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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 02, 1940

Page

4

On the Air Schedule for 2FC and 3AN Networks

A detailed radio timetable lists morning to late evening segments across Essential Services News Music and Talk. Notable entries include Marie Burke star, Georg Schnrevoigt with Melbourne Symphony, and various concerts reads with poets and choirs.

Murdyb Marie Burke Georg Schnrevoigt Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Ernst Liewell Charles Shaw Athol Fleming Harry Bloowm Close

Netherlands Declines to Send Team to Hel sink Olympics

Amsterdam Sunday reports Hollamt will not send a team to compete in the Olympic Games at Hel sink this year.

Amsterdam

Travelling La Anembe vs Quean Beyan Rovers Cricket Match

Anembo beat Quean Beyan Rovers by 244 runs in first innings. Key performances include J Scupin fending off bowlers and Tozer anchoring with 37 runs and multiple wickets as Corry, Jamieson, Tyrie and Stupin helped dismiss the visitors.

la Anembe van Suni Queanbeyan Rovers W. Scott J. Scupin A. Corry Jamieson J. Corry Scott Tyrie Thurhon F. Tozer Heath J Scupin T. Darmody Noah A. Scott T L. Corry J. Stupin L. Morthek J. Co

A C T Tourney Sees Busy Weekend Action

In the ACT tourney strong play marked the weekend with T Byrne defeating R Hundt in the men’s singles and K Taylor advancing past V Mursell. Thompson and Storr showed form as they beat Mike Hell and challenged J Bennett, with numerous match results listed for first and consolation rounds.

T. Byrne R. Hundt K. Taylor V. Mursell Western Australia M. Thompson A. Storr Thompson Hell Storr J. Bennett T. Burne Ud Gregson D K. Hundt Bellman Gibbons D Mursell A. Crawley R. Bennete Whyte J. Benntt Btorr G. Salomond Movie A. Nish P. Growing N. Tickner C. Moadre Dixon V., Murnell Wilkinson Db. Gibbons di Bridge N. Bellman i Cusack R. Savage Ward P. Gowrig M. Quigg Senz Cartledge C. Whyte Anderson Bell Ud Savage K. Taylor C. Thompson Owe R. O'Bullivah Callander Dr. Bell Nish R. Bennett M. Thopson Jowe Bellman Fielding Savage Jowe A. Bennett Cusack Hundt Whyt Harvey Carnall Jd. Weaver Morphett Bellman Fielding Jowe W. Boorn O. Byrne Twers H. J. Weaver Morphett L. "Trewick Iowe PL Gowing One

Portuguese Deny Demand Report Near Macao

Portuguese officials did not confirm a report that Japan pressed Portugal with demands including seizure of two islands near Macao. The lengthy list includes names such as Miss V. Treeweek and Mrs. Reynolda, with varied owed amounts and multiple divisions noted in the record.

Macao Portugal Tlands

National Football fixtures listed for Canberra league season

The match committee releases a season schedule with home venues for most fixtures. May 4 Manuka hosts Queanbeyan, with numerous clashes including Acton RAAF Eastlake Ainslie and others through August with interstate games and designated ovals at Manuka Kingston Telopea Northbourne.

Canberra National Football League Manuka Queanbeyan Ainsie RAAF Eastlake Acton R.A.A.F Ainslie RAAT Eaatlake Tat Alnalie Enatlake R.ala.f Queanbeyan Ja Alnslie Ainstie, F A.F Manuki Rialalp Eastlike R.A.A.P Ainstie Aingliy Queanbeyan Ich FAY A.F Fatlake Almslie RAJA Manuster Tastlake Manuka Oval Kingston Oval Telopea Park Northbourne Oval

Griffith Club Hosts Ladies Doubles Tournament

The Griffith Club announces a four division ladies doubles event to be held tomorrow with three sections at Griffith and one at Forrest. Entries list pairs led by Mrs Fielding and Mrs Douglas and include numerous other partnerships across sections.

Griffith Club Griffith Forrest Fielding Douglas Belthouse Carmody 8. Taylor Jamieson Lightly Goyil Weaver Mrs Thorpe A. Smith A. Gowing Miss Hutchingon H. ©. Taylor Mra. Hughes Droop Miss Phillips Fleming Cundron Gowing Ryan Osmond Avent Gourlay Cusack Crawley McClosky Mra Denton Keefe Lott Bruce Cross Eyre Barchard Smith Davidson Mitchell Payne Kearney Miles Day P Byrne Horrocks Tayimmul Ross Kellie Orr Stewart Hornby Wilkinson Limbert Shepherd Gregory Lowe Huddy Kingly Bowen

Queanbeyan Cycling Club season opener features strong riders

Rex Stumbles wins the junior six mile handicap with fast time as Howe Cullen Magon and O Mara challenge. A Britten leads senior six mile with Broadley pacing late. Beatrice Leech dominates the three mile ladies handicap. Fastest overall clocking belongs to J Brill with 14 50.

