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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
4
The Reuters correspondent at BHAEF says the once powerful Luftwaffe is being broken to pieces. British and Allied air actions have degraded German air strength, signaling a strategic shift in the air war over London.
District Scouts wrap up events with open meeting at Albert Hall. Salutes by West Block attendees and badge presentations by Mr Arytor and D Callander. Friday fireman training starts at Fire Banton with 8 pm. Saturday track events on Acton Racecourse crown Cubs and Troop members, with patrol rankings updated and two new graduates Brian Selway and Bobby Bower.
Saturday fixtures feature teams including Exsitudenta Tas Colwell J McKlennie and St Christopher reat CE. grades show WAAAF Grammars Hall YWCA and Telopea in close results. Owing to holidays Grammar have not played this round.
The State Minister for Agriculture announced the ban on returning racehorses to racing within 12 months of transport has been lifted. The fodder position is now sufficient to permit movement, following representations by the Owners and Trainers Association of Sydney. Transport will proceed without prejudice to more urgent retirements.
In Parliament last night Labour Minister Holloway condemned the Colo nal Sugar Retaining Company for harsh treatment of workers and public, urging possible greater state control to protect people and employees. He replied to Mr Kyson urging arbitration intervention in Victoria sugar disputes and suggested reviewing whether monopoly control serves the public interest.
A mistyped notice reports BYDNEY Wemenday A Matt living in obscurity will inherit nearly £2000 from the estate of his daughter Mary Swandoline Bakewell, 54. The beneficiary to receive funds is SHoras Cantwell, inmate of the deambe State Home, who hopes to reunite with his 78-year-old sister at Tighe's Hill near Newcantie.
Sydney University faced a spirited RAC side with fierce late pressure but emerged ahead by 22 points to 8. Standouts Piper Tragiry and Johnson contributed tries while Loverie added two penalties for RMC before the University sealed the win with consistent pressure and robust tackling.
Inter-AIR FORCE London reports selections for the Australian Air Force team to play the RAF on Saturday. Captain Topper, Atte Fier, Stamey Workman, Biantrd, BO F Williams, Eilix Pettiford, Craig, A. Williams Cheintatant and D. K. Carmedy 1120 iman lead the lineup. details uneven.
Centre Hall writer identifies faults in the fourth week of action including poor training, sloppy coaching, and frequent scrambles. He urges players to emulate Holmes or Barnes and rely on stick skills over brute force, citing Major Young of Ataf as a model for proper position play.
More than 110000 crates of Australian potatoes are being shipped to Ceylon and the Philippines. About 80000 crates head to the Philippines and 30000 to Ceylon. It is expected that thousands of tons will come from the 120000 tons in Tasmania and 147000 tons still held in Victoria.
Sydney officials report the appeal of L. Wallace, suspended for two months starting May 10, was upheld by the NRW Trotting Club Committee at a recent meeting. The decision restores Wallace to eligibility and outlines the revised terms of the suspension.
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