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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1940
Page
3
Public Opinion Split on U.S. War Aid and Intervention
A New York survey shows 67.4 percent favor more help for Britain and 12 percent willing to take armed action if needed. Results indicate broad support for U.S. entry into the war under various conditions, with 88.3 percent backing arming the United States even at expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Britain
Beitain
Navy
Ir Pyraes
Authur
United States
Italy
Germany
Queanbeyan stock sale calm despite bidding limits
The Queanbeyan stock sale attracted fair attendance with restricted bidding on cattle including fat lambs crossbreds and cows. Agents Woodgera and Calthorpe announced monthly saleyard sales with the next on August 15 and a Canberra sale planned. In Sydney a rally of about 200 Slovakians condemned Hitlerism and pledged loyalty to the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quteanbeyan
Galthorpe Ltd
Gibbs
Queanbeyan
Quennin
Woodgera
Calthorpe
Canberra
Galeyards
Twesdy
Sydney
Jin
A Grade and B Grade Club Championships Report
The A grade title saw Ware defeat Broadribb and Jordon in close matches while S Harker dominated the B grade by defeating RB and Jordon. The monthly medal went to R Jordon with net 60, several eclectics were led by D Reynolds with a gross 73 and Harker net 45 in the eclectic. The double greens event on Sunday was won by W Ware with morning scores around 87.
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Tinwla
Wietories
Ware
Broadribb
S. Harker
Jordon
Bi! Ware
Pionship
Pthe Stathale
Nye Fc
R. Jordon
Alokes
DiReynolds
B. Rteynolds
W.' Ware
Harker
S. Griffith
Manuka Dominates Acton In Oval Showdown
Manuka, riding a reconstructed side, defeated Acton at Manuka Oval with Dorman and McLaren starring. yandell and Westcott contributed two goals as Manuka seized early momentum and held the lead through a string of snappy passages. Acton rallied briefly but could not overturn the spread. final score Manuka 18.15 (124) to Acton 9.18 (72).
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Acton
Manuka Oval
Dorman
Tito
McLaren
Hume
Agaist
Manula
V. Ryan
Yandell
McLiren
Westcott
United
Dormans
Nader
Rogers
Gorman
May
Bell
Kicke Manuka
Sharp
Hancock
Dogan
Lee
Andrews
Sanderry
McMillan
Munuka
Bunting
Queanbeyan Beats Air Force in Park Showdown at Home
Queanbeyan led 49-37 at the air field clash, dominating from the centre to the goal. Air Force fought to the end as Queanbeyan’s systematic play yielded clear scores and multiple goal kickers in a high energy match.
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Inca
Dhacsuih
Queanbeyan
Park
Air Force
Rowit
Brown
Cooke
Lovell
Bond
Strang
McInnes
Savage
Kay
Sherd
McNamara
ACA
Evans
Williams
Polson
Quetinbevan
Willams
Natting
Rgae
McLelan
Kilby
Sherriff
Melbourne football results roundup from Carlton to Prahran
Melbourne results show Carlton 4 38 over Collingwood 18 9 and St Kilda 19 0 over North Melbourne 6 11 while Hawthorn 12 15 defeats Richmond 11 18 and Melbourne 16 20 beats Footscray 12 19. Essendon and Port Melbourne both win with Brunswick and Prahran also posting victories.
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Leamie
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Brunswick
D. Camberwell
Coburg
D. Brighton
Prahran
D. Northcote
Oakkleigh
D. Yarraville
RAAF Recruiting Drive Sees Australia Wide Applications
Australia reports about 126 to 624 men applying to join the Air Force across the nation. Sir Donald Cameron announced during a night broadcast that RAAF personnel have grown to pre war strength in ten months. He credited flag response and said state committees would handle manpower needs locally as the government pushes the air scheme forward. Delays were blamed on bungling while Australia leads the Empire in ground recruiting and organization.
