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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1940
Page
3
Queanbeyan athlete George Day trains for next year’s Stawell Gift amid strong sprint shows. He ran 130 yards in 12 2/5 sec and 220 yards in record-evens during a weekend trial.
Royal Canberra Golf Club members at the annual meeting decided to aid war funds, cut trophy money 6.0 percent, and review transfer of entrance fees to the war fund. The NSW Golf Council may be approached for methods to aid the drive, as the club suspends this year’s championships due to the war. Captain McDonald presided, Franz Schneider retired as secretary, and Professor L N Morrison was appointed secretary manager.
The Times reports Australia will suspend private car imports for nine months. British manufacturers, who supply most of Australia, may see a temporary market halt but government orders keep plans at capacity. The move reflects motoring interests in Australia shaping global shipments this year.
The Returned Soldiers' Unit selects Captain J Brack as commanding officer with about 120 ex soldiers enrolled. More officers to be chosen this week. Headquarters at the Canberra Drill Hall with parades planned for week ends.
Eastlake battled back from a 32 point halftime deficit to defeat Queanbeyan 147 to 124 at Kingston Oval. Lovell starred for Queanbeyan with seven goals while Eastlake's Noonan Hellyer and Eyre led the late surge to clinch the result.
In Tamworth the U.A.P. candidate W. H. Chaffey secured an overwhelming victory with 6719 votes while T. Ryan of Non-Cum Lab earned 2010 and J. Lyons of A.L.P. 2685. Voter rolls show 14 434, with 200 absentee and postal votes pending that cannot alter the result. Premier Mair praised supporters, noting it as his first by election. Labour leader Beasley called the outcome disconcerting for Menzies and Curtin.
Sydney reports show the Premier Mr Mair criticizing early petrol rationing while the Minister for Supply Unix Frederick Stewart defends government actions. Stewart claims the Commonwealth already restricts peace time goods to £10,000,000 annually and notes existing cuts in newsprint, motors and silk fabrics, arguing rationing is being miscast as new.
The War Savings Certificates program in Canada quickly surpassed its initial goal of 15 million pounds, reaching about 10.5 million by late July. Banks urge savers to shift from consumption to lending funds, stressing that production must rise and inflation avoided by controlled spending.
The Commonwealth Accountants Students Society was inaugurated at Canberra University College on Thursday night. The inaugural committee includes President A F Townsend and other officers. Monthly lectures will run February to December, with prizes for best member essays and subject ideas. The Canberra Branch Council supports the initiative and University College offers lecture space.
Britain plans to send more than 20 children to the Dominions soon under the Children's Overseas Reception scheme. Sir Geoffrey Whishard, High Commissioner, said hosts would be informed as space becomes available. Ship movements depend on military needs, so some arrivals may occur earlier than others.
One in eight military age Australians will wear uniform with about 49 000 militiamen and universal inductees called up next month for camp training. By December one in six will be in uniform. Australia’s population exceeds 3 500 000 with over 300 000 in uniform or ready for immediate mobilisation. Troops listed include A LE over 100 000 BLALAL 7 000 Empire Air Scheme 25 000 and navy 15 000 totaling more than 147 000.
A dense listing details programs across stations 2FC SAR and 2CY Y, from Essential Services and News to Music, Talks and Sports. Notable items include The Night Watchman by W. W. Jacobs adapted for Radin, Peter Cooper and Sydney Instrumental Trio, and multiple local news segments with times throughout the day.
In Wellington on Sunday a government minister commented on the Canberra protest over New Zealand potato imports to Australia. He said for the year ending June 1939 exports to Australia from New Zealand were valued at £2,021,640 while imports reached £6,930,068.
The RB Club second 1940 snooker tournament quarter finals are set this week with Passett facing Calvert Tickner meeting Shakespeare Smith plays Hibberson and O Neill faces the Horth Deckar winner. Entries are close to full for the club billiard event 250 up.
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