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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1940
Page
3
A crowded card at Ascot lists multiple handicap divisions with numerous horse names and numbers. Contested times and runners include Liege Mold, Everthae, Vulpine, Galedecer, and many others across Novice and Flying Welter events, with each division featuring listed contenders andForm guide notes.
Racing page lists results from multiple events including the Melbourne Hurdle Steeplechase and Mile trials. It shows finishing positions and participant names such as Rosy Morn, Edmonton, and Liranne, with times or marks noted for several runners across divisions.
Scratched engagements listed for the band National Hurdle with Footpad and Change. Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd in Braddon Canberra.
The Australian government calls a three day conference in Sydney starting next Tuesday with growers manufacturers and experts from Commonwealth and State to push larger scale production of Australian tobacco and reduce imports. Officials prepare a ten year review and the CSIR draws up proposals for the States and industry.
A Kingston tennis club hosts a weekend tournament starting July 14 at 10 pm. Teams listed include B Mixed and C Mixed divisions with players such as J McCallum D Duff Mrs Douglas Mrs Thorpe A Smith K Trainor C Churchill J Johnston Mra Denton and Mra Hawke along with a lengthy tournament draw.
ENCHANT ridden by D Munro won the Maiden Handicap first division by a head with Ma jung a and Pickwick close behind as time notes 1.1. Second division saw TELKENNY top Gold Earth by five lengths with Koomeluck fourth and notable odds listed. Dead heat for two year olds included Moocher and Wartime Pendulate with an eo neck separating top two.
Melbourne reports the Director-General of Recruiting says committees and employers will advise intending recruits to prevent enlistment of married men and agriculturists essential to home production. He notes unlimited recruiting but with controlled inflow, while overseas service favors single men. The Minister for the Army says 50,000 men have been passed for various divisions. camp strength is 56,924, with only half of 2,420 officers appointed. training continues and merit governs promotion.
Sydney reports Attorney General Mr. Hughes stressing the need for higher birthrates in the national interest. He aligns with Minister Fell on possible government action to encourage population growth, endorsing that the best migrant remains the Russian baby of British stock.
Conditions at the A F camp in Sydney showground were described as shocking by the Minister for Health. Sick soldiers had to be transported to hospital in open air. Premier Mr Mair arranged ambulances after the minister consulted him.
Broadcast schedules list a full day of programming across channels 2BL and 2FC. The lineup includes essential services, news blocks, music hour, devotions, school broadcasts, luncheon music, talks, plays, and evening concert programs with regional race descriptions and special features from Melbourne and Canberra regions.
In Queanbeyan, William McAllister and Frances Hannaford faced a cross action with McAllister ordered to pay 20 shillings plus 12 shillings costs for insulting words, Hannaford 20 shillings plus 8 shillings costs. assault charge dismissed. They have seven days to pay. Evidence showed an argument at Hannaford's home where McAllister lodged with his wife. Hannaford admitted tea thrown and a fire brush used, while denying worse injuries. Other lodgers testified to shouting of insults. Additional items: Henry South fined 20 pounds for purchasing pearl rifle without authority. Demetri Chamack fined 3 pounds 10 shillings for failure to notify address change. Patrick Pratt guilty of using employer's car and driving under the influence, with recognisances set.
Canberra High School teams dominate the Secondary Schools Sports Association Rugby Union premierships with undefeated records in three grades while High suffers a first loss in the fourth grade. Today's match between High and Saint Patrick's College Goulburn at Manuka Oval could decide the first grade title with four points for a win, two for a draw, one for a loss, and none for a bye.
Greyhound meet at Harold, Sydney area, raises profits for patriotic war funds. New South Wales Trotting Club controls the course with meetings expected to average about 350 pounds each. Total contributions vary around 1000 pounds in various forms during the war.
The Times reports New Zealander J B Barclay of the Royal Army Service Corps was killed in action after enlisting with Naval Intelligence at 37 and transferring to the RASC. Educated at Cambridge he once searched Bolivia for treasure before turning to journalism and marriage to Miss Joan Clarke of Melbourne. He died a fortnight after going abroad.
In Sydney Harris Park St Pauls Church saw Miss Muriel Vaughan and Dr Alan Cumpaston wed with orange blossom dress details and a net veil. At St John the Baptist Yass Anne Walker tied to Osbert Southwell in a white Chantilly lace gown and orange blossom veil with blue bridesmaids and cyclamen accents. More than 50 guests attended both ceremonies followed by receptions and travel plans.
Y W C A notes list committee meetings including Library at 2 p m World Fellowship at 6 45 p m Girls Council Tuesday 7 p m Membership Wednesday 11 15 a m plus discussion groups International Affairs Sunday 6 30 p m Modern Drama first meeting Sunday July 14 6 30 p m led by Mr L G Critchley Child Psychology meets July 16 at Telopea Park School led by Miss Brodie Bridge classes for beginners at Y W C A Mondays 2 30 p m and 8 p m Spinning and knitting Mondays 10 30 a m to 4 30 p m Red Cross shortages shift wool from Comforts Fund for socks Knitting machine planned. contact Y W C A Badminton club Friday 8 p m open to all coaching by four players fee 0d Gym classes free Wednesday 8 15 p m women 11 15 a m Tuesdays and girls 7 to 12 years Saturdays 9 30 a m
Representatives from metropolitan and provincial race clubs debated a proposal to cut racing fixtures. After a long, sometimes heated discussion no statement emerged on outcomes. Political circles expect Parliament to reassemble next month to consider legislation if clubs do not agree to reduce meetings by about one third.
The Master Bootmakers and Repairers' Association said the Commonwealth Prices Commissioner approved price increases. Shod repairs will cost 8d more for sales and 6d more for women and children.
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