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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
7
Advert says Lantigen BH treats catarrh by addressing cause, not symptoms, with two bottles usually sufficient and immunity lasting up to two years. Severe cases may need four bottles at £1 1s per bottle. cost of use about 5d a day. Other Lantigen products target rheumatism, neuralgia, fevers, and whooping cough.
Racing results from Menangle show ME NEEN leading the two year old handicap, with Rondeval and Wairangi hot on its heels. BOM BALA dominates the Flying Welter Handicap, Fireman and Gambier runner up, while Maiden and Novice divisions feature PRE CIOUS SILVER and MAINLAW among winners. The card includes multiple divisions, times, and betting notes for each race.
Horse racing bulletin from Mornington features trials including the Trial Hurdle and Maiden Two Year Old Handicap with entries like Flying Comedian Son of Legend Lady Clyde Mythical Lady Billy Moon Mornington highweight and Prince Ronald. Bets list multiple across divisions with favorites and odds for each contender.
The Postmaster General said contractors for carrying mails may have contracts increased proportionally for each 3d per gallon rise in petrol costs.
Queanbeyan hosts Enstlake at Queanbeyan Park in a key match as Willow defeated Acton and Ainslie earlier. Air Force faces Manuka at Kingston Oval with debuts by McWatt Adams Foster. Acton plays Ainslie as Canberra branch promotes Camp Library Service with a nationwide book drive and depots listed.
The Theory of Music Examination results from the State Conservatorium of Music on behalf of the Australian Music Examinations Board were announced by organising secretary Mr. Pentecost Mra. Welsh. Honours grades include Merle Sear, Beth Fisk, B Millett, Moya Smith.
The army minister promised to examine whether New South Wales police members may enlist for overseas service. MP Thompson stated policemen were forbidden to enlist, prompting a government review of eligibility and policy.
The Stud Ram from Boonoke merino stud donated to the Lady Gowrie War Fund for sale. Listed as one of three top rams in this year’s Foon.ke consign ment, experts value it at 400 gns.
In London a by election at Middleton and Preswich produced a landslide for Lieutenant E. B. Gates of the Conservative Party. Gates won by 42,086 votes to 418, with the third Fascist and eighth candidate since the war to contest the election failing to secure a deposit.
A detailed schedule of radio broadcasts and performances across multiple stations, including Empire Day pageants, concerts, news, and devotional services. Notable entries include Peter Dawson with the Sydney Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and broadcasts from 2FC, 2BS, and Canberra stations with various times throughout the day.
The government accepted Taylor Connor's tender for residences in Quéanbeyal at 1880 pounds and awarded G Banks a contract for 15 garages and fuel store at 1100 pounds. C Tobiler secures work on a wireless transmission station at Gungahlin for 7377 pounds 11 shillings 3 pence. Stacey of Canbores undertakes TAA station installation at a cost of 0 pounds.
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