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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1941

Page

4

The Canberra Times Radio Schedule Fragment

A fragmentary radio schedule lists numerous programs from music and news to talks and school broadcasts. It includes entries such as Essential Services, Racing Talk, Britannia Britain Speaks, and Sydney Theatre Orchestra with times and station credits. The jumbled list references multiple programs and overseas mentions alongside local Australian broadcasts.

Lamcheon Muale Oiner Muasic Marc Bremner Frank Lindley Evans JBL Stock Exchange Britain BBC Talk Australia Sydney Theatre Orchestra National Military Band Kirsten Fingatad Sopranal

Pine Needle in Baby's Throat Shocks Court

At Sydney City Coroner's Court evidence showed ten month old Ja net May Callaghan of Clovelly had a pine needle in her throat for ten days. She fell ill May 5 and died May 16 at Children's Hospital after a fever. Initial exams failed to reveal the cause and a verdict of accidental death was returned.

Sydney Ja‘net May Callaghan Clovelly Children’s Hospital Honner Childrena Hospital

Timber Workers Threaten Wage Rise Protest

About 4500 timber labourers in Australia threaten a stoppage unless wage increases recently granted to other workers are extended to them. Timber Workers' Union secretary Mr Culbert says the men are war workers, yet left out of war readings and marginal increments.

Sydney Australia New South Walsa Culbert Timber Workers’ Union

Radio Monopoly Case Sparks Senate Hearing

James Lawrence Fly, chairman of the Federal Communications Committee, alleged that the National Broadcasting Company and the Columbia Phonograph Company form a monopoly and have colluded, urging Congress to uphold antimonopoly rules in the public interest.

Washington James Lawrence Fly Federal Communications Senate Interstate Commerce Committee National Broadcasting Company Columbia Fly Lssue Congress

Week-end Teams Named for Sixth Round Competition

The list details fixtures and players across multiple clubs in the sixth round of the week-end competition. Teams include Barton Braddon Northbourne Ainalie and Eastlake with many players listed under each. Public service fixtures are also scheduled for next week with Customs Health Post Office Treasury and other offices matched.

Bouthwell Hardy iBourke Barber Barton Fahey Iscpheen Lenehan Caldwell Mise Parr Rimington Forrest Hewitt Henshilwood Kingley Cross Creme Northbourne Kent Harriott Stuart Sumner Yorke Baker Tuckwell Hynn Huntingford Ainslie Browning Willis Miases McPherson Frarton Mell Wardle Migars Hrawn Bryan Biorton Ramage Kersten Miles Mian Gladen Barrenger Thorpe Minacs Garrard Clowes Brackton Thomas Giles Mise D Mra Keuge Field Thompson Gyde Duncan L. Gibba Stat Wilson Jnr Wier Minssea Rush Shoeark University Janson Meynen Wingfield Anderson Wecerve Aialie Fisher Backhouse Parker Ainalie Hunt Southwell Harney Eustinker Fleming Lipman Horrocks Customs Health Post Office Ş. Treasury Printing Office Labour and N. Service Prime Minister Customa Treasury Interior Patents Poat Office Commerce

Gas Shortage Fears Prompt Nationwide Conservation Talks

Washington reports fears of oil shortages raise talk of gasless Sundays and other restrictions across the United States. The national policy discussions consider conservation measures to meet the expected petrol supply shortage in the Western Hemisphere.

Washington United States

Canberra to stage two day patriotic football carnival

At a National Football League meeting delegates approved a two day patriotic carnival on June 14 and 16 in Canberra. Canberra will host United Services on June 14 at Manuka Oval and South Sydney on June 16 at Northbourne Oval. The United Services will be a strong side drawn from Fair Balm and naval units. The Junior League will stage a patriotic premiership curtain raiser. South Sydney have accepted an invitation to play in Canberra. The selectors meet to pick the local side, with trials for prospective Canberra representatives to face New South Wales later. Mr. R Blair named manager for the Bernicea match, and Mr. C Murden will arrange South Sydney’s visit.

