34,000,000. only £13,000,000 has been received from sales.

Commonwealth Australian Wheat Board Australia No. 2 Wheat Board

Commonwealth Accountants Students Society of Canberra Formed

The Institute plans a Canberra based Commonwealth Accountants Students Society open to Institute candidates and University College students. Membership grants access to lectures and institute privileges at Bank of NSW Building London Circuit. Inaugural meeting planned for Friday next. annual dues announced with optional journal subscription.

Ogy Oak Council Commonwealth Accountants Studenta Society of Canberra Institute of Accounts Canberra University College Bank of New South Wales London Circuit City Institute

Government plans to boost skilled labour training schemes

The Commonwealth Government weighs private employer trainee quotas and higher trainee wages with a cost of living supplement. It seeks extended technical training facilities and longer hours, aiming to expand classes all day and into the night while avoiding dilution of skilled labour. It will consult trade unions on accelerating the programme.

Commonwealth Meeaney

Canberra High School seeks donations for reference library

Canberra High School's Parents and Citizens Association piloted a text-book library cutting costs from £3-45 to £1 per pupil annually. After four years £14,700 has been paid from over £1,400 total. An appeal for cash donations to establish a student reference library is urged, with funds via President W. Farmer Whyte or treasurer F. Bhemnon.

Canberra High School Parents and Citizens’ Association Sydney Fay Pasaivic Ce Toeany P. and C. Association W. Farmer Whyte Ft. Bhemnon

Plan uses all aircraft to bolster Empire air training

Melbourne reports Minister for Air Fairbairn announced a plan to deploy every suitable aircraft in Australia next month to prevent slack in the Empire air training scheme due to overseas supplier shortages. He rejected civilian committee training a 1000 man home defense force, arguing the problem lies in advanced training not elementary instruction.

Melbourne Air Me Bairn Aus Fairbairn

J Lee Captures Silver Spoon in Federal Golf Club Final

In the 1939-40 season finale, J Lee won a silver spoon title by six points over J Ware and W Dent after returning from Camp. Leading scores included E J Griffiths 38 and W Ware 33 with Dent 32. annual meeting to follow tonight.

J. Lee Cam J. Ware W. Dent E. J. Griffiths W. J. Ware R. Brodribb W. McKerrow de Vis J. McMeel R. Cogigns G. Woollett

Cyclist Collides With Pedestrian Near Sydney

In Sydney a cyclist struck a pedestrian three miles from a location linked to Victor Moules. Frederick King aged 23 was found unconscious and rushed to hospital. Police question a 16 year old in connection with the incident as an investigation into a possible murder plot continues.

Sydney Victor Moules Wes Frederick King Lad King Eine School Hospital Conti Hive Uintieton

Public notice item from Australian press panel minutes

Public notice fragment from the Peter Press of Australia Ltd referencing offices at 5 MOR Braddon and related listing. The readable text is partial and lacks clear actions, dates, or names beyond the organization and location.

Ogee Arn Jeter Sisauepesiter Peder Press of Australia Ltd Tha 5 Mor Reer Braddon

Artillery Practice Notice and Company Liquidation Claimants

Public notices warn of live shell artillery practice near Duntreon on August 7 and 8 1940 with danger area bounded by local roads and states Canberra aerodrome not included. Report exploded shells to Royal Military College or Police. Also Securities Limited in Liquidation asks creditors to lodge proofs by September 14 1940 at Melbourne Buildings Canberra with details.

Duntreon Duntreon-Gueanbeyan Queanbeyan Button Federal Highway Majors Lane Royal Military College J. W. Fletcher Melbourne City Canberra P.O. Box

Piano Bargain With Balance Owed and Four-Year Terms

An old established firm offers a high grade piano with a small balance due. Transfer account and deposit of £3, four years' terms, fully guaranteed. Freight paid. For details write TIFER, This Office.

Advisory Council on Patiens Named in Britain

London reports the Foreign Secretary announced the constitution of the Advisory Council on Patiens. Chair Lord Lytton among members like Viscount Cranbourne and Sir Neill Malcolm. The council will advise on alien welfare, camp co ordination, employment for enemy aliens, and liaison with Home Office and foreign governments.

London Lord Halifax Patiens House of Commons Lord Lytton Viscount Cranbourne Noel Banker Neill Malcolm Lord Winterton Britain Home Office Foreign Office Halson

Export Restrictions Hinted By Australian Minister

The Minister for Commerce Mr Cameron suggested restrictions on exports of Australian sugar meat wool wine and canned fruit. He promised a full statement to Parliament next week. He noted action already taken on meat and cited Britain’s stockpiles and closed European markets as reasons.

Brisbane Cameron United Kingdom Britain

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