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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
2
The relatives and friends of the late Henry Lewis Egan are invited to attend his funeral to leave St. Patrick's Church Braddon Canberra this day Monday at 5 p.m. for interment in the Catholic portion of the Public Cemetery Canberra. Mason Bros Funeral Directors.
Old Canberrans Golda defeated M.C. 5-2 as Barton led Kingston 2-0 at half. Barton held on to win while Kingston pressed. Goodwin’s disallowed penalty shot marred a late rally. Old Canberrans beat R.M.C. 8-2 with Joyce scoring three. Queanbeyan edged University 4-3 after leading 3-0 at half.
Canberra notes show barometer readings from 30.32 to 30.43 inches, temperatures ranging from 27.0 to 68.6 degrees, and daily extremes with 58.2 to 61.4 degrees. Winds recorded but details appear fragmented across the two days with variation in morning and afternoon values.
His Excellency the Governor General Lord Gowrie with Captain Bracegirdle visited Sydney for a weekend troops inspection. Lady Gowrie attended the Church Anniversary Service at Central Methodist Church Canberra with Brigadier General A T. The Governor of New South Wales Lord Waclehurst arrived at Government House Canberra as Sir Malcolm Barclay Harvey and Lady Muriel Barclay Harvey and the Earl of Bective have left.
Mrs Ana Develin aged 45 was found in a retiring room at Central Railway Station with a throat wound. She had been on the platform with relatives before entering the room. A bystander nearby raised the alarm as the train neared its due time but she died before hospital arrival.
Four Japanese are held on Grand jury charges for sailing in the prohibited area at Pearl Harbor. Authorities report the incident occurred in restricted waters and the suspects face legal action.
The Rev R H Campbell speaks at Wesley Church on Modern Palestine noting Jerusalem inside walls changes and a bustling newer city outside. He cites Zionist flows, Jewish settlements, and Arab–Jewish population pressures amid mixed promises, while urging moral renewal and Christ-like living.
Three men were killed and two others gravely injured after a multi-car crash on the Queanbeyan Road between Molonglo and Harman. Names of victims include Patrick Hayman and Henry Egan, with numerous relatives and witnesses identified. police pursue details and a possible additional injured woman. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday, with scenes investigated by Sergeant Bailey and local constables.
R Chamberlain announces Allied withdrawals from Southern Norway and Namsos, marking only the first chapter of Norway’s campaign. He argues the action shifts naval power in the North Atlantic, strengthens Allied Mediterranean leverage, and keeps ultimate victory as the decisive aim for Britain, France, and other nations.
A Tiger Moth owned by the Royal Aero Club of Victoria crashed near Campbellfield, killing Clarence Cook an assistant instructor, and Charles Hake 38 a solicitor of Albury. Hake was the student pilot in a steep spin at about 200 feet. The aircraft burned beyond recognition and both men were incinerated.
Daniel Munro of North Sydney died in hospital after being found unconscious at Crow’s Neat last night. He reportedly fell and struck his head on a payment, and succumbed this morning.
A motor cycle and a car collide in Drummoyne this afternoon killing Geoffrey Williams 10 and Clive Allen 19. Four others, including George Carpenter 20 and his family, are injured. driver James Reid of Bulli is unharmed.
The Allies adapt plans in Norway as German forces gain harbours and mechanised units. Despite initial setbacks the Prime Minister notes Britain’s progress, while Italian neutrality and Mediterranean routes influence broader wartime strategy.
The Canberra Amateur Company closed its Albert Hall season with the farce Tons of Money. Albert Johnston played four roles with versatility, Joy Harvie excelled in a difficult part, and Herbert Love starred as the butler. Director Tom Bassett led a balanced cast including Betty Clarke Ina Clapson Ernest Crampin Joseph T trill Bull and Arthur Paynting, with thanks to the Canberra String Ensemble led by J P Walshe and backstage workers.
A woman was killed when a car driven by her husband left the road and struck an electric pole 11 miles from Tamworth last night. Several others were injured in the accident.
A motorcycle race near Liverpool this afternoon left Vincent Brigga 21 of Auburn dead and Stewart Riley 23 of Enfield injured. Brigga’s bike skidded and Riley could not avoid the collision. Brigga died before reaching hospital while Riley was being treated for injuries.
In a Campbelltown Showground match Canberra and Goulburn battled to a galling draw after a late Canberra comeback. Godfrey and Bradbury starred for Goulburn while Bartlett, Kerr, O'Brien and Keys led Canberra’s defense and backline efforts.
A Paris bound train derailed near Vallon, killing 108 passengers and injuring 26 others. The Sunday crash at Panta, France, shocked onlookers as emergency crews rushed to the scene.
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