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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

7

Canberra Juvenile Eisteddfod opens at Albert Hall

At Albert Hall the Canberra Juvenile Eisteddfod opens with Sir William Clemens noting war shadows yet reporting strong entries. Winners include Eva Kelly of Goulburn for violin under 14, Brian Wells of Canberra for violin under 16, and Mary Tilley for a girl’s recital. adjudicators praise natural performance and clear enunciation.

William Clemens Wiliam Canberra Anowe Bouree Bach Eva Kelly Goulburn Beryl Thurling Queanbeyan Brian Wells Hace Rose Fyleman Mary Tilley Anne Schneider Misa Gladys Guest Sydney Payi Handel Lindsey Sayers Anhony Saunders Jamea Brash Byvendsen Mevin Kelly J. D. Burna Boys Wine Frants Keane Greenwood Sarjeant Barjeant Clavees Amalie Public School A. RF. York Lopea Park Girls LI. Hughes J. Brash Ajaslie Tema Telopea Park Georgina Brown Margaret Kilby Mary Drack Joy Lineham J Black Mr. Brash Tachalhowsky Velda Fyfe Beryl Tetag James Brash Gladys Guest Mise L. A. McConachie

Unrest in Prague as Nazi occupiers clash with locals

In London dated Wednesday, about 100 Prague citizens clashed with German controlled forces at the Czech National Party building after 450 Scalleys tried to seize it. German troopers and police accompanied Vilajka units and attempted to assault staff. Uravuc residents rushed the site and General von Neurath ordered troop withdrawal as Czech police arrested the intruders.

London Prague Citzens Vilajka Skalies Czech National Party Vilaskaltes Uravuc von Neurath Protector Int Ruders

Shops Burned In Bonalbo Fire At Premises

A fire at Bonalbo destroyed three business premises incurring damage around £0,000. It started in Mr Woodridge's garage and spread to Mr C R Kay's auction rooms and Mr C Kline's boot store. Mr Kline, owner of the buildings, was burned and hospitalised.

Lismoirh Bonalbo Woodridge C. R. Kay C. Kline Kline

Australian Education Research Council Meeting Updates

The Australian Council for Education Research in Melbourne elected J. D. G. Medley as vice president and coopted C. R. McRae to the council. Dr. P. R. Cole joined the executive as a longtime member. The council seeks state and commonwealth aid to replace Carnegie subsidies and to sustain youth employment efforts while studying war impacts on education and reviewing films' effects on children.

Australian Council For Education Research Melbourne J. D. G. Medley Melbourne University C. R. McRae Sydney University Counell A. Mackie P. R. Cole Carnegie Corporation of New York Commonwealth Commonwealth Youth Employment Conference Australian Institute of International Affairs Vals

New Hospital Work Advances at Canberra Site

Work on the new Canberra Hospital proceeds on the site opposite the Acton offices. In the last week equipment and building materials have been transported to the site and flags placed in position marking the boundaries of the proposed buildings. Workmen’s shelter sheds have been erected and start on the foundations of the new building made.

Canberra Acton

Cricketer Eckersley Struck Down In Action

London report says Lieutenant Eckersley M P a well known cricketer was killed on August 13 while attached to the air division of the F N V R in the war effort. The notice notes his fame in cricket and his military service.

London Britain Eckersley Air Division V,r

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