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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
4
In Sydney at Flemington saleyard a firm market developed with 43 000 sheep and lambs penned and 1580 head yarded in cattle. Prime stock advanced about 10s with gaps in quality. bids were active across all classes. Prices ranged from 6 to 11 pounds for cattle and lower for sheep and beef weights noted.
Readers respond to claims that Acton Club lost fighting spirit due to wartime losses. The club defends its unity and readiness noting no division among players or officials. Officials say defeats are accepted as part of sport and call for impartial reports.
Canberra High School Parents and Citizens Association notes success of the Text Book Library Fund delivering books at £1 per year, saving parents £3 to £4 per child. The Association now funds a Reference and Lending Library with a trained attendant to promote independent reading and access to historians and scientists works. Donations of cash or books are invited through association officers and the headmaster.
A meeting of trainers bookmakers caterers and racecourse officials in Sydney agreed to protest the State Government proposal to curtail racing and to send a deputation to Prime Minister Mengies urging action be blocked. Representatives of greyhound control and the National Coursing Association attended. The AJC committee will be asked to delay until Commonwealth view is known.
The R.A.A.F. team led by ex Newington full back A. Baker will face Northern Suburbs at Manuka Oval on Saturday. Northern Suburbs will be missing captain R. Moore who marries this week.
At Doomben a deliberate wire trap on the track near the 3 furlong post injured apprentice J Park on Yeppoon who crashed into a taut fencing wire. Beaulivre’s trainer had not intended to run the horse and planned only walking exercise. The wire, fixed to the outer rail and hurdle, appears to have been placed last night and was not secure enough to stop the incident.
At Harold Park trotting meeting Invitation was refused for three months after interference disrupted backmarkers when he fell from the shafts. W Heath, driver of Biddy Guy in the Unhoppled Trotting Handicap, was suspended for two months for careless driving following an inquiry into interference with Talking during the race.
Melbourne trainers back Glowing with £6000 to win the Grand National Hurdle and Steeple double. McKee to ride Glowing as Cheery Jack becomes favourite for the Hurdle and Good Boy slips to second. Baba receives a 4 penalty.
The Acton Club defends its right to express opinions at League meetings despite criticism. It refuses to be a bystander and will not stay silent when issues affect the game. The club argues matters are raised in the best interests of the sport.
A fragmented listing of tennis groups and players by location and names. The document names numerous ladies with family or surname identifiers across Forrest Kingston Yarralumia Northbourne Braddon Reid Varralumla and Eastlake with multiple mesdames and Misses listed in each area. It reads as a social club roll rather than a competitive report.
Queanbeyan Club members held an 18 hole eclectic handicap across a weekend round. Saturday winners were T O Connor 68 and J Taylor 71 in second. Sunday morning winner was W Punshon 66 with H Dreyer and J Edwards close. Sunday afternoon beat cards featured O Neill 60 and Punshan 74 among others.
The Queanbeyan Cycling Club held a Sunday race meeting with senior and junior events. In the Senior 20 mile sweepstake Jd Pooley finished first with 49.15, B Robinson second and GB Kelly third. in the Junior 15 mile handicap J Cullen won in 37.41, followed by F Castles, R Cronewick, and D Duncan.
The NSW Clerical Association backs government war effort with overtime and altered hours while seeking guidance on overtime policy. The Executive Council reviews transfers of state officers to the Commonwealth Service and outsiders in Defence Department roles, noting staffing shifts and the need to balance war demands with existing duties.
Queanbeyan defeated Canberra 13 to 11 at Queanbeyan showground in a crowded open game. Referee J Coltman (Goulburn) controlled a tense match with half time 4 all and Queanbeyan taking the lead late. Scorers: Miles Royal Lucas try and Corcoran two goals for Queanbeyan. Curran try Brien goal for Canberra.
A dense list of time slots and program names shows an extensive daily radio schedule. Notable segments include Melbourne Symphony Orchestra pieces conducted by Soames Singing Concert, Beecham, and other musical performances, interspersed with news bulletins, devotional services, and variety acts across stations The Canberra Times, ZBL, 2KL, and Soulburn Penny Post.
Sydney match at Rushcutters Bay Stadium saw Roland Kirchmeyer 180 and Paul Bonsch 160 wrestle to a draw with each securing a fall.
The Executive said representations should be made to the Board on the matter but did not justify restricting temporary presan to a maximum of £200 per annum.
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