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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
4
The Canberra Club hosts the season’s carnival at the pool tonight with the Davies Cup water polo final between Eastern Suburbs and the Canberra Club. Senior events include 800 yards freestyle and 300 yards backstroke for men, 200 yards freestyle and 100 yards breaststroke for women, plus junior and youth races across multiple distances.
Royal Canberra pro J Petterson shot six under par in a mid week competition with six birdies and 12 pars. W Higgins matched a 65 in last year open round as the only score lower than Petterson that day. Petterson totaled 42 stableford points from a 88 stroke play.
The report lists times for girls under 12 in freestyle and backstroke events. Freestyle shows 36 yards backstroke for the freestyle and 33 yards for the backstroke.
At Ascot today the horse Christmas Carol reared injuring apprentice IK Andrews who rode him in the 14.2 handicap. J Thompson rode in his place but Christmas Carol finished fifth in a seven horse field. The racing program included various handicaps with Montague and other runners posting wins and close finishes.
Listing outlines daytime to late evening programs across networks 2BL 2CA and more. Includes essential services news music talks dramas and variety shows with live performances from Melbourne Canberra and Sydney programs and recurring segments such as breakfast devotionals and midday melodien.
The Eire Minister for Co-Ordination of Defence Mr Frank Aiken arrived by Clipper plane in New York to buy military equipment for Eire.
JACK FARR led the Meochielgh Trial Hurdle defeating Dartbrook and Virne with Othera and Mr Moto among the running. In the Salisbury Juvenile Handicap First Division BEAUTEOUS won ahead of Gotoson and Fort Garry. Second Division KUAKA led Her Highness and War Ace. The D J Danny Handicap saw THANA beat Lady Sykes and Sindicada.
Acting Prime Minister said Senator Fall approved the New South Wales Publicity Censor action on censoring a British Labour Party broadcast by R W G Mackay. Dr Evatt pressed whether censoring properly separates wartime prejudice from political comment.
Acting Prime Minister Mr. Fadden told the House of Representatives the Shipbuilding Board is examining steel ships of a standard type as Australia’s best contribution to urgent Empire needs. He said consideration would be given to smaller coastal trade ships in due course.
At the Sol iueira Club on Tuesday night Northern Suburbs Club outlined last season’s dual success with the premiership and Canberra Cup. Enlistments were high, a junior team formed, and training was emphasized. Officers include President T J Carmody and Patron Dr J A James.
Acting Prime Minister Mr Fadden announced new Civil Aircraft Control of Services Regulations tightening operations. Rules require adherence to recognised air routes, limits on wireless use to essential communications, and strict arrival and departure procedures. Full flight logs, passenger-crew hold policies, and night navigation lights are mandated with penalties for noncompliance.
The Volunteer Defence Corps plans a 21 day initial training camp at Port Kembla starting Apr 16 for returned men and may form two additional platoons. A voluntary parade saw about 50 members of the battalion attend with drill and weapon instruction ahead of camp. Canberra units anticipate a meeting of reformed soldiers to discuss attachments to the Canberra Company during the upcoming camp period.
Senator AylorttLab from Tas urged the government to provide fair travel fares for fighting forces moving between Tasmania and Australia. He argued democratic governments should not place soldiers on unequal terms and pointed to higher return fares for Tasmanian trips compared with veterans.
Warrant notices published in the March issue include Millington and Gough appointments and a Canberra Cooma listing. Queanbeyan Troop hosts a talk on incendiary bombs at the Beout Clubroom with a march from Council Chambers. public demonstration begins at to. Hegarty of the 2nd Concord Troop visits and Praises beaut work in Quean. Easter camp vacancies at London Bridge invite Canberra Beautes to apply. Yass Group reports Cub Pack progress while Yaag Troop lacks a Scoutmaster. Bungendore Troop gains new Scoutmaster Rev Pickburn after training course.
St Pauls Canberra South holds its annual bazaar at Albert Hall on Saturday March 20. Opening ceremony at 1 pm by Mrs Hayes wife of Senator J B Hayes President of the Senate. Proceeds go to St Pauls bullying fund. items include needlework cakes produce novelties rolls savoury and drinks. Afternoon tea in the ante room. Dancing from 4 pm to 12 pm.
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