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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1944
Page
3
New York Sunday report that a national convention voted to dissolve the United States Communist Party and abandon partisan activities in the interest of national unity. The body also decided to form a non party educational organization to continue its work.
Police asked to investigate tram crash in Malabar yesterday after two streetcars collided. Leading tram’s pole detached from wires causing loss of speed and a following tram to fail to stop. Passengers injured. both drivers’ cabs wrecked. underscoring possible electric line fault.
A fragmentary notice invites members of the Alliance Francaise in Canberra to express interest in forming a meeting. The president has written a message dated early April and promises assistance if desired. Names and contact hints appear, urging suitable attendees to respond.
L Raby won with scores across holes including 10th railway, 16th way, and 18th fairway. Other finishers listed include W Tandy, P Gawing, O Roilehed, TE Stansfield, K Bindalr, TE Hennmh, Hienasda, Ta. Walker, Vi Lamb, amd Hayes. The defending Frerbody Cup team will play next weekend with Ware, Stanford, Gow ing, Gladwin, Vis, Brewan, and S Harker.
Barton WMC defeated Checks 7 4 after a fast match with Barton opening the scoring about 14 minutes in and retaining pressure. The Checks fought back with goals from Mickes Adamson and Armstrong but Barton countered with a flurry including four goals in three minutes and then added more after the break. Top performers included Barton backs Coatey and Wiles while the Checks featured Mickes and Adamson amid a tense final.
In a tense late fixture at Manu oval Canberra met RM C with a youthful Canwera showing uneven form. The New Zealand High Commissioner introduced players as spectators and selectors plan a meeting to form a stronger combined team for future games.
The report recalls Empire Day observances in Canberra with remarks by Sir Ronald Crow on freedom and duty, urging protection of rights through law. Rev Harriman stresses prayer for peace and Christian duties, while Dr Waldock highlights Empire Day as a reminder of Britain's heritage and responsibilities.
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