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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 01, 1940

Page

4

On the Air Today Broadcast Schedule Highlights

Radio listings show a full day of programs from morning to late night. Includes music segments, news, talks, and performances by artists such as Alex Walker and Jim Band, with loops of classical, devotional, and variety acts throughout.

Jeeves G. Wodehouse Lane Jean Hatton Jim de Grootra Hip A Ford Qualities Phil May Francis Sporting Stock Exchange Bisck Sporting Magazine Him Davidson Ehning W & Weeden M.A. Dip Hil Alice Mallon Nate Coalstad China Randall Gould

Printed and Published by a Canberra Company

The notice states that Christopher John Shakespeare printed and published for the Federal Capital Prean of Australia Ltd at the company's offices on Mort Street Braddon Canberra.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Prean of Australia Ltd Mort Street Braddon Canberra

Queanbeyan Greyhound Club Race Meeting Highlights

The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club held a Saturday meeting with Canberra Stakes events and divisions. Winners included White Legion and Burndoo's Son in tight finishes, with times ranging from 16 4/6 sec to 38 1 10 see and multiple betting outcomes noted.

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club Hela White Legion Glendalough Eggnog Evens Pop's Choice Yarra Wanna All Zang Peter Jerilderie Lad Beauregard Burndoo Val Phantom Gypsy Wee Needa Black Brin Sadie Carlton Atlanta Harlech Crown Witness Black Brew Quandies Envoy Phantom Gypay Sliver Bray Conguna Editorial le Toscia See Canberra Sinkes

Amelie Cup Stage at Canberra Rifle Club

The third Amelie Cup stage from the 100 yards was shot on a windy day with low scores. J McIntosh led with 48, F Laird won the daily prize with 42, and A Weatherstone scored 36. The smoothbore shoot is to be fired from the 300 yards mound next Saturday.

J. McIntosh F.laird F. Laird L. Tindall Cc. Sutton A. QC. Hussey A. Weatherstone Webb A. N. Hussey H. L. Napthall

National Football Fancy Fair Planned in Kingston

The football committee advanced details for a Kingston fancy fair next Friday with stalls from local clubs. Miss Joan Bale and a mock court will feature, with a gala dance to follow at Hotel Kingston and a League meeting to discuss finances and pre season plans.

Kingston Reg Maloney Football Organisation Canberra Maloney Kingetn Enguitley H. Thorpe Ainslie Muanuka Giles Joan Bale

Shipping Minister Dies Suddenly in London

Sir John Gilmour minister for shipping died today at his London home aged 68. The sudden death occurred in the capital as reports confirm the loss of the senior government member.

London Sir John Gilmour

Randwick Rous Handicap Tight Finish Report

The Randwick Rous Handicap yields a dead heat for first among Scarlet Circle Denis and Anne with Benburb close behind. Other noted runners include Brazandt The Albatross Merry Amile Bradford Aureus Radical Tuhitarata and Waireka. Detailed betting shows Anne and Denis securing exciting payouts as crowd favorites. Final times hover around 1 13 for the event.

Rous Handicap Scarlet Circle Davidson Benburb Biscot Denis Coutts Anne D. Munro Brazandt the Albatross Merry Amile Bradford Aureus Radical Tuhitarata Waireka Camsion Jembra The Albatross Bcarlet Circle Baveon R. James Knight Folty CW. Cook J. O'Sullivan Leeds Aristocrat Light Dragoon Bonnie L John Dory Windbrook Lockray Mitsui Glenora Boy Korimaiko Dermid Mitsul Knight Folly Diva Trimmer Hetsting AJAX Beaulivre Gold Red D. Munroi Cable Boy M. Wilson M. McCarten Fountain OWN Folk Cooranpa Roxford Badger Duke Cullen Thompson Chatoona J. Duncans Patrician Panchio Haridelle Victorine the Cuan Earl Marshall Cedric Major Ian Pipe Harinage Panchid AJC Mosaic Munroe Matkal Mornemeth Royal Chief McCarten Old Howley Reading Maikal Ohi Rowley Jim AT. Constant W. Cook Bel Oiseau Whitney Ridcup O'Bullivant Katanga Geebung Bante Constant Bel Goarau Sidcup Tine

Paychek Fails To Beat Louis At Madison Square Garden

Johnny Paychek 13.5, paid 14.41 to Joe Louis, Madison Square Garden Saturday. Louis won by technical knockout in the second round of a scheduled 15 round bout despite Paychek’s limited prior reputation as a possible setup. Louis’s victory follows Paychek’s earlier losses to Maurice Strickland and prior thrashings of Strickland by Ambrose Palmer.

