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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 30, 1940

Page

4

On the Air Today Programmers and National News

A long list of radio broadcasts outlines BBC ABC and Australian programming. The schedule includes news bulletins, music, devotionals, talks, sports updates, and performances from 6.30 to 10.50 with various hosts and ensembles.

B.B.C Lane Mewa BBC. Mews A.B.C National Radio Newareel Hourne Wireless BBC. News Col Frank Bell Jane BBC News Sydney Cricket Ground Queensland Nb.w N.E.W. Y Queens Sydney Stock Exchange Mick Ferry Alen McGilvray Sporting _ Kerr Dick Bentley Heroes of Empire Phyllis McDonald BBC Newa Australien the Weyet Orchestra Boprans

Morrison and Newton Win Four Ball in Rain at Canberra

In wet conditions at Canberra Golf Club, L N Morrison and C Newton won the Four Ball Best Ball event by seven up. Only three pairs finished on par, with Morrison scoring seven up and Newton fourteen. Other results include BE Murphy and J Moroney and WB Roberts with Murray.

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Two Drown At Flat Rock Sydney After Rock Wash

Two people were washed off Flat Rock at La Perouse in Sydney and drowned. Victims include Mrs Eileen Young 19 of Newtown and Ronald Young Alexandria brother in law with husband Thomas Young 26 present. Rescue efforts failed and no trace of the others found.

Sydney Flat Rock la Perouse Mra Eileen Young Newtown Ronald Young Alexandria Mrs. Young

Losses at Sea Darken War Efforts Off Scotland

The British steamer Ardanbhan was torpedoed and sunk 449 miles west of northern Scotland. Twenty-two of the 42 crew on the Standard Oil tanker Charles Pratt were lost after its sinking. The Charles Pratt was the eighth Panama-flag ship sunk since the war began, with several others being Standard Oil tankers. The Neutrality Act reduced American shipping in belligerent waters.

New York Scotland Mackay Ship Servicer Standard Charles Pratt Panama Standard of Company

United States Mare Handicap Division Upset at Prestoby

Intrepid leads Law Student and Fiorette in a tight two division race at Prestoby with Intrepid beating Law Student by a head in the first division and Fiorette third. In the second, Miss March Along wins after a tight finish, with Olorus and Palencia close behind. The meeting includes Sorrento and Summer Handicaps with long-odds betting and multiple rivals across races.

Feas Maris REPID Preston Moree Badger Danae Bollan Clivedon Portoreti Wallace Janes Wit Morvi Neosittn Intrepid Law Fiorette Morin Nevasitta Eolvin Wallace James Miss Marchalong A. Breagiey Palencis Hartney Val ROW. Com Quinn Bright King Dempsey Olorusa Moroven Feljelty Miss Bankhead Charakia Golden Legend Olorus Palencia Son O Val Ai Pelielty Marneto Charakla the Avent Miss Bankieni Owh Morris Don Devon JA Brensley Bankshaw Hopgood Fearnought Windlite Royal Jubilee Sir Rona Aredashir Beaustone Our Boy Con Devon Sir Rone Ardashir Diva

Randwick Maiden Handicap results and betting summary

Thorough listing of Randwick races including Maiden Handicap divisions with winners The Miller Ginger Hugh Half Way and Kingsdale, betting odds for multiple entrants, distances and times. Notes on division places and payouts across divisions with multiple horses named.

Mass Aircraft Production Proposal Emerges in US

A plan championed by CIO leader Philip Murray proposes converting the American auto industry to mass produce aircraft. It envisions two central plants in Detroit and Cleveland to assemble planes, with a standardized design and compulsory cooperation if needed, freeing 15,000 skilled workers for aircraft work.

New York United States Germany Philip Murray C.I.O Central Assembly Detroit Cleveland General Motors Division United Automobile Workers Wo PL Reuther C.I.0 White House Reuther

Defense plans shift to outstore production and wartime plants

Defence officials report the War Department has adopted the Defence Commission proposal to farm out defence work. Freight railway shops will be turned over to the Commission with Knudsen assisting production for defence orders. About 150 Kansas City manufacturers pool capacity to rival the three largest U.S. electrical plants, signaling broad use of the plan across defence efforts.

Defence Lelare War Department Defence Commission Frec Rlway Ing He Commission Knudsen Kansas City United States Tiia

Warning If Britain Fails

Tulsa on Saturday Senator John Lee warned that Britain’s fall would let Germany reach South America quickly and invite uprisings after Britain’s defeat. He claimed Britain has paid its war debt with American soldiers’ blood and warned of German advances.

Tulsa Oklahoma England United States John Lee Britain Hitler South America

Army Plane Offer Likely to Aid Britain

Washington officials say the administration is informally weighing supplying Britain with army planes to bridge the gap until U S armament output rises. The plan has not yet been sent to Britain.

Washington United Press Administration Britain United States

Victoria Defeated as South Australia Triumphs by 175

In Adelaide on Saturday South Australia posted 471 with Hassett scoring 213 and Watkins 104. Victoria were bowled out for 296, giving South Australia a 175 run victory powered by Grimmett and Ward taking multiple wickets.

Adelaide Victoria Hassett P. Hidinga Grimmett Ward Cotton South Australia

Unclear match score drive in Queensland vs New South Wales

In the second innings New South Wales declared none for 380 after a steady chase leaving Queensland a daunting target of 623. Key contributions by A Morrie Ellis Watt Cook and Trumper helped New South Wales set a monumental total while Queensland fought, but lagged behind as bowlers Watt and Cox claimed most wickets.

Bydney New South Wales Queensland

Week end games and results from club competitions

Week end results include Singles Championship McKinstry 31 Beattie 20. Minor Singles Waterman 3 Courlander 9. Club matches feature multiple pairings with scores such as Hodgson 30 Bennett 14 and McGuire Monahan 25 Whiteford 19. Holiday events show social pairs and rink games with several scores listed among many players.

McKinstry Beattie Waterman Courlander Usack Edward

Labour By-Election Spokesman Defends Swan Campaign

A Canberra Labour spokesman rejected apathy charges in the Swan by election fight. He dismissed reports of improper funds and Labour conduct, noting parliamentary travel arrangements and the absence of Labor MPs from the House. Latest counts show Barker 4, seven Dinan 100 Ferguson 10,005 Marwick 12,08.

Labour Swan Canberra Dinan Labour Party Campagn Curtin Perth War Council Melbourne Dr. Evatt Aang T. W. White U.A.P House of Presentatives Senate Cunningham Fraser Smciat Latour P. Trainer Trainer Barker Ind Lab Ferguson C.P Marwick

Federal Executive Aids Swan By election Campaign

The Secretary of the Federal Parliamentary Labour Party provided a letter with a cheque to the WA Branch General Secretary for Swan by election campaign expenses. It asserts good faith and full effort to ensure Swan is won, expressing urgency for united support from their voters.

Federal Parliamentary Labour Party Makin Yenterday Swan Gerd Carnastaire Sasint United of Our People

Wrestling disqualification at Leichhardt Stadium in Sydney

Eddie Scarf was disqualified for punching in the fifth round of a wrestling match against Joe at Leichhardt Stadium. Each man secured a fall.

Sydney Eddie Scarf Joe Leichhardt Stadium

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