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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1941
Page
4
The schedule announces fever race broadcasts by Sydney Montayv Bydney and Melbourne pace meet ings on public radio Hills and Wednesdays Saturdays. A station manager says the ruling will affect broadcasts from June 1 as planned.
At Victoria Park races in Sydney on a Monday, large dividends were noted as backed horses failed to win across several races. The First Division Year Old Handicap saw the winner be the third horse, paying 21 pounds for 10 shillings while the second paid only 1 pound. Clara won the Hindle Race, with Sir Hugh placing third, and jockey W Fellowen faced a two month suspension for interference in the straight.
An old family medicine ad promotes Dr. Morae's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for biliousness constipation and indigestion. It claims the vegetable pills cleanse the bowels improve bile flow and restore overall health. Users reportedly feel brighter as the system clears and works properly again.
The Canberra Service Club records nine weeks of operation showing 942 meals 2108 drinks served and revenue within limits. Volunteers and officials praise the club’s fund relief work and plan future services including a weekly afternoon for dependents and potential room at Civic Centre for northern suburbs dependents.
Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association seeks a new president as Mr. W. G. Piper steps down citing increased wartime duties. Deputy roles discussed but main task remains finding a successor. committee thanks Piper for his service. Rugby Union match earnings of £100 4s 5d aid Barton House hostel preparations with furniture moved. other notices pending from Can Department of the Interior and Royal Golf Club.
Commonwealth urges states to tailor plans on voluntary co operation or compulsion. New South Wales favors voluntary co operation while Victoria backs compulsion. Officials compare features and push for rapid completion of storage schemes with financial workups by C B Critchley alongside Commonwealth Bank and Treasury in Sydney.
At its annual meeting the Canberra University Association reaffirmed the need for a Canberra university. The report notes the 1930 establishment as a university college tied to Melbourne University and outlines aims for a fully residential, nationwide student body with Pacific problems study as a distinctive focus. 173 students enrolled last year. Officers include President Sir Robert Garran and Vice Presidents Mrs J Tillyard and A F Whitlam. An appeal for increased membership urged readers to contact Mr White or Mr Alberd.
Across nine Canadian provinces Canadians donate money and services to more than 170 organisations supporting British war effort. The Canadian War Services Fund surpassed its 500000 dollar goal by over 17000, backing Red Cross aid and bomber city relief. Funds support planes refugees gardens and civilian relief, with a nationwide salvage drive for munitions materials underway.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a federal press release and named figures, suggesting a brief political item. The readable content hints at campaign or policy context involving individuals and a Georgian place name. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
The Defence Minister said Canadian naval strength will reach about 200 ships and 26 000 personnel by next April. He noted the Air Force has grown from 4 000 to more than 50 000 with 8 000 civilians, while the Army rose from 4 500 to 185 000 active and 180 000 reserve.
Queanbeyan and Ainslie feature in a Canberra football round with Marriot and Wilson starring for Canberra sides. Strong showings by Corcoran, Dorman and Sharp highlight Manuka’s attack. Ainslie remains undefeated while Fairbairn meets them next. Junior league notes Queanbeyan’s win over Amalie is under review for age violations.
Eastern Suburbs meet Royal Military College at Manuka Oval next Saturday in a preview of this season's title prospects. Both sides won last Saturday and expect full strength with Day possibly fit to play and L O Brien back in the backline. The program includes For sayth Shield fixtures and senior and second grade games at Manuka and Duntroon ovals with referees listed.
Multiple divisions report at Victoria Park with DUKE CLARO and JYMJON among winners. Notable finishes include DUKE CLARO winning by three lengths, JYMJON taking a half head, and HILARIOUS leading the Victoria Park Handicap with Highborn and Hope in close pursuit. Betting figures and scratched horses are listed.
The morning Sydney to Canberra train arrived at Canberra Station more than 15 minutes late. The train carried Canberra residents returning after a weekend in Sydney.
A dense list of radio programs across channels 2FC 2BL detailing News Music Talks and special features. Multiple errors and garbled spellings appear, with times and show titles overlapping and repeating. The item documents a full day’s schedule as printed, including emblems of stations and program blocks.
Melbourne reports that Royal Australian Air Force officials believe additional squadrons will be dispatched to the Middle East in the near future. The move follows current deployments and outlines likely increases in force strength.
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