RAIL FIGURES Marked Increase in Earnings
War conditions boosted interstate shipping with the five mainland state railways reporting twelve month December 1940 gross revenue of 25 million pounds and net revenue of 7.9 million pounds, up 11.2 and 35.6 percent. Six month tonnage rose in NSW Victoria Australia WA and Tasmania while Queensland fell slightly. Passenger traffic rose 6.7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Statistician
Carver
Queensland
New South Wales
Woollen Socks Get Anti Shrinkage Treatment For Services
British scientists develop a process that prevents woollen underwear from shrinking. Half a million pairs of socks are treated weekly at a penny extra per pair, extending wear by about twenty uses. The method keeps wool soft after washing, though women must wait until after the war to use it.
Boxing draw in Melbourne between Reilly and Osborne at Stadium
Sunday boxing bout in Melbourne ended in a 12 round draw. Terry Reilly aged 104 and Bart Osborne aged 812 fought a hard contest at the Stadium, one of the toughest matches in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Terry Reilly
Bart Osborne
Three-Night Blitz on Merseyside Reported
London reports a heavy three night bombing of Merseyside with high explosives and incendiaries. Breda of German bombers, substantial damage and possible large casualties cited. One airman captured after a crash. night raids also hit East Anglia and Midlands. Hamburg raids and RAF response noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Merseyside
Mersey
Cole Tager
France
Hamburg
Germany
Air Ministry
Market riggers indicted in Chicago case
Sunday report states David Smart and his brother Alfred Smart owners of Esquire magazine were indicted for illegal manipulations aimed at pushing 200,000 Esquire Coronet shares. Ten other defendants join the Smart brothers in a scheme creating apparent active trading to induce public buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
David Smart
Alfred
Esquire Magazine
Esquire, Coronet, Incorporated
Smart Brothers
University Triumphs Over Norths In Canberra Cup Opener
University defeats Norths 13-11 at Duntroon Oval in a fast paced rugby match. Cordy doubles for University with Laird adding goals as Norths fade late, while Eastern Suburbs blank RAAF 20-0 at Duntroon Oval in the second game. Referee Mr. Griffiths officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Northern Suburbs
Eastern Suburbs
R.A.A.F
Duntrooon Oval
Northa
V. A. Griffiths
Greens
Cordy
I Vversity
Sutherland
F. Carmody
McCue
Cordys
Meldrum
Laird
Norths
Egan
Hackett
Gardiner
Freebody
Varsity
Daley
A.lf
Murray
University 13
F. Carmody Thea
Greenjuree
Greentree
Eastern Suburb
RAAF
Duntroon Oval
Alle
N. Loughlin
R.mlc
Miles
R.aa.f
Easts
Elphick
Weibe
Rushton
Davies
Laker
Presston
O’shea
Diggers Capture Day at Forrest Bowls Carnival
At Canberra Club on Saturday the Diggers defeated the Non-Diggers 306 to 276 in a Diggers Day carnival. Dee’s rink won the silver cups for the Diggers while Beattie’s took spoons for the Non-Diggers. Individual rink results feature Kruger Cox Dickson Dee, Trevillian Cusack Chubb May for the N-D, and multiple tight margins across both sides. Further Canberra Club championships saw singles and minor singles won by Lott and T Heyes, with pairs won by Rain and Bishop, among other steady showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Diggers
Dees
Beatties
Kruger
Cox
Dickson
Dee
Trevillian
Cusack
Chubb
May
Castieau
Hargrave
Marshall
Beattie
Rogers
Harding
Hammond
Wormold
Bazley
Harvis
Hanley
T Heyes
Greenwood
Garrett
Peters
Fawcett
Dean
Wetherly
Hodgeon
Westcott
Chidgey
Jones
Prust
Hammersley
Monahan
Weldner
Bradley
Hearne
Ferris-Scott
Vivian
Adamson
Lott
Thomson
Chaffe
Marx
Heyes
Yeend
Grooma
Clark
Heller
Courlander
Forbes
Waterman
Ingrant
Bryan
Galbraith
Piper
Lott T Heyea
Cottingham
Hinchliffe
Brown
Rain
Bisahop
McKinstry
Cleaver
Temby
Chapman
Mignum
Helller
Hodgson
On the Air Today Timetable and Programs Listed