National Football League Canberra Tthe United Service Manuka Oval Southey United Services Fairbalm Naval Station Canberr Agoo South Sydney Sydney Northbourne Leval New South Wales R. Blair C. Murden

Lady Neith Narrow Escape After Race Fall at Ascot

Lady Neith leapt the back fence and fell into a six foot culvert during the Ascot car race event this afternoon. Apprentice Ivan Smith, aboard the mare for stewards inspection, escaped minor injuries and was taken to hospital for observation. The mare was later recovered with light injuries after a block and tackle was used. only Lady Neith’s gelding remained visible above the culvert.

Sydney Ascot Neith Ivan Smith Lady Neltzer

Scratching List for Grand National Hurdle and Other Races

The VRC scratchings include entries for the Grand National Hurdle and York events with horses such as The Stork Derrbrook Boisterous Hopetown Steeple Bachem Nothiny Handicap Skipton Sandringham Pantoon Royal Order Buckingham Prairie Prince among others. The list notes withdrawals from multiple races including Pantoon and Royal Order.

VRC Denis York the Stork Derrbrook Boisterous Hopetown Bachem Skipton Sandringham Pantoon Royal Order Buckingham Prairie Prince

Letters from the Front From Canberra soldiers write home

Two letters to the Recruiting Officer Vic Samuels from Canberra AIF members Captain Cyril Cole and Sapper Harry Hurley describe wartime service. Cole, in a forestry unit in England, discusses work building mills and potential mill erection elsewhere. Hurley, in the Middle East, reports anti-tank actions against Germans and Canberra men serving on the front.

Canberra A.lf Oversesa Vic Samuels Cyril Cole Forestry Department of the Interior Aergt Harry Hurley Cole England Sapper Norman Sapper Hurley Fiat Uctan Libya

Causeway Hall Reopens With Memorial Stable Unveiling

A sub committee of the Causeway Welfare Association plans the reopening of reconditioned Causeway Hall on Friday June 27. The event will feature a concert in the early evening and a dance with cafeteria style supper by D Mildner. The memorial stables listing Causeway residents who have joined the fighting forces will be unveiled.

Causeway Welfare Association Causeway Hall Mémoria Causeway Realden Cyril Hiland D. Mildner

Interior Department backs Causeway welfare drive

The Department of the Interior praised Causeway Welfare Association and local residents for promoting civic pride in Causeway. It pledged support while Causeway Hall repairs near completion. A baby welfare clinic opened in Causeway Hall with weekly sessions by Canberra Mothercraft Society.

Department of the Interior Causeway Welfare Association Causeway Department

Bus for Ainslie workers described

Officials of the Australian Workers' Union prompted the Department of the Interior to provide improved transport for Ainslie workers. A bus will depart Ainslie at 4 50 am via the Commonwealth Bridge to Barallier Street Griffith for a 7 30 am start. A return bus will run from Griffith in the afternoon and the service will continue through the winter.

Australiian Workers’ Union Department of the Interior Aine Wie Griffith Ainslie Commonwealth Bridge Barallier Street Griffth

Bowling Saturday Matches and Weekend Pairs Results

The list shows Saturday events including Paira championship Cook and Bishop Hinchliffe and Crease in minor singles Marshall versus Ham meraley Joyce versus Adamson. Handicap matches Cleaver and Chidgey versus Piper and Cooper Fran leta and H Heyea versus T Heyes and Lu jcas. Weekend notes include Pairs championship Bale and Lotty defeating Cook and Hinchliffe in a net.

Cook Bishop Hinchliffe Crease Marshall Hammeraley Joyce Adamson Cleaver Chidgey Piper Cooper Franleta H. Heyea T. Heyes Lujcas Bale Lotty Cooks-Hinchliffe

Coated Tongue Warns Need for Reliable Laxative

The article promotes Dr Morava Indian Root Pills as a vegetable remedy for biliousness indigestion constipation and foul tongue symptoms. It claims widespread Australian use and vouches for efficacy through grateful users while stressing natural thorough cleansing.

Morava

Jockey Charman suspended for two months at Ascot

Stipendiary stewards at Ascot suspended jockey J Charman for two months after inquiry into careless riding that caused interference with Lucky Son in the Two Year Old event. Charman rode Gen Queen in the race.

