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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1940
Page
3
An incomplete excerpt references a trial and defense positions, with mentions of a judge and assembled counsel. The readable portion hints at procedural counts and a scheduled session, but lacks full names, dates, or outcomes.
A list of horse names and placements appears as Maiden Juvenile and Juvenile Handicap events unfold. The program includes horses like Royal Inver and Cap Amber Rauty, with various odds and entries noted across multiple heats and trials.
At Gosford today the scales used for racing were tampered with before racing began. Two lead weights about one half ounce each were found under the platform, which would have increased horses’ carrying weight by a pound. Club officials and investigators work to identify who was responsible.
The Forrest Club hosted a weekend doubles tournament with strong play from all participants. Division 1 saw Benmept and Miss Mildenhall win, Division 2 awarded to Hewitt and Mrs Lott, and Division 3 to Conran and Mrs Jarknon. Semi finals set for next weekend with the Division 2 and 3 winners meeting. G Holden and Miss Parker to be runners up in Division 1. The club anticipates a large turnout for the annual dance on Friday the 20th as arrangements near completion.
The Premier said government policy on internment of enemy areas has not changed. He commented on a promise by the Minister for the Interior to refer to cabinet a deputation seeking indiscriminate internment or refugees. He urged that all enemy aliens should be interned and claimed every precaution is being taken.
Brisbane air officials say there is no immediate prospect of increasing recruit intake. Minister Falr bai told the RAAF last night that enlistment response has exceeded expectations, though waiting lists remain formidable. He suggested continuous training rather than speeding early programs, noting production constraints in Australia.
In a tight contest Queanbeyan defeated Manuka as Air Force, Ainslie and Acton chase finals spots. Acton beat Eastlake using pace led by W Rogers and Westentt while Manuka struggles to lift form before the final series.
Weekend Colf rounds show He Lee and N Glenn ahead with He Lee posting a 74. Results list Saturday afternoon and Sunday sessions with players including W Punshon M Moore K O Neill J Greaney H Kendall F Morton and W Elsom across three sessions.
In Sydney and Melbourne reports the Service Station Association warns that petrol rationing will throw up to 21,000 New South Wales workers out of jobs and trigger retrenchments across motor related industries. Officials urge faster rationing measures to ease shortages and support primary producers amid a looming unemployment rise.
Citizens urged a government representative be appointed to govern mail plane movements after a Guinea Airways flight Darwin to Adelaide was halted at short notice. The incident followed a late overseas mailing delay and conflicting signals between the Civil Aviation and Post Departments.
Melbourne reports that recruitment for the AIF is temporarily suspended but could resume in a few days if needed. The Army Minister, Mr. Street, indicated the initial objective of 40 000 men and that Australia would train intensively with the 7th and 8th Divisions. There is no plan to form a 9th Division, and the AIF will stay as an army corps of three divisions.
The State Executive Council approved regulations giving police and public officers power to enforce air raid precautions. The Minister of Education may move children between areas and require premises to house them. Lights are to be dimmed or extinguished, vehicles halted, and premises darkened during alerts.
The Minister in Charge Sir Henry Gullett praised the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research for helping the war effort. NSW's National Standards Laboratory was completed to produce precision gauges for industry. The council considered Australian timber in aircraft, paper manufacture in Australia, and strategies to combat weevil infection in stored wheat.
Government re engages retired public servants due to enlistments and increased wartime workload. Individual cases are considered on value, with temporary reemployment at same pay but superannuation payments postponed until final cessation of employment.
Prime Minister Menzies announced Colonial Sugar Refining Company donated £200,000 to Australia’s national mobilization. He said the company funded the full cost of its aircraft shells totaling £67,000 and paid £137,000 for an annex for 18 pound shells.
Prime Minister Menzies will meet Melbourne on Friday with the Central Executive of the Miners Federation to explore boosting coal production. Officials aim to build large stockpiles and reemploy thousands of idle miners, though a concrete agreement before the new award is unlikely.
Total including wife and one child 0ne UTS 1/5 15/5 pees in on basis of seven days per week. Age limits 18-45 years. Applications with testimonials addressed to Secretary for the Army Victoria Barracks should reach 12th August 1940. QUANTED car carpenter handy man. Apply Manager The Canberra Times.
The Attorney-General Mr Hughes signaled that regulations under the National Security Act to stop enemy aliens from acquiring freehold property or leases longer than five years will be gazetted at a Cabinet meeting in Melbourne. Prime Minister Mr Mensies announced the Federal Executive Council approval and noted controls on land dealings by enemy aliens and on naturalisation of enemy-origin individuals.
Hugo Larsen an Australian recognised impresario and long time Melbourne naturalised British citizen volunteers for the Auxiliary Fire Boat service. After three weeks training he was told by a Home Office official to expect a week’s notice with no explanation given. Larsen suspects his Danish birth as the reason.
The club will hold its annual meeting at Hotel Kingston on Monday August 5 1940 at p.m. Officers will be elected. Ganora Puatheas and T Whanton are noted as hon secretary. On Tuesday August 6 at p.m. a related event accompanies St Pauls Church Dedication Festival Canberra South.
A trial at Central Criminal Court opens for Cecil Roy Simakina known as Sipike on a murder charge in the death of 63 year old Martha Miller at her Heddon Greta cottage on May 8. Frederick Ykarrat a Kurri Kurri quarryman testified hearing a scream and seeing a man over the bed through a wall hole, matching Simpkins.
The demobilisation of the French Army has begun under the armistice terms. Preference is given to men needed for harvest. Decrees cut permanent officers and lower the retiring age.
The appointment of Mr. A. A. Wiltshire as Inspector General of Administration at the Department of Defence Coordination was gazetted yesterday. He will replace General J. H. Cannan who moves to command the Bacond Division of the Australian military forces.
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