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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1941
Page
4
The piece notes intensified bombing of the British rail network and a transport famine. It argues for freeing commercial vehicle factories to speed production and for ample spare parts and essential equipment to reduce idle fleets amid urgent wartime needs.
The clipped OCR lists numerous horse names and race items from a Flemington Mandwa event. It includes horse entries such as War Bird Nightbeam Primavere Laureate and Tempers on a long, fragmented card with several stakes mentions and place indicators.
Canberra A W U secretary A E Gardiner protests the inquest into John Smith's death at Mugger Quarry, notes no notification to interested parties, requests depositions, and cites safety belt risks at the latone crusher. Coroner Lt Col Godwin calls attention to unguarded belts at the quarry.
Toward the appeal of the A C T Division the following contributions have been received. Figures show amounts in pounds shillings and pence including 6197 11 10 and 76 4 from staff and committees. Total recorded as ai £ 0225 T 8) SS Se.
A man chased along Glenhuntly Road by a policeman after a stabbing spree at a house in Koeo yong Foal Elaternwick. Victims include Mrs. Lillian Beycott 47 with stab wounds to chest arms and legs and Bery Woolnough 16 stabbed while protecting Mrs Boots. The assailant was wounded in the stomach and taken to hospital.
Primavera finished second to All Love in the Siren Produce Stakes on Saturday and will race in Minow events at the Autumn Carnival in Epater hosted by the AWC.
The Apple and Pear Acquisition Committee in New South Wales aims to manage a much larger crop with a centralized scheme. Chairman H. V. Smith leads a compact team including Superintendent H. A. Stevenson, leveraging past experience with banana growers to stabilize prices and ensure prompt payments to growers within seven to ten days, relying on district group sales and strict quality controls.
Bima Hanilboy Darkfell and Auuma Handicap draws show Wilson VRAC Bt Leger Spirit of Progress in a Sydney Cup field led by Le Ranpa with noted jockey and trainer names among the entries.
In Melbourne on Monday minor business was transacted as the Australian Cup took precedence. The trophy remained the focal point of affairs despite the presence of Apos trophe who will carry 9.4.
The article notes efforts to ensure many vehicle classes can be used to their full capacity for urgent war work and to provide more new vehicles to satisfy the nation's transport needs. It says Britain faces no transport famine due to Australia maintaining ample supplies, with obsolescence and rising running costs becoming a growing concern.
Prices at Melbourne yearling sales rose in view of the International Auction with several colts selling for high figures. Notable bids included a brown colt by Hellespont from Adored to KE Watt for 425 guineas and a Gay Lethario colt from Balkan Rose sold for 1000 guineas to trainer F W Hoystead. Additional yearlings from Megars Raymond and Rankens Bt Aubin's Stud also featured among records.
The Flemington saleyards saw 30491 head joined for market day with wethers and lambs selling at slightly higher rates while other classes moved irregularly. Good bulls and vealers cleared at late rates. overall yarding quality was generally fair and the castle section yarded 1420 head with varied demand across classes.
In the Appeals Court, 64 year old Liam Capper challenged his three month prison sentence for attempting to obtain 400 from Mrs Katie Strassi by promising to secure her interned husband’s release. Judge Markell noted the motive unclear and upheld the conviction but reduced the sentence from three months to one month.
An OCR readout lists a dense series of broadcast slots across the day including newscasts, music programs, talks, and special features. The schedule references Exsentia Services Daily Dozen News Music Devotional and various musical acts, with numerous times and program labels garbled or repeated.
In the Saturday medal at the Federal Club PL Brogan carded nett 63 to win. J Torrance was second with nett 64 and earned the medal for the best non winning scorer in six months. Best rounds included Brogan 83 20 63 Torrance 82 18 04 and R Gins 82 15 67. Next week features the Hughes Cup stroke event and the annual open tournament on March 22 23. Committee meeting set for 7 30 pm at the club house.
The article urges every grower to accept the offered guidance and faithfully carry out instructions to ensure smooth operations and prompt payments to growers.
Sydney report states Bennell aged 104 retained the Australian welterweight crown by beating challenger Jimmy Dundee aged 9 1/2 in a seventh round knockout attempt. Dundee endured heavy body punishment, was dropped twice before the bell, and Bennell kept him upright at the end of the round. Bennell controlled the bout throughout.
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