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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
7
Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn said many men remain on waiting lists for Air Force entry but accommodation at several centres will absorb them. He noted some sections have longer waits, but emphasized the need for a fair enrolment while trained crews head to Canada and other posts. The first batches would depart overseas this year.
The Goulburn Patriotic and War Fund grows with 873 16 7 in hand. A Pigeon Handicap worth £100 to be run at Wagga by the Wagga Gun Club on Monday draws entrants from across the Riverina. Injuries after a motor truck crash at Breadalbane level crossing.
A major car maker markets a weather conditioner as an accessory. The compact system uses a lightweight compressor powered by the engine and a ducted refrigerating unit in the trunk to cool interior air by about 10 degrees, circulating via a ceiling grille. The plant’s capacity equals 1 ton of ice at 60 mph.
Eric John Harding, aged 3, a railway shunter, was killed instantly at Harden when he slipped between a locomotive and its coupled trucks while attempting to couple them. The tragedy occurred as he fell beneath the engine and was crushed.
Police and military intelligence officers continue raids to detain naturalisation opponents and seize weapons including firearms. Authorities deny reports of machine guns found in raids. Special attention targets aliens in country districts.
The Canberra High School opened five new tennis courts on Wednesday and welcomed five enlarged pictures from Western Australia to be framed for hallway display. The changes come amid disruptions linked to the international situation and school reforms.
Pupils at Telopea Park School show enthusiasm in collecting for the Canberra Relief Society. A war gift fundraiser includes staff donations, pupil earnings, and a picture afternoon on June 24. The Junior Red Cross runs daily tuck shops and knitting circles to support the appeal.
A decision to establish recruiting trains was announced by Minister for Air J V Fairbairn. Recruiting cars will tour Victoria Queensland South Australia and Western Australia with medicals and interviews conducted in carriages. The trains aim to save time and expense for applicants seeking to join the Royal Australian Air Force. An ALF staff of recruiting experts will be attached to the trains to handle enlistments for pilots observers and wireless air gunners. Maglations are in hand regarding New South Wales.
The Director-General of Recruiting Brigadier-General Lloyd announced standardised preliminary exams for recruits with country doctors passing many who were previously rejected for minor defects. After a three-class system those fit for active service or field service with non-bar defects and those usable in other duties would be accommodated.
ACT rugby selection heads to Sydney for two tight fixtures. Hawkesbury recently lost 16 14 to RMC while ACT meets Hawkesbury at Parramatta and St George at Kogarah with St George third in the NSW premiership. Team changes see Lynch in for Bimma and Jack Jeon added to the backs.
The Canberra University College council resolved to rearrange the lecture timetable so that Wednesday lectures will be moved to other days to support the Public Service Board’s wartime requirement that Public Servants work on Wednesday evenings. The change aims to give full effect to the government directive while considering student needs.
London reports that Mr Boothby announced in the House of Commons that hotels and caterers will limit meal courses. Three course meals may drop to two and two course meals to one, aiming for less packing but more vitamins.
On other days. Particulars of the alterations made will be advertised next Tuesday.
Canberra to travel to Yass for Carr Cup defence with two games on Sunday a reserves clash at 2 and the Cup match at 3 15 team lists show players including T Grbble Keys OBrien Ker Watts Hackett Burgun Moore Brasil Kennecy and others
Kembla Grange races feature Maiden and First Division results with Bherwood Enchant Decelia top finishes. Other notable names include Royal Crusade Valeeta Lady Spats College Fox Young Chatham and Brown Cidar. Betting figures and times vary across divisions with tight finishes and multiple placegetters.
Members of the Canberra Motor Cycle Club plan their first on unit era Wynstanes for the King Birthday motor age races. Hirst, a member, will have com. Those men a Se will have the Canberra King Won, at 2 o clock and will stay over. Club gatherings Tuesday invite members and prospective members.
The program lists A grade matchups at 1 V C and 2 V Ex Students with times 1 40 and 2 15 at Telopea. B grade includes W.C.A. 2 versus High 3 at 2 15 at Telopea.
Secretaries of metropolitan and provincial racing associations met the A C committees to reserve conditions for Novice Encouraged and other races. Delegates reviewed evidence and adjourned without issuing a statement.
Sydney based owners B Paxton and A Batterson along with W J O Shea and the horse Black Walte were disqualified for ten months. Stewards ruled the horse failed to show its best effort in the Harold Fark Handicap at Harold Park trotting meeting on Monday.
Fine weather aided a social and financial success at Weat Wyslong picnic races last week. Local trainer J. W. Robinson secured a treble with Captivation Bindex and Golden Treasure.
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