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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1939
Page
6
Readable notes show an October monthly gathering of the Horticultural Society of CanadaVerre scheduling autumn blooms. Tulips camelian rhododendrons and other bulbous flowers feature in displays with multiple vase arrangements and selections for the evening program.
A Melbourne meeting of a meat industry committee discussed wartime cooperation with the Department of Meat, focusing on edge and spear concerns and with Chairman H. Pishan leading the talks today.
London reports forthcoming rationing adjustments for margarine sugar meat and tea as war pressures continue. Officials note increased margarine stocks expected by month end and limiting currant supplies, with central controls on margarine production to begin Saturday despite wider tea imports not facing rationing.
Moscow correspondent says Turkey and Russia are exchanging proposals while Romania pushes for the maintenance of the status quo in the Black Sea as a condition of regional security. Rumanians favor preserving territorial balance and seek calm on the Balkan frontier amid Bulgarian tensions. The Turkish stance remains firm on keeping peace with hanging military moves in the area.
The Queanbeyan cycling program starts Sunday with races for juveniles juniors and seniors on Inland Isle track. Events include a lap dash half mile handicaps for juveniles and juniors and a threesmile handicap for seniors. Morning program begins 9 90 am with junior half mile then senior dash and other races. Arrangements for the club dinner and social committee meeting are in progress.
Fragmented report from Thursday indicates agreement to reconstitute the Czecho-Slovak state and form a Czech army in France. The accord, discussed by a Czech minister, assigns organization to a Czech-Slovak council and binds the army to the state’s authority.
The Times correspondent reports deteriorating food supply in Berlin and London with many essential categories unobtainable. The Rotterdam desk notes worsening wartime rationing and distribution challenges across major cities.
The narrative recounts a British submarine's perilous breakout as depth charges boomed, engines failed, and crew prepared to blow the vessel rather than surrender. After a perilous surface surfacing, rescue by other subs and aircraft-carriers followed, with repeated alarms and a cautious return to base. A captain’s letter from a correspondent in the country frames the ordeal as a near-fatal undersea drama.
Reported confusion over a submarine incident with rescue attempts and engine failures, followed by a dense listing of race results and local teams across various venues including Queanbeyan Kingston Manuka and Acton, detailing lineups, venues, and match-ups for the sub-district and grade events.
The text lists donations to the Canberra division of the Federation of Prominent Poets, noting previously acknowledged gifts totaling 106 pounds and detailing donors such as Geo. de Loy Knowles of the team and Mrn. 1. 6. McTagwart INOs Winn Ea Wo 6 yy Ah Sta Per Tah Bsn Weg Public Service Board as part of the documented contributions.
In a West South Conference tennis meet, Quint defeated Aumchos 1-6 in the fourth round, with Bod winning over Cane Smith Yoacheu in the quarterfinals.
The afternoon draw lists entries across divisions for hound racing at Queanbeyan and Diniriet Courting Clube. Notable entrants include Button King Fraulein Wresger Gauhawik Gymkhana Jack Bradbury and many more across 473 yard and 680 yard courses with multiple divisions and stakes.
The Royal Military College athletic events were postponed due to heavy rain. If weather improves, the meeting will be held at Duntroon Oval on Monday.
The listed selections show multiple race outcomes with winners such as Royal Chief, Cherry Far, Manton, and Millie Hope. Names like Blan Banter, Zonda, and Manifold feature among contenders across divisions and trials. Official placings appear inconsistent due to OCR errors, but key victors include Royal Chief in Tuandwich Pinte and Manton in Melbourne takes.
Scratching details list Millin’s Hope Royal Jubite Ahudevon Pure Gold Devonport Manilea Old Serpent Mnnalive among Melbourne Stakes Toorak Handicap and related events. Names indicate entries and potential withdrawals across Australian tracks.
Friday report from Melbourne notes speculation on betting favoring Canfield and Melbourne Cups. Rivals Ruppert and Feminist show potential for double wins in the two events as bookmakers adjust to uncertain outcomes.
Horses Bourbon and Makat have engagements at Flemington tomorrow. They worked from a landing start on the east side, covering 6 furlongs in 1.3 along Caulfield. Several other horses scheduled to run tomorrow were noted in shorter trials.
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