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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 20, 1940

Page

5

Collision Near Northbourne Ends With Truck Overturn

A collision on Northbourne Avenue Canberra between a truck driven by A Gibbs of Manuka Circle Kingston and a car driven by H E Curran of Wee Tangera left the truck overturning and Gibbs pinned beneath. He was rescued by local workmen and taken to Canberra Hospital with shock and injuries to leg face and arm. Curran and his daughter were treated for minor injuries and discharged. Earlier last night near Scott's Crossing Bridge a car driven by H Gates of Braddon rolled over after skidding. Gates received shock but no serious injuries.

Northbourne Avenue Canberra Gibbs H. Gates Braddon Scott's Crossing Bridge Gates

Elections Set for New South Wales Union Committee Roles

Ballots held Monday night elected E Nielsen to the NSW Union Management Committee. J M Nielwoo has served as ACT Union Hydmy representative for three years, with other members and nominees listed for various positions. Nominations close Friday at 5 pm with eight vice presidents already filed.

New South Wales Union Management Committee 8. E. Nielson J. M Niel Woo A.C.T. Union Hydmy Eastern Suburba W. M. Spence al Anmust Posijllons

Air Force Recruiting Staff Seek Higher Allowance

Air Force recruiting staff at Fiskine Street depot protest current per diem of 6d to 1s for meals bed and fares, seeking increased allowances. They claim promises of extra 1s 9d daily were not fulfilled and plan to transfer back to Richmond.

Sydney Tuesaday Air Force Fiskine Street Richmond Air Board Haal

Bradford Wool Tops Bradford in Market Report

Market notes show Bradford wool tops and yarns with demand steady for delivery. Prices and supply remain uneven with 58 or 80s warps scarce and early greying unchanged, while new orders focus on delivery timetables.

Bradford

U A P Wins Doubtful Seat in Melbourne

In Melbourne the UAP member Mr White retained the Bulla Dalhousie seat by 4 535 votes to Labour 4 171 after Country Party preferences. The likely House composition shows CP and independents with a pending April or May short session before the Budget.

Melbourne Bulla- Dalhousie U.A.P White Labour Country Party Easive Ae Liberal C.P

Regulation strike hits Sydney rail yards in early shift

A regulation strike by shunters of the A R L U started in Sydney marshalling yards to protest local grievances and back Broken Hill settlers. Strikes are also in Enfield Darling Harbour Thirroul and Goulburn.

Sydney A.rlu Broken Hill Enfield Darling Harbour Thirroul Goulburn

Canadian Elections in Ottawa Predict Liberal Reappointment

Sunday reports from observers say Liberals likely to be re elected in the general election amid doubts about Conservative leader Mr Manton and public confidence in Mackenzie King. Voters seem confused and muddled with Liberals expected to lose in Toronto and New Brunswick while Manion hoped for gains in Nova Scotia Manitoba and British Columbia. Only about ten Quebec seats were in doubt signaling a potential Liberal majority despite Conservative hopes.

Ottawa Manton Mackenele King Toronto Glow Mail Ciberala New Haunawick Mr. Manion Nova Scotia Manitoba British Columbia Quebéc

Anglo-French Mail Cooperation Talks In London

The French Postmaster General arrived in London to discuss British and French postal distribution, overseas mail, and the potential introduction of a joint stamp as a symbol of unity between Britain and France.

London Tuominy Hon

Dutch Radio Spies Sentenced in Rotterdam Case

Dutchman F. Bakker Nabern jailed six years for secret broadcasts to Germany sharing weather information. German journalist H. Drevesa received six years for acting as a go between Bakker.

Rotterdam Monilay F. Bakker Bern Germany H. Drevesa Bakker

Wheat Growers Vow to Fight If Demand Fails at Bendigo

Opening the Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association conference at Bendigo the Premiers Dunstan warned that primary producers may have to fight if the Commonwealth Government refuses reasonable demands. The conference called for majority representation on Wheat Boards and urged a higher price for the 1939 40 wool clip plus review of future sales to ensure profit. It also condemned high handling charges by the Wheat Board and urged alignment with Royal Commission recommendations.

Melbourne Bendigg Victorian Wheat and Wool Growers Association Premmier Dunstan Commonwealth Wheat Board Royal Commission On Wheat

Boundaries Shift Again in Goulburn Electorate

The State Electoral Council altered Goulburn boundaries after Cane tains Flat removal earlier. Captain's Flat and Bungendore are now included again, mirroring changes amid regional redistricting. A separate Crookwell note reports drought affecting local potato crops with poor prospects for recovery. A man with a severely cut throat is found at Ainn Vie and rushed to hospital where his condition improves. Community organizers seek volunteers for a Canberra Ambulance Service auxiliary unit, asking locals to send names, addresses, and phone numbers.

State Goulburn Canetain Captain's Flats Bungendore Ainn- Vie

Steer donation sells for 180 pounds at Sydney showground

A fat steer donated by Mr. F. N. Bnow of Cuppacumbalong to the Lady Gowrie War Fund appeal was sold at the Sydney showground yesterday and realised 180 pounds.

F. N. Bnow Lady Gowrie War Fund Sydney

Tragedy in Warwick Flood Finds Aspinall Dead

The body of 48 year old Charles Herbert Aspinall of Maryvale was found in the North Branch Creek at Warwick after a flood swept the area. A drowned horse hung by a collar from a tree and a sulky wagon was snagged in another tree. Aspinall left a widow and nine children.

Brisbane Charles Herbert Aspinall Maryvale North Branch Warwick Aspinall

Call for a separate dental corps in Australian forces

A dental officer exposed a militiaman with a highly infectious mouth disease but could not order hospital care. President K Oatley of the New Zealand Dental Association urged formation of a dedicated Australian Military Forces dental corps, noting delays when cases fall under the medical chain.

Sydney N.E.W. Dental Association K. Oatley Dental Board

Gallops Of Cup Candidats At Randwick

Sydney racing notes from Randwick show Beau Livre seven furlongs in 1.33, Feminist 1.34, Seven Mitty 1.00, Billposter 1.204, Valhalla 1.41, Own Folk 1.41, Mosaic 1.53, Sir Regent 1.53, Morale benefiting from last Saturday, Yours Truly 1.54. Old Rowley and Phil covered nine furlongs in 2.84 at nine furlongs, The Blissard leading St Constant over a mile 1.474 at Victoria Park.

Sydney Beau Livre Randwick Feminist Mitty Billposter Valhalla Own Folk Mosaic Sir Regent Morale Gay Prince Yours Truly Turlonga Old Rowley Phil Victoria Park Blissard St. Constant

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