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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 07, 1941

Page

4

Great Advances in India War Effort and Political Dilemmas

An article outlines India under British rule mobilizing for war with increased army recruitment and industrial output. It notes Congress led by Gandhi opposes war unless full independence is granted, while British governance contemplates a federal framework and dominion status amidst Hindu Muslim tensions and princely states.

Reginald Coupland C.I Durham Oxford India Axia Congress Party Mr Gandhi Warners India Europe Otier Canada Australia Congress Princes Aswell Indiana Congresses Lord Linlithgow Ita Lake Britain Macaulay Dominions Commonwealth

Pennywise Triumphs in Randwick Trial Handicap

Pennywise wins the Randwick Trial Handicap by four lengths from Koomeluck and Alluring, with Southerly and Air Link among the contenders. Teal and Two's Company secure notable placings in subsequent events, while the Fairchild and Chipping Norton Plates feature strong showings from Prince, Dick Whittington, and Tranquil Star. Time records cited include 1 44 and 2 8, with multiple heavy bets on Beau Vite and High Caste in the day’s programs.

Pennywise UF. Shean Koomeluck R. Parsons Alluring McMenamin Southerly Air Link Burhan Ali Kestrel Beau Frere Marine Markwell Discipline Beau Frere Alluting Lorchatall Koomeruck Diva Sig Fairfield Handicap TEAL A. Mulley Two's Company J. Duncan Cradle Song Ochera Rosabelle My Legion Astrid Justitia Fairchald Prince W. Look Dick Whittington F. Shean Yaralls Fort Mongan Felt Yet Tidol America Turmoil Mannerheim Confinuity Hereford England Haripur Sky High Beau Timide E. Bartle Somt Bird Liverpool Tuhitarata Badger Bona Fide Wilson Letruchio Parsons Ensign Anviable Mildura Overbold Banny Loch Het‘ng Overbolt Selruchio Andable Bedentist Gilltown Lady Buxeardt Hope John Dery Katanga Veiled Threat Tohn Dery Beientiat Binnia Hero Lofe Cabramatta Handbag RIM VEIL Scarlet Tal OW. Cook Red Thespian An Sethia Wilan Metallic Evergreen Irak Tel Avur Bramel Nightbeam Remare Sigh Batting Rimveti Tel Agu Bearler Tel Bethia Oothera

Calateral Triumphs in Canberra Stakes Second Division

Calateral won the Canberra Stakes Second Division at Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club, overcoming Cash Duke to finish one length ahead. The race time 27.7 seconds set a track record, with Cash Duke 2nd and Young Nell 3rd in a strong field.

Calateral Box Alow Tower Cash Duke Young Nell Eeee Nell Jerilderie Little Gold Pop's Wonder Muraila Moving Kreuger Prince Snip Dawnport Fiery Bon Min Falcon Sandy Black Arbor Zarkov Bat Sir Wellington Adzon Carlton Rose New Style Rexrow Society Man Ginger Robin Kitty's Pet Canberra Lakes Careema Nick Summer Tan Hetting Constant Silver Miss Nepean Bummer Tan On Patrol Nab‘s Float Southern Boy Bermagus My Gosh Beauregard Pegonog Encenada Bengarry Evens Barvard Bggnog Nigger Knight Thistle Doone

Mechanized Teams Demonstrate At Duntroon Military College

Saturday program at Duntroon featured contests and musical chairs with attendance over a dozen units. Canberra Voluntary Aid Detachment displayed in blue uniforms, guiding spectators as they treated simulated wounded, while Army and Navy teams competed in relay races and driving demos.

Military College Duntroon Canberra Vol- Aid Con Tye Navy Evenia Mabry White Sedgley

Nova to Meet Joe Louis in Title Bid

A crowd of 23,000 watched Lou Nova stop Maxie Baer with a technical knockout in the eighth round, signaling a probable title shot against Joe Louis. Baer was bloodied and blinded but not floored twice as Nova rallied from a fourth round knockdown.

New York Lou Nova Maxie Baer Joe Louis Baer Nova

Royal Canberra Monthly Medal Sealed After Tight A Grade Finish

Four players tied for the A grade monthly medal at Royal Canberra Golf Club on Saturday and will playoff next month. T Leaper won B grade with net 65. Easter tournament sheet postings available at the club.

Royal Canberra Golf Club T. Leaper L. J. Eddy W. C. Thomas R. B. Parker G. W. Grigg A. R. Rix FL. Schneider Po Cc Luton G. J. Hughson R. EB. Rienaras H. KE. Downes FL. Hatfield H. Samuels T. D Leaper R. Bilbe J. Moutray F. Cox F. J. Marcuason A. C. Newton A. C. McKinnon H. Reeve L.thompson H. C. Coomba

Corbett Tops Schinka in Leichhardt Stadium Match

Sydney wrestling results show Jie Corbett defeating Art Schinka by one fall in a 15 mile bout at Leichhardt stadium last night.

