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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 28, 1940

Page

4

Armidale Area Tragedy Ends in Mother and Son Deaths

An 18 year old youth shot his mother Myrtle May McIntyre 45 in the Armidale area near Guyra and then killed himself with a pea rifle after a sequence witnessed by relatives. Daphne Ditton 14 and Frank McIntyre 15 are noted as involved through nearby observations. The grandmother and Daphne found the dying mother after the gunfire.

Armidale Moniuy Guyra Myrtle May McIntyre Frank McIntyre Daphne Ditton Washfe

Metal Trades Congress Opposed to Trainees

Federal representatives of the Metal Trades Unions will meet on June 11 to discuss the Trades Union Congress stance against introducing extra apprentices and trainees in the metal trades during the war. The Emergency Committee of the ACTU has not reached a decision on the matter and a Trades Union Advisory Panel may be considered. The committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow to review the issue.

Melbourne Metal Trades Unions Trades Union Congress A.C.T.U Ths Reppe Nuwat

Obituary of Nat Williams War Veteran in Canberra

Nat Williams died in Sydney on Friday. He served in the 3rd Battalion Bis A.L.F during World War I. Many returned soldiers attended his funeral at the R.8. portion of Canberra Cemetery. Sporting and public bodies were represented and the Last Post was performed by F. K. Williams and family received many sympathy messages.

Sydney Nat Williams Parks and Gardens Department of the Interior Bis A.lf R.8 Canberra F. K. Williams

Margarine Plans To Restrict Production In Australia

Agriculture Minister Mr Reid urged limits on margarine production and marketing at the New South Wales dairy association conference. He said legislation was being considered in all states to safeguard butter. Experts claim margarine can imitate butter’s nutrition and quality.

Sydney Mr. Reid New South Wales Australian Dairy Factory Managers’ Association Reid

Man accused of luring man to Janalli and killing him

Crown in Central Criminal Court alleges Robert Edward Hepburn 52 lured Arthur Charles Lampshire to Janalli on March 2 then shot him as he left the house. Prosecutor says a second shot followed after about 100 yards. Hepburn allegedly said I killed the rat upon arrest. Trial partly heard.

Sydney Robert Edward Hepburn Arthur Charles Lampshire Janalil Crown Central Criminal Court Hepburn Rat Lampahire Janalli Lampshire Robert Monday

Flying Doctor Called Up for Service in R A A F

Dr Clive Fenton of the Northern Territory Flying Sector is summoned for service in the Royal Australian Air Force. He will depart Darwin to join the Flying Training School at Camden to train as a flying instructor. Fenton is renowned for daring outback rescues and rapid air支 assistance to remote settlements in Australia.

Darwin Northern Territory Clive Fenton R.A.A.I Camden N.E.W Fenton Outback Austra Ma

Bungendore Carnival Raises Funds for War Efforts

Bungendor e district reports £350 raised over Friday and Saturday through patriotic events. A Friday ball netted £44 and a Saturday juvenile ball £22. A sports carnival on Saturday featured Lady Gowrie in attendance and a ham prize winner. The organizers praise the district’s patriotism and success.

Bungendorf Altenance Wileney

Canberra Women Knit for War Effort at Albert Hall

Canberra Fragments Club to stage a concert at Albert Hall on Saturday June 8 patronized by Governor General and Lady Gowrie. Proceeds go to the A L Police Association Art Union for war funds with local entertainers and orchestral arrangements by Henry Baker and RR Keene providing stage effects. Aims include forming a Parning and Patching Platoon for Air Force units and knitting balaclavas and pullovers to standard for No 8 Squadron reconnaisance personnel.

Canberra Red Cross Ain Vicius Air Force No. 8 Squadron Albert Hall Lady Gowrie A.L. Police Association Art Union For Mesare L. W. Loveless Albert Johnson Fred Brtin George Shaw Henry Baker RR. Keene

Red Cross Donations Toward Canberra Division Appeal

Contributions received for the Canberra Division appeal total 4827 pounds 15 shillings 0 pence with prior acknowledgments of 3823 pounds 8 shillings 4 pence. Named donors include Mr and Mrs Windsor 100 pounds J B Young Civic 4200 pounds and War Memorial 210 pounds recorded by the Bank of New South Wales.

