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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
7
Mr Guy of the United Australia Party appealed to the Minister for Supply to relieve a critical shortage of galvanised rooting iron in Tasmania. The lack has stalled building operations for months and prompted urgent action.
Canberra No 1 defeated No 2 by four goals to one in the pool of the Canberra Chub carnival at Manuka last eight. Medley and freestyle events feature Bova Gloyds Brophy and Israel with multiple top times and several club records noted.
A Canberra deputation from industrial organisations met the Solicitor General Sir George Knowles who promised the recent amendment to the Canberra Industrial Board Ordinance would not harm workers. He said the amendment would facilitate segregating awards and prevent the chairman from acting dictatorially.
A tarpaulin collection at the Shell Picture Displays in Canberra on Tuesday night raised £24 10s for war funds. The committee thanks Local Manager Mr C. Cooke for the opportunity to collect.
The Griffith Tennis Club schedules a friendly with West Queanbeyan. Selected players include O. Byrne N. Elliott G. Sutherland D. Gourlay J. Barchard and 8. Kingley with Mesdames Barchard Kingley Limbert and Hope. Assemble at O. Bernies shop at 1.15. inform the secretary if unable to attend.
Secretaries of the Pakenham Racing Club moved to block off course broadcasts. All telephones at the course and adjacent paddocks were disconnected to prevent external transmission. Press results had to be telegraphed. Rourke barred race books from leaving the course. Attendance was very large. Confusion among jockeys noted with semaphore names for J Thompson and Jack Thompson.
Alan Westbury edged Ron McLaughlin on a disputed decision at Leichhardt Stadium. A punch to the neck sent McLaughlin to the floor in the fifth round, drawing hoots and a near-ring invasion by spectators.
Billiards champion Walter Lindrum visits Canberra to entertain soldiers by giving an exhibition at Royal Canberra Golf Club at 6 km today. A second exhibition match will be held at the Returned Soldiers' Club tonight between 8 pm with a small admission fee.
London dispatch reports General Atenescu issued a decree placing Romania under military rule. The army gains power over nearly every branch of national life and can militarise any state institution or corporate body, effectively placing the nation under military control.
An order from the Naval Chief Sir Ragnar Colvin requires ships on the Australian register to be equipped with paravanes to guard against mines. Coastal vessels may not depart without permission unless fitted, as paravanes cut underwater cables and explode submerged mines.
Kingston store offers five hundred bottles of Eau de Cologne to every customer today as a holiday token of appreciation while supplies last.
Mr Calwell of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives urged the government to appoint a committee to inquire into family endowment and marriage. The Prime Minister promised to consider the matter.
Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Feters Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company offices Mori Bireet Breddon Canberra.
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