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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1939
Page
4
The Sydney team plans an engagement in Queanbeyan for a competitive match. Local officials confirm venue and timing details as preparations proceed.
Racing card lists hurdle races and plate events with runners and weights. Notable names include Abt tm Te, Lord Bet Downham, Big Thrill and Royal Pro as entrants. Doncaster Handicap features Creditor Gold Red The Trump and Amiable among others. Published under Australian Jockey Club authority.
The Minister for the Interior announced a change on Thursday. Kingsley A Meldermn left the National Planning and Development Committee for other duties. Meldrum of Melbourne was appointed as the new member. Meldrum is an architect with wide experience in town planning in Europe and America. The government believes his services will aid in planning Australia’s capital.
Colf Associates hosted a Thursday golf event at Canberra in the Toursotees sete and the Captain's trophy, won by Jes he P Clay ton and Mra. R. Alyloe with net 60. Mra. Waring and Mra. Thorpe followed with net 81, and captain Mra. K. Prager presented trophies before an afternoon reception. Other participants included Mra. Benier, Mrs. Wallace Rolfe, Milan 20nd arm, Roger, and rn Cooper.
Attendance at the Sydney show today reached 8 8 8? The figures compare with last year’s 100 100 attendance and takings of 410 083 for the same day.
An 80 year old woman delivers a tele event described as Soe ee with unclear details. The item notes a personal milestone and a community reaction, but specifics remain vague due to fragmented text. Further readable context would clarify names, place, and timing.
Racecard fragment lists hurdles and handicaps at Tamworth style meet. Notable entrants include Trantwood Mamburdi Noble, Glenfine Livingstone Triode Easter Stakes and Werribee Handicap contenders, with divisions and starting times noted for Point Cook and Seaside events. Updated times and horse names reflect a busy program with multiple races and contenders across two divisions.
The visiting Camberwell hockey squad arrived in Canberra to play two days of matches against Barton Old Canberrans Chubs and an Association team, with 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. starts today at Reid Park. Lineups include FR. Rowch captain for Camberwell and A. Kennaford leading the Association side, with games also set for Grimthorpe on Monday and a Barton Old Canbermana combined squad listed for Saturday.
Queanbeyan Rifle Club teams will compete in Riverina Union matches at Cootamundra and at the Southern competitions in Goulburn on Monday. The article lists shooters including Gregory, Bel Lente Maur, and Jace Seas as part of the Cootamundra and Goulburn lineups.
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