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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
3
The Avarnalian Wheat Board asks growers to deliver wheat to revised Teerivers before August 31. By then seasonal crop conditions should allow estimates of crop health and amounts to retain on farms. The board plans to separate August 21 deliveries to reduce weevil infestation and impose an extra dockage on late wheat to cover costs.
Sydney police probe a deadly shooting in Surry Hills that left James Smiley, 38, a reputed underworld figure, dead after a late night brawl and possible body removal. Investigators seek a second injured man and assess a chain of reprisals while ruling out accidental death.
Willer Wooten, 38, a rabbit trapper, who sustained knife wounds in the chest last Thursday, gave his dying depositions yesterday evening. George Wilhelm Enders, 36, an un naturalised German, will appear on remand at Gilgandra on Thursday in connection with the affair after a prior remand for allegedly wounding Wooton.
The Ministry of Information says the evacuation scheme is paused while Britain assesses risks of sending children abroad without convoy after the Arandora Star sinking. Children may depart at parental risk or via voluntary groups, as 2,000 internees travel toward Australia and two liners bring 2,000 children to Halifax with another due.
The Minister for Mines Mr Vincent said the near unanimous support for timber aircraft production should be acted on. He proposed building four prototype timber aircraft to prove wood machines' service viability, rapid construction and cost benefits for national defence.
The Admiralty reports the patrol yacht Warrior I of 80 tons owned by Rev. M Moyes was sunk by a bombing attack in the English Channel. One rating was killed while the rest of the crew landed safely.
Manuka broke the tie in the third term to beat Ainslie at Manuka Oval. Key scorers included Coleman and Sharpe for Manuka with a 19 19 133 points to 13 4 82 finish. Eastlake dominates Air Force while Queanbeyan extends win streak against Acton in NSW.
The Canberra Croquet Club held its annual meeting on Saturday at the clubhouse. Officers include President Mrs Hicks and Captain Mrs B James. The club will run winter bridge afternoons starting next Wednesday at 2 30 pm with an admission of 1 shilling and donations to the Red Cross.
The article outlines how World War II shifts affect Australia’s economy. Western Europe occupation and France’s capitulation tighten imports, altering trade with Britain and access to markets in France Belgium Holland Denmark and Norway. imports from non-sterling countries may fall and customs revenue is expected to drop.
Following the theft of £3000 from John Paulus hut near Delaney's Creek, two men were arrested after detectives chartered a plane to Wilcannia, NSW. Police recovered £2000 in notes beneath a tree on the Caquilar Range and £1000 at Wilcannia. one suspect to be brought back to Queensland by car.
A round of par handicap play at Royal Canberra saw N Faroe H B Downes and Co FR Seton all one down and set to meet again in a similar event. V James won the A grade with 2 up best card, followed by a string of tight results across A and B grades with several players one or two down.
Australian mails to London have not arrived for about six weeks. A.L.F. members report the last Australian newspapers dated May 4 were received. Troop movements and Mediterranean shipping diversions have halted mail flow and the air service suspension completed the blockade.
Liverpool’s Ernie Roderick outpointed Noman Snow over 15 rounds to keep the British welterweight crown in a tense title defense.
Leasing notices and employment plea show Assurance Organisation seeking a married salesman under 260 with no fluency requirements and £5 weekly pay training offered. Furnished rooms available at Braddon and Manuka with homely notes. Contacts include Times Office Perrson and Turnton Bougainville Street Manuka for details.
The first qualifying round is set for Wednesday with the second round Thursday and the foursomes on Friday. The schedule lists Lady Isaacs Cup and C Grade matches featuring Mra Rees, Mra Parberry, Mra Hughson, Mrs Drake, Mra Fraser, Mrs Somerville, Mra Rolfe, Mrs Wallace, Miss Taylor, Miss Baird, and many others in a detailed tee time draw across multiple classes.
The ACT Red Cross Division calls members to its annual meeting at Albert Hall on Monday August 12. Agenda includes reception of the annual report and balance sheet and election of council members. Nominations must be signed by two division members and lodged seven days before the meeting. A special general meeting at 7 p.m. will precede the main meeting to amend the constitution.
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