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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

6

Air To Day Broadcast Schedule From Canberra Times

The program list outlines daily radio and music segments with numerous titles and time stamps. It includes news intervals, devotional hours, concerts, comedy, lectures, and sports reports across stations 2FC 3AR and 2BL with references to Canberra programs and external Sydney or London inputs.

Uaic Mra Fuler Muse T.du A. Boyve Gibson Francoia Philkler Brisbane Antonio Charles Zoll Marshal Crosby F Lour Jim Davidson Sydney Wireless Chorus Roy Agnew Ferdi Grofe Samena 2Fc Canberra Times 2BS Goulburn Fenny Parliamentary Roundaman

Canberra Hockey Notes Highlight A Grade Opening This Season

The Canberra Association opened its competition with high play in the A Grade, showing evenly matched teams in major results. Highlights include Canberra No. 1 against Blam, Kingston vs University, and Barton versus AMAC, with notes on strategic passing and fitness shaping the season.

Canberra Association Canberraas Blam Kingston University Barton AMAC Candercans Stam Lueir Culver Trans Crade Hala RF Ian Develpiul Urinih Owen Metirogur McCulloch Gondon Reid Park Bradbury Bunter York Park Bicher Whiteford

Power Failure After Severe Lightning Storm Hits Burrinjuck

An engineer calls the Burrinjuck power outage the worst in over a decade. Lightning struck the main transmission line causing a 7.39 pm breakdown. Kingston Power House prepared to start steam auxiliaries, restoring service within minutes while Port Kembla and Goulburn could supply power to the Burrinjuck system.

Burrinjuck Wea Kingston Port Kembla Wie Canneste Vin Goulburn

Blood tests for paternity in Sydney courtroom

In Sydney a paternity blood test case moves forward as Judge Loyce rules no curfew case. Wife's counsel notes possible need to import serum from Chicago for testing. Willam Mobson seeks divorce from Marjorie Mobson over alleged adultery with Herbert Granville. Granville admits affair in 1934 and agrees to blood testing to determine the child’s paternity.

Sydney Dloyce Nice Chicago Willam Kenneth Mobson Shop Gasletant Taree Marjorie Moisoon Herbert Ray C Granville Granville Hobson Robson Mobson

Boxing results from Melbourne night show Hutchingen and Fields victors

In Melbourne on Wednesday night Johany Hutchingen defeated Dave Lefton on points 7 to 12 rounds. Harry Fields won a close 8 13 decision over Chris Chaspin the Filipino champion by 8 12 over 10 rounds.

Melbourne Weat Aci Johany Hutchingen Dave Lefton

Tennis ACT Competition Round Two Teams Listed

The second round lineups for tennis in ACT include Reid versus Barton and Eastlake versus North Bourne with mixed division and grade matchups across Northbourne Yarralumla Braddon Forrest and Kingston teams. Several lineups feature players such as Carnall Belton Byrne and Treweek among others across divisions and grades.

Northbourne Boag Wilkinson Misars M V. Treweek Barton Collings Miles Miss Kruce Misa Heath Yarralumla Forrest A. Jones J. Igenehan Mrs. Jones Min. Lyuke Braddon JJ McMillan R. O'Sullivan J. Schumack Sire Or Sullivan Kingston G. Holden L. Hewitt Misa Parker Misa Parr Helo 2 McFarlane H. Beorn Miss Mark Mra. Harvey

Public Service Games Doubles entries set for 19 teams this year

A record entry of 19 teams entered the doubles competition. First round results include Printing Office II over Customs I by 5 sets and 42 games, Interior IV over Patents 9 sets 33 games, and other matches. Singles results show Bennett and Gregson advancing, with rounds to be played next weekend.

Printing Office II Customs I Interior IV Interior I Patents Customs Commerce Health P.A. Board, & Sacle Peta Interior TI Post Office Treasury Interior II Statisticians L. Bennett Savage Gregson Toohey Moote Israel McKinnon Ixternal Affairs Pig Board Patenta Printing Office

Death of James Barnes Prominent Sports Official

James Barnes, longtime sporting official, dies. He served as president of the N W Trotting Club since 1914 and was chairman of Tattersall's Club. His passing marks the loss of a key figure in the racing and club communities.

