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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 29, 1940

Page

6

Football awards and umpire assignments from Saturday fixtures

National football results list beat players by match and team Acton Ainslie Manuka Queanbeyan Eastlake with figures Bloomfield Haslam Yandell Buntine Williams Walters McDonald plus umpiring officials named for next Saturday games at multiple venues including Manuka Oval and Kingston Oval with times 1 p.m and 2.15 p.m.

Manuka Eastlake Telopea Park Field Hellier Boundary Wright Hiland Acton R.A.A.F Manuka Oval Miller Tonkin Platt Queanbeyan Ainslie Kingston Oval Gayland Unwin James Bishop Pialligo Oval Greig Rovers Queanbeyan Park Mangan

Auto Ownership Tied to Income in U.S. and Australia Survey

A U.S. Labor and Agriculture survey shows upper half income families buy most new cars and own more vehicles, spending far more on petrol, tyres, and services. In New York and Chicago, the upper income group buys about 92 to 99 percent of new cars. Australian figures reference 1933 census data and current higher ownership by the upper income bracket, noting 600000 cars in operation.

U.S.A New York Chicago Imed Australia U.B.A Bieeralia

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights

A dense listing of daytime and evening programs across stations including essential services news music serials dramas and talks. Notable items include Hospital Half Hour Morning Melodies Racing Talk Ex tracks of German Short Wave Propaganda and a travelogue lampooning tours.

Department of Information Frank Clune New Guinea Wander Ings A.B.C. Light Opera Company Margot Neville Max Afford Decca Salon Orchestra Variety Cesar Franck

Ferrier Qualifies for Chicago Open in Cleveland

Australian golfer Jim Ferrier qualified for the national open tournament next month at Cleveland after rounds of 76 and 71. He finished third among the 17 Chicago district qualifiers and was the lowest amateur.

Chicago Jim Ferrier Cleveland

Ring Pawned Ownership Claim Involving Sir Isaac Isaacs

Sir Isaac Isaacs denied authorizing the diamond ring valued at 350 pounds to be delivered to his sister in law or anyone else. He admitted kissing his sister in law in a photo and said he was ashamed but morally compelled to do so. Mrs Edna Isaacs sues the New South Wales Mont de Piete Company Ltd for 350 pounds claiming the ring was unlawfully handed to Sir Isaac or his agent and pawned for 50 pounds. The company counter claims 400 pounds for untrue ware. Isaacs learned in March last year that his brother loaned the ring to Mrs Isaacs and he urged return.

Melbourne Isaac Isaacs Australia Edna Isaacs Sir Isaac Isaacs New South Wales Mont de Piete Company Ltd John Alfred Isaacs Sir Isaac

Woman battered at Heddon Greta inquest continues

Frederick Skerrit testified he saw a tall fair man aged about 25 or 26 in a blue suit bending over the body of Martha Miller, 63, found battered at her Kurri Kurri home. Cecil Simpkins remains in custody on murder charges as the inquest proceeds.

Kurri Kurri Mrs. Miller Spike" Simpkins Frederick Skerrit Martha Miller

Code on door marks poor tenant in Sydney district case

In Sydney a code mark Z 100 cent was placed on Mrs Veronica Keen's door observed by R Knibb a collector for E G Glass. The mark signified the occupant was poor and indicated a receiver in the hire lane trade. Edward Gabriel Gl Log Samuel Solomon faced 35 pounds in the district Court.

Sydney Tuesaday Veronica Keen R. Knibb E. G. Glass and Anes Coat Knibb Edward Gabriel Samuel Solomon Trict Court

Tobacco for Soldiers Duty-Free Parcels Asked Abroad

The Commonwealth Government urged action in the House of Fyrey el eae to allow parcels of tobacco to be sent free of duty to Allied forces abroad as a patriotic aid.

Oggeaa A.lf House of Fy Rey el Eae

River Plate Battle and Graf Spee White Paper Issued

The Admiralty issued a 13 page White Paper on the River Plate actions and the Graf Spee scuttling. Compiled by Captain Harewood and the captains of Ajax Achilles and Exeter, it includes three maps and is priced at two pence.

London Admiralty Graf Spee Harewood Ajax Achilles Exeter

Victoria Park Race Day Card Underway In Afternoon Battles

The Victoria Park programme lists jumpers, flying and maiden handicaps across four divisions starting at 1.00 pm with Belvoir and Kerry Bay among entries. Later races include 6f and 7f contestals, with several horses such as Speardale, Molysma, Merry Sinils, and Be Friendly among participants. the card concludes with the Victoria Park Handicap in the late afternoon.

Speardale Molysma Merry Sinils Binnia Hero Ruwoh Val Dennis

Scratchings Victoria Park Maiden Handicap Lady Galadeer

The 2nd division of the Victoria Park Maiden Handicap lists Lady Galadeer among scratched entries for the race.