Sydney Jie Corbett Art Schinka Leichhardt Stadium

Two Men Die In Mascot Midair Collision

Two airmen were killed and two injured when two trainer planes collided at Mascot on Saturday. Victims include Sergt Jack Holt of Albert Park Victoria and Leading Aircraftman Mayo Hodge formerly of England. Pilot Officer Cherry of New Zealand survived with a forehead injury. The crash occurred 1100 feet above Lakes golf course witnessed by about 200 people.

Sydney Mascot Jack Holt Albert Park Victoria Thomas Elliott Mayo Hodge England John Robert Cherry New Zealand John Henry Stephen Pettett The Lakes Golf Course Mascot Aerodrome Holt

Bridges May Enter Politics Here

Melbourne report quotes Anthony Bridges father of Harry Bridges denying he is a Communist in response to U S claims. He states his son’s political stance and hints at possible future involvement in politics.

Melbourne Anthony Bridges Harry Bridges United States Harry

Thoroughbred Handicap Details From Metone Card Race

Complex list of horses and odds across multiple divisions and handicaps. Includes winners such as CONFLAGRATION and HEART’S DESIRE with times and distances, plus betting for divisions and divas across several races at Fort Garry and related venues.

Bowls Championship Results At Forreal Green

In a Saturday championship, Bradley and Waterman defeated Marshall and Hinehafte 27 21 in pairs while Ham mercy and Piper beat Chidgey and Exbwarr 22 10. Singles saw Jonescet Forbes 32 21 with club games listing numerous matches and scores such as Percival Danka McHinatry Nairn v Macdougall Hiijan enaver Weatheratan 2H Bryan Cusack Wetherly Maughan Ingram Cooper lebers Der 25 14.

Forreal Bradley Waterman Marshall Hinehafte Hammercy Piper Dee Chidgey Exbwarr Jonescet Forbes Percival Danka McHinatry Nairn Bryan Cusack Wetherly Maughan Ingram Cooper Lebers Der Dickson Lavery Joyce Beattie v. Cheenwood Garrett Fry Cook Trevillian Bain Bishop T. Heyes Maguire Chile Gray Fawcett

City Bowling Club Singles and Pairs Handicap Results

The City Bowling Club lists Singles Handicap matches with Lamb defeating Marchant 31-15 and Clarke beating Fox 31-28. Pairs Handicap sees Beal and Morris edge Kruger and Lamb 22-21, while Carroll and Hanley defeat Vivian and Clarke 24-2. Week results include Associates events with Buch defeating Long 23-20 and various consistency scores and Picnic Day outcomes among multiple pairs and trios.

Lamb Marchant Clarke Fox Grooms Brack Beal Morris Kruger Carroll Hanley Oni Vivian Smith Norman Howe Dunnett IV. Williams Mesdames Whitley Fawcett Thomas Lineham Long Palmeer Budd Field Scott Sear Dowthwaite Bryant Ray Hosking Lancaster Cheetham Sorensen Borrowman Sluce Roper Bockenstein Horgan Vant Bird Toy

Peak Race Results With Masonward Trials Split

Peak paced by N Creighton won by a head over Lavengro and Trowsdale in a tight finish at Newburn Trial. Time 1.28 for 1 mile and 2:34 across the other divisions with bets on Mias Veronica Dark Ages Manawatu and Palencia among top picks.

N. Creighton Stonecastle Great Eastern Haln Hazard Hullabaloo Lavengro Trowsdale Romanette Kenilfort Mancus Restune Colignan Windrobe Pine Peak Manetin Py Inhasard Kennifort Stonecantin Parmacia O'Flaherty Vulpine Yaoford Peerie Infantry

Chronicle of a Day in Broadcast Schedules Across Stations

A fragmented listing details hourly programs from multiple stations including News, Music, Luncheon Music, and Talks. It names performers such as Nora Williams, Kathleen Duggan, and Carroll Gibbons, and cites broadcasts across Australian stations with references to Canberra and Goulburn listings.

Afc and JAR Easenn Bervicen Ily Dozen Mise Janet Mitchell Frau Einnstein BBC Melbourne Wireless Chorus Tike- Hon Jil Berian Edmund Barclay Montague Brearley Close B.B.C Stock Exchange Mina Lorna Byrne National Military Band Nora Williameon Kathleen Duggan Sydney Wireless Chorus Horace Keats Maynard Wilkinson Alf Carroll Gibbons 2CA Ella Price Turajgs Seasion Fred Maggie Hollywood Canberra Olnae

Larkham Wins Braddon Club Tennis Titles

Larkham defeats James to win the men's singles final after eliminating titleholder MacKinnon. semifinals show Larkham over Mackinnon 2-4, 6-5, 6-4 with final 6-2 6-? over James. Ladies' doubles sees O'Sullivan and Larkham beat Read and Southwell 6-2. Mixed doubles semifinal results list Larkham over MacKinnon and Southwell 6-0 6-5.

James Larkham Oes MacKinnon Alea Ch Jena Bing Mrs. O'Sullivan Read

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