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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
3
A production team for a cosmonaut themed project encounters delays and budget overruns. Key contractors and the studio have halted work pending revised timelines. Project leaders seek new funding and partner agreements to reboot the venture.
The High-Class Bedroom Suite features Walnut Veneers and a full appearance. It includes Wardrobe, Dressing Table and Bedstead with Silky Oak Dustproof Drawers. CUSACK'S price is £2817.
The season’s top clash features Fairbairn versus Acton at Kingston amid strong southern player roots and robust Acton strength. Ainslie vs Manuka at Northbourne Oval promises high stakes, while Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan v 280 encounter test leaders’ dominance. Junior and intermediate matches round out the program with Acton, Ainslie, Manuka, and Queanbeyan in action.
Teams for Saturday rounds in the ACT union competition are listed for University versus RAAF at Monuke Oval 1.45 pm, Northern Suburbs FC at Duntroon Oval 3.15 pm, RM C and Eastern Suburbs against Duntroon Staff at Manuka Oval 3.15 pm with lineups featuring McEown Rochford Elphich Freebody and Norvott among others.
The Royal Canberra Associates report yesterday results for the monthly medal. In A Grade Mrs Downes 4 20 T4, Mrs Schapel 4 19 75, Mrs Doran 1001 25 76. In B Grade Mrs Slater 12 38 74, Mrs Rees 111 34 77. LGU war medals were won by Miss I Taylor and Mrs Jeffery.
An OCR listing shows a dense schedule of broadcasts across two stations with varied programs including Essential Services, music, news, talks, sports, and special features. It notes local and regional inserts and minor differences between the Canberra Times and Goulburn listings.
The Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board drafted the dock scheme and engineers deem it the most economical and quickest method. Minister Fall said the board will supply a jet of the Want. Tenders have been called for travelling gantries at about £40,000.
After a 600-strong meeting at Emmco Ltd in Sydney the strike ended with acceptance of settlement terms. The deal keeps the old shift pattern, reinstates about workers dismissed three weeks earlier for material shortages, and uses only Italian labor.
Federal Golf Club held 14 holes stroke events for the president’s trophy but postponed due to member absences. G Ryan won the monthly medal with 76 11 3, while W McHerrow, C Davis, J Callaway, and E Griffiths posted strong scores. Federal beat Queanbeyan 1 up for the Chinnery Cup in a closely contested match. BR Jordan won a separate handicap event with 2 60.
Patrick lost on a foul to Tod Morgan at Ruchcutter's Bay Stadium in a sensational boxing contest. In the eighth round Patrick connected with a right to the chin, Morgan hit the canvas and was struggling to rise at the count of nine when Patrick twice struck at Morgan. The referee disqualified Patrick as he broke down and turned to his corner.
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