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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1940
Page
3
Readable fragments describe strategic moves across Italy and the Mediterranean with mentions of Elbania and Valoos. The text hints at Italian and British actions, Admirals, and morale concerns without clear dates or outcomes.
On the first day of the ACT cricket competition lively play resumed after suspensions for sain. A.M.C. Staff defeated Air Force by 123 runs on the first innings to lead the table while Ainslie and Manuka each held nine points but suffered defeats. Manuka looked set to win when Northbourne fell for 114, but Crombie’s 5 for 24 swung momentum as Northbourne bowled well on the east wicket. Cadets were bowled out cheaply by Queanbeyan, ending the match after three overs with Queanbeyan declaring low and winning by five innings and 7-28 Parkes 2-3. Grammar beat Hall by four wickets and 101 runs on the first innings, while Air Force 1 defeated University 2 outright by an innings.
The third and largest contingent of Australian airmen arrives in Canada under the Empire Air Training Scheme. Air Commodore Cole urges trainees to maximize training, become capable air crew, and uphold imperial unity as they prepare to support Britain’s war front. The group represents all states and the Northern Territory with diverse backgrounds.
The listing outlines a radio lineup with segments from five to eleven o’clock including news at 6.25 and 9.00, programs on agriculture and current affairs, and a set of music and talk shows such as Oh Reggie and Ginger.
The death is announced tonight of Mr George Willama chief stipendiary steward of the Australian Jockey Club in Sydney.
In the Duntroon match Air Force won the toss and bowled first. R.M.C. Staff posted 211 for 7 with Mynn Hay and Cooney contributing solid scores. Air Force were skittled for 88 as Easton debuted for Air Force, and Shepherd starred for Staff with bowling figures supporting a decisive first-innings win by 133 runs.
A lengthy cricket score report contrasts poor fielding by Ainslie with Buckmaster and Webb’s batting, Hall chasing down a big target to win by nine wickets and four runs on day one. Other matches show varied fortunes with Ramsay and Tickner involved in multiple innings and bowling lines for Manuka, Northbourne, and related clubs.
Queanbeyan secured an outright win over the Cadets in the innings noted with 5 for 81 in their first innings. The match display shows Cadets unable to post a competitive total as Queanbeyan dominated with strong bowling and fielding throughout.
Barton wins by 29 runs against Queanbeyan with L Clarke taking 9 for 47 and Jessop 4 for 50. Manuka defeats University by 115 runs on first innings, with key wickets by Fisher and Rance.
Air Force won outright by an innings and nine runs after both sides batted, with strong bowling from Pilkington and Anderson. Key performances included Geddes and Benjamin contributing in the first innings, and Mann, Range, and Anderson sustaining pressure in the second.
In under 14 cricket, Boys' Club beat Northbourne on the first innings by 120 runs. McCulloch led Boys' Club with 56, Ghirardello 46, Axelby 26, while Reynolds took 5-55 and Cleary 1-6. Northbourne made 58 in reply with Murray and Rees top-scoring.
Vatican City radio warned Catholics in France not to trust German controlled French papers claiming freedom of worship. The broadcast cited closures of Catholic churches and schools in Poland and claimed hundreds of priests were sent to concentration camps.
Old chain bangle between Amalia School and Rei. Finder parade return to Hunt, Buree St Reid. Phone Ti1. Reward.
London Sunday broadcast by Mr Hugh Dalton to the United States argues for extended export controls and port restrictions to deny supplies to allies of the Axis. He says a blockade would shorten the war, warns of oil shortages, and notes looted resources from occupied territories.
The Berlin news agency reports the burial this morning in Bucharest of Codrenau and thirteen Iron Guard members killed two years ago. Wreaths were laid on the coffins from Hitler Mussolini and the Fascist Party.
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