Suburban Rugby Rooster Warms Up For Duntroon Day
Northern Suburbs and University lineups clash at Duntroon oval with Eastern Suburbs to follow. Key players include Gardiner Richards Waters and Sutherland for NORTH and Meldrum Murray Carmody Sutherland for UNIVERSITY. Referees Mr Griffitha and Mr R R wh officiate after 1 45 p m sessions.
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V. A. Griffitha
North
Gardiner
H. Richards
Colnee
Young
Waters
Bellchambers
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Seton Eae
Duntroon Oval
R. R
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Ith
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Lambert
Day
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Bourke
Simms
Martin
J. Byrne
Gallagher
Fishburn
Meurer
Maynard
Matheson
Tennis Brisbane Finals Delayed by Quist Illness
Adrian Quist was taken to a private hospital today with German measles and will miss the finals. The men's doubles and mixed finals have been deferred. Women's match between Mrs Westcott and Miss Nae Neimeyer to be played tomorrow.
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Brisbane
Adrian Quist
Sinaen
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Westcott
Bromwich
Crawford
McGrath
Air training program transfers trainees abroad
A report indicates Australian trainees will be sent to Canada for further training, as part of a cooperative aviation program.
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Ptaren O
Ber
Traibeedt
Canada
Weather report for Canberra with hourly readings
Canberra forecast shows barometric pressure at 8 am 30.25 inches and 3 pm indications. Temperatures listed include 44 degrees at 9 am and 62 degrees at 3 pm. Maximums reached 40.1 and 51.5 degrees. minimum 35.3 degrees.
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Canberra
Abbott arrival at Government House noted in Canberra
A report from Government House records the arrival of Mrs. C. L. Abbott and Mrs. A Abbott. Reverend Bishop Pilcher and Labbeck have departed Canberra for unspecified duties.
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Tna
Bachubelps
Gotae
Abbott
Government House
Pilcher
Labbeck
Goentoelt
Canberre
Silent pledge for justice and future progress
A concise quotation honoring a collective resolve to resist wrongs and aid those in need. The lines emphasize a commitment to support the vulnerable and strive for a better tomorrow through collective action.
Petrol rationing modified to aid rural industries
The Commonwealth Government announces changes to petrol rationing after appointing rural and primary industry representatives to the Fuel Control Board. Private motorists gain higher weekly allowances, with hardship relief for those traveling over 60 miles annually, to support national production and war effort while preserving revenue.
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Commonwealth
Fuel Control Board
Australian
Great Britain
New Zealand
Australia
Bren Guns Manufacture in Australia
The Ministry for Munitions said there was no justification for claims that Bren gun delays were due to Britain withholding plans and tools. Any delay was caused by international fluctuations, and British authorities had done their best. the prospect remained that Bren guns could be produced in Australia ahead of schedule.
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Melbourne
Britain
Ministry
Hrenguna
Australia
Votes for Soldiers hints at overseas ballot legislation
The Commonwealth Cabinet met with no election decision announced. Indications point to legislation to allow overseas soldiers to vote in parliament on Tuesday. Mr. Menzies would not confirm whether ministers killed in the Canberra air crash would stay or be replaced. Mr. J Lawson visited the Commonwealth offices amid rumours on Stevens joining the ministry, which are discounted. Stevens was summoned to Melbourne by Mr. Menzies and planned to meet the Prime Minister in Canberra.
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Commonwealth Cabinet
House of Representatives
Menzies
Canberra
Commonwealth
J. Lawson
Customs
W. J. Smith
Stevens
B. A. B. Stevens
A C T P A Sports Day Postponed To January
The A C T P A Association decided to cancel the September 14 sports day at Acton racecourse and plan a larger event in January. They will form a committee with Red Cross Welfare Society Jami Society and others to set a date and organize the meet. Stewards to prepare prize details for 1941 and curb costs. Secretary position vacancy filled by electing R O Rullivage.
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Acton
J. C. Tickner
R.M.C
H. E. Curran
Red Cross Society
Welfare Association, Athletic Association
Jami Society
Byrne Club
MLC
Air Force
P. and
A. A Asaociation
Finance Committee
R. H. Brown
R. O'Rullivage
Juvenile Contests at Canberra Eisteddfod Session
The Canberra Eisteddfod Society held a juvenile contest yesterday at Albert Hall with a three quarter full hall. St Patrick's Girls' Choir won with 83 points, closely followed by St Patrick's Boys' Choir at 82, as the adjudicators praised diction and vocal tone across multiple age groups and instruments.
