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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

4

On the Air Today Variety Radio Schedule Fragment

A dense OCR style list outlines numerous radio programs and broadcasts across day parts. It includes News Music Daily Devotion School Broadcast Luncheon Morning and Evening segments with mentions of orchestral performances and named conductors. The fragment ends with references to Sydney Symphony War Concert and various broadcasts.

the Watchman Metropolitan Fire Brigade Colin Crane Sir Thomas Beecham Sydney Symphony Orchestra Wayland Yeon Wireless Chorus Close

Sydney Faces Water Famine Threat

Sydney could face drastic water rationing and industry stoppage if heavy rainfall does not arrive soon. Chief Engineer Farnsworth warned only heavy rain can avert a water failure and urged stringent conservation, while widespread weekend rain touched some districts with better totals in the northeast.

Sydney The Water Board Farnsworth Barnaworth Central Far North

Canberra Radio Schedule Notes Evening Programs

The Canberra Times listing shows a dense broadcast schedule with classical and news programs. Highlights include BBC News at 6 15 and The After Dinner Show at 7 30 along with Essential Services and music segments across the day.

le ‘Phillips Sir ‘Thomas Sydney - Sym SLO B.B.C. News Musical Savouries Earential Mel Morris National News the Four Feathers Round the Town the Silver Screen Georg Schneevoigt Evergreena of Music Close Ncy Canberra Times Goulburn Post

Mid-Week Tennis Team Rosters and Players Listed

The article lists tomorrow's tennis matches by location and the players assigned to each team. Forrest 1, Griffith, Reid, Kingston, Forrest 2, Northbourne 1 and 2, Griffith L, Kingston, Reid 2, Eastlake each feature women players with surnames and initials.

Forrest Mesdames Hughson Jones Hellhouse Drake Griffith Mesdames Mahoney Barchard Cusack Milas Phillips Reid Mesdames Fielding West Harvey Osmond Kingston Mesidames Douglas Thorpe Gowing Smith Mesdames Taylor Jamieson Lott Willington Bradklon Meadames Edwards Alford Milne T. Southwell Freebody Northbourne Griffith L Mesdames Droop King- Jey Cross Davidson Grifth Menadames Wilkinson Limbert Hope Hawke Johnston Denton Mias Gowing Mesdame Payne Duncan Schenk Eastlake Fleming Camdron Mitchell Miss Crapp Barton Mesdames Lightly Hughes Edwards Day Braddon Mesdames Vant O'Sullivan Gates Ryan

Man Pleads Guilty in Wire Cutting at Melbourne Racecourse

Harry Solomons, 30, formerly a 3XY radio mount, pleaded guilty at the Seasions Court to unlawfully cutting telegraph wires from the 3DB Ascot Vale broadcasting stand to the 3DB studio and from the ABC stand at the racecourse. He was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for the December incident that caused a racing sensation. He had been committed for trial after failing to appear and was later arrested in Suva in June. His counsel said he did not view the offence as criminal at the time.

Melbourne Seasions Court 3DB Ascot Vale A.B.C Harry Solomons Solomons Suva Foster

Sydney tragedy ends in murder suicide at Roseville

Arthur Errol Kaleski, 62, a Sydney business leader and MD of Lawrence and Hanson Electrical, shot his wife Ethel May Hinwool Kaleski in their Roseville home and then killed himself. Neighbours heard two shots at daybreak. police found Mrs Kaleski murdered in bed and Kaleski with a self-inflicted head wound. Report notes long war era gloom and Kaleski’s nervous breakdown. Three sons survive.

Sydney Arthur Errol Kaleski Roseville Palse Ethel May Hinwool Kaleski Kaleski Lawrence and Hanson Electrical Pty. Limited York Street

Queanbeyan Club Weekend Golf Winners Announced

The Queanbeyan Club held a weekend series of flag competitions won by J Arbuckle W Elsom and T Kirk. Arbuckle’s handicap was reduced after Saturday’s victory and captain H Dreyer also cut his handicap by one stroke.

J. Arbuckle W. Elsom T. Kirk Arbuckle H. Dreyer Beaulla J. Edwards W. Punshon H. Lee H. Ee Kinckaman Conad Seericas Ith Edna Fairn Bunlay - On W. ‘Ise Jaf Greaney H. Tee

Australian Steeplechase and Camden Handicap Notes

Scratched entries include Dawn Mary and Excursion for races at Menangle and Camden. The fragment mentions Renae and Sareea in unclear form, with no clear results or dates.