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Bydney
Australia
AiroForce
N.E
Donald
Congress Rejects Gandhi Idea and Non-Violence Debate
The All India Congress Committee rejected Gandhi's plan to extend non violence to national defence by votes. In Sydney diocese Catholics raised £4692 for war savings certificates as Archbishop Gilroy led the appeal with clergy laity and schoolchildren supporting the drive. The Treasurer Mr Spender thanked all participants for their assistance to the campaign.
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Yepoona
All
India
Congress
Gandhi
Sydney
Gilroy
Spender
Canberra Bowling Club Showdown on Forrest Green
Canberra Bowling Club at the Forrest green held a Saturday rink engagement won by Col Hodgson's rink. Scores show Hodgson 26 to Brown 15, Somerville 15, Digmani 14, and Beattie 17 among others, with Beattie, Monahan also noted.
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Col. Hodgson
Damson
Lucas
Rain
Hodgson
London fined for failure to offer to Treasury
A London case reports a “Dollar Hoarder” fined £750 for failing to offer 10,764 dollars to the Treasury. The text also mentions a New York bank, with garbled details about deposits and values.
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London
Goldforb
Ruastan Furniture and Clothing Foalar
the Treasury
New
York
Bani
Canberra Golf Club social day boosts patriotic funds
A Canberra Golf Club social event raised funds for patriotic causes. A mixed foursomes competition in the afternoon was followed by a dance with notable performances by R B Richards and Cooper, while Mrs Davidson and others posted strong handicapped scores in the Batting competition and mixed events.
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Canberra
Royal
Rganiaed Iby
B.richards
Petteraen
Gregg
Rel Richiavas
Cooper
Ee Doidrell
Waring
Sonier
Vile
Parke
Davidson
P.gilho Ie Mes Githoma
Sour
Bi ‘Richirds
Dowyer—Mra
Punshon
Somerville
A. E. ‘Shepherd
Clayton
Street Garden Dispute Over Birch Tree Removals
Residents in the Northern suburbs voice concern as Parks and Gardens staff remove birch trees from Braddon and Reid plantations to favor permanent deodar trees. Officials cite slow growth of deodars and prior hedge trials as reasons, noting hedge removal due to high cost and unsightliness.
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Braddon
Reid
Elimatte Street
On the Air Today on QFC and SAR
Radio schedule listing numerous segments across the day including News at 6.0 and 11.0, Music, Devotional Service, Luncheon, and Evening programs. Notes multiple program titles, speakers, and broadcast times throughout the day with national and local features.
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SAR
Atienias
Wied
Revelation
Newat
National
Muale
Cloac
Queanbeyan Wins Massy Cup at Yass in Close Contest
Queanbeyan defeats Yass 10 to 8 to claim the Massy Cup as Canberra prepares to meet them next Sunday. E Rowley and G Day scored tries for Queanbeyan, with A Corcoran adding two goals. Yass replied with tries by C Dixon and Ray Dowing and a four by D Watkins. Canberra beat Southern Monaro 25 to 7 in the main match, with Keys, Noonan, McCapion, Emblem, and Kearney among the scorers.
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Yass
Queanbeyan
Canberra
Acores
Gall
Ity
Fa Tim
E. Rowley
G.day
A. Corcoran
C. Dixon
Ray Dowling
D. Watkins
Southern Monaro
C. Hincksman
T! Datchet
C. Burgin
McCaplon
H. Willaims
S. Keys
FR Noonan
J. McCappion
Emblem
J. Kearney
Ayres
S.’ Keys
Queanbeyan Juniors
Canberra Juniors
H. Bladeh
World speedway star Arthur Wilkinson dies in smash
Arthur George Wilkinson 28 a famed Australian speedway rider died after his motor cycle collided with a lorry on Old South Head Road Rose Bay Sydney. His wife and he were returning home when the crash occurred. He had retired from competition after winning the world title at Wembley two years earlier and had worked in a British munitions factory during the war.
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Sydney
Arthur George
Bluey
Ayoertaindd Wilkinson
Rose Bay
Birriga Road
Bellevue Hill
Wilkingon
England
Fromy
Wembley
Shefield
Ita
Jie
Australia
Bathurst
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