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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
2
Advertisement for Moore Bros Pty Ltd established 34 years promises fair deal Ring Queanbeyan or Canberra for information provided exactly with no obligation.
Mr E Phillpot of Molong was severely injured when his hand and arm were mangled by a chaffcutter after his glove became entangled in the machinery. A five year old child Jane Mackenzie sued for £1000 against Walbury District Hospital but the jury found for the hospital over treatment of a fractured thigh and subsequent amputation. A bronze Portuguese coin from 1855 was found in the garden of the Royal Hotel Trienquin and sent to Melbourne to assess value.
At a Wednesday evening recruiting rally in Albert Hall, A F Gardiner seconded an amendment urging the Commonwealth Government to employ full manpower and wealth for Australia’s defense. The amendment and the conscription motion were not voted on as the matter was dropped.
The Canberra Division Red Cross appeal shows a total of £384 60 raised with receipts from Mrs. A McTaggert Reid Hall residents proceeds dance and a tennis tournament at Duntroon arranged by Mesdames Rostron and Kenneford. The list notes prior acknowledgments and a final consolidated total.
A Queanbeyan sale conducted by W J Gibbs and Co saw brisk demand with 1200 sheep and 120 cattle yarded. Fat cattle sold for £11 to £12 15s, store cattle £8 to £11, sheep up to £20 10s, prime lambs £16 2s, prime ewes £18, and store wethers £15 4s. Competition for good stock was keen.
The Secondary Schools' Sports Association unveils a season starting Wednesday with an expanded grade structure. Draws list matchups across First to Fourth Grades on June 5 and subsequent Saturdays through July, detailing venues at Manuka oval Dun troon and Grammar grounds, with teams including Royal Military College Canberra High School Canberra Grammar School St Patrick's College and more.
Governor General and Lady Gowrie signal readiness to take two British or Allied child refugees. Senator Fall notes migration machinery could help relocate thousands, with Labour leader Curtin backing the plan as humanitarian and practical for Britain’s refugee burden.
Winter matches begin in the Primary Schools Sports Competition with football entries Queanbeyan Public Queanbeyan Convent Amalie St Christopher's Grammar and Telopea. Boys and girls hockey basketball and tennis teams listed with forthcoming practice games and scheduled fixtures through August 16.
Letter from Canberra urges readers to adopt British and Allied children in wartime aid. Calls for informal groups to organize funds clothes and care including dental and holidays, with a target of helping up to ten thousand children. Published May 31 1940.
Prime Minister Fraser signals possible conscription under Emergency Powers as the wartime crisis prompts debate. Health Minister opposes a National Ministry alliance with Nationalists. Finance Minister Nash foresees no financial strain and hints at taxation to fund war. A secret session on the war situation is planned for next month.
The Prime Minister and Cabinet subcommittee weigh using individuals and groups to counter suspected Fifth Column activities. Debate centers on expanding informal ties with a broader network, while concerns about loyalty and neutrality remain.
A returned soldier argues that despite claims of national decline the youth of Canberra show strength in sport yet lack for military service. He notes healthy physiques but questions heart and willingness to fight abroad, urging better enlistment among public servants and citizens alike.
Energetic committer Mrs.G Mahoney president of Grighth Stall hosts a dance at the Hotel Kingston tonight. Ofwien's orchestra will provide music and supper will be served. The event accompanies Catholic Uaanar with strong signs of success.
The YWCA under Mr J BE O Halloran directs ballroom classes in Canberra with emphasis on standardised forms and date variations. O Halloran is a member and examiner of the Koro Ballroom Teachers Association. An Evening of Music at Albert Hall features Burilda Millett's Studio senior and junior vocal groups plus pianoforte works and teens. Proceeds support the Conberon Community Hospital.
The program lists July 31 and August 1 matchups at Queanbeyan showground Manuka and Northbourne venues. First Grade features SP v CH8 and RMC v CG8 with both afternoon and evening starts. Second and Third Grades include CH8 CG8 and ACTON CG8 v QLHS with multiple grounds.
At a Canberra YWCA social evening Sir William Clemens and Lady Clemens presented club trophies to Canberra Amateur Swimming Club members. President J L Davies spoke of rising junior membership. D Seaton received a pipes set for service as treasurer and transfer to Melbourne. RMA Club reps attended. About 150 dancers enjoyed the event with women’s committee arranging supper.
Miss Helen Dunbar and Mr John Stanley Cumpaton wed at St. John's Church Canberra on a Friday afternoon. Rev. C. B. King of Tasmania gave away the bride who wore an Elizabethan gown with a cream tulle veil. Attendants included Miss Marjorie Jacobs of Gordon, Sydney, and Dr Alan Cumpaton, brother of the groom. Guests gathered at Greystones, home of the groom’s parents.
Interstate bowling at Sydney saw New South Wales defeat Queensland 107 to 68 in a match played at Mppingto. The win solidifies NSW lead and showcases strong team performance across disciplines.
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