Rydney James Barnes N&w. Trotting Club Tattersall

Hawkesbury Races Inquiries Follow Fall Of Dermid

Inquiries into Dermid’s fall in the Flying Handicap found the rider J Thompson caused the incident by squeezing through tight space. Dermid struck Jan Bas and had to be destroyed after an 11 year old horse failed to move freely prior to post. Owner Mr T J Burke reflects on a run of misfortune.

Sydney Hawkesbury Races Dermid J. Thompson Jan Bas Thompson N. Wilson Yvoid Clouston Evertrue Bermid T. J. Burke Twinkle Earnt Conduct Downham TUNIC R. Batterham K. Andrews Celebrity Black Art All Agog Betty Beth War Time Nidalla Contestor Pantelan Lordship Gold Rex Timken Scientist Mythology Flying Cop Blackberry William Wont W. Cook Jan Baz A. Podmore Samurai Nicholls Kurrawid Merry Smile Benburb Brave Bird M. Smith Bridegroom Jamison Irish Sea Coopeer Good Earth Bouveners Baratoga Generous Gesture Deanna Buzzal Mischief R. Parsons Hedonic IR Domes Santa Monogram Magaman Ulawarea Event Buzzal Hedonic Diva E Meck Lord Denham R. Horton Spearama Willie Green J. Duncan Glittering Flame Wise Laddie MN Waterson Nubian Arrive Tium Billie Misa Wise Laddie Dive

Stradbroke Handicap engagement withdrawn for Wiseland

Wiseland is relieved of his engagement in the Stradbroke Handicap to be run at Ascot on Saturday. Probable riders listed include Dohwing J Boosh Karal F Shean Wairekoa J Conqueat Rosante f L Harrie Godfray M P Morgan Lord Nelson M McGrowdle.

Briabane Wemnesuny Wiseland Ascot Dohwing J. Boosh Karal F. Shean Wairekoa J_ Conqueat Rosante F L. Harrie Godfray M. P. Morgan Lord Nelson M. McGrowdle

Ortelle's Star Misses Morphettville Actions

Melbourne reports Ortelle's Star has no filling in a joint and will not run in the Fisher Handicap at Morphettville this Saturday. There is also doubt she will take part in the Adelaide Cup next Wednesday.

Melbourne Ortelle Morphetville

Canberra militia notes parade and promotion details

Militia unit announces Tuesday night parades through May plus an all day parade on May 198 for tactical exercises. Several promotions and appointments listed for officers and NCOs with postings to Ingleburn and the 14th Infantry Brigade. Major Beattie administers battalion command during absence of the OC.

Lab Glenheld EO Coy W. J. &. Atkinson Gazettal Set J. KR. Bravkencog Sgt J. Willington CSM A. G. Gent CQMS A. BE. Johnstone Q.M J. Somerville O.R. Bet W. E. Jones O.R. Set C. A. Alen F. J. Seymoaur W. H. Bray P W. Clemens J. A. McCracken E. Cavanagh G. Coleman E. A. Reynolds J. Cassidy A. T. Paul M.C D.C.M Prince of Walea Hopaital Randwick C. A. Beattie A.lf Inglesburn F. H. Ordish 14Th Infantry Brigade A. Mellor A.sc Canberra

Shunter Killed In Rail Yard Accident At Cockburn

Wilfred Butt Glover, aged 84, was killed during shunting at Cockburn when his foot was caught in the rails by an engine. He could not be freed until the tender passed over him and he died shortly afterwards.

Broken Hill Wilfred Butt Glover Cockburn Glover Wismat

Dispute Over Dog Ends With Dismissal And Costs

In Sydney a case brought by Edward Hazlett Frazer against Hester Hendry for assault and illegal entry was dismissed. Frazer claimed a vacant plot near his Darling Point flat was used to exercise his dog. Hendry denied the kick and was awarded costs after the court found insufficient evidence.

Sydney Wednnesdny Macquarie Street Unil Edward Hazlett Frazer Hester L. Hendry Padlington Court Hendry Frazer Annandale Street Darling Point

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