Thorough Racing Notes from Brisbane and Sydney Meets
Races across Bundamba Ipswich and Sydney Victoria Park report multiple divisions with heavy betting on favorites. Corlico wins a tight first heat in the sixth division, while Zel Day and Sapphano seize four-length margins in later divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corlico
Briscoe
Simon Bolivar
Maddock
Fairy Guard
Pownall
Wee Waa
Corban
Crimson
Harold
Tetanus
Wywork
Brulass
Goongmurra
Nanafort
Trince Henry
Owler
Thoroughbred Race Meeting Details and Results
A weathered racing page lists multiple races with horses, jockeys, and betting odds. Winners include YVARRAYNI and Lord Gaemon in divisions, with times and margins noted for each event. The Summer Cup, Welter Handicap, and ExCOURAGE Handicap appear with divisions and dividend figures, plus detailed finishes and times.
Innisfail Rowing Club bids farewell to Captain Guymer
During the Christmas social at Innisfail Rowing Club, Mr A Guymer resigned as captain to join the AIF. President J G Archibald noted the loss of a hard to replace captain while newly elected leader Mr Cleary accepted the role. The club presented a small token of thanks as Guymer praised for advancing the club’s interests and captaincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfail
A Guymer
Thopies
Fla.af
J. G. Archibald
Wes
Mr. Cleary
Mr. Guymer
Guymar
Albion Park Regatta Weights and Results Outline
Brisbane December 11 Albion Park weights for Saturday race program include multiple divisions and pennants. The article credits Mrs Venables and Mr H Hard for under twenty North Queensland cup, with thanks to Coxswain Josephs and coach S Cleary. It notes past winners Innisfail crews and a forthcoming regatta on December 13 20, with entries due by Friday.
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Brisbane
Albion Park
Mrs. Venables
H. Hard
Hard
Josephs
Cleary
A. Gaymer
IG ‘Archibald
Innisfail
Mavorehl
Compton
Actul!t
Clauson
E. Rees
G Millett
C. Veivers
J. Collins
Mies Jaycee Helyar
Kyneton Races Trials and Hurdle Results
December 11 at Kyneton featured the Trial Hurdle about two miles with Merridale, More Fun, and Tevanga in the mix. Domines and Interpolate led the field as betting showed Merridale taking the top post. dividends noted for a five win return and place payouts listed with British style shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridale
Tevanga
Domines
Jack Farr
Scudder
Greyhound Handicap Entries For Parramatta Park Meet
The upcoming Parramatta Park greyhound meeting lists handicaps across ten courses with multiple dogs assigned to each course. Notable entries include Mac's Gift, Harmer Pride, Irene Tolar, Silent Array, Silver Suthehser, Hazel Chrisser, Rolvatser, Footleap, White Chester, Spear Wings, and Amber Lady among many others.
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Parramatta Park
Mac
Harmer Pride
Aarleon'’s
Miss Homer
Red Cap
Rudder
Andy
Cheane
Real Guard
Saltation
Royal Homer
Theo
Irene Tolar
Godl
Phalaris
Glen Tulip
Black Ted
Moon
Honey Bee
Sewell
Queen
Barall
Skupete
Untee Robin
Gay Rufus
Darby Em
Rathbooty
Jolly Dolly
Slick S'g
Dreamy Hawk
Indiscard
Dennis O'y
Mercury S
Diss Fix
Friendly Faith
Amber Lady
War News
Hazel Chrisser
Ann Belis
Silent Jack
Blacky
Reply
Dream Boy
Lone Boy
Mis- Abo
Great Rufor
Rolvatser
Lady Ta Mr
Geeandee
Lady Melroy
Longfast
Molly Bawn
King Merlin i
Guyra Prince
Wise Mabel
Footleap
Kine Tarago
Jolly Son
Novello
Cintar
Sandy Derby
Peggy Goia
Jame Ann
Chris
Hawkie
Blue Fern
Daffo
King C
Augie Abo
Chester
Mins Babinda
Wollard
Sorrow
Firebrand
Sal's Wonder
Autowin
Churam
Spear Wings
Cash Dell
King Alone
Tiny Devil
Hed Stone
Tiny Daff
Roseneath
Trader
Wonder Boy
Cheathammer
Novelle
Tully Golf Match and Farewell at Herberton Club
At Tully on December 10 the captain vs president team match concluded with the captain’s side winning by three matches. The gathering farewelled Miss M Baskett who transfers to Cairns, with a club house presentation and thanks. In Herberton on December 1 golfers posted scores as Ashfield 33 Ledlie 27 Thompson 28 Porter ? The stableford event saw W Ashfield win final, Wins and farewells for departing members noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Capuin
Challenger
M. Baskett
Cairns
Miss Baskett
Onton
George Gordon
Tunnie
Cmte
Auctions and notices across Cairns and region
A. J. Draper Pty. Ltd. advertises a public auction today at 2.30 pm of household furniture at 16 Lumley Street Cairns. G. P. Setter to auction household goods sheds timber poultry at Babinda today and tomorrow. Dentists F E Andrews and C W Knudson to be absent from Dec 21 1940 to Jan 6 1941. Silkwood Hotel lease tenders invited by Cummins and Campbell Ltd Townsville. John Barclay and Co. to auction furniture in the Mart Aplin Street tomorrow at 2.15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Aplin Street
British Women Canteen Staff Captured in France
Australia’s AAP reports in London that three British women from a mobile canteen unit attached to the French army were captured on June 22 and are now prisoners in Germany, as stated by the Minister for War in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
RA Eden
House of Cormons
Germany
Catholic Tennis Club closes 1940 season with Penneys Cup win
The Catholic Tennis Club ended its 1940 season on Friday night November 2 in the C M S Club room with dancing games and a late supper. Rev Father Hunt presided at the supper and presented year end prizes. The club retained the Penneys Cup for the second year running and members performed well at the North Queensland championships with J Hayes winning the B Grade singles and sharing mixed doubles honors with M Sheehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Tennis Club
C. M.S
Father Hunt
J. Hayes
D. Grogan
Iaches
Mines D
P Sheehan
Ali
J. Elryes
Gent
Wo MeCarthy
N. Stanley
Wo Murchison
Vo McCarthy
Mrs. Thomas
Miss F Toohey
N. Doherty
Hayes
Miss D Sheehat
Brent
FP. Mullins
Mrs Thomas
G Ttxon
Mr Thomas
Miss E. Weir
New Year Honours List Expected in Britain
Australian Associated Press reports from London that authorities say the New Year's Honours List will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Associated Press
London
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