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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

6

National Football Playoff Spots Set for Semi Final Clash

Queanbeyan and Manuka finish first and second to earn doubles and home advantage in the semi finals. Eastlake and Acton meet in the second semi with Manuka aiming to bounce back after a big win while Queanbeyan struggles with poor kicking at home.

Queanbeyan Manuka Bagflake Acton Quaareyan Euatlake Liaat- Igke Abegan Kcing Eastlake Oval Agason Amalie Queanbeyan Park New South Wales Tte

Wool Appraisement List From Farmera Co Operative

Sydney Tuesday report lists oat prices appraised by the Farmers Co operative for several buyers including L. M. Smith Qurl ey and other consignors from Moree Tara Pastoral Garah Mungindi and Bourke with bids around 16d to 17d per bushel and various buyers P. R.res ford W. J. Doran and others noted among consignors and bidders in an abnormal OCR filled with garbled names.

Sydney Farmera Ae Craziers Cooperative Oats Pris L. M. Smith Qurley W. I. Carrigan M. Allen i Boomil M. Cousine G. L. Hobson A. Com Tara Pastoral Co Garah A. HM. Burey Morea A. E. Willis Collarenebri J. M. Bevan A. T. Carrigan J. Doran Bons J. T. Dawson Mungindi B. Tindall Mogil Mogil P. Doran Earate T. N. McClymont North Star T. RB. Officer A. E. Kelman Moree R. J C. C. White Berawinna Pastoral Cmpany Pty. Ltd Hisiora Pty Bourke P. R.resford Burren Junction Girelambone P. F. Flanagan AAA

Ascot Races Listed With Mixed Entries and Stakes Notes

The obscure OCR filled page lists multiple race events at Ascot with various horses, riders, and stakes categories. It references races such as 1.0- Umpers Flat, 1m events, 2.0-T SEARS divisions, and 30-high weight flying handicaps, noting numerous horse names and participants across divisions.

Dee Byrne Knelgn Sapmhee Ga Sally Rieh St. Elmo Lutignti Suns Ame Uebeboige Kentedy Tarianne York Ff Heerenboom Valhalla Pinina Alea Verdo Chere Vonsiaat Sydney Cityright

Ajax Resumes Training in Melbourne Track Gallop

Ajax resumes training at Caulfield on Tuesday with Hl. Balger In the waddle. The colt ran the ¼ mile in 14 seconds, the ½ in 50, and three furlongs in 38. Amable El Golea also ran well and may meet Ajax in the Unierwool Stakes. Rivette returned after a long absence and completed a trial gallop in 1.22, her first since.

Melbourne Caulfield Ajax Hl. Balger Dave Amable el Golea Amiable Balkan Coles Rivette

League of Nations transfer discussions stir nerves

Advice backed by common im masters favors moving the League of Nations responsibility from Switzerland to a British or neutral base. London or a U S city could host the League's charter during war, though no official announcement had been made. External Affairs Minister McEwen said Switzerland’s position amid hostile neighbors prevents normal functioning.

Commonim League of Nii Switzerland London United States League Hile Mnister McEwen

Supreme Court Hears Motor Collision Case In Canberra

Judge Lukin reserved ruling in a £2500 damages claim arising from a September collision at Griffith near Franklin Street and Flinders Way. Geoffrey Dean, 22, of Tumut, rider, and Gordon Luton, 18, of Griffith, were involved. Dean sustained leg injuries while Luton faced negligence claims. The trial featured testimony from Dean and Luton with medical and traffic details, and a decision pending. Separately, a decree nisi in a divorce case granted to Alfred Finlay against Ellen Finlay was discussed, with custody and access arrangements to be set for three children.

