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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1941

Page

5

Horse Racing Results From Netherlea Meeting

Listed are racing results including Tanty Plate and Neon Court events with winners such as Red Morn and Neon Court. Details note distances won by margins, times, and betting odds across flat and handicap races at Netherlea with multiple divisions and participants like Mollie Con and Colonel.

Terer Fiorete J. Purtell Royal Peter V. Hartecy Lord Cavil Prime Factor Hybrid Lilette Beguine Gallant Son Jaamelin Delver Wit Vexilla Wataqual Hetting Princesa Agnes Turncoat Yeoford Sarthorn Houlette Carridale Accom Fadama Breasley Bon O' Val A. Dewhurst Bright King J. Dilmore Tyngold Manatar Federal Gee Whis Cartton Drummond Mulanda Password Devempert Edmonton T. Unkevitch Livingstone G. Hope Bluebean Gizella Lady Sykes San Carlos Weat Wind Dempaey Naiad Darella Palencta Hevera Diva Feeige Tima Lorn Windrimira A. Breasley Tourist J. Crilly AJL AH. Toomer Inspector Becott Maldegon Manetis Quiamo Lord Windburra Bourist Shind Netherlea Jigalong Sir Rona Sir Rona Diva Liet

Home Guard plans spark debate among ex soldiers group

Army officers assess Government moves to form a Home Guard drawn from all sections of society. A Victorian RA BL leader denied any intention to disband or absorb the corps the League had built, amid calls to unify Australia’s second line of defence and prevent political misuse of armed strength.

Melbourne R.ab.l Holland League Astralia

Interior Department Rolls Out Waste and Metals Drive

The Interior Department plans a January end program to salvage waste and metals. It will place large bins at each recycling center to collect wrappings and other reusable materials from parcel shipments.

Department of the Interior

Soaking Rain in Canberra Delivers Heavy Inch-Plus Falls

Canberra received soaking rain from 6 p.m. Wednesday through yesterday with totals exceeding an inch by nine o'clock last night. The steady rain followed several humid days and brought welcome relief to pasture conditions.

Canberra

War Taxation Increases May Be Necessary

The Treasurer denied that new Commonwealth taxation would raise more money than needed for the war effort. He and Mr. Fadden suggested that further taxation might be required before the year ends. The estimated revenue was about 1190,000,000, but exemptions for lower wage earners reduced this by 2,500,000.

Bydney Padden Commonwealth Fadden

On the Air Today Schedule Highlights and Names

A dense listing of radio programs across the day featuring Essential Services BBC News Daly Dosen Breakfast Sessions News and more. Notable items include Melbourne Orchestra with Browning Mummery and Gregory Spencer recreations, cricket reports, and ABC News updates.

B.B.C Daly Dosen New Holland Scribe BBC A.bc Apple Tree Collingwood Citizens R. Badger Melbourne Orchestra Browning Mummery A. M. Sanders Melbourne Bourne Gladys Owen Mick Ferry Gregory Spencer Jim Davidson A.B.C Hernard Kerr

Customs Revenue Jump In Early 1940 41

Commonwealth customs and excise revenue for the first six months of 1940/41 reached £26,890,500, £1,216,000 above the estimate. The half year receipts exceeded the previous year’s figure as withdrawals from bond rose for the Christmas shopping season. December revenue stood at £5,128,904, £1,181,107 higher than December 1930. Revenue for the six months ended December 31 totaled £10,203,477, up £416,725 from the prior year.

Commonwealth Customs Christman

Contracts Set in Canberra Tenders Accepted for Works in Canberra

The notices announce tenders accepted for Canberra projects. Jamion Engineering Co of Quest Street Sydney to build a preumatic tebe between Kaa and Weat Blocks at an undisclosed price. A. Staples of Ollen Street to construct storm water drainage for 24 cottages in Amalie with unspecified cost and a February 10 finish date. Troy Roofing and Flooring Co Ltd of Alexandria Sydney awarded reroofing of Commonwealth East and West Blocks for £2,089 with a completion by January 22.