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Victoria Park Racecard Beats Weather With Dated Listings

The Victoria Park program lists multiple races from 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. including Jumpers Flat, Flying Handicaps in two divisions, Maiden Handicaps, and Welter and Victoria Park Handicap events. Entries feature Belvoir, Montague, Speardale, Merry Simile, Bonny Col, Crowen, and Be Friendly among others with numerous horse names and identifiers.

P.m. Belvoir Festoon Kerry Bay Green Isle Rodney Mail Montague Speardale Molyasa Merry Simile Finnia Hero Bo Ruwoh Table Talk Campion Cliquat Wi Tuckerbou Matelori Sir Val Lady Gay Changma Brucas Shop Girl Majorca Flying Jean Glenore Boy Booth Jan Boz Jack Mac Tilawarra Val Eaton Lithgow Nablin Mainlaw

RMC No 1 and University Clash in Premiership Showdown

Undefeated RMC No 1 and University prepare for a Duntroon Oval showdown in first grade. University will be without Adams and Vincent as four new players bolster the side ahead of the match. Other fixtures include RMC No 2 against Eastern Suburbs and Northern Suburbs versus Duntroon with referees named.

R.M.C. No. 1 University Duntroon Oval Varsity Adams Vincent Royal Military College Eastern Suburbs J. B. Franklin RMC P.m V. A. Griffiths Northern Suburbs Duntroon Northbourne Oval Pau BR. OR. Maguire RAAF Eastern Suburbs E. Howard FLM Rlm.c University Fiz Hm.c. No Luntroon OB Alm.c Tlm.lc. No

Tennis Ladies Midweek Team Lineup Matches

The following are Wednesday match lineups across multiple clubs. Grace, Kingston, Braddon and Eastlake divisions feature numerous players including Mrs Griffith, Miss Phillips, Mrs Bur chard and Mrs Mahoney with many others named for Reid, Forrest, Ainstie, and Griffith T.

Grace Grifith Phillips Burchard Mahoney Cusack Kingston Douglas Styan Smith Thorpe Braddon Edwards Ian Freebody T. Bouthwell Northbourne Lightly Mra. Day Miles Adamson Ainslie Mra Marcusson Huntingford Whielaan Clancy Ainsliell Mestanies Gillard Stent Lansley Robinson Reid I Mesdanies Crawley Keage McClosky Cox

Kembla Race Card Selections Include Several Notables

Latest Scratchings list shows divisions and entrants at Kembla. Bald Denis, Patty Pan, and Meneen head the maiden division for two year olds. White Ensign and Dagmar lead novice events with Regatta and Eye Witness in the second division. Bid features at Kembla Handicap while Glasnevin Yoshmak contest Enourage Handicap and Belle Haller ima headlines the Progressive Handicap.

Kembla Bald Denis Patty Pan Meneen White Ensign Howe Rule Dagmar Veiltrim Regatta Eye Witness Bid Glasnevin Yoshmak Belle Hallerima

Hedonic Wins After Canterbury Protest Disqualification

Stewards uphold protest by W Cridland owner of Hedonic over May 18 Jumpers Flat at Canterbury Park. Sir Leighton disqualified for not meeting start conditions, race awarded to Hedonic. Executors of late M Lawn and W Rigby fined 10. Second similar case in weeks.

Sydney AJC W. Cridland Hedonic Sir Leighton Canterbury Park M. Lawn W. Rigby

Hunt Club Meets at Duntroon Sunday

The Duntroon Hunt Club will conduct its second meet at the Royal Military College grounds on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. The public is invited to witness the hunt run over the usual course. Riders should contact Field Marshal Lieut. I. T. Murdoch. Major A. G. Thomson is Master of the Hunt.

Duntroon Hunt Club Royal Military College I. T. Murdoch A. G. Thomson

Old Canberrans Golds Rally In Three Goals To Two Victory

In a tight match the Golds beat the Checks 3 2 after trailing 0 0 at half time. Joyce scored all three Golds in the second half as Hopkins, Webb and Piggin starred for the Checks. Barton leads premiership after a 5 0 win over University with Pike Welch McCullough among scorers.