Lukin Canberra Marlin Sydney J.C. Orr Pumut Behand Dean G. FE Burwick J. L. Maguire Luton Oswald Lawrency Byrne Cassidy Flinders Way Franklin Stree Geoffrey Herbert Dean Tumut Frankin Street A. H. Hart Queanhenay Alfred Finlay Lineaman Molong Ellen Agnes Ruth Finlay Supreme Court Phippard Finlay Ellen Finlay Jake

Military Trainees Three Youths Fail to Register

Three youths faced the Court on charges of failing to register for compulsory military training in CAMPSIE. The Magistrate, Mr. Hardwick, noted confusion over the universal training proclamation. The charges were amended to reflect youths aged 20 in 1940, with hearings adjourned to September 3 along with a similar charge against Thomas Vaughan McClusky. The next hearing requires a copy of the Commonwealth Gazette showing the exact proclamation.

John McClusky Lakemba Devil Phyllia Enfield T. Patterson Defence Department Thomas Vaughan McClusky Hardwick Patterson

Temporary signal HQs for AJF marchers established near Bathurst

Marching units set up tents near Bathurst with a temporary base at Katoomba to maintain radio communications. An armoured telegraph unit coordinated wireless vans to link the 218 Infantry Battalion as they move through Meadow Mult and Waliang, with staff reporting speech range up to ten miles. Troops will remain in tents tonight and shift to canvas at Meadow Mult and Waliang tomorrow night.

Sydney Aj.f Bathurst Seymour Vic Katoomba Odo de Feng Wolters Isaie Troopa Meadow Mult Waliang

Jehovah's Witnesses Mentioned in Adelaide Police News

In the House of Assembly Premier Playford stated that one police member who was a Jehovah's Witness resigned, while another officer declared he would perform his duty in all circumstances despite his Jehovah’s Witness affiliation.

Adelaide House of Assembly Playford

Manhunt Ends as Gerricke Dies in Wentworth Fight

Douglas Joseph Gerricke, 40, died in Wentworth Hospital from wounds after a police confrontation. He had been hunted across miles by police trackers following the shooting of a railway ganger. Known as the hooded man, he carried ammunition and was linked to an escape from Goodna Mental Hospital.

Wentworth Tuesaday Douglas Joseph Gerricke Dence Eerth Gerricke Op Garoc Goodna New South Wales Border

Judge Beeby apologizes for unwarranted remarks in wage case

Melbourne Tuesday the Chief Judge Sir George Beeby apologized on the bench for remarks about Sir Herbert Gepp and industrial relations made in irritation. Beeby said the remarks were unwarranted and offered apologies to Sir Herbert Gepp as the basic wage case resumed.

Melbourne Herbert Gepp Crofts Gepp George Beeby Arbitration Court Beeby Herbert Pps

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights

A dense listing of programs across stations 2FC and SAR with times for news, music, devotions, talks, and performances. Notable items include Luncheon Music, The Man, News, Banjo and Vocal recitals, and afternoon race results from Ascot and Moonee Valley.

2FC SAR Farential Mik News Dally Cowen Seasion Ing Chong B.M.A Frank Hant Lindley Evang Matersingers Orch Close Ascot Moonee Valley Roy Rene Sadie Galpant Company Heddle Nash Naizke Henri Jean Hatton Neville Amadio Sen Alexander

Bimelech Retired to Stud After Futurity Win

The three year old Bimelech broken a bone in his foot will be retired to stud after winning the 1939 Futurity Stakes at Belmont Park. Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd in Canberra.

Baratoga Springs Bimelech Belmont Park Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mort Street Braddon Canberra

Australia’s War Bill Forecast for 1940/41

The Treasurer estimated Australia's war expenditure for 1940/41 at about £177 million in local currency. He gave rough splits of £145 million domestically and £22 million overseas, noting 1939/40 spending near £55 million. A cash balance of £28 million existed on July 1 to meet defence and war costs.

Spender House of Representatives Australia

State to Curtail Racing Planned by Government

The government announces an action to curb racing with proposed measures set to begin soon. Premier Meir and racing authorities discuss a voluntary time scheme aimed at meeting government expectations.

Sydney Mairi

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