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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1941

Page

5

Bay Club prepares weekend bowls program

Rose Bay SS Bay announces weekend fixtures for Bay Club competitions. Saturday sees Pairs Handicap with Piper and Cooper against Chapman and Cripps, plus Francia and Hi Hayes versus ar and Binna. Singles Handicap matches Fry v Joyce and others. Week end events include Gullomahip Cottingham versus Lott and Bale against Cook. Winter play starts at 145 p.m., with members required to attend before kickoff.

Piper Sharp Deairing SS Rowes

Patrick Wins Easily at Leichhardt Stadium

Vic Patrick dominated Polo at Leichhardt Stadium in Sydney scoring a kayo in the second round after a competitive first round. Patrick extended his record to 19 wins with 18 knockouts while Polo suffered a hard-fought defeat.

Sydney Leichhardt Stadium Vic Patrick Polo Patrick

Contracts Extend at Naval Base Amid Building Work

The Bonegilla alterations and additions contract for No 2 Infantry Officers Training School was let at £17,655 with work expected to finish in 12 weeks. The base project includes a canteen library reading room and a barber’s building as part of the administrative and sleeping quarters. The total undertaking valued at £1,772,524 was reported as progressing favourably with the Booth Australian Building Panel assigning £84,332 of work to 15 contractors.

No. 2 Infantry Officers' Training School Bonegilla Adelaide Booth Australian

Fighting at Sollum London War Brief

A Rome dispatch reports waves of Italian planes bombing Sollum harbor and firing on a ship. Derna and Amba Adragi areas face fierce resistance as German forces claim lively Tobruk Sollum artillery activity. Two tanks and prisoners captured. Luftwaffe attacks noted.

London Rome Sollum Derna Tobruk

German U boat claims sinking British cruiser and three merchant ships

A German communique reports a U boat sank a fully armed 20,000 ton British auxiliary cruiser in the North Atlantic and also destroyed three merchant ships totaling 11,000 tons.

London North Atlantic

Tattersall's War Service Draw: Ten Prize Winners Named

The Tattersall Hobart War Service Consultation drew ten principal prizes. Winners include first prize £10,000 No. 5138 Hard Hit owned by Went of North Kew Victoria and second prize £2,000 No. 37 787 First Flight associated with M Bonney of Walsh Street South Yarra Victoria.

Innera Grandview Terrace North Kew Victoria Prince M. Bonney Arkans Walsh Street South Yarra R. J. Doney Hopkings Street Footecray Mime A. Burge High Street Preston Eric A. Page Cunningham Street Northcale H. Hardman Coombe Road Allenby Garden Youth Wellington New Zealand South Ken D. Mei Wth Bi Vincent Street Glen Irie

War loan ad telling unity and labour appeal

A condensed news brief notes government and Labour leaders urging war unity. Other items report Australia selling 14 000 tons of currants and dried fruits to Britain and a £1 250 000 value with 15 009 tons sold earlier.

Economic bloc planning to wage war on Axis nations

Economists study preliminary plans by United States Argentina Canada and Australia to form a bloc for economic warfare against the Axis during the Argentina Foreign Minister’s visit. The United Press notes the timing with Mr Menzies’ visit. Found gold ring in Kingston phone 667.

Washington Feconomists United, States Argentina Canada Australia United Press Menzies

Ugly Ducklings batch starts two weeks early

The Maritime Commission announced that construction of 200 ugly ducklings began two weeks ahead of schedule in Washington.

Washington The Maritime Commission

United Country Party Considers Merger with UAP in Lismore

The Linore branch of the United Country Party votes unanimously against the acting Prime Minister Mr Faken's proposal for a merger with the UAP, signaling internal opposition to the plan. The decision underscores party divisions over alliance strategy in the region.

Resumes Parish Hall Saturday Dances with Harry James Orchestra

Parish hall hosts popular Saturday night dances led by Harry James Orchestra. Federated Liquor Trades Union plans ambulance night event at the venue, signaling a union-backed fundraiser or community night.

Harry James Federated Liquor Trades Union Ambulance

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