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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes report a reform announcement in Alabama, mentioning a general and a debacle. Details are unclear but imply shakeups affecting campers and local actions.
Prime Minister Hughes urged Australians to prepare for war and accept heavy sacrifices. He said victory requires more than words and warned the country could face front line danger at any day, with men, women, and families contributing without gain.
A dense listing shows daily airings with times and titles for programs from News and Music to Luncheon Music, Cricket, and BBC segments. It includes regional differences and special notes about Canberra Times and 2BTs. The lineup highlights entertainment, sports, devotionals, and children's segments.
London reports German raiders attacked Bristol for several hours ending before midnight while London and other southern towns saw overflights with no bombs. British losses were minor in East Anglia with few casualties. German statements claim raids on Bristol and Channel targets plus Southampton, Bournemouth and Brighton with fires.
Uninspiring play under hot conditions marked the fifth round of the ACT cricket season. Manuka and Air Force dominated with notable batsmen Hourigan Kilgour Rimington and Maloney, while Rimington's all round effort stood out as Northbourne and Air Force fought for first innings advantage.
In a Canberra match at Manuka Oval, Manuka posted 23% after Hourigan and Kilgour put on 98. Nicholas took three wickets to stall the innings. Parkes and Gilhome added a 53 partnership before Nielsen dismissed the tail. Ainslie trailed at 19 for none after a brisk start as Northbourne and Air Force battles unfold.
The French State Chief Marshal Petain will move the government from Vichy to Versailles on December 15. He will meet Leopold of Belgium to discuss Hitler’s demand that small nations with vast empires pay for protection. The American Embassy in Paris seeks the release of Mrs. Elizabeth Deegan, a clerk moved by German police to visit English prisoners.
Latest examination results show Economic History as passed for No 4280 and 4207. Latin I is admitted to supplementary examination for No 3800.
Three centuries were scored in the second grade with two by Barton against University I. R. Metcalfe 101 and N. Elliott. University No. 1 had a tough day in the field as Barton built a strong lead.
AINSLIE v MANUKA details a cricket scoring note with bowlers Fisher Eason Conrom and Conron. Fisher impresses with multiple wickets and tight lines while Eason and Conron contribute strong spells.
The report shows Ramany 0 46, Duffus 4 80, Traynor 6 29 with three wickets. Stevens 2 39, Coombes 1 27, Awindon 0 24, Ray 0 5, and G. Ryan noted as f.
Athol Stubbs the Atz-walker starred for No. 1 against Air Force No. 2 in the Inter-services event. He hit 88 with the bat and took three for 21 with the ball. Ryan contributed three dismissals as No. 3 backed up a total of 190 for the day.
The War Cabinet will consider raising the compulsory training age from 24 to 30 years amid reports in military circles that the current numbers of trainees are insufficient. The move aims to boost manpower as conscription policy is reviewed by ministers this week.
Manuka bowls first and holds strong with Reynolds 5 68 and Chapman 2 80 as Burns Leighs Leo De Set and Bare post scores. Northbourne bats next with M Young 10 not out and Orvad 1 77 H Bladen 3 35. Amalin Amalie Declares Northbourne reach 165 with Murray 70 Cleary 22 Pike 22 and Hunt 47 not out.
An evidently garbled Tokyo editorial comments on US aid to China and its impact on Japanese perception. The piece notes criticism of a new order and suggests a sharpened stance against foundations of the plan, reflecting tense wartime mood and foreign policy contention.
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