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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
3
Fragmented text references day to day updates on World War II actions. Mentions Britain Italy Libya North Africa and a possible peace offer but text is garbled and unreadable in parts.
Canberra Times runs a Christmas Gift Shopping Competition with 12 prizes sponsored by 25 Canberra retailers. Entries close Friday next after entry forms are available at sponsor stores. No purchase or fee required. entries must reach The Canberra Times by midnight Friday.
The Shell Company of Australia staged a war pictorial record in Canberra at the Capitol and Civic Theatres with sections on Shota of the British Navy in ar ton in Norway and Dunkirk. Audiences praised the film and its patriotic portrayal of British triumph. Two evening shows and two school matinees featured films Through the Centre and Wandering Westward, bringing scenes of Central Australia to viewers.
South Australia batsmen overwhelmed Victoria as the interstate match resumed at MuG.G yesterday. Hamence led the SA innings with 130 in 211 minutes, supported by others as SA declared at 515 for the loss of nine. Victoria ended stumps at 168 for two with Lee and Miller prominent.
Adverse dry conditions and hot sun hampered batsmen in round five of the ACT cricket competition. Queanbeyan led with 181 in the chase while bowlers dominated with figures like Rimington 4 for 18 Tickner 4 for 26 and Nish 4 for 36. Northbourne defeated Air Force by 12 on the final innings as Nish led Manuka and Robinson starred for Queanbeyan with 7 wickets for 68 and 86 runs.
Air Force, with eight wickets in hand, could not chase down 60 and fell short against Northbourne. Nish claimed four for 38 as the Kingston wicket proved tricky after rain and heat. Northbourne, after posting 103, pressed for an outright but the match ended with Air Force lingering at stumps.
A compact report lists players and outcomes from a force cricket match with Northbourne and multiple batters and bowlers named, including Rimington, Stubbs, Mathews, Fitzgerald, Batman, Csmall, Campbell, and Ham mond, noting catches and dismissals.
A bus load of visitors from Wollongong and Port Kembla arrived in Canberra yesterday. They were greeted by the Director of the Tourist Bureau Mr Dunbar and enjoyed an afternoon city tour. Such visits may become regular, following a similar trip a fortnight earlier led by Ald J J Kelly. Tourist traffic has increased recently as November and early December are typically quiet.
Ainslie batted on a tricky Manuka pitch and were dismissed for 12 behind 104 runs after Nicholas and Flinn gave a brief 48 start. Tickner's spell of three wickets in four balls shifted the balance, Custance held 83, then collapsed as the tail fell. Parkes led bowling with 4-28 and Tickner 4-26, sealing Manuka's 104 run win.
With eight players Queanbeyan fell 38 runs short of Hall's 219 total as H. Robinson starred for Queanbeyan taking 7 for 68 and contributing 56 with the bat. His all round display left the match close, as teammates struggled to support him amid a lack of reserves.
Match records show Under 16 Bots Club beating Manuka by first innings advantage after scores of 144 second innings six wickets for 102 with key contributions from Lee Reynolds and Harding. Northbourne defeated Caubeway by first innings margin of 35 runs after scores of 179 and 144 with Orvad top scoring and Bladen taking eight for 85.
Public notices announce a Xmas treat for the children of ex servicemen and overseas service members at the Tennis Pavilion Manuka on Thursday 10th at 7:30 pm sharp. Also brief tender notices for interior department and lodging offers appear with local names and locations.
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