Royal Military College and Forestry clash in RU final
Royal Military College No 1 and Forestry will play the ACT premiership final at Manuka Oval next Saturday after a semi final win by RMC No 1 over Northern Suburbs. Details show RMC No 1 triumphed 12 14 with tries by Goodall Drabach and Matsira while Norths failed to finish scoring chances.
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Royal MI Sarees
Forestry @choo
Rubgy Union
Manuka Oval
Northern Buburba
RMC
Forestry Heights
Fb.m.c's
Kahn
Breen
Royal Military College No
Goodall
Drabach
Matsira
Telopea Park
Reid
Doneld
Parkes
Rumps
Ainslie
Waddell
St. Christopher's
Woods
Ryan
St. Patrick's
O'Keefe
Harringtons
Grammer
St. Christopher'a
Amalie
T. Patrickta
Drhit Wesk
Amoc Fercely
Norths
RMLC
Comb
Mallaia
W. West
Mitchell
North Servants
Frame
Goodwin
Hunter
Hilson
Ieason
Hay
Nilsson
J. H. E. Mackay
Weather Canberra Forecast Summary
Canberra forecast notes weather readings with barometer, temperatures from morning to evening and wind directions. The Canberra forecast from the meteorological service predicts a fine but cool day with scattered clouds and light southeast winds, plus regional details for the Southeastern District including possible showers and cold temperatures.
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Canberra
Fairbairn
U S Aviatrix Earhart Victim Of Jap Accident Theory
Mrs Amelia Earhart’s mother, Amy Otis Earhart, claims her daughter’s disappearance resulted from a government mission rather than a sea crash. She asserts Earhart was flown to the Marshall Islands and then to Japan for a staged accident, with broadcasts from the islands before disappearance.
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Los Angeles
Norld
Amelia Earhart
Japan
United States
Amy Otis Earhart
Lae
New Guinea
Howland Laland
Amelia
Sho
Bre
Pacific
Marshall Islands
J .Hanson
Open cut coal production seen as post strike solution
A 1948 commentary argues the coal strike reveals the need to expand open cut mining across New South Wales inland regions to decentralise fuel sources. It urges government-led development and mixed ownership to unlock vast coal reserves, reduce reliance on underground miners, and sustain postwar growth.
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Commonwealth
New South Wales
Anias
Ufe
Australia
Riverina
Miners’ Federation
Beneft
Jap Violation Of Occupation Press Code
In Tokyo Bundy the Japanese police at Oxaka hold 74 persons for questioning after reports of a raping spree by American troops in Tsuruga. An American Fifth Army communique issued at Osaka denied any truth, noting the wall notices and Osaka Mimpo story. The communique warned those found guilty would be tried by a military court for violating the occupation press code.
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A.a.p.treater
Tokyo
Bundy
Oxaka
Tsuruga
Osaka
Ovxeka
Ferrier Seventh in Golf Earnings
Chicago report shows Jim Ferrier finishing seventh in pro golfer earnings for 1940 with 7200 dollars. Sam Snead leads at 20060, Cary Middlecoff 20024, Lloyd Mangrum 16032, Johnny Palmer 13004, E J Harrison 9229, Jimmy Demaret 8500. Snead's year average is 69.7.
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Chicago
Jim Ferrier
Sam Snead
Cary Middlecot
Lloyd
Mangrum
Johnny Palmer
E. J. Harrison
Jimmy Demaret
Snead
Political threats cited by speaker over Mineral Union control
A speaker accuses holders of temporary ascendancy in the Mineral Union of acting on behalf of foreign interests and supporting a figure identified as Joe Dugashvili. The remarks frame the dispute as a threat tied to external influence and state-based power dynamics.
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Joe Dugashvili
ABC Refuses Speech Time but Broadcasts 15 Minute Talk
In Brisbane on Sunday Mr Hanlon said the A B C refused him broadcasting time for a 15 minute speech on the com strike. The speech was aired on commercial stations at 6 15 pm. Hanlon reported receiving a telegram urging withdrawal which he rejected. The ABC claimed neutrality and impartiality amid a government crisis. Chairman Mr Boyer affirmed objective reporting as policy and Brisbane office actions followed that policy.
