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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
2
The Women's Guild of Braddon Presbyterian held a tennis tourney yesterday to aid guild funds, won by Mrs Bosg and Miss Y Trewesk to defeat Mrs Dale and Mrs Huntingford. Mid Week Games also reported several Grade matches with multiple pairings and rubbers won.
The Ainslie Club lists expected attendees for Sunday at the course. Guests include Mr. and Mrs Backhouse, Mr. and Mrs Daniela, Mr. and Mrs Nellson, Mr. and Mrs Parker, A Thomas and Miss Southwell, B Gregory and Mrs Southwell, Higging and Miss Turner, Browning and Mrs Marcussen, Mrs Huntingford, Mr. and Mrs Bourke. Afternoon schedule shows 1 pm rounds, 2:40 pm finals consolation, 3:30 pm Fingla championship.
The British Empire's merchant fleet under Ministry of Shipping drives wartime trade with £1.54 trillion in goods moving by sea. Canada rises as a top exporter while Australia, New Zealand and South Africa expand trade, despite global war disruptions. The report highlights overseas supply dependence and sea power as key to empire wealth and resilience.
A dense listing of program times and titles shows today’s 2FC and SAR schedule with multiple segments. Entries include Devotional Service, News, Music, Interludes, School Broadcasts, BBC News, and special programs featuring Elizabeth Webb, Sydney Whieleas Chorus, and Masters of Mople.
In Adelaide Mr Beasley MPL calls for immediate amalgamation of all departments to speed Australia’s war effort. He says current dis coordination causes delays and waste. He urges officers to report weaknesses to munitions factories or shipyards and demands strict supervision of materials to prevent further losses.
The Flemington abeamvard yard saw 30 400 sheep and lambs penned with fair general quality and late demand for prime lambs. Cattle yarded 1740 head, steady competition and a firm market for better classes.
Negotiations for a boxing contest between Vic Patrick and Tor Morgen collapsed. Dealers reported weak interest and unclear terms amid price and weight disputes. The report notes tentative yardage and quality quotes for beef as a separate agricultural detail.
The annual 14 hole stroke event drew a refactory field and raised funds for the district association. Winners include Mrs Macdonald 100-31-68 and Mrs Johnstone 6-24-72 with handicaps reduced for Macdonald by four strokes and Johnstone by one stroke.
Eastern Suburbs to meet ALMC at Monuka Oval 3.16 with Referee Griffiths. Norths clash with Northern Suburbs at Manuke Oval 1.45, Referee Loughlin. University hosts Duntroon Oval 2.15 with Maguire officiating. Second grade features Northern Suburbs vs AMC at Telopea Park 3.15 and RMU No.2 vs Officers’ Training Wing at Duntrogn Oval 1.45.
Workers in 11 shipyards began returning to work after a 12 day strike as 1000 AF of L Metal Trades members led by John Frey moved through Moore Dry Dock in Oakland and other facilities amid ongoing tension and defiant scenes.
Australian authorities discuss exemptions from reserved occupations for mining and pastoral work while urging reallocation of labor to support war efforts. Graziers seek rights revisions to aid recruitment. a 23 year old man refuses oath and faces imprisonment. NZ youths to train for home defence starting July.
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