Golds Golda Joyce Piggin Hopkinson Webb Barton University Jed Pike Anderson Welch McCullough Beast Hunt Starkey Jamison Aa.f. I Queanbeyan R.M.C Canberrans Fla.a.f Canberruna IV

Tidylus Absolved in Moonee Valley Handicap Inquiry

Stewards concluded the Empire Highweight Hand cap inquiry at Moonee Valley after hearing both sides. They accepted the explanations offered by the parties involved.

Melbourne Tidylus Moonee Valley

Rugby League Combined Group Team Selection Sparks Debate

The combined team to represent Groups and 17 against Group 7 at Goulburn on Sunday was chosen after the Group 8 v Group 17 game by Meyers T O'Connor and B King. Critics say several omissions undermine the selection, including Williams and Moore and question Allwork's front row punt and two fullbacks. The lineup listed includes J Wilhuma R Kay R Williams S Townsend J Williams C Kerr C Mears D Bartlett W Cameron W Elbourne H Allwork M Smith E Emmerson with Blatyer and G Tempaey as replacements.

Goulburn Meyers T. O'Connor B. King Doug Williams Yass Moore Canberra Allwork Smith Queanbeyan Garner Wareon Ig Alee J. Wil- Huma R. Kay R. Williams

Canberra Swimming Club Trophy Night at Y W C A

The Canberra swimming club holds its annual dance and trophy presentation at the YWCA on Wednesday. Admission is 2, with a good supper provided. Trophies will be presented by a list of club members and Sir William Clementa.

Canberra Y.wocla Wiednesday Exten Measrs J. Duke A. Dictirath E. Morcombe G. bin Hylt BL —Ngram V. MecGrata Wa. Mhacd

Queanbeyan Golf Meet Results Highlight Local Scores

The Queanbeyan club hosted a 18 hole stroke play with standings listing players such as G H Greg JC Shorey AL Kkwin Lora and others. Saturday saw Moffatt and Taylor lead with 81 15 66 and 92 26 66 while Sunday featured J Edwards dominating with a 68 handicap break and Dreyer and Moffatt among top finishers.

Sealey G. H. Greg JC. Shorey AL Kkwin Lora G. Beecher WC Tylor J. McGiven Ward Ro Hnson C. Stephens F. Morton F. G. Lewis L. Cooper Hetween P. Moffatt Taylor Benes Moffatt W. Punshon H Dreyer J. Edwards J. Edwarda H. Dreyer

Road Cycling Club Races Highlight Thrilling Finish

Queanbeyan Club features a first appearance by P Boon in junior race and a tight senior showdown as R Robinson edges R Pepper by one fifth of a second. Garioch crashes but escapes with abrasions. results list times and placings for senior and junior events.

Queanbeyan Club P. Boon R. Robinson R. Pepper Robinson Pepper Garioch R. Pepper Iser R. Monck T. Staples D. Armatrong

Baxter Disqualified After Flinging at Referee in Sydney Match

In Sydney at Rushcutter Bay Stadium La Verne Baxter aged 16.9 was disqualified in the fifth round of his bout with Terry McGinnia 14.4 after Baxter twice threw the referee to the floor. Both men had one fall apiece at the time of disqualification.

Sydney la Verne Baxter Terry McGinnia Rushcutter Bay Stadium Baxter

Essential Services: a World War II Radio Broadcast Schedule

Radio timetable listing daily programs from 2FC and 3AR including news, music, and talks. Notable entries feature The Better Speaker, Win the War Rally, various bands, and devotional and stock market segments with regional notes and late-night close.

Howital Echoo sLi Celebrity Vialintal Casto Bener H. Deamer Bidler A.B.C Wild Thomas Peter Dawson Strela Whos Scottish Pipers Ng Wrath of South Wales Byr Music of France Mentary Jim Davidwen Jim Davidsen Newa Chase Stock Exchange Mursic BBC Victor Herbert Jim Devidson Sydney Wireles

Homebush Stock Sale Shows Cautious Demand at Flemington

Buyers operated cautiously as 85 000 sheep penned yielded a fair sale and lambs eased while cattle yarding of 2400 saw steady demand. Beef classes more evident with quotes for wethars or wethers down to 15/-, ewes 14-22, brindled stock 15, bullocks 6-18, cows 10-? and best beef 45/-, with overall market steadier in quality.

Sydney Flemington Saad

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