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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1946
Page
2
A.C.T. SHOW includes a high jump in ring events at the 1st Annual Show. Held at Hall recreation ground today and tomorrow, with sheep judging this morning. Entries close Saturday afternoon as dogs and sheep dog trials attract wide interest.
The Canberra and Queanbeyan area opened the shearing season on Wednesday with Bywong Station already cutting. Two more sheds at Ainslie and Ginninderra start Monday, and over 60 sheds will operate through mid November. Rain could extend the season. drought has left flocks light and lip poorly grown, likely reducing fleece yield and burr.
A respectful funeral service outline notes dignified procedures and reverent conduct. It references standard rites and the role of fair treatment for attendees and families, emphasizing solemn remembrance and traditional decorum.
The season kicks off with A Grade Kingston v Queanbeyan at 2817 T, Ainslie v Northbourne, and several B Grade matches across Manuka York Park and Reid Park. Notable absences include Fingleton and Wicket-keeper Keith. Canberra to host English Test visitors during holidays.
In Sydney at Darling Harbour, Carter workers and drivers waited as 100,008 bags of Tasmanian potatoes were discharged from the steamer Dertingtt. Loading halted by 5 p.m. with about 300 yards of trucks waiting and continued delays into the evening.
The Commonwealth Loan organiser Mr A C Franklin announced Canberra won the pennant for the greatest number of subscribers in the A class group for the First Security Loan. There were 506 subscribers, ahead of Albury Goulburn and Wagen. Total loan amount subscribed was £83,000. The current loan quota is 850 subscribers and £78,000 has been set for Canberra. A presentation ceremony is planned next week.
An 18 year old ex RAAF flyer Norman Tomkins of Enfield plans a new speedboat record attempt at Lake Macquarie by 18 year old ex RAAF. He will drive his father’s Sunray II and expects to exceed the current speed. On Rogaraly Bay last June he was timed at 87 mph with throttle half open. The prior best was 98.8 mph by the late Harry McEvoy. Tomkins aims to open the throttle wide and use the super charger.
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