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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
6
Detectives travel from Melbourne to Glenisila farming centre 45 miles north of Hamilton after reports of charred bones found in ashes of a log fire. Men camping on Hawtin Road saw a high speed car pass and a blood trail leading to the fire. Police consider human bones unconfirmed pending examination in Melbourne.
Some refugees arriving in the last year offer help to the Minister for the Interior in Australia to adopt war orphans. A woman proposes taking a child of any nationality and says Australia’s actions inspired her. The government awaits the United Kingdom reply to the refugee offer.
Melbourne reports that men who apply for essistment in the ACT and are rejected will receive badges. The emblems will be issued shortly, according to the Minister for the Army Mr Street. There is also a possibility that personnel employed in reserved occupations will receive badges.
By end of June 30 of 53 air force establishments under the Empire air scheme will be functioning with nine more added before year end. Minister for Air Fairbairn says expansion is proceeding, despite previous overstatement criticisms. Australia’s air force totals rise to 14,000 officers now on duty versus 3,500 prewar, with 9,500 enlisted since September and 4,500 in reserve. first trainee drafts for Canada due within a month.
The Canberra High School Parents and Citizens Association reports 42 new members, total 125, and aims to grow further. A district subdivision plan assigns ten zones with stewards to recruit, library fundraising continues, and an annual ball is planned. A new sub-committee is named, and teachers and council members will be appointed. The acting-principal urges parent participation in sports and PE.
The Ascot card lists apprentices trials and races with many entries including Lady Neith Sally Rich Enderby Tunic Brazen Boy Tinken Westland Cover Radio Girl Magnette Claurette Ingle Foy Rubin Red Jymson Foxora Blackberry May Salbury Lady Gay Changma Aspasia Kentucky Predust First Division Grand Boy Aren't We All Mikado Gold Spur White Enalga ia Molysan Dronac Head Taroo Bumbala Sydney Castalia Monveil King Pyrrhus Qui Sait River Namol Denita Highborn Hole In One Air Band Mungala Northbrook ADEM Hurdle Wharncliffe Handicap Glenbernic Maiden Handicap Livingstone Cloay Just Sue Thounteous Some Wit Trenus Melitza Wynanda Calme Ariwan Palencia Sea Cold Weat Wind Law Bracket Cavallo Grand Wind Bunny Veldt Faelic Selkirk Eddie Tolan Olympus MANCHESTER MOVICE Desborough Welter Huntington Handicap Trowsdale Vaniain Beaufiler Somerset Lady Noriman Gee Whiz Mugnor
Maiden Walter Handicap results show Plim Bu winning by a length at 2/1/3 odds with Jimipan second and Parsons third amid a crowded card. Additional races include Two Wear Old Handicap won by two lengths, and First Division boasting Shot Gun, La Capitana and Electra with Shot Gun taking the victory.
Melbourne reports jockey A Hreasley suspended for a month at Sunbury races for causing interference in the Welter Handicap during today’s event.
Cheery Jack and Turf Boy are favored to complete the Grand National hurdle and steeple double as contenders.
Reading, after a spell, reappeared on the Moorefield track today as preliminary to spring events. He shows good health and will be given light work.
Bertram James Schafer an electrician's assistant and Allen Ler an invalid pensioner pleaded guilty to establishing an unauthorised wireless transmitting set and a transmitting Messenger. Each fined £50 on each charge and ordered to pay £5 10 coin. Messages reportedly picked up in Sydney Newcastle and Melbourne and consisted of gramophone records and personal messages.
ACT Rugby Union moves to merge Duntroon with Northern Suburbs to preserve competition as enlistments rise. RAAF will assume Duntroon fixtures with training at Northbourne Oval. Victoria and West Australia fixtures canceled. Sydney visit during King’s Birthday weekend possible. Notable players in forces listed. several called for militia duty. Royal Military College and Canberra High School matches noted with venues and times.
Thomas Burgess 70 who has lived in a Balmoral cave for 41 years rode to the Old Men's Home after leaving his shelter as waves broke. He crossed the Harbour Bridge for the first time since 1899 and recalled Ireland and Australia since 1887 while recalling furniture worth £11,000 sold below value.
Adrian Quist, the Australian tennis champion, was rejected from enlistment in the Australian Flying Corps due to recurrent asthma. He voiced deep disappointment at the medical result and said he would reapply if the medical standards permit.
The evening schedule lists J Perry versus F McKenna, R E Richards against J Moroney, H E Downs against F McDonald, T Leaper versus C Davies, J McGinnis versus B Lewis, and W McKinatry against PD Vautin at the Royal Canberra Golf Club.
In a debate the ALP leader Mr Beasley accused the government of bungling wartime munitions work. Sir Frederick Stewart refused Beasley a personal inspection, later telegrams indicated permission to visit Sydney munitions annexes.
A dense listing of radio programming across multiple time slots, detailing news, music, drama, sports, and special segments. Includes mentions of SFC JAR 6.40 Essential Services, various shows, performances, and parliamentary news across stations 2CY and 2BL with entries for morning, afternoon, and evening broadcasts.
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