Rydney Ascot Rowiay J. Charman Callar Lucky Son Charman Queen Wae

Meat surplus plans discussed with Australian Meat Board

Arrangements to can portion of Australia’s meat surplus and store the remainder will be advanced at a Melbourne conference between the Minister for Commerce Sir Earle Page and Australian Meat Board members. A July export curtailment is expected to impact meat shipments, with beef to the Middle East and Far East markets continuing but mutton and lamb exports hampered by limited refrigerated shipping.

Australia Minister For Commerce Earle Page Australian Meat Board Melbourne Middle Rant Far East

Girl Guide Mobile Canteen Fund Aids Britain Purchase

The Guides of N W pass a sum over £1200 last week toward a mobilised canteen for use in Britain The ACT Division has not yet sent in its quota as the collection finishes Next Saturday Canberra Fourth St Johns hosts a pets show at Mr Burns home near Reid Methodist Church with classes for smallest pet largest dog best tail widest chest and brightest eyes Any child may enter whether a Guide or not

N.W Britain Act Canberra St. John's Burns

Women's hockey ready for Acton matches on Saturday

The Acton program features a 2 pm double bill with Boronia versus Ex and Green versus Umpires Hall. Selected players for yellow red and green teams are listed, with practice games arranged for those not in the competition lineup.

Acton Boronia Gree J. Lea M. Pairhalls Hall Umptres I. Milton Mm. Paul Fairhall T Webber M Williame Garrett PL Davis Paal Crittingham Nieyv Co. Booth Keyans M. Harrowman J. Tarse Schenk F. Burton M. Joyce L. Rowley B. Pittard Brown L. Chaffe To Webber Franz L. Green M. Williams M. Momiston L. Garrett L. Blundell Pe FE. Thompson Eldridge L. Colwell B. Heffernan M. Lea J. Morcombe Southwell

Kingston Oval Groundwork Aims to Aid National Fitness Campaign

Canberra official Mr. P. A. Gourgaud announced sympathetic treatment for footballers using Kingston Oval. The Department will levelling the turf by smoothing tufts and uneven spots after recent rain, to ready the ground for training and matches as part of the National Fitness Campaign.

Kingston Oval Canberra Department of the Interior P. A. Gourgaud

Electric Sub Station At Acton Completed And Wires Replaced

A new electrical sub station has been completed at the Acton offices. All overhead wires near the new hospital have been removed and underground cables installed to improve service and safety.

Acton

Medical experts dispute polio cures and immunity claims

At an AMA and National Foundation on Infantile Paralysis panel in Cleveland Dr Harold Faber argued alcohol is not curative and one attack does not confer immunity. Dr Gabin from Cincinnati noted the digestive tract as a primary infection site and possible skin entry, while Dr Trask of New Haven discussed sewage vectors and uncertain water chlorination effects.

Cleveland Ohio Harold Faber San Francisco American Medical Association A.M.A National Foundation Faber Gabin University of Cincinnati Trask Newhaven

Canberra Kennel Club Declines NSW Affiliation With RAS

The Canberra Kennel Club announces it will not affiliate with the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales. At the annual meeting the secretary Mr. F Grimsdale was instructed to inform the RAS the club is acknowledged to ACCT and remains an inter‑state body not part of New South Wales.

Canberra Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wailea F. Grimsdale Royal Agricultural Society New Wales Grinadale

World famous Cher Moran face powder promised to appeal to women

A nostalgic ad copy touts Chaormosan face powder as long lasting and flattering. It claims the product conceals skin flaws with a faint perfume, offering instant charm and popularity among women, and notes its popularity reaching Australia.

Charman Australia

Charmosan face powder varieties advertised

An advertisement lists Charmosan face powder shades including Rachel Naturelle Peche Suntan Rose and Blanche. Available in small box 1/4 and large box 2/6, the note mentions chemists, drapers, and stores selling the product.

Rachel Naturelle Peche Suntan Rose Blanche Cheminta, Drapera

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