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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1940

Page

3

Australia to Boost Aircraft Production Next Year

Sydney Sunday Chronicle reports Sir Frederick Stewart announcing Australia will raise aircraft production in the coming year. The plan, costing about 20,000,000 pounds, aims to create at least 10,000 skilled jobs and support ongoing FLACASP maintenance and the military training scheme while preparing for postwar repatriation of workers.

Sydney Ter Sir Frederick Stewart Ierft Australia Frederick Thes Ure

Taxation Plans Draw Broad Consumer Critique

The Taxation Department faces a flood of Australian citizen suggestions for new methods. Most proposals focus on taxes deemed uneconomic or already heavy, hitting essentials while sparing wool and wheat. A turnover tax proposal proved impractical, potentially yielding 15 million annually but burdening lower paid classes and broad raw materials.

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Victoria in sound position as Shield cricket follows day

Victoria trails Queensland by 244 with 28 not out, Lee and Barnett blade bowled for runs as Beames and Sievers steady to 435 for 9 at stumps. Beames 244 first innings, Sackpoole 3-91, Cook 3-55, Christ 1-73, Watt 1-51.

Brisbane Vicoria Queensland Lee Barnett Hassett Tong Cook Tives Innis Victoria Havevan Beeves Leese Watt Christ Stackpoate Prrasseti Wath Stackbooth Miller Johnson Stackpole Aes Beames Tallon Fothergill R. “Scott Sackpoole Ixon Gooma Baker

Easts Triumph Over Norths in Shaky Cricket Match

Eastern Suburbs posted 427 as Norths replied with 172. Notable performances included Mick Kevans scoring 60 in 45 minutes and Hugh Bye delivering four wickets for 31. Colquhoun added 20 and took two for four, while Les Colquhoun and Ted Young also chipped in with key contributions.

Easts Norths Allenders Kass Mick Kevans Ute Allesbrook Moore Owens MacDonald Brothers Greg Tag Ceamel Brothers Hugh Bye Ted Young Les Colquhoun

Form by batmen improves in Queanbeyan cricket

Queanbeyan leaders in the main grade continued their winning form by dismissing Manuka for a low total. Lees top-scored with 80 for Northbourne against Hall who are struggling. Beav ens, Moore, and Reardon were among the bowlers causing damage while Manuka could not field a full side.

Queanbeya Manuka Steang Wtel O'Connor Lees Northbouse Hall Homours A. Stevens Northbourne

Local cricket scorelines show tight bowling and sweeping wins

A detailed match stream records numerous batsmen and bowlers. Highlights include Kilgour with 4 for 3 and Stevens' seven-wicket haul in Hall's first innings, while Norths bowler A Levins claimed 10 wickets for 32. Dave Pert announced leaving Canberra amid ACT Rugby Union pride.

Nettie Dave Pert Jongtelet Telltule Moore Northis Dave Uo Balt Canberra Norths

Kingston Batsmen Shine Against Ainslie In Drawn Session

Kingston batted all afternoon against Ainslie and were 6 down for 26 at stumps. Openers Edlington and Drayton gave a strong start, with Traynor and Gowling building a 114 run partnership. Traynor top scored with 75 not out, supported by Muloney, as Kingston closed the day on 233 for 6.

Kingston Ainslie Traynor A.C Sea Edlington Drayton Benton Beaton Coull Gowing Melle Hese Muloney

Lees 80 as Northbourne chase Swindon total

Northbourne were bowled out for 168 with Lees scoring a useful 80 at Hull on the Hall ground. Swindon replied with 110 declared for nine, aided by strong bowling from Stevens who took 7-18 and Kilby 2-89. In the second innings Northbourne added 72, led by Buckmaster 34, but Swindon’s bowling again proved decisive as Cameron and Kilby shared wickets.

Northbourns A. Levvin Hall Stevens Mortibourne Nio Wazi Webb Nish Stove Buckmaster Power Parks Kelly Joyce Alelih Brand R. Kay Hourigan Cameron B. Stevens HE Teehuail Wandell Buckminster Cartledge McQuigan Walker Swindon Anderson F O'Connor Yandel JM. Strang Brand B. Kilby Parkes Sundries Kilgour Northbournin Hull Lees T. West Budymaster Tekner A. Stevens Kilby R. Crombie Boag A. Nish Buckaster K. Joyce e*Webb Iy Kitby E Kirby Cameron EL Ryan L. Buckmaster Cameron Oi A. Crawley It ‘Lucha Sundries Bowllg Re Cameron

Manuka Clinches Nine-Wicket Victory Over Queanbeyan in Close Kingston Match

Kingston reports a tense contest as Manuka topples Queanbeyan for 96 in their first innings, then chase with nine wickets to spare at stumps. Key performances include Meilewan bowling 2-35 and Clarke 2-12, while Emerton and Jolly feature for Queanbeyan in a spirited effort before decline.

Naa AN Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Manuka Mienukea

Barton v University bowling match and scores

The report lists players from Barton and University teams with bowling figures and fall of wickets. Highlights include Smith scoring 37 and 20, Elliott contributing, Cordy and Dunstan among others, with Sundries and totals noted. Forfeiture by Manulin is mentioned at the end along with team selections and missing players.

Jo-Righardsén Smith A. Kybera O Smith Freiberg HY McGuinness Ellott Gilbert Nels Kuskdle G. Cordy W. Sehonk Cordy OM Froiberg Starcey N. Elliott Condy XNI Dunsten How Decorays AC Starkey Dunstan Eyre E' Collins Richardson W. Stewart Coiling Rance Sellwood F. Rattigan Freeman

Soldier Bigamists Sentenced In London Court

London court records reveal Private E Blackburn of the Royal Engineers, a double bigamist, received an 18 month sentence. The report notes the case arose amid wartime conditions with claims of danger and usefulness in the service.

London Maglairate Finn Domber E. Blackburn Royal Engineers

Casey to Study US Australia Relations on Voyage

Mr R G Casey sails for Washington to study recent relations between Australia and the United States. He will review files requested from several departments. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is preparing a volume for Mr Casey containing communications with the United States on intricate research problems.

Amstralia United States Washington Casey Council of Scientific and Industrial Reveareh

Farewell Evening Planned for Y.W.C.A Leader

An farewell event is set at the Canberra YWCA for Miss M. Te Law who departs Canberra next Sunday for Colombo. Mrs F W Clements asks attendees to contact her at 680 to confirm attendance.

Canberra Y.W.C.A M. Te Law Canberra Colombo Mra F-W. Clements

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