Johnny Paychek Joe Louis Madison Square Garden Brown Bomber Paychek Paychel Maurice Strickland England Strickland Ambrose Palmer Pietro Georgi Australia Georgi Palmer

Federal Golf Club L Bourke Wins Monthly Medal

L Bourke returned to form with a nett 69 to win the monthly medal. W Ware took gross honours. Best cards included I Bourke and W Malligan, with other scores by W Dent and KF De Vis. A club trip to Tully Park, Goulburn is planned for April 7, with Kingston departure at 1 am. The opening tournament is set for April 13 and 14.

L. Bourke W. Ware I. Bourke W. Malligan Dent Wo Ware Ze de Vis W. McKensie Tully Park Goulbunn Buy Kingston

Moonee Valley Woodlands Trial Handicap prominent placings

Crsow Saint led the Woodlands Trial Handicap at 1 mile with Lalmoni second and Lady Sykes third. Time 1.41. Hollymount and Rothwall events show Damovles and DOR NF. Prince Lion won the Moonee Ponds Handicap by four lengths. Sherwood Handicap saw David Vennis take top honors with Diogenes close behind.

David Innes Sydney Diogenes the Valley David Captain Drake Woodlands Crowsaint N. Creighton Lalmoni Ih. Morris Lady Sykes Chatasan Old Vienna Aldwyth Partoer Retnuha Bright Silver Damovles Chatagan Much To Bay Ten O'Clock Nat Brown Retuha Vigerane Nimahl Dornford Vigorene Moonee Ponds Jim Prince Lion IR. Bailey Rone Princeas N. Powell Dignitary N. Verciwval Lanarua Hathorsaye Alarm Mac Rob Momen Melas Demotic Cortina Hetting Lanarut Moryfen Howe Princess Hathersage Dive Mollie Con Larlasa Gortred Wellington Maid Silent Seny Forthaven Ajon David Lmmb Captain Diake Proof Diva Bankshaw Phillipsy National Talph Meteorial Percivali Itonwin Rambler Windrobe Dannevirke Penis Denis Cirl Great Fenat Stole Denia BANK SHAW Stolc Meteorical Ronwin Danne

Moonee Valley Trial Hurdle and Juvenile Handicaps

A detailed race card listing multiple events at Moonee Valley including the Trial Hurdle with entrants Destus and Castle Gay among others, the Juvenile Handicap first and second divisions, and the Caritas Christ Handicap. Also shown are riders, weights, and betting-like annotations for each runner across divisions and time starts.

Im. Us Ib Lorgryth Destus Gracatello A Mamilius Bon Spiel Corona Lad Maewine Wanygantella Qui Castle Gay Daveno

Rugby Union Annual Meeting in New South Wales

The New South Wales and ACT rugby unions gather for their annual meeting in Kingston tonight. Officials and delegates from Canberra University, Royal Military College, Secondary and Primary Schools Sports Associations, and other bodies attend as NSW union president Mr W W Hill and secretary Mr Noseda oversee proceedings and election of management committee members.