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Canberra
Telopea Park Junior School
Egan
St. Patrick's Boys
St. Patrick's Girls
Young
St. Christopher's School
Hall
St. Patrick's
Minn Gladys Guest
James Brand
Girta
My Dolly
Ina Mornement
Ailen Atking
Pat Thornton
Joam Kilmartin
Shaw
Rena Dwyer
Stephen Platt
Brahms
Michael Ryan
Lionel
Minut
Bee Ee
Loraine Olsson
Judith An- Sion
Hugh Chesterman
Francia Keane
Phillip Mitchell
Hark
the Lark
Echubert
Betty Normal
Joy Lineham
Eid. Menge
Numa
Giria
Schubert
Ailen Atkinson
Lonah Johnson
H. Monroe
Mary Wright
Olwen Evans
Milas Gradya Guest
McGill
F Griffiths
Les Hart
James Brash
Plano
Brash
Valerie Greenwood
Arenes
Joan Dionsider So
Joint Administrator Hinted For Papua New Guinea
Reports suggest appointing a joint administrator to govern Papua and New Guinea. Sir Walter McNicoll, current New Guinea administrator, could assume the combined role, replacing the vacant post left by Hubert Murray's death.
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Cbser Ping Nanan
Papua
We 2
Commonwealth
Walter McNicoll
New Guinea
Hubert Murray
Amended petrol rationing scheme increased private car allowance
Cabinet approves amending scheme doubling private car petrol mileage to 4 000 miles yearly and broadens vehicle classifications to include 14 cwt. tickets valid to March 21. discretionary review in three months. details set for various vehicle categories and emergencies with specific mileage allowances and licensing rules.
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Esate
Licketa
Canberra air crash prompts special inquiry court
Prime Minister Menzies announced plans for a special court of inquiry to investigate the Canberra air crash. The court will have one judge and two assessors, with open hearings unless national interests require privacy, and it will sit alongside existing air service court and coroner’s processes.
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Melbourne
Menzies
Witnemes
Air Service Court
Funeral for Aircraftman Croedale in Cessnock
Aircraftman C. J. Croedale named as victim of the Canberra air disaster was buried in Cessnock with full Air Force honours. Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's Hall followed by funeral service attended by Maitland district officials and local public bodies from coalfield districts and all denominations.
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Aircraftaman
C. J. Croedale
Canberra
St. Joseph's Catholic Hall
Maitland
Coalielda
Requiem Mass Held in Melbourne for Air Crash Victims
A solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Patrick's Cathedral Melbourne on Monday for air crash victims. Hundreds attended including 2000 Royal Australian Air Force Band members and representatives of Government and Governors. Father Long lauded the victims and said successors will inherit strong foundations.
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Melbourne
St. Patrick's Cathedral
R.A.A.B
Father Long
Australian Local Security Officers Force announced in Canberra
Home Defence Regulations establish an Australian Local Security Officers Force modeled on the British Home Guard. Enlistment is voluntary and honorary, with state controllers overseeing the corps. Members must be British subjects by birth or descent, and cannot resign without Defence convoker permission.
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Home Guard
England
Police
Orgap
Windsore leave for Bahamas and other world briefings
News in brief from Bermuda Bermuda Dominions and beyond report royal travels as Windsors depart for the Bahamas. Ottawa notes five Air Force members killed in a British Columbia crash. Sydney reports a salvage waste sale fueled by war effort awaits next week. Cape Town records the burial of Sir Abe Bailey after a memorial service in Cape Town Cathedral. London covers Bevin to undergo minor operation and the Archbishops comment on conscientious objectors. Washington notes Wallace resigns as agriculture secretary to await Roosevelt's election discretion. Bradford reports a stagnant wool market with limited exports and yarn quotas easing for buyers.
War food shortages loom in Europe as famine fears rise
The article reports on worsening famine fears across Europe with France facing severe supply strain. Marshal Petain pledges to secure nourishment for civilians amid German control of key breadbaskets and rail disruptions. It also discusses propaganda, blockades, and Allied bombings targeting German industry, contrasted with German efficiency goals and strategic aims this year.
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Lyons
Toulose
Marshal Petain
Germany
France
Tech
Normandy
Champagne
Picardy
British Air War Strikes German Industrial Heartland
Allied air and sea blockade operations target central and northern Germany. Bombers destroy aluminium works, aircraft plants, railways and other industries around Magdeburg and Brunswick. The sustained campaign disrupts supplies and industrial capacity, with long term effects on the German war effort.
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Germany
Magdeburg
Brunswick
Etia
Distrigta
Briton Actors' Orphanage Evacuated to Hollywood
London reports that in response to representations to President Roosevelt, the British Actors' Orphanage will evacuate to Hollywood where the British colony will maintain the home. Endowment is planned though funds per child are modest.
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Roosevelt
Noel Coward
Hollywood
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