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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment mentions regional activity with units and figures around seven and nine. It references a binder beat and a possible clash of groups but lacks clear names, places, or dates for precise attribution.
ik and Sons and Company of Woollen Mills South Melbourne have sent a cheque for ten thousand pounds to the Prime Minister as a contribution to the Commonwealth war effort. Mr Meningin said the gesture expresses faith in Australia and hope it aids the war effort.
Canberra held a greyhound racing meeting featuring the Canberra Stake divisions and the President Stake. Winners included Cleaveaway in the Fifth Division and Brindley Innes in the Fourth Division, with fields showing multiple betting results and times around 27.3 seconds for 473 yards.
Queanbeyan defeated Eastlake 13 9 107 to 9 6 60 at Queanbeyan Park after leading from the second quarter. Lovell and Williams starred for Queanbeyan while Eastlake battled with the wind and late goals from Noonan Eyre and Smart.
R Broadribb won the monthly medal with 61 near par, topped by tight scores from Madigan Robinson Horeburgh and Turner. At Queanbeyan the Chinnery Cup ended 8 1 to 7 5, with Broadribb and Robinson prominent. Powell Shield at Tully Park saw eight matches to three in favor of Tully Park, with Ware Turner and others securing key wins.
A Canberra conference of Commonwealth and State ministers agreed on immediate expert review of technical facilities and an urgent plan to expand defence training in engineering trades. The plan includes estimates for capital costs and new facilities, with priority on training 100 to 300 tradesmen per main trade and rapid equipment procurement to meet national needs. Mr. Spender pledged federal support and swift action.
Australian General Blamey and Allied leaders express confidence in General Weygand, Supreme Commander, to counter German moves. They note Germany shifts to mechanised forces, potential gains for the Allies, and Britannia still ruling the waves as Weygand prepares a mighty counter attack.
In the Second Division of the Picaninny Handicap at the Valley on Saturday Windbag filly won a tight finish over Devon with a late surge. World middleweight Carmen Barth lost in Australia to local champion Ron Richards changing the ranking scene. Archie Moore defeated Richards in the Bay fight, sparking debate over who is classed as top middleweight. Tidylus disappointed at Moonee Valley prompting an inquiry by stewards into the run. Tidylus is trained by N Shing of Wahgunyah. Fidylua is his full sister, a Mornington Thursday winner. Canberra National Football League officials praise but public scoring at Manuka Oval, Kingston, and Queanbeyan draws late finishes and disputed goal umpiring. Ceferino Garcia lost his world middleweight title to Ken Overlin in Australia, with Overlin’s controversial behavior noted. Lockray, once seen as medium, shows class and now targets the Doomben Cup in July worth £3000. Randwick saw Lockray win a fourth straight race under jockey McMenamin, while trainer J King offers Woodstock for military uses during the war. Ring results include Roland Kirchmeyer defeating Pat Kelly two falls to one at Latchhardt Stadium. Bill Sledge knocked out after a ring post collision, leading to a forfeit to Billy Hansen.
The Conte di Savoia's sailing to New York was moved from June 12 to June 20. As a result about 1800 Americans remain stranded in Italy.
A dense timetable lists daily on air programs across stations 2FC 2BS and 2BL including news, essential services, music, talks, and dramatic features. Notable items include Morning Melo dies and a performance by Harold Williams with John Hannell, plus a film review slot and racing talk.
The Acting Deputy Director Posta and Telegraphs Sydney invites tenders for heavy wooden telegraph poles required between Yass and Canberra. Tenders close at 3 p m on Thursday 60 40. Tender forms and particulars are available at Post Offices in Yass Queanbeyan and Goulburn and at the office of the Acting Deputy Director Posts and Telegraphs.
The government announced a large scale expansion of clan fighting forces amid new dangers. In Britain a national service 27 age group was started today. Near St Marys William Doyle 4 of Emu Plaina was fatally wounded by a rifle shot while shooting with a companion.
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