Canberra Kaa Weat Jamion Engineering Company Quest Street Sydney Amalie A. Staples Ollen Street Ceriitith East West Blocka Troy Roofing and Flooring Company Ltd Alexamiria Jamus Ty 22

Cyclonics Storm Delays Air Services Across Regions

Darwin reports a cyclonic depression disrupting interstate air services from Alice Springs to the sea. A flying boat bound for Singapore returned to Darwin after 90 minutes aloft amid low visibility and heavy rain. New Guinea Airways work resumed later as weather eased. Daly Waters to Tenant's Creek flights were forced back. Heavy rain affected infant centres and Birdin scored 70 points in two days.

Darwin Alice Springs Singapore New Guinea Airways Daly Waters Tenant's Creek Birdin

Woman killed at Sydney intersection identified later

A woman about 50 unnamed in Darlinghurst died after a four car crash at the William and Palmer Streets intersection. She suffered a fractured skull and leg and died two hours after admission to hospital.

Sydney William and Palmer Streets Darlinghurst Sher

Public notices Canberra Technical College class resumption

Canberra Technical College Kingston announces resumption of courses in 1941. Radio Mechanica and Telegraphy begin January 11, Autogenous Welding January 14, Navigation Mathematica January ih, Defence Technical January 14. Applicants should contact the Registrar Irra Basbrea College Kingston for admission. A. Carrode, Secretary, Department of the Interior.

Canberra Technical College Kingston Defence Technical Irra Basbrea College

Petrol Rationing Rules Updated for 1941 in National Security Regs

The Department of Supply and Development issues a new petrol rationing procedure effective Tuesday 7 January 1941. Retailers must verify consumer licences, endorse back of ration tickets with licence details, and cancel invalid tickets by stamping the retailer name and licence number.

Koklere Motor Spirit Defence Services Acroga Waterman Liquid Fuel Control Authority Ac.t

Classified Ad Fragments Listing Accomm and Wood Sale

All Yellow Bow 35 per jound Mixed Box WW load Mixed Wood fire per food Split wood 4 extra. Phone 8669 or write 4. CARLING Donaldsdon Street Braddon ACCOMMODATION VACANT ARNEADX Street large bed-auting ram for couple or two trlenis. Hae kitchenents Phone A4.

Carling Donaldsdon Street Braddon Arneadx Street

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Home Guard Ex Soldiers’ Corps Customs Revenue Cyclonics Storm Air Servicesrvices A. Carrodue Department OF Supply and Development National Security Fulton'’S Kingston, Manuka Civic Star Theatre Triumph Theatre Ture Henry Wallace Ford Barris FOX Auetralian Newarkel Public Service Vagangy Mars WME Ech Inia University of Queensland Galary Department of Public Instruction Brisbane Lanify Ruele Hing Queanbeyan Hillside Ore A.C.T. Wood Supply Victoria Hotel Queanbeyan E. Spendelove William Myrna Powell Loy San Cikhzon Ann Sothern In Dulcy Ian Hunter Roland Young Brigham Young Tyrone Power Linda Darnell Dean Jagger Brian Donlevy Apeccade Jack Holt Marian Marah Clvnc Reag N. Motors Ltd AD & Electrical Canberra Fish Supplies Pty Higston Manuka Tei Yervice Bydnay Insee Tives Strest Olty Feng Fane Griffith Reid R. A. McKillop Trades and Labour Council Manuka Oval Ith J. Alimenthal Eyre Street Grifith Davis Bignwaiper Bud Hyne Crawrono W. R. Ma&kerrow Wentworth Ave Gun J. B Iidera Hartware Bet Chatham Alan Marshall Toms Crescent Ainslie Singer Sewing Machines J. Nagh Bt, All and Machines & Repairs Cuty Hihst Bros Embeston E. Anthon Jensen M.D C.A. Jansler & Gotemsthal
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