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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1941
Page
4
An unclear early 20th century note from The General for Greece discusses Greece joining the British Commonwealth or forming a union, mentioning a ship between Greece and an allied nation. The fragmentary text hints at alliance considerations but lacks clear details or dates.
Army authorities admit surplus officers in the Eastern Command and discuss reductions. About 30 officers at one camp are prepared to depart if required, while some had planned to return to civil life and had held farewell events before delays. Intense BBC raid on Toulon noted in dispatches.
Fragmentary text describes ears ringing and head noises with stray phrases about relief methods and a potential prescription source. The readable portions identify no clear event, person, organization, or location to form a solid summary.
A dense listing of daily and afternoon radio programs across multiple stations. It lists Bohool Broadcasts, Talk, Music While You Work, B.E.C. News, Dance Tea, Children's Session, and more with times from morning through late night, plus special segments and overseas notes.
In Sydney Mowlay the Commonwealth Government received a war appeal gift of £1000 from Mr B F to support wartime effort. The donation was described as an interest free bequest to aid the war program.
Senator Macartney Abbott outlined a world order where a globally elected body would own manufacture and control armaments. He argued such a system could reduce armament costs fund industry for social uplift and secure lasting peace after victory. He warned against a future Gestapo regime and insisted on strong security mechanisms.
Sunday results from the Queanbeyan Park Club show men’s doubles Division 1 Hull and Smith first with Bates and Gregory second. Division 2 winners Flaherty and Caples, with Greentree and Sebbens second. Ladies doubles see Matron Wright and Croft first, Southwell and Bates second.
Imported horse Dhoti once owned by the Duke of Ment will go to Warloby stud at Oak land Junction N.8.W. He raced twice in Australia, finishing second to Aurie’s Star at Moonee Valley, then was favourite and ran poorly in the Oakleigh Plate. He is reported sound and expected to be a fine sire.
A Brompton South Australia reader Mr N Smith of 126 East Street reports twenty years of use claiming Dr Morse Indian Root Pills relieve indigestion and enable enjoying meals again. He notes taking about two pills weekly and recommends them to friends.
The Central Executive discusses uniform hours of duty for wartime public servants. It covers work hours, overtime rules, and the concept of a free margin for shifts, with references to Clauses of the Clerical Award and Determination No. 14 of 1940. A committee was formed to push for a uniform basis and travel time issues were debated but not adopted.
A tangled entry list shows multiple races including a Maiden Welter Handicap and a two mile handicap. Notable entries include Dienne from France and Indian Emperor among others with detailed odds and runners.
Melbourne reports Manitoba the well known sire was purchased today by W. J. Smith of St. Aubin's Stud for 4407 guineas. Smith, who recently bought Ajmx, also acquired five mares and foals totaling 23 guineas. At the Nook sale P. Miller bought four mares and foals for 2200 guineas.
The polata scores from Satier day's AGT matches show First Grade led by Northbourne 30 and Manuka 26 with Queanbeyan 25 and Staff 19. In Grade II Manuka 1 led 26 to Queanbeyan 72 and University 18, while Air Force No 2 scored 10 before withdrawal.
P Burn showed strong form in junior events at the Queanbeyan Cycling Club weekly meeting. He placed third in the half mile handicap before winning the one mile handicap and the two mile scratch race, with detailed results listed for seniors and juniors.
Eastern Suburbs to hold its annual meeting at Hotel Kingston next Monday. Northern Suburbs Juniors to meet at the Soldier Club, with Norths’ annual meeting following the next day. Gunner K G Harrison notes Lieut G D Vincent and Lieut G C Watson from the old Canberra club in hospital after the Bardia attack. Sergt E M Pinkney, ex Northa and Canberra forward, is in Tamworth and expects commissioned rank.
The final rounds of the club’s patriotic tournament ended with R Peel and Mrs Parker defeating N Custance and Miss J Southwell 15 3, while Byrne and Mrs Droop Jane beat Peel and Mrs Parker 4 5 in the grand final. A committee meeting set the club championship to begin March 29 and urged members to submit entries to the secretary or selection committee by February 22.
In Moorefield trials the horse Dashing Cavalier remains listed for the Moorefield Handicap next Saturday despite VRLC disqualification. The Moorefield secretary Mr Peacock says the entry stood before the ruling and appeals regarding trainer McCurley jockey Coutts and the horse will be heard by the WFLC next Friday. The Sydney stewards may order scratching based on the outcome.
T Logg from Captain's Flat with Queanbeyan Rovers delivered a standout all round performance taking three wickets for few runs and scoring 56 not out as his team posted a first innings win by 124 runs against Harman Naval Station. J Nash also shone taking four wickets.
A city noon Saturday program includes a final Be F C BLA pennant match and a Canberra versus Goulburn clash. The event invites local members to attend the Cask Club gathering after the game.
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