New Row Wales Rugby Union W W Hill A.C.T. Rugby Kingston New South Wale Tyion Noseda N.S.W J. G. Beacham Sydney ART 1 Union BE. Nielson Flull Nas Union Beacham E. Nelson Hax Boa A.C.T. Union N.S.W. Union Council Taranaki N.Z New Plymouth Aero Club Tasman Charles Kingsford Smith N.S.W. Union Mielang Union Club Cantroon Tay Canberra University G. F W. G. Draper F. A. Hines W . McCue Keastern J. A. Leech W. M. Spence W. H Vee J. H. Jaminon W. Ho Dickson A. K. R. M. Moore FE. A. Long AL Rumany Royal Military College F. Brogan A. E. T. Shepherd A. Thomaon W. A. Griffiths J. FB. Lenehan Referees’ Association L. Rameau V. A. Griffthai Goulburn Rugby Union N.8.w. Union J. Neseda

Keen Bouts Drawn After Frantic Causeway Show

Boxing at the Causeway Hall featured Jack Rye and Alan Marlowe in a hard fought draw after a spirited contest. National Pas Times Club promoted results show Tom Hopkins defeating O'Donnell by technical knockout in the third round Gavin Doyle and Ron Walker drew. Jimmy Bennett stopped Len Flanagan in three rounds while Sack Rye and Allan Marlowe also met in a draw Charlie Ruston knocked out Sloane in three rounds.

Causeway Hall Jack Rye Alan Marlowe Tom Hopkins O'Donnell Gavin Doyle Ron Walker Jimmy Bennett Len Flanagan Sack Ryv Allan Marlow Item Charlie Ruston Sloane

Forged notes halts at Sydney greyhound race

Detectives halted the circulation of forged £4 notes at a Sydney greyhound race meeting after a complaint. Three men were questioned and searched. later one man was charged with uttering a £3 note and possessing another forged note.

Sydney

Great Feast Wins Narrow by Length at Virke Meeting

Diva noted for Great Feast wins by a length with a further length and three quarters to second place at Virke. The race recorded times show Time 140 and fractional bets or wages listed as £ 1/16/128, 10/6, £ 1/1/6.

Hia Atarta Roxford Duke Cullen Chetoona Chatoona

Rose Bay Trophy final sparks City Club win

City club beat Canberra by one point in a Rose Bay Caller pots final on Canberra green, with scores 70 to 56 after three rinks on Forrest and Gly greens. Early rounds showed mixed results as Canberra led briefly in some matches, while City edged ahead in the handicap match.

Canberra City Laters Green Pile Smith Brack Chy Cottingham Somerville Villa Lat Lancaster Kruger Stevens Martin Omigin Galbraith Creare Bale Dee Oxherray Scott Garnham Sasith Chal May Willis Lott Howe Grooms Fawcett Rain Francis Mau Iin Falconer Marchant Base Lamb Forbes Fry Beatle Chaps Stevens Pike Love Martin Joyce Edward Bishop Ross Cosk Keene Wetherley Keith Stafford Keperley Hammersley Burchall Guthrie Cripps Johnston Peters Harney Parsons Holmes Chubb Adamson Lyomsoe Brown Mrraholl Gratton Dickson Helier Ral Braves Chidgey Whckeler Greeenwaoil City Green Baarett Io & Fox

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Binnacle Morris Cantet Ren 2BL Ial Goulburn Penny Post Queanbeyan Club Rifle Club Queen of Sport Expressirginia Vireo Randwick Ajax of Old Reedwick New Zealand Beau Livre Prince Sion Moonee Valley Althouh Til Prince Hion Ted Bulley Moore Archie Moore West Melbourne Jack McNamee McNamee Newecastle Leon Zorrita Jimmy (Urcell Darby Munro India Munro Bayeon Doncaster Milsul Rarday Aquid Federal Golf Club Moone Valley Porto King Forgand Port Patrol Devon If Deimos O Jam Sahih Miss Iskan Wit Woodville Alfred Harercap Seabet Ot Mm Delvino Citadel Ir Confagration Caritas Christ Civella Fighting Karman Old Token Veh Hospital Alwerly Landsburn Royal Guard Uty Mandawarra Ta Moraveo Errant Caylion Arch Devon Erin's Prince Devilin Lee Thorne Lad Man of Roo Cultra Om Royal Mail Rugby Union Attes Causeway Orrer Bellevert Man Ne Wee Beg ———— S
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