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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1941
Page
3
The Wine Industry conference in Canberra will discuss rising wine consumption and allow extended shop hours to 10 pm. The Assistant Minister for Commerce Mr. Anthony said liquor law review is needed to sustain exports and storekeeper permissions by the bottle.
The Premier Mr McKell said he arranged with the Deputy Prices Commissioner to discuss commodity prices in New South Wales. He pledged all power to press the Commonwealth to impose punitive measures against price racketeering. He condemned rising food costs and claimed evidence of large rackets and policy inertia by the previous government.
The report lists the top six clubs each with two wins and at least one loss. Queanbeyan, once undefeated at home, has two losses to Fairbairn and Adnalie. Fairbairn fell to Maj Mutes after a strong Queanbeyan duel but beat Ainlea, previously undefeated. Acton shows steady progress with recent wins over 28.7 T and Fantlake.
In Parliament yesterday Mr. Perkins criticised Father Whelan for an alleged statement about Irish people and Finglived, while Minister Sir Frederick Stewart said the remarks were referred to the relevant service department. The debate touched on issues of anti Irish sentiment and Australian policy.
The Wenbeyard Canberra Coursing Club draw lists greyhounds for divisions including 11th, 10th, and 9th, with entries such as Adwon Boy, Alert Girl, Cuban Chief, Southern Foy, Californian Andy, Ginger Rabin, Montoya, and Secret Queen. Novice Stakes around 660 yards feature Back oh bour and Young Spieler among others.
Manuka faces Acton at Manuka in a key league clash with backline strength and a testing fullback duel between Sharp and Haslam. Eastlake, with Willson returning, meets Fairbairn as Lasky strengthens the roving line and Furness leads Canberra defenders in a high-stakes rematch.
Northern Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs collide at Northbourne Oval in the premier grade final with Norths aiming to repeat a prior victory over Fast Suburbs. University and Duntroon Oval fixtures also listed with referees and squad lineups for the day.
Enrolment for home defence applies to men born between July 1 1888 and June 30 1900 who reached ages 21 to 33 in the period July 1 1919 to June 30 1920 and are liable whether in city or country. Those already members of services need not enrol. Registration closes June 30 and forms are available at post offices drill halls and other venues. Men will be called up for medical examination and possible enlistment with notification by post. Exemption applications may be filed on enrolment forms. decisions will be communicated by post. Address changes must be reported within fourteen days to the appropriate officer.
The 14-year-old Lithgow player Mias Norman George won the junior women’s title today defeating Miss FY Borthwick of Manly. George, new to Hong course, claimed the event in her first match play experience.
London dispatch reports an underwater vessel named Ua overdue, prompting Admiralty to issue caution. The fragmentary notice suggests naval authorities treat the submarine as still missing and to consider all possibilities.
A dense, garbled list of radio slots and programme names across days and times. Entries include essential services, news, music, religious programming, devotions, school broadcasts, talk, and various specials. The text weaves in international references and station-branding phrases, yielding a chaotic but enduring snapshot of a broadcast day.
A vintage ad promotes a home remedy for ear noises and catarrhal deafness. It claims quick relief by drinking a described decoction and states breathing will ease and mucus will stop dripping. The text mentions a person named Chile Williams Pty, Led as a purported author or promoter.
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