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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

6

Low Wing Planes Sydney Factory to Build for RAAF

A Sydney firm offered to manufacture low wing monoplane trainers for the RAAF. Plans exist to convert plant and equipment for testing by May if the government places an order. The firm envisions producing engines or delivering airframes for Gypsy engines with Australian technicians trained in the United States to establish operations.

Sydney RAAF Alrecio United States America Ryan Aire Corporation Australia

Conspiracy Trial at Central Police Court Adjourned

Tuesday hearing in a Woolcott conspiracy case at the Central Police Court heard Thomas Winter of Hilton South Australia issuing writs against noted individuals and firms. Names listed included Scottish Loan and Finance Corporation F A Beecham John Woolcott Forbes J W Monder and others. A clash occurred between Walker's counsel and the police prosecutor with Inspector O Toole accused of lying, remarks later withdrawn. Hearing adjourned.

Bydney Woolcott Central Police Court Thomas ‘Winter Hilton South Australia Scottish Loan and Finance Corporation F. A. Beecham John Woolcott Forbes J. W. Monder Fred Hamilton Taylor Wiliam A Murray Alexander James Mclaughtan A. Goldsmith Ruskin Cranwell H. O'Connor

Mileage per Gallon Readout for Cars Described

A new technical gadget for USA automotive technicians would show fuel economy on an electrical meter while also recording speed. It measures speed and fuel flow, combining them to display miles per gallon, suggesting future dashboards might not display tire counts per gallon.

USA

Braddon and Conder Mentioned in Moot Girpet Context

Fragmentary OCR text references Braddon and Conder alongside a phrase about the Moot Girpet. Details are unclear, with names partially garbled and no clear event, date, or organization identifiable from the readable fragment.

Gowrie Cup vegetable garden prizes expanded in Canberra

The Canberra Horticultural Society announced extra prizes for the Gowrie Cup Vegetable Garden Competition at the January show. Entries close February 7 with details on fees and membership. Judging uses a 60 point system for quality and cultivation, 15 for variety, and deductions for using more than half a day of labor weekly.

Canberra The Horticultural Sociery of L. O. Brown Lord Gowrie A. Spencer Griffith Council of the Horticultural Society Gardena

U-Boat Building Claims Questioned in London

In London observers doubt Nazi claims of submarine output this year at one per day. They foresee fewer than 60 in service in the war. Resource strain includes 3,000 trainer officers and men and a shortage of experienced sea captains and petty officers. Previous war losses trimmed submarine training pools, with many trained since five years ago lost at sea. Germany’s prior wartime buildup reached 87 new boats after 89 months, notes caution.

Germany

Victoria Wins By Nine Wickets Over Queensland In Shield

Victoria defeated Queensland by nine wickets at Brisbane in a Sheffield Shield match. Don Tallon starred with a high-scoring innings, reaching 2000 aggregate in Shield history, while Barnett and Lee built a solid stand to chase 230 for the win after Queensland led with 343. Final scores show Victoria 433 declared and 420 in the second innings, with Queensland bowled out earlier.

Brisbane Victorian Queensland Don Tallon Ayowicketa Tallon Barnett Lee Victoria Stackpoole Futter Barnett God

Wool Bale Prices From Sydney Wool Auction Report

Winchcombe Carson Limited reports 9,000 balers of wool catalogued in Sydney. Prices shown for ewes and wethers vary by seller from J. Alebee at Murrumbateman to James Baines and Company at Suffolk Vale, with figures in pence per pound and shillings per bale. Wethers, ewes, hoggets, and crossbreds appear across listed stations including Yass, Cooma, and Dalgety, reflecting segmented market quotes and lot-specific values.

Carson la Great Britain Australia Eneter Atort Commonwealth Briadfort Africa Sydney Winchcombe Carson Limited Ap- Prange Ita J. Alebeeers Murrumbateman Ewes Wethiers Broken John Bush Yass Wether Belles Pleves H. Banks Ant Son Ewer Wellers A. Shepherd Howning A. G. Finch Galong Bid Wethers Hoggets Hoggeta W. Walters Cooma

Faked Broadcast of Race Conspiracy Trial In Melbourne

In Flemington Court Lieut-Colonel Clarke Cotterell testified that ex IXY commentator Solomons offered £1000 and £3400 for rigging a race broadcast. Cotterell claimed Solomons said he would fake the last race and block others from broadcasting. Prosecution sought transfer for trial. Cotterell recounted Solomons pressing him to participate, while Solomons pleaded the matter was a joke.

Melbourne Flemington Court Clarke Cotterell OXY Harry Suomons Solomons Asco A.B Win Jim Cotterill IXY ACRIC ABLC Ascot Mr. Pyrne Aes Lelgion Cotterell Hie

Jockey to Resume Riding After Flemington Injury

Melbourne report Ashbey Reed, injured at Flemington on November 11 that year, will resume riding at Mentone tomorrow.