Dawn Mary Camden Es Renae

Cricket Southern Districts Council annual meeting at Wollongong

The Southern Districts and ACT Cricket Council met at Wollongong to approve continued operations for the coming season subject to the international situation. Elections named R G Kappler as president W Tickener as secretary and I A Smith as treasurer. The executive proposed increased affiliation fees and outlined expanded competition after the South Coast Union merger with groups in Moss Vale Oswarra Kiama Goulburn Yass Crookwell and ACT. The Burns Cup finals saw Tlawarra defeating ACT Association by 8 wickets. Crookwell won the Second Elevens. The council urged greater committeeman numbers and petrol cost reimbursement for travel to Canberra meetings.

Act Cricket Council Wollongong Councill Canberra R. G. Kappler W Tickener I. A. Smith Fee South Coast Union Coast Moss Vale Oiswarra Kiama Tablelands Goulburn Yass Crookwell Australian Capital Territory A.C.T Alawarra A Tlawarra South Coast

Queanbeyan Club Sealed Handicap Cycling Debut

Queanbeyan Cycling Club held its first sealed handicap event last Sunday with riders starting from scratch. R Blandon led senior 20 miles on handicap while B Robinson posted fastest time of 50 min 30 sec. Furlonger won junior 12 miles from 1-10 handicap and Cullen posted 130 min 48 sec. Next Sunday features senior 36 miles and junior 10 miles handicaps with prizes noted.

Queanbeyan Cycling Club R. Blandon B. Robinson Furlonger A T. Staples R. Gariveh R McCrorey R. Robinson D. Furlonger P. Burn J. Cullen Iscratch R. MoeIamek

Canberra Kennel Club Plans Special Meeting and Show

A special Canberra Kennel Club meeting is set for Sunday at Kingston Hotel at 11 a.m. to elect officers. President Dr Nott investigates a Sydney train link to the next Show and seeks Interior Department permission to use Griffith hockey ground for a patriotic and war funds event. At the Goulburn Kennel Club show a record 300 entries were received with Canberra exhibitors winning multiple firsts in various breeds.

Kingston Hotel Dr. Nott Railways Department Sydney Department of the Interior Griffith Goulburn Kennel Club

Tribute to Board and Mr Wo Mintorn by South Coast Union

The Council acknowledges a distinct contribution to its prestige and success, with special tribute to Mr Wo Mintorn secretary of the South Coast Union. The council extends thanks to the press for publicity of its work and the competition features under its auspices.

Ted Wo Mintorn The South Coast Union

Eastern Suburbs to Meet Northern Suburbs in First Grade Final

Rugby union final set for Manuka Oval next Saturday with Eastern Suburbs facing Northern Suburbs. The match also doubles as a Canberra Cup round with prior sprint championship finals and Canberra school competitions scheduled around the senior game.

Eastern Suburbs Northern Suburbs Manuka Oval Union University R.M.C. No. 2 Queanbeyan ACT W. D. Murty A.C.T W. A. Woodger Norths HK. MM. Moore R.mlc Moore

Week's fixtures for Canberra schools and rugby events

The program lists standings and matchups for secondary and primary schools. Canberra High versus Canberra Grammar at Manuka Oval with 2.45 p.m. kickoff, plus forfeit by RMU to St Patrick's College. Friday features Queanbeyan Convent versus Tes lopen Park and Grammar versus Ainslie at several grounds. Saturday covers ACT Rugby Union finals Master Suburbs versus Northern Suburbs at Manuka Oval, University Cup, and combined primary schools events with Queanbeyan at 12.300 p.m. and referees noted.

Canberra High School Canberra Grammar School Secondary Schools Sports Association St Patrick's College Goulburn Manuka Oval Telopea Park Queanbeyan Convent School Secondary Schools’ Association RMU St. Patrick's College CHS C.G Grammar Primary Schools’ Association Teslopen Park Quean A.C.T. Rugby Union Master Suburbs Northern Suburbs Manuka pOval Mir WA Griffiths Canberrin Cup University RO Maguire Combined AC VT Trimary Schools Combines Queanbeyan Primary Schools N. Laughlin

Lost memory man believed dead now residing in Victoria

Leasant Corcoran Dunbar of Ashfield vanished after a Botany Bay fishing trip in February 1032. His clothing was found in an upturned boat and a death presumption followed. His father sought letters of administration. the case adjourned as the man reportedly regained memory and lived under a new surname in Melbourne after marrying.

Leasant Corcoran Dunbar Ashfield Botany Bay Leon de Strechas Dunbar Nicholas Fitzroy Victoria Melbourne Rigon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herc Nestlé Nestles Cusack's Cuseck's Manuka Afc Hony Lise Perl Queanbeyan Club Wakelife Southern Districts Council A.C.T. Association Goulburn Association Tlawarra Association Crookwell Association Sydney Cricket Ground New South Wales Association New South Wales Cricket Association Far North Coast Council Auditine Mackerras IL. M. Maeerras A,lf Offcers South Coast Union Lations Samit Kennel Club Rugby Union L. KF R.M.C Perone Kruechey Kruschen Aisa Tvers Mabel Lifebuoy Marae Dge
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