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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
2
Melbourne reports raised that a general clothing shortage may occur in coming months. Senator McBride says such claims come from interested quarters and have no factual basis. He states the government has no information to explain the reported stock mishap and purchase issues.
At Flemington vale yards in Sydney on Thursday 29 000 sheep and lambs faced buyers. Sheep were in demand and the market remained firm though lambs showed slower competition and eased slightly. General quality was fair with ready inquiry for 1600 head offered. Quotations range for sheep and cattle include Wethers 12 to 21, ewes 11 to 18, lambs 13 to 22, Bullocks £8 to £17, cows £6 to £12, best beef 46, medium 40, Mohers 37.
At a Gauterbury Jockey Club meeting Mr A B Elaworthy called for curtailment of horse racing. Wellington Trotting Club President J E Auckland warned restrictions would cost hundreds of jobs and raise taxes. Internal Affairs Minister Parry said racing would not be interfered with by the state.
A naval demolition team despatched to Robe South Australia to dispose of a German mine found by fishermen. The mine likely belongs to a field laid last year and tied to the sinking of the American freighter City of Rayville. The Rayville was sunk off Cape Otway in November.
Melbourne report states the Ministry of Munitions could supply Tommy guns to Australian forces if deemed necessary by military authorities. Senator McBride said no orders for Tommy guns had yet been placed by the army.
The Minister for National Emergency Services Mr Reffron announced a comprehensive air raid drill training scheme for government, business, and industry staff to start by next Monday. Regulations granting authority for drills in private establishments were being drawn up and will take effect Friday in the metropolitan area New Castle Bulls and Wollongong with the Chief Warden directing decontamination demolition rescue and clearance training.
The Advia War Council discussed a proposed overhaul of the munitions programme as part of war efforts while the Prime Minister was abroad. The plan aims to establish an efficient policy and a reliable outlook for the war effort.
The Tattersall's draw announced ten prizes with winners and numbers led by First prize £10,000 No 145135 “HLD CJ” syndicate at 260 Gore Street Fitzroy Victoria. Other prizes include £2000 No 54608 “What Luck” Tasmania and £1250 No 81555 “Ticket” Victoria with multiple entrants and addresses.
Mid week tennis results show Forreat Barton Rimington Jones facing Mrs Collings Edwards and others with detailed set scores. Eastlake and Amalic led in rubber totals and sets with wins over Griffith, Mitchell, Fleming, and others yielding a net victory for Eastlake.
The A C T Tennis Association plans an American mined doubles event on June 16 to aid the Canberra Mobile Canteen sponsored by the Victoria Tire Association. About 200 attendees are anticipated with entries accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday. Club officials will cooperate in canvassing entries.
The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club meeting lists Canberra Stakes events across divisions with multiple greyhounds named for 500 and 180 yard heats. Contenders include Alert Girl Black Arrow Cuban Chief Kittys Pet Kinchlear and others in 4th Division B and A, plus Novice and Sid divisions with numerous entries.
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