Melbourne Ashbey Reed Flemington Mentone

Tenders Called for 42 New Residences at Seedorn

The Seedorn area near Turner sees tenders invited for 42 additional residences, with 24 cottages already under construction. Tender submissions close on Tuesday next, January 40, as local acknowledgments note development progress and related civic works amid ongoing repairs and safety concerns.

Seedorn Turner

Remarkable Potato Yields Reported Across Cooberie Gardens

Reports from Premboi gardens in Cooberoi describe remarkable potato yields. The note credits Mir AL AMorria of Fort Steel and Praddon for digging two sacks from a plot twelve feet square. The variety named Factor produced exceptionally large potatoes.

Cooberoi Mir AL AL Amorria Fort Steel Praddon

Maaf town reports unusual postwar concert at St Patrick’s Cathedral

Fragmentary text describes an event at St Patrick’s Cathedral involving a public or religious gathering. Names, dates, and places are unclear. The passage mentions a national committee and a Holy Marine group, with references to a release and a rumored album. Details are obscured and uncertain.

Morehin Kbnen Tts St. Patrick’s Buneliey Holy Marine Commonwealth St

Booth Rights Show Tender Near Wall March Dates

A tentative Booth Rights Show is planned at Wall on Tuesday and Wednesday March 1 and 13. The show committee will vote by tender during a meeting on Thursday February, seeking a clear selection process. The event includes public duties, morning and afternoon tea, with refreshments. bids should be sent to Secretary BR. A. Brown, Hall, by Monday February 7.

Wall Tauele Migelit Putlee BR. A. Brown Hall

Trotting Committee Appointed by New South Wales Government

A special committee appointed by the New South Wales State Government to oversee trotting activities will meet in Gowllburn Jones on January 27 and 28. The committee includes Messrs Gollen NeBRefl Brith Evans Kelly Arthur Lazzarini Jo Roos Ben Lec MF.

New South Wale Governmiente Toacomy Attan Gouwlburn Jones Tanuary Mess lGollen Nebrefl Brith Evans Kelly Arthur Lazzarini Bens Ant Lec

Bowling selections for Queanbeyan match at Queanbeyan green

The Can berra Bowling Club lists players chosen to face Queanbeyan on January 2 at the Queanbeyan green. Names include Mebbs Hobiley De Ville Wilhcock Trevillian Peretyval Doty and others with skip Bradiey leading a team featuring Novena Maguire Jaklp Staffan Bryan Coatehy Braekken and Worldermentioned.

Canberra Queanbeyan Lab Queanbeyan Bnse Mebbs Hobiley de Ville Wilhcock Trevillian Peretyval Dotyvian Lradiey Novena Maguire Hibit Gey Jaklp i Staffan Bryan Coathey Braekkentop Iskipei Peters Phair Langtry Rian Cru

Killed by Tree on the Athen Property

A report states a man was killed when a tree fell during work on a property at Conus With others. Authorities report the incident occurred today as workers were present, with one other person possibly injured. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.

Rosebery Racecard Summary Mixed Entries and Handicaps

An OCR filled page lists Rosebery racecard details including FOURTEEN-TWO HANDICAP and FLYING HANDICAP divisions with weights, horse names such as Brucas Miss Kentucky Irish Belle and Kelpac, plus entries for ENCOURAGE STAKES and ROSEBERY HANDICAP. It details jockeys, weights, and orderings though many figures are garbled.

Mickey Denis Rooney Susanne Kathleen Insignia Rim Well Hammond Paine Foxora Brucas Miss Kentucky Kelpac

Scratchings From AJC Challenge Stakes Anne Anniversary Handicap

The note lists scratches for several races including the AJ C Challenge Stakes and the Anne Anniversary Handicap with horses Jamaice Phillip Micawbet and Paddington Handicap Micawber.

Aj.c. Challenge

Bridegroom Triumphs At Gosford Maiden Handicap

In a list of Gosford races Bridegroom led the Maiden Handicap with Chranville second and Commidrum third amid a field including Sleight of Hand and Windjammer. Pacing was tight as betting favored Bridegroom and Commidrum, with the winning time around 1.14.

Bridegroom BE. McMenamin Chranville Cook Commi Drum J. Hughes Bt Citation Sleight of Hand Mima Madi Windjammer Predust Granville Cosi Drum Diva Wondy Exactor W. Cook Ponto Feggans Grand Billy E. Me Menamin Bombala Bert Joyce Braeman Envoy Magems Golden Glass Strengths Conquest Denham Zibib R. Perry Miss Poppy A. Hunter Qverproof Phosphonic Mon Gemland Bell Chimes Qualls Lockweath Royal Robin Misa Pope J Diva Lochacian A. Stanton Bhunteh Perry Spirit of Progress Lustre Melgier Deep Purple Mina Siiverburn Joy Heart Conse Charler Jean Melfor Sir Andrea Lucky Never A. Brantes Violon Lion Boy Yatta Torshent BENIT Polawan Im— Calrur Renlight Bun Play Preesvn I Pirate Calrum Bull Ant

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