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Brisbane
Hanlon
A.B.C
Y. Hanlon
Communist Party
R. J. F. Boyer
Australia
ABC
Commonwealth Faces Dollar Crisis Under Sterling Plan
Prime Minister Chifley warned last night that Britain must cut dollar imports by 25 percent to preserve the sterling area. He said a failure of the system would cause grave hardship, with Austro l Im alan and other Commonwealth countries most affected. The sterling area, about 2 percent of world trade, relies on hard currencies from member nations to fund payments to others.
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Britain
Mr. Chifley
Chifley
Dollar Group
United Stata
Canada
Philippines
Drllar Group
Belrian Monetary Area
Rwiteerland
Portueal
Weetern Germany
Arcenony
Paraguayggapan
Per Bia
Mr. Chifey
Harrison
A.W.U
Sydney
Mr. Harrison
Troopa
Lke
Aw.u
Victoria
South Australia
Nl.w
Highland Society Memorial Hall Juditions and new members
The Canberra Highland Society and Burna Club report 86 new members joined during the year, reaching 150 total after 31 arrivals at last week’s final meeting. Planned drives aim to fund pipe band uniforms, with about £800 to be raised at social events. The band awaits completion of temica in Sydney before its first public appearance. Office-bearers elected include Patron E J Barclay, President A Stuart, Past President D W Gargill, Treasurer A McGregor, Secretary G McIntosh, and council members Reid Stirling Gargill Tracy Wintle Taylor Patton Greig Crockett Donaldson Ogilvie. The president paid tribute to four elder members who recently died.
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Canberra Highland Society
Burna Club
Vic Burns
Temica
Sydney
E. J. Barclay
A. Stuart
D. W. Cargill
A. McGreger
G. McIntosh
J. Reid
D. Stirling
Orr
FR. G. Stuart
M. Tracy
W. Wintle
D. Taylor
A. Patton
D. L. Greig
W. Crockett
LA. Donaldson
8. Ogil
Boxing Champion Re marries California Wonder World Champ
California Sunday reports Barney Ross, renowned light and welterweight champion, remarries after war service in Guadalcanal. Attended by Cathy Filmater and Al Julson, the ceremony marks a notable return to civilian life for the boxing icon.
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California
Barney Ross
Guadalcanal
Haa
Cathy Filmater
al Julson
Samamon Y
Kashmir Refugees Flee After Rawalpindi Camp Fire Incident
Sunday report says Pakistani authorities opened fire on Kashmiri refugees near Rawalpindi amid domestic unrest. At least 14 casualties were reported and the scene described as chaotic with displacement continuing.
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Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Orp
New Education Fellowship Lectures in Canberra Open Series
Professors Carleton Washburne and wife and James Hemming tour Australia under the New Education Fellowship. Washburne, world president, discusses educational reform and mental hygiene. Mrs Washburne writes for Britannica for Children. Hemming studies democracy in schools. Lectures Wednesday and Thursday cover global education challenges.
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Carleton Washburne
James Hemming
Canberra
Australis
Federal Council of the New Educational Fellowship
Washburne
New Education Fellowship
Educaton
New York
U.n.es.c.o
Italy
Schoala
Winnetka
Ilinois
South America
Europe
Asia
Dire
Woadburne
America
Encyclopaedia Brittannica
England
London
Association For Education In Citizenship
Professor Washburn
Institute of Anatomy
University College, Civic Centre
Commonwealth Public Servants Seek Wage Increase
Sydney Sunday a 400 strong meeting at Town Hall condemned unequal wage treatment between Commonwealth public servants and other workers. R E Wellard stated average wage growth since 1939 was 50 to 55 percent vs 2 percent for others and urged Federal Cabinet to back salary equality before the Public Service Arbiter. A July 28 statutory conference and deputation to Canberra were arranged.
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Sydney
Commonwealth
Town Hall
G.P.0
N.S.W Committee
R. E. Wellard
Public Service
Wellard
Wand
Pontic Service
Canberra
High Council
Wellord
Pensioner Gored by Bull on Son-in-Law Farm
Perth reports a pensioner was killed when a bull gored him on a farm at Eatning yesterday. The bull, described as ferocious, had already injured another man behind the knee while being herded into a pen. The incident occurred as the injured man received attention at the homestead.
