R A A F Depot Tree Planting Idea Scrapped
A plan by the Department of the Interior considered a windbreak by planting trees near the R A A F quarters at Kingston. It proposed every RAF member passing through Duntroon plant a tree to link Canberra with those overseas. The idea was deemed impractical due to seasonal planting constraints and constant personnel changes.
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Royal Australian Air Force
Kingston Bo
Department of the Interior
Department
RALA
Duntreon
Canberra
R.A.A.F
Scrap metal drive planned in Canberra by works and supply
The Department of Works and Services and the Department of Supply and Development discuss a Canberra scrap metal drive. A proposal suggests collecting metal from houses to central depots for easier salvage, aiming for a larger harvest than individual pickups.
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Department of Works and Services
Department of Supply and Development
Canberra
Waterman
Melbourne
Allieds
Kingston
Rosebery Race Meeting Results and Notables
Horse race card results show JACK MAC winning the first division by a half head with Titrol and Trekster close behind. LADY GAY wins the Flying Handicap by a head, while ROOVOT takes the second division by a length and three quarters. RATHLIN secures the Rosebery Handicap by three lengths, with GLITTERING FLAME leading the Trial Stakes and Glittering Flame prevailing by four lengths.
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Hurdis
Jack Mac
Ark
Ellis
Titrol
H Windle
Trekster
T. Snyders
Phil
Lord Belmont
Bianconi
Vulcan
Bogan
Pharoah
Sanpama
Simeon
Bridegroom
Gesear
Trekster Diva
Produst
Lady Gay
Brucas
Majorca
Se Onal
Pirie
Flying Knight
McMenamin
Denita
Ceol
Banial
Roovot
Jaxmes
Metailise
IL. Sawyer
Hesign
Phillipa
Veiltyrim
Warrah Wee
Mubridge
Revelry
Bracewood
Bull Toi
Bothwell
Exotic
Cravon
Supple Jack
Prince Winooka
Mogi
All Gain
Rives Chic
Roovoi
Metallize
Rathlin
A. Knox
Lor Valentine
R. Parsons
Burzal
W. Cook
Bonny Loch
Sign On
Highborn
Masterpiece
Mainiaw
Hope
Mandowie
Felting
Lord
Valentine
Buzeal
Uja
Glittering Vlame
V. Thompson
Padmore
Parsons
Koorentoon
Clouston
Val Baten
Wavelendth
Lasting
Busmond
Invention
He'ting
Glittering Flame
Pour al
Divas
On the Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights
A fragmented listing outlines daily radio programming across 2FC 3AR and other stations. It includes news, music blocks, devotional segments, talks, and special features with numerous show titles and times, reflecting a busy broadcast day and cross-station references.
Scuttling Claim Denied Near Halifax Bedford Basin
Ottawa reports the allegation that the 30 000 ton French line Pasteur tried to scuttle while anchored at Bedford Basin near Halifax is officially denied.
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Ottawa
Pasteur
Bedford Basin
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Tennis pennant teams listed for Saturday event
Northbourne Nish Byrne Adams Francis Reid Sayer Boag Crawley Fisk Forrest Bennett Read Thompson Gibbons join Fastlake and multiple mixed and grade divisions with players by club including Northbourne Weetangerra Yarralumla Braddon Ainslie and Forrest.
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Northbourne
Nish
Byrne
Adams
Francis
Reid
Sayer
Boag
Crawley
Fisk
Forrest
Bennett
Read
Thompson
Gibbons
Fastlake
Bell
Barton
Hondt
Taylor
Richards
Lenehan
Jones
Mrs Jones
Ainslie
Weaver
Morphett
Southwell
Bateson
Moore
Ayrton
Miss Yates
Moodie
Picks
Mesdames
Jamieson
Steele
Harvey
Misses Carnall
N. Southwell
Flughson
Rumpt
Medames Hughson
Alniste
Gifith
Elliott
Mahosey
Misa Phillipe
Thomson
Creevey
Selly
Gregory Forrest
Dawes
Kilgour
Townsend
Garrett
Adpalie
Bull
O' Brien
Mesdiome Browning
Glytia Reida
Gibbs
Bellman
Alessine Piedding
Barter Braddon
McDonald
Cavanagh
T. Southwell
Fentiman
Grinhot
Gilmer
Barer Jacobsen
Davidaon Bell
Graham
Crombie Sherkach
Bradley Ahme
Burke
Donaldson
Higgins
Butt
Basilike
Pola
Lambert
Crapp
Roberts
Grivith I
Drogo
McEwan
Mesdames Dreap
Kingley
Braddon
O'Sullivan
Baker
Cox
H. Curran
Collins
Holden
Jnr
Gilchrist
Houston
Noahbourne
Canavan
George
Misver Eldridge
George Reit
McPherson
Woods
Keagus
Barber Ainslie
Nielson
Thomas
Hunt
Turner
Weeetangerra
Kilby
W Kilby
Buckmaster
Webb
Burton
Kersten
Gregson
Miles
Day Breddon
G McDonald
Petty Mesciones
Kellie
Want
Yuralumia
Mckenzie
Middle
J. Axelby Ainslie
Welsh
Fieher
Alors Lansley
Mise McAlister
Edward
Howe
Mescutius Duncan
Bradley Forrest
Mathison
Stokes
Dullard
Beery Fastinke
Parker, Lipman
Ward
Naylor
Ainstier
AL Thomas
Sweeting
Stent
Canning Weetangerra
Sir Cumneren
Anderson
Mize Mutyaill Barten
Thorpe
Nobsen
Forties
Hesketh
Flemington Keilor Handicap highlight features long odds
MAMILLIUS ridden by Paul Lois won the 2m Flemington Keilor Handicap by three lengths from Pan and others. MANRICO led earlier in the Lawn Handicap, with Fervent and Tranent close. winner by two lengths and a half head separating second and third.