A dense broadcast schedule outlines program blocks across 2FC and 3AR with times from 4.30 in the morning to 10.30 at night. Included are Essential Service, News, Music, Serial, Devotion, School Broadcasts, Luncheon Music, National Farm Topics, racing talk, BBC News, Markets, and various musical performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.B.C
B.B.C. Pacific
BBC
Monolague Brearley
Waltsing Matilda
A.B.C
National Military Band
Newa
Clone
Stock Exchange
Britain
BBC News
Trina O'Hage
Australian News
Sydney Orchestra
Tessa Hayes
Stairway To Stardom
Close
Three Year Old Handicap and Gold Cup results detailed
Race card results list multiple events with horses such as KA MA St Andrew and Dive, showing winners by margins of two lengths and a neck, times around 1.27 to 2,223, and payouts through divisions like Denman Stakes and Club Welter. Named riders J. Thompson W. Cook N. Watterson and others appear across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kama
J. Thompson
St Andrew
W Cook
John Halifax
McMenamin
Celebrity
Air Link
Bally Food
Tunisia
Lady Nerth
Henrietta
Valleanno
Beauregard
Lady Neith
Othera
Fort Morgan
Beau Timide
Harprey
Pancras
Evergreen
J, Thompson
Winifred
J Duncan
Petruchio
N Watterson
Bona Fide
Petruchio Diva
Kenil Gem
Davis
Alluring
Kestrel
N. Wilson
Haran
Tellaweeny
Corolla
Lucky Omen
Mandowile
Crowon
Petting
Chatoona
Proud Fox
Hickey
Katanga
Binia Hero
Gilltown
Bugalong
Madison
Tel
Asur
Cable Boy
Highborn
Pennywise
John Dory
Hope
Moonee Valley Trial Hurdle and Warnings in Mixed Card
A dense racing page lists Moonee Valley events including Belinda Trial Hurdle results with TI TIGL first and multiple minor placings, plus Warroona Wandicap and various divisions. The card also notes heavily contested finishes, times around 1 14 and 1 15, with several horses such as Jack Farr, Green Thorne, Alba Wang, Burbang, Royal March, and Sir True among the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belinda Trial Hurdla
TI Tigl
Wen J
Tine
Warroona Wandicap
Inviuious
Skidmore
Prince David
Ta CH McCloud
Colonus
Ok Brensley
Hop
Mancord
Silver Bower
Deliver
Liberate
Centenary
Florette
Lawlove
Hetting
Collmus
Manford
Delver
Ngoda Boy
Breasley
Mass Rebecca
Dewhurst
Mandar
Pagacea
Bradtort
Maluiula
Sir Drake
Ingoda Boy
Muluiwia
Miss Rebecca
Brave Mark
Manstur
Hughie
Braefort
Dan Patch
Diva
Elvaco
Laveur
LK Meenan
Titone
Ohnnon
R Dean
Seymour
Davanthus
Beau Placid
Whernside
Testuio
Sachem
Betting
Lavisur
Testudo
Gold Glare
Nalf
Royal Comet
W Beresford
Wind Robe
Koorenbeen
R Batterham
Palencia
Sir Rona
Tregena
Gay Invader
Pauline Betting
Vauline
Edmonton
L. Sharpe
Star Leaf
Beresford
Passport
Batterham
Covenry
Gortred
Son of Legend
Lucky Hoot
Radome
Great Peak
Woodhen
Gee Whiz
Deniker
Clorus
Ramwill
Radama
Dentker
Star Seaf
Coventry
Magdala Welter
Phildoll
H. Perry
A Cooper
H Olsen
Swettenham
Somerset
Limerick Lace
Our Boy
Glailstone
Mollie Con
Procyon
Snow White
Port Patrol
New Organic Chemicals Measured In Human Body
In New York Sunday issue of Human Chemistry a Virginia Academy professor announced discovery of organic chemicals that bind iron and copper in the human body. The method could measure all essential metallic elements with incredible accuracy, revealing new ways to assess elemental health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Meg Jaure
Virginia Academy of
Yee
Yor
Pew
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Victoria
Australia
Western Australia
Tasmanian
Woollen Sox
Persil
Persis
Kitchen Ae Pty, Ltd
Sa Liatrea
Virginia
Rugby Union
Lively University
Pacy
F.M.C
Duntroon Staff
Keasts
Eaasts
R. Moore
D. Turner
Jomen
Loveless
K. Prowse
Rees
Edlington
McAppion
Basta
Easta
Fisher
Eidlington
Fitzgerald
Glub Captaing
F. M. Moore
M. Freebody
Rm Suburbs
G. Eyres
E. L. Bimma
A. K. Sutherland
G.F. Coray
W. BE. Eiphick
T. Daview
Duntimoon
EB. L Cook
Hay
RMLC
Forrest
Fleming
Child
Filward
Grinsdale
Laverty
Hinch Ife
Fox
Morris
Ashton
Peterson
Parsons
Danks
Howe
Baxter
Duddle
Cummins
Piiem
McDougall
Cooper
Crease
Gray
Moonee Valley
Shea
C.C.D
Daking House
Sydmey
Reson
Cady
Rexona
Buckley
Canada
Tha
Itel
Yahae
Cage Th
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