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Perth
Adolf Schultze
Eatnning
Schultze
Open cut mines to be run by unions under army labour
NSW government plans to hand open cut mining to unions if the coal strike persists. Army labour may operate mines from August 1, with police and militia involvement possible. Ipswich and Newcastle crowds press for arbitration and resumption, while AWA support looms.
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Sydney
Miners’ Federation
Calwell
Birdwood Park
Newcastle
N.3
Labour Council
Army
Navy
Minira
Minera
Ipswich
Queensland
Hanlon
Australia
Com
Brass
Cullen Bullen
Lithgow
Australian Railway Union
Port Waratah
Broadmeadow
ATAU
State Council
Electricity Back-to-Work Move Spreads Across State
State electrical authorities plan a large scale return-to-work effort by open-cut miners to restore power amid coal strike disruptions. The Emergency Electricity Commission aims to resume normal production quickly, with forecasts suggesting progress should be evident by mid August as workers return to key sites and power distribution stabilizes.
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Common Cause
Edgar Rosa
Sydney
Rank
Fle
A.C.T.U
Coal Mining
Palant’ Council
AV Dnry
Simday
Mumny
Emergency Electricity Commission
Conde
Maugham Comedy by Repertory at Canberra
The Canberra Repertory Society presents Somerset Maugham's Home And Beauty as the season opener, a modern set production featuring a Picasso inspired portrait. The plot centers on Victoria Cardew's two husbands and a favored suitor, with satire aimed at institutions as Maugham weaves witty, character driven farce. Dexter directs with a mixed cast, while Birdl east hosts a Wood Park meeting and a new era of union workers.
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Canberra Repertory Society
Somerset Maugham
Picasso
Victoria Cardew
Maucham
Lula
Machinery Pool Sought for ACT Farmers
The ACT Rural Lessees Association seeks assistance from Minister Johnson to form a four‑machine pool similar to NSW setups. The pool would include a bulldozer tractor reaper binder hay prenaer ploughs cultivators and wheel drills to boost land improvement and clearing efforts. The association notes demand from an extensive survey and cites pasture improvement needs at Kambah.
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A.C.T. Rural Leesees' Association
Interop
Mr. Johnson
N.8
F. Southwell
Farmera and Settlers’ Association
Union Labour to Unload Coal From Habgonian Duke
Melbourne to morrow union workers will transport coal from Habgonian Duke to the gasworks as army stops at 5 pm and navy continues unloading. About 1500 tons moved to West Melbourne gasworks by 30 army trucks. State Coal Committee to meet to discuss Victoria coal position.
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Melbourne
Transport Workers Union
Hollway
Navy
West Melbourne
Victoria
Demonstration on Pruning by NSW Inspector at Hed Hill
About 50 people attended a pruning demonstration by Mr. T. M. Powell of the New South Wales Department of Agriculture at Hed Hill. The talk covered backyard tree issues and early tree-care practices, stressing prompt control, balanced wood distribution, and pruning to establish leaders and replacement limbs.
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N.8.w
Inquiry into Queanbeyan Rugby League Group Actions
An inquiry led by President Nicholson and Secretary Locke examined the Queanbeyan League amid defiance and district code support concerns. Barter faced questioning on reasons for defying recent instructions as delegates urged unity and code advancement.
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Queanbeyan Rugby League
League
Mr. Nicholson
Mr. Locke
South Wales League Yester Oy
Country League
Curneses
Jaf
M Jdelegate
North Carberra
Nicholson
Sportsmasters
Ld League
ACT
Goulburn
Mede
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Alstera
Davies
R.M.C. and Forestry School
Peiewerd
Hansen
Couch
Northern Suburbs
Ft Arm
Inchea
U. S
Qptical
R. E
Ferrier
Highland Society Memorial Hall
Australian Workers’ Union
ARLU
Forternl
J. Brown
Irnton
Bership
Ueabrike
Brown
Hia
ALA
J. A. Ferguson M
Ns.w
N.S.W
Coal Industry Tribunal
A.S.P
Fhratty
Eteel Industries
A.C.T
Ivar 1
H. Sher
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