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Keilor
Mamillius
Meenani
Paul Lois
Regan Chenlowan
Pulhovum
Locksten
Matiatui
Loreivth
Ted
Pan
Lois
Toman Dios
Aymee
Manrico
Ta. Breastey
Mr. Ball
Mulus
Panacea
Beijing
S. Fervent
George Watson
Qu. Collier
J Corre
Segalis
My. Preston
Lacie
Mo OM. Selwyrk
A. Otters Witton
John Orby
Tien
Wilde
Collier
Slevin
Laeus
Dives
Leneth
Beweeen
Jim
Tut Pevy
Fullarton
King’s Warden
A. Driscoll
National Dept
Wo Smith
Gooparle
Ronolive
Olsen
Cythorn
Bremaleyt
Citadel
Armfield
Rex Fett
Conic Mareh
Burrahil
Toaflat
Somerset
Bathing Hearty
Boar Ald
Grind Patel
Magnethe Knight
Cavallo
Hulhibalos
Marcius
Sir Grey
Lanarus
Beanstone
Letrum
Lady Kooringal
Minti
Hennile Lalidie
Cronus
Hetting
Grantson
Panax
Scout Notes from District Court of Honour Meeting
The monthly meeting of the District Court of Honour was held tonight at the District Commissioner’s home. Canberra Troop held a night hike with compass points stars and a camp fire. A Father and Son night is planned for July 19 in the Troop clubroom. Lieut K Prowse led last Friday’s meeting and demonstrated new games knots and Morse code. The old Canberra troop hosts a dance on July 12 at the Manuka Tennis Pavilion to raise funds.
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District Court of Honour
J. H. T Godwin
Canberra
K. Prowse
Srd
Lieut
Prowse
Manuka Tennis Pavilion
Wid
Queanbeyan
Rosebery Club Races Moved to Victoria Park
Military order to seize Rosebery racecourse forces the Rosebery Club to shift meetings. Chief Secretary Tonking grants permission. the next meeting slated for July 27 will likely be held at Victoria Park in Sydney to-morrow.
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Sydney
Rosebery
Tonking
Victoria Park
Farm Workers Shortage Prompts Student Help Plan
State governments may draft university students for harvest work to avert rural labor shortages. Agricultural Council plans to discuss rural industry solutions, noting the shortage not yet serious but likely to grow, with possible increased recruitment of female workers for farm tasks.
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Agricultural Council
Women’s Golf Carnival Canceled In Canberra
At a general meeting of the Women’s Golf Union the carnival planned for September was canceled. The board instead scheduled the Stape Ivy talan tournament in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Werkendey
Women’s Golf Union
Theie
Queanbeyan Scouts Meet Snowy River Event
Sixty Scouts and two Canberra Cubs marched from Queanbeyan to the Snowy River gathering for a service at the Memorial. The 2nd Queanbeyan Troop honors Scoutmaster Warren, a founder of the Snowles of 1916, and Geoffrey Downes and Bill McKinnon earned Tenderpad tests. A forum at Forrest Street Club is planned with Akela inviting 2nd Canberra Cubs to attend as Missy M. Houston continues her work with the Pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanbeyan
Canberra i Baptist
Tron Marcherd
Alihe
Queanbeyan
Snowy River
2Nd
Queanbeyan Troop
Warren
Thesday
Canberra
Forrest
Geoffrey Downes
Bill McKinnon
Forrest Stout
Akela
Missy M. Houston
Cuba
W. Horie
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J. W. Young
National Airways
DNEY
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Chry
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Elsential Services
George Ocuiger
Thomas Beecham
Bart
Conchetine
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Stock Exchange
Joyce Ritchie
Tnter- Vache
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Bernard Heinze
T.C
After Synner
Tosen
Bernand Heinze
Claire Simpson
America
Crawford Vaughan
SLO
BARC
Sporting
Strike Up
John Hannell
Les Allen
Margaret Pirie
Sir Thomas Beechim
Close
Eyv
2FC
Canberra Times
2BS
2BL
Goultrn
Australia
Hayes & Russell Pty, Ltd
Fe J Pbs
Kent
Storr
Witkingon
A. Gtbba
Booth
Fielding
Weetangerra
West
Baird Tickner
Flemington
St. John's
W. Fitzgibbon
Parliament House
Rosebery Club
MIL Arrowroot Biscuits
Arnott
William Arnott
Treas
Wenona
Rexons
Christopher John Shakespeare
Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd
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