Queanbeyan Cycling and Athletic Club Rex Brittn Beoadby Fen Feet Browdby J. Brill Domain, Tamer Uber Ladw Beatrice Leech B. Leech M. Leech Ho Robinson Howe J. Cullen B. Hobinson Ser

Tennis Association Elects Officers and Championship Dates

At the annual meeting of the association A A Brolawaski was re elected president D J Wilkle hon secretary and treasurer and McKinnon Moody were elected to the committee The singles championship will be held April 20 1940 with inter departmental matches the weekend starting at the Lawn Tennis Association courts Manila Entries close with the hon secretary on Tuesday April 16 1946

A. A. Brolawaski D. J. Wilkle Mesars. McKinnon, Snr Moody Lawn Tennis Association Manila Secrstory

Flying Handicaps and Races Face Packed Card

A crowded racing program lists multiple handicap divisions and trial stakes with numerous horses and riders. Notable names include Aladdin, El Valor, Raising weights, and Tinker Bell in a packed meeting with start times from 1.0 to 4.30.

Lough So Blackie Miller Innisfail Lady Ha Lulual Boruso Sir Dunkerty Ay Quay Tinker Bell the Tattler Ra

Moonee Valley Trial Hurdle and Juvenile Handicap results

The Moonee Valley meeting featured the Trial Hurdle won by Mamillus over Corowa Lad and Maewina, with betting led by Mamillus at 5/2. In the Juvenile Handicap first division Happiness led Inget and Berry with Time 1.2. Portico won the second division, Portico beating Devon and Porta King. Alfred Handicap saw Parodier prevail over Hetch Potch and Red Morn. Wheat Slump won the Wheat Slump Handicap, while the Hospital Trial Handicap was taken by Tidylus ahead of Cultra and Sylphide.

Mamillus A. Fullarton Corowa Lad R. Watts Maewina R. Sweetnam Larglyth Peul Lois Wanganella Devens Dentus Graestello Ben Spiel Diva Happiness A. Breanley Inget Ralph Berry A. Dewhurst Rosa Fe Canterbury Merccury Bay Song of Legend Sir Caithness Rams Yarranyne Hir Portico R J Bailey Devon Gilmour Porto King H. Marnement Chora Mise Takander Wood Farrand Port Patrol Delmon Jom Sahib Porta King Parodier Dewhurst O'Brient Duckers Plaina Meyfort Citadel Tuscania Hullabaloo W. Hootan Fay Invader Badger Gisella Reed Buatard Karman Ardashir Fighting Cook Barametric Girella Divsta Belle Bleu Oil yBrient Yonder Star Rolph Metabus E. Preston Eastern Spark Phil Wirth Rondache Sweet Rhythm Landsburn Royal Guard Stonecraftie Torihip EL Bye Thi Mandawarra Williamson Mike Verhi Jorli Belias Lanky Sykes M. Powell Otters Maroven Ceylon Royal March Erin's Prince Reonability Bae Gold Peak Dbevilla Sonat Thorne Lad Man of Tidylus Cultra Sylphide Capere Old Style Silver Bond Afshan Monulus Bill Nadbuck Dargals Royal Mail Wer. End

Richards Moore title bout postponed week

Hon Richards the British Empire middleweight champion delays the bout with Archie Moore for training time at the request of Richards. Moore defeated Jack McNamee Saturday night, the report from Sydney. Briscoe the Queensland jockey will not settle in Sydney despite offers, preferring to stay in Brisbane.

Sydney Hon Richards Archie Moore Jack McNamee Richards Brisbane W Briscoe Queensland Randwick

Manuit and Filly Realise 1400 Guineas

Acleven years old bay mare Manuit realised the highest price at William Storlis and Bons bloodstock sale today. She was sold with an attractive chestnut Ally at foot to Mr Percy Miller for 1400 guineas. Manuit is by Manna from Pretty Swift and was purchased in England by a Ballieu party.

Sydney Manuit William Storlis Percy Miller Manna Pretty Swift England

Bowling Notes From Canberra Club Week Ahead

Canberra Bowling Club lists next weeks matches with players Willis Cusack Adamaeon Percival Hodgson Hammersly Marshall Hinchliffe Beattie Monahan Warwick Whiteford Cottingham Piper Bale Stafford Castienu Gray. President plans visit to City Club for spoon competition tied to Lady Gowrie appeal. Country Week results show Mrs Wolgast top and multiple winners across Torpy Place Newcastle Campbelltown Gosford Woy Woy.

Canberra Beacvling Club Cni Willis Cusack Adamaeon Percival Hodgson Hammersly Marshall Hinchliffe Beattie Monahan Warwick Mr. Bale

Car driver James Hampton Crag fined for DUI

James Hampton Crag, former Australian rugby league captain and New South Wales captain, was fined £10 for driving while under the influence. A charge of dangerous driving was adjourned until May 22.

Sydney Newtown Curs James Hampton Crag Clo Nyuer Ala New South Wales Craig

Group 8 Decides to Stay with Country Rugby League

At the Group 8 meeting in Queanbeyan on Sunday a 14 to 6 vote kept Group 8 affiliated with the Country Rugby League. The gathering also accepted an RAAF team and approved stricter pre match registration of players to curb protests in future cups.

Rugby League Country Rugby League Queanbeyan P. Halgh F. Cahill Country League Bert Truscott Cahill Tom King- Tah P. Bowers Ite Haigh J. W. Seiffert Goulburn New South Wales Rugby League Seiffert Country League of Nb.w. League RAAF Plta FLAA E. Leant H. J. Richardeoo Yous A. C. Bower Roda Canberr M. Coen Yass T. Coffey Canberra P. Clift Queanbeymal A. C. Bowera Rodda T. O'Connor T. Ar Connor Que

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