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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
4
A ministerial review notes the Royal Australian Navy has taken over numerous merchant vessels to convert them into armed cruisers and mine sweepers. Shipyards operate at high pressure to fit guns, with new industries expected to arise, boosting economic independence and wartime readiness.
The Australian Inland Mission aims to build a recreational club in Darwin to serve civil young men in the growing military town. Planning and land acquisition are complete, with materials due in November and Rev T F Goy to supervise construction and serve as chaplain. Funds and public support are sought from the community and church groups.
Readable lines show Victoria Park accepts for Encouraged Handicap and Welter Handicap with listed horses and weights. Entries include Magic Ring Monte Carlo Prince Mariang Elvira Lucky Lyn Rockne and others along with Fernacre course horses Foursonw Hope River Highborn and more.
The Cessnock Tennis Association president Mr. W Lance accuses national bodies of apathetic attitudes hindering country tennis. He says the Australian and New South Wales Lawn Tennis Associations barred leading players from the Cessnock carnival and warns country tennis may be crippled if the stance continues.
At the QCA theatrette a Australian Communist Party member urged action toward peace. The meeting backed a motion for an honorable peace and an international conference to curb Nazi aggression and prevent millions of deaths. The speaker argued the Soviet Union sought peace with Britain and France and criticized their response to fascism.
An OCR filled schedule lists diverse programs across the day from Canberra Times styled entries. It covers news, music, lectures, sports, and school broadcasts with numerous times and program titles.
J. W. Garraher of Causeway Mead Kingston is hospitalised at Canberra Hospital after his cycle collided with a Government majorty. He suffers a compound nasal fracture severe nose injury and shock. Ambulance transferred him to hospital after the 5 pm incident yesterday.
Mae L Hotrison of Maroubra writes that Dr Morse Indian Root Pills help when liverish or jiveriuh. She notes she has taken them for 28 days, finding them the best pick and that they were first recommended by her nurse.
In Sydney a woman who died in August left an estate of £818 and reportedly prepared a will arranging for her first and second husbands to live in the same house after death. The will is missing and Justice Nicholas in the Probate Court heard affidavits about penciled notes witnessed by two solicitors. A further inquiry was adjourned to locate the missing will and verify the arrangements.
Tasmanian potatoes reached a ten year high price of 268 pounds per ton set by Sussex Street produce agents today. Mrs. Glen Croms, president of the Housewives Progressive Association, urged shoppers to halt purchases until prices fall.
A Canberra YWCA lunch hour discussion led by Dr. Duncan analyzed Nazi Germany's prospects in lightning strikes versus protracted war. It cited Allied prep, supply limits, and the crucial role of civilian morale, noting opposition within Germany and planned repressive tactics. The talk titled Scrambling for Position in Europe invites all at 12:45 pm on the YWCA lawn.
Rain interrupted a Queanbeyan Cycling Club program on Sunday drawing a large crowd. Erie Burn dominated the meeting winning the Mile Handicaps and the first division of the 4 Mile Scratch race while Kel Koorey edged his brother Nick in the Senior Lap Dash. Mason earned three junior victories and topped consistency points as D. Duncan’s rivals challenged in the Mile Match Race.
M Butler won the Captain’s Trophy with a net 38 at Federal Golf Club. Final scores include M Buller 3-2, Rourke 70-17-00, Torrance 1-20-61, Richards 78-16- Ad, White 8-27-42, Griffiths 71-82, Gilbert 90-2T- Aa, McMeel 3-19-04, Davia Té-10-, Wharton 92-26-Ad, McKerrow 86-22-67, Alder 90-93-47, Madigan 8a-20-a, Farquhar 63-14-0, McNamee 83-18-Tu, Brogan 1-ai-To.
Derby winner Reading has recovered from the injury that pulled him from the Coufield Cup. Owners and trainers report him in good condition and he will go to the Valley on Thursday for a gallop. A goal is set for a run in the VRLC with the Derby in a fortnight.
Melbourne reports a challenge by Alan Cooper owner of Gold Salute to race against High Caste under almost any terms. High Caste connections reply proposing a Cox Plate trial at Moonee Valley this Saturday with no sale wager for Cooper if he accepts.
Melbourne reports Rivettea or Rivette cost ring £25,000 as Caulfield Cup winner relieves bookmakers. If a rank outsider wins the Melbourne Cup, bookmakers face difficulties after the bracketed big race.
Bettors favored Respirator in the Melbourne Cup buildup while Sydney doubles kept an eye on Panter as Rivette’s Caulfield Cup win caused little stir. If Respirator had won, bookmakers would have faced heavy losses.
Shooting at 700 yards yielded cash prizes for competitors C Btorey and E G Lewis.
Toward the appeal launched by the Canberra division of the Red Cross the following contributions have been menial previously acknowledged £187 9 9 Returned Soldiers' Club 5a 0 Staift Public Service Board perialical total 2 ni aaa db.
A reader describes chronic kidney back pain that kept him from work and credits Kruschen Salts with restoring kidney function after three bottles. He reports immediate relief and eventual elimination of backache as daily doses continued.
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