Victoria Park Lady Galadeer

Nuffield Returns to Training After Long Absence

Melbourne notes say Nuffield, winner of the 1938 AJC and V.R.V. Derbies, appeared on Epsom tracks in ideal shape for Spring prep after a foreleg injury and retirement. His success at the stud farm led to a comeback trial.

Melbourne Nufield V.R.V Epsom

Rich ards vs Moore rematch set for June 13 at Rush Cutter Bay

Boxing news from Sydney notes a return bout between Ron Richards the British Empire middleweight champion and Archie Moore to be held at Rush Cutter Bay Stadium on June 13. Moore previously defeated Richards by technical knockout in the 10th round.

Sydney Ron Richards Archie Moore Rushcutter Bay Stadium Moore Richards

Wrestler Fined for Striking Referee at Rushculler Bay Stadium

La Verne Baxter was disqualified at Rushculler Bay Stadium last night for striking the referee and was fined £10 by stadium management. The fine is to be donated to the Lord Mayor's patriotic fund.

Sydney la Verne Baxter Rushculler Bay Stadium Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund

John Shakespeare Appeals to Capital Press in Canberra

John Shakespeare appears for the Federal Capital Press at Mor Birey offices in Braddon Canberra to address editorial matters. The scene centers on media discussions and inquiries at the Capital Press headquarters.

John Anapeare John Shakespeare Capital Press of Australia Mor Birey Braddon Canberra

Snooker Tournament Matches Set For Evening

The Royal Canberra Golf Club hosts tonight's snooker matches Edlington versus O'Cain Maloney against Dr Richards Hatfield versus Murphy against Richards Hughes against Nette McGinnis against Lewis continuing the tournament schedule at the club.

Royal Canberra Golf Club Edlington O'Cain Maloney Dr. Richards Hatfield Murphy Richards Hughes Nette McGinnis Lewis

Kembla Grange Meeting Results Include Several Divisions

Race events at Kembla Grange feature multiple divisions across the Novice Handicap and Maiden events with WIKI WIKI winning the First Division by three lengths, SIMOON taking the Second Division by a short neck, and CAPTAIN GOTRE leading First Division in the Novice Handicap. Other notable results include FORT SONG winning Trial and various placings in the Membra and Progressive Handicaps with close finishes and time records.

Grange Maiden Wiki Wiki Sheari James Piekkwick N. Miller Kooiueluck de Cautious Madela Bull Wheat Marsipan Lady Riva Evens Wiki Wiki Piekwick Divn Thin Gotre W. Cook Grand Billy Jewell F. Shean R. Horton Wimbledon J. Couttar Golden Picture Monowal Silver Arbor Simple Simon Red Gleam Farne Prince Elvira Tine P. Jones Strathiala Cook Gambler J. Ryan Nebraska Evens Strathiala Diva Bridegroom Grand Hotel Hickey In Tune Findlay Aretona Dinny O'Dowd Helenik Boy Lady Marconigram Parsons Questionable Harvey Rockne Jones Glittering Flame Lady Houston

Britons Register New Classes for Military Service

Britain marks two new registration groups aged 24 and 29 with those who recently turned 20 to register again between June 15 and June 22. Total registration reaches 2,800,000.

London

Returned Soldiers Club Snooker Second Round Draw

The FB Club snooker tournament moved into its second round this week with tonight's matchups including Horth versus Smith, Maroney against Rowland, Richards against McKerrow, Doyle versus Kildea, Usher versus Thorpe, Shakespeare against Murphy, Meek versus Tickner, and Murphy against Shake speare. First round eliminations list Julian Whyte, McKay, O Callaghan, Tappenden, Ramage, Ottaway, Bradbury, Thornton, Leapen, Wilson, Gibbons, Healy, Dunlop, Davies, Turner, Jane, Bracken, Brack, and Dockar.

Horth Smith Maroney Rowland Kk. Maroney E. Murphy McDoonall Perry H. G. Richards McKerrow Doyle Vo Kildea Harris v Garnham Usher Colthorpe Gunney. Cusack Schiller Willis Reeve Vy. Marchant L. Daniel ¥. Co. Williams Halflasy Yo Comley Meeking Tickner G. Murphy Shakespeare Hibberson E. Lewis Julian Whyte McKay O'Callaghan Tappenden Ramage Ottaway Bradbury Thornton Leapen

British Army Announces High Command Reshuffle

Official notice confirms General K.R.H. Haining is removed as Vice Chief of the General Staff. General Haining is to be succeeded as Chief of the Western Command by Major General B.C.T. Jackson. The 18th Division commander becomes Chief of the Home Forces Staff.

London Tuendty KR. H. Haining General Staff H. C. Jackson Neral Haining Western Command B.C. T

America trains civilian pilots in Roosevelt era drive

Washington reports Congress appropriated 39 million dollars to train civilian pilots under Aeronautic authorities during Roosevelt era.

America Washington Roosevelt Congress

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