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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1940
Page
3
An unclear OCR passage lists foreign and defense officials and ministers, mentioning political necessity and military hands. The text references a Saturday event and mentions tanks and a famous figure, but many words are garbled.
Rome reports a coordinated anti papal campaign in the Italian press aimed at turning public opinion against the Vatican. Vatican cites causing postponement of Eucharistic events and a mocking anti British poster circulates in Rome. Mussolini responds noncommittally to Roosevelt and comments on Balkan policy. Rex liner passes Gibraltar with no contraband search amid ongoing press critique of delays.
Postmaster General Mr Thorby pledged maximum penalties for amateurs convicted of illegal transmissions. He warned that vital information could aid the enemy and that death could be a possible penalty. The department would enforce the ban on amateur radio transmissions during war. Several prosecutions were pending and a warning was issued to youths to avoid dangerous transmissions.
Postmaster General Thorby said on Saturday that about 60 percent of Australians would make sacrifices if given the chance. He commented on Sir Thomas Blamey's remark that few would make great personal sacrifices to aid the Allied war effort. Thorby noted many citizens offered services to the government and criticized perceived discrimination in who is allowed to serve.
The Minister for Supply Sir Frederick Stewart said he favoured precautions to keep petrol supplies secure. He dismissed concerns about petrol hoarding and noted the government had urged importers and others to maintain larger stocks in anticipation of possible supply restrictions.
Eastlake moved clear at Kingston Oval beating Ainslie in a dominant display. Delaney and Heller combined for early scores as Eastlake built a large lead, with Amalie mounting a late fight but failing to narrow the gap.
In a hockey match the Old Canberrans defeated Kingston 3–1 with Piggin scoring three goals for Canberrans and Hill replying for Kingston. Barton also won 4–3 over Staff with Gustafson netting twice late. University Golds edged Canberrans 3–2 aided by Hopkinson two goals and Grey scoring for the Canberrans. Reserve results: Old Canberrans 3 Queanbeyan 2, Old Canberrans 4 University 3.
In City Club singles handicap Moga defeated Garnham after a tight match as Garnham briefly led with a three on the 16th end. Marchant and Scott won the pairs handicap, 38 to 27, over Boorn and Kroger with a late comeback by Boorn. Brack beat Turner 31 to 14 in singles, Challen upset Brack in the semi and will meet Pike in the final. Marchant beat Ridley 21 to 9 in cocky-the-walk. Canberra Club spoon tests saw Loughrey’s rink win easily over Ingram, Fleming, Adamson 34 to 5. Courlander’s team 28 to 13 over Curtis. Greenwood’s rink beat Burchell 26 to 18. Guthrie’s crew 26 to 15. Brackenreg’s pair 25 to 15. Singles saw Marshall beat Piper 18-12 and 15-8 over McKinstry while Bale defeated Marshall 16-6. Pairs Handicap Final Hodgson and Dee defeated Cusack and Willig 34-28 after a tight finish.
Eastlake rallied in the final term to beat Ainslie 153 to 50 as L. Drayton and Robbie led with strong kicks. Best for Eastlake included A. Drayton, L. Drayton, Murden, Noonan, Mauger, Wharton, and James. Ainslie’s scorers included James and Rochford.
In a chaotic listing of results Manuka posts a 10-20 score over Acton 3-3 with Eastlake 4:32 at 36 against Amalie 2-11. Queanbeyan defeats Cun cee WDaceon eerre movers in junior competition.
In Sydney the N S W National Football League agreed to invite Canberra to send a team to play a match against a New South Wales side on April 3. If Canberra accepts, the game will be staged before the St Kilda versus N S W clash.
The Minister for Health Mr Thorby will urge states to cooperate on uniform health policies at a Canberra conference this week. The session will focus on urgent health problems with particular emphasis on cancer.
The Sub Centre of the Canberra Mother craft Society will open at Westridge Hall on Tuesday 22 May from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. and on every second Tuesday thereafter. R. Eldred is the Hon. Secretary.
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