White Beach Hats Sale Dates June 7 to June 27
A local sale offers white beach hats from June 7 to June 27 with unspecified discount % and pricing details. The notice emphasizes limited-time availability at a nearby shop.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
4
Counterfeit Coins Three Years Gaol for Dog Specialist
At the Quarter Sessions Leonard Albert Braund a 45 year old dog specialist was sentenced to three years gaol for possessing coining instruments and counterfeit coins Vera Stewart 38 was found guilty of the same offence and given 12 months gaol with potential early release after three months if behaviour remains satisfactory Authorities stated the accused presented canteens and caslery as trophies at country greyhound meetings and attended meetings to pass counterfeit coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Leonard Albert Braund
Vera Stewart
Guily
False Pretences Court Convicts Mitchell in Canberra
William Stuart Mitchell 56 faced three counts of false pretences at Canberra Court. He was fined £20 and sentenced to five months hard labour after prior imprisonment in Victoria. Police transferred him from Melbourne to Canberra to face charges. The offences involved misappropriating£34 from C P Thomson, A J Maloney, and A J Senior with valueless cheques drawn on Queensland National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. H. Goodwin
Canberra
William Stuart Mitchell
Wea
Mitchell
Victoria
Richards
Melbourne
C. P. Thomson
Chemlat
Civic Centre
A. J. Maloney
A. J. Senior
Queensland National Bank
Two Men Sentenced to Six Months in Central Court
Max Thomas and Horace Ratcliff, both jailed for six months, were fined and bound to £100 each to observe National Security Regulations. Prosecutors alleged the men held papers intended to prejudice public opinion harming war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Max Thomas
Horace Ratcliff
Central Court
Thomas
Ratcliff
Catholic Schools Exam Results Diocese of Goulburn
The Diocesan Inspector Rev John McCusker announced October exam results for Catholic Schools in the Goulburn diocese. The bursary at St Patrick’s College, Goulburn went to John Richards of Canberra with 403 marks. Other Canberra pupils posted scores including Margaret Horgan 312 Patrick Keogh 200 Joan Dean 253 Margaret McKenzie 235 Mary Wright 227 Yvonne Ryan 271 Marie Keefe 224 and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn
John McCusker
St. Patrick's College
John Richards
Canberra
Margaret Horgan
Patrick Keogh
Joan Dean
Margaret McKenzie
Mary Wright
Lawrence O'Brien
Denise de Smet
Mary Flannery
Canberra Shops Open Late Despite Friday Night Restrictions
Canberra retailers report strong business Friday and Saturday at Kingston and Civic. Shoppers will have normal hours with Friday night not classified as a late shopping night. A.L.F. entertained over sixty Canberra children at a Christmas party organized by the A.L.F. Girls Service Club at the YWCA with gifts for Emery children and supper by the club girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Buainésa
Kingston
Civic
Alf
A.lf
Yw.c.a
A.lf. Girls’ Service Club
Emery Child
Adios May Not Run Again
Sydney race report notes Adios may not run again after leg injury shown no improvement since the race. Authorities and trainers weigh prospects for future involvement and potential replacements in competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADIOS
Sydney
Randwick Thursday Race Card Notes and Final Acceptances
Racing program for Randwick on Thursday lists numerous races and final acceptances. It includes the Christmas at Red Brow feature, King’s Park stakes, and multiple handicap events with contenders such as Lady Dunnot, Cryom, Edifen, Vane Threst, Kashrel, Salina, Lamprey, and Javelin among others. Final acceptances are due at 1 pm, with details of horses, weights, and runners across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Brow
King’s Park
Vane Threst
Salina
Peatorwiee
Pzanant Af
Bland Princessorn E
Hoomaur
Gregory
Papillion
Pameires
Yoralla Sing Melvale
Bherriea
Binal Victory
Han Park
Lady Welch Bel Armaour
Dee Vallee
Jean Melfort Dawn Marytik
le Boneeuse
Ibi
Enebsotment
Petruchio
Vergure
Eocigna
Elecera
Voeser
Billy
Trignerman Peerless
Lockray
Marmlaw
Tusentom
Brogse
Marengo If
Ltroy
Tuckerbox
Bix
Veiled Witch Marengo
Breese
Ad Climax
Leeds
Rapyette Blor Bigh
Beauegire
Triggermat
Aoa
Pam
Homebush Stock Sale Yields Mixed Sheep and Cattle Prices
At Homebush the sheep and lambs sale offered 18 000 head with keen competition. Wethern and ewes rose 6d to 1s on Thursday rates, lambs firm with some hats. Cattle yarded around 1400 head, market very firm with prime cattle scarce. quotations listed for wether, ewe, lamb, bullock, cow and beef grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wethern
Iambia
Radio Schedule Across Cities Listens Daily Programs
Daily broadcasting guide lists programs on 2FC 3AR and 2BL with news music and talks through the day. Highlights include Essential Services, BBC News, Breakfast Seasion, Sydney Orchestra, Christmas features, and various devotion and children's segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb.c
B.B.C
Australia
Sefton Daly
Sydney Orchestra
Marie Bremner
Adelaide Wireless Chorus
Richmond
Stock Exchange
Muele
B.B.C. Newa
Sporting
National Military Band
Wireless
Dickens
Lawrence Campbell
2FC
A.m
Newa
Canberra Times
Goulburn Post
Mild Weather in Canberra With Pleasant Temps
Readable notes report pleasant conditions in Canberra with a high of 79.5 degrees. A southwest wind reached 32 miles per hour at the Canberra aerodrome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
BRRC Civic Centre Commanded by British Medical Profession
Civic centre proceedings recount a mandate or proposal related to the British medical profession, detailing leadership or organizational actions within BRRC. The readable fragment indicates professional oversight or guidance affecting local civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Tizy Rassrehons de Sa
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Ahve Mariacg
Prestige
N.d
Nickers
Meakin
Grocery Department
J. B. Young
the Live
Randwick
Homebush Stock Sale
Hills Price
King's Crean Flats
Fred
Maggie
Dvcrtors
Bert
Innona
London
Brrc Civic Centre
MPS
Christimas Tide
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