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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1940

Page

4

On the Air Tonight Radio Schedule Highlights

A dense broadcast timetable lists programs across hours from 6.30 to 12.20 including Essential Services News Music serials dramas and talks. Notable items mention Jim Davidson’s Band with Professor Ananiag The Prisoner of Zenda radio dramatisation and James Hemond humorist with a national military band segment.

Jim Davidson Professor Ananiag Zenda Anthony Hope Alex. Walker James Hemond Randolph Bedford Katherine Susannah Pritchard Edna Horton Lewis Stock Exchange Sporting Magazine Jean Hatton National Military P. D. Riddell The Sydney Orchestra Kenneth McKenzie Case

Road Fatality Claims Two Militiamen Near Wolongong

Two militiamen died and another was injured when a Defence Department lorry struck a culvert on the Princes Highway near Wolongong early this morning. Garnett James Smith 20 of Sydney and John Davis McLean 19 of East Sydney were killed by head injuries. Evana Cruickshanks 21 of Bondi Junction suffered leg injuries and shock. Nine other occupants escaped unharmed as the vehicle returned from Burney to the militia camp near Albion Park.

Sydney Defence Department Princes Highway Wolongong Albion Park Burney Garnett James Smith John Davis McLean East Sydney Evana Cruickshanks Bondi Junction

Noted Jockey James Wooten Dies at 46 in Kensington

James Wooten collapsed and died at his Kensington home yesterday. The famed jockey, age 46, had a storied career with South Africa and England, led the England jockeys' table in one season with 180 wins.

Sydney James Wooten Kensington Wooten South Africa England

Music Schedule Highlights From Evening Lineup

The program lists events including Masterpieces of Ballet at 8 30 followed by Light the Binnacle talk by Mr Ha Morris at 9 16. Also scheduled are Negro Spirit uala by The Metropolitan Choralistes at 9 90 and Music by Gladys Muncreiff at 9 50 with Mirth and Melody at 10 15 and C ose at 10 30.

Ha Morris The Metropolitan Choralistes Gladys Muncreiff C.ose

Canberra Times Bulletin Harbors Goulburn Penny Post Note

News brief lists times for essential services from 2BL and 2BL broadcasts. It notes 4.0 a.m. Canberra Times, 12.20 essential services, 6.30 essential services, and 7.28 news from the Goulburn Penny Post.

2FC The Canberra Times Goulourn Penny Post

Turf Race Results From the Progressive Handicap Meet

A list of horse results with winners and times from multiple races including the Quality Handicap, Cllesold Handicap, and Progressive Mandicap. Notable winners include Bel Oiseau, Plutus, and Plutus in different divisions with times such as 1.55 and 1.31, and divisions noting bets and dividents.

Rimveil H. Hughes John D. Munro Panchio W. Cook Duke Cullen Jon John V. Panchio Rimwell Dios Cllesold Gold Rod W Cook Trimmer Brazandt F. Shean Tlenthides Delmester Adios Bonny Loch Tarn Vergure Mohican Turf Club Handlap Plutus J. Thompson N. Wilman G. Whitney Lord Valentine Radical M. McCarten Royal Routine Bestop Mantilla Sologram Belle Rose Royal Robin Gallop Fernave Parkoola Sir Rega Glarrydon Levrant Quebec Bald William Pitt Brave Bird Diva Campsie Mischief A. Knox Chicola Court Gossip Sign On Australasia Bonnie L. Sidcup Exactor My Pontiac Gilded Wings Sidcup Granditia J, Thompson Innisfail Whitney Avant Tout Duncan Merton Grand Hotel Bramana Hazaden Castalia Benburb Glittering Flame Clouston Shot Gun Spruso Bir Vintage Lavengro Bull Chase York Innlafail

Racing Card Extract from Turbidity Track Meet

Detailed horse race results with multiple events and betting odds. Notable wins include Terka and Manrico both securing narrow margins, Time Lab course record notes, and a Westminster Welter victory by Silver Reign. List includes horses, jockeys, placings, payouts, and time marks.

Geach Hurdis Wyde Terka A. McCoy H. Les Sachem F. Douglas Maewine Erua Frisco Mac Devon Strobua Maewina Diva Chatasan A. Dewhurst Aldwyth P. Simmonds Clarity H. Badger Jertica Rangi Churchill CepPhren Pargoon Password Rebecca Portico Aktwyth Miss Rebeca Cephran Twisk Mandicap Lord Walla E. Preston Inspector Scott J. O'Brien Muraille L. Sharp Meteorical Gem Border Lass Priory Park Goodall Muraile Mac Rob S. Ralph Barometric Ron Hall Great Eastern N. Powell Fearnought Ronwin Lady Kooringal Botting Fearnowht Manrico F. de Valle Annie Rooney Westminster Welter Silver Reign Barham Captain Drake H. Hanley Ngapuna Temple Coyy Silver Bond Colignan Royal Jubilee Pine Peak Mantalini Silent Sent

Gold Rod Retired After Canterbury Triumph Aces Turf Hall

Gold Rod the son of Chief Ruler ends a storied career with a dominant win in the Frederick Clissold Stakes at Canterbury. The Australian miler, once hailed near Phar Lap level, retires after more than a dozen lean starts, having earned nearly £16,000 in stakes. Postage the greyhound wins the Tramway Stake at Harold Park in quick fashion, while betting floods Queanbeyan with excitement over Postage’s triumphs.

Gold Rod Chief Ruler Australia Ajax Canterbury Gold Red Frederick Clissold Trimmer Sydney Postage Harold Park J. P. O'Brien Tramway Queanbeyan

Tie in Medal at Royal Canberra Golf Club

A tie in the A grade monthly medal at Royal Canberra Golf Club leaves W G Wer and F A Murray with net 60s. Murray shot 78 on the day, while E Waring had the best gross at 74. W McKerrow won the B grade with net 66, one stroke better than P Nette. The course, after recent rain, plays true par 72.

Royal Canberra Golf Club W. G. Wer F. A. Murray Murray E. Waring Waring W. McKerrow P. Nette W. G. Woodger No. I. Waring N. Faroe Ik. Cook G. Romana R. B. Parker H. Wella MN. E. Downes P. Mette W. K. Hunt H. Sloan MD. L

ACT Resident Tournament Nearing Finish After Weather Delays

Despite heavy rain the ACTResident Tourney advances to finals with R Emmett vs K Taylor in the Men s Ginges Chiship final. J Shumack defends the singles crown in a three setter over V Treweek. Bennett brothers face Taylor Hundt in the Men s doubles final.

Ginges Chiship R. 'Emmett K. Taylor M. Thompson J. Bennett Miss J. Schumack Miss V. Treweek Bell Nish Taylor Hundt K. Taylor-Hundt D. Solomon-Marshall Nish-Bell

Rain clears as Canberra Stakes highlights lively greyhound meet

A well attended Saturday greyhound meeting finished under clearing skies. Canberra Stakes divisions saw Spanish Queen, Val's Choice and Beauregard among winners with tight margins. other events awarded to Cash Man and Egg Flip. Local tennis-like finals and handicaps filled the day.

Glendalough al Zang Calhero Katharina Lucky Lord Nigger Knight Cashman Black Brew Silver Bray Evens Cashman Conyuna Harlevh Crown Witness Badie Bebo Wen Val's Choice Golden Dots Flying Marou Cash Anna Evens Nimmity Andy More Andy Moore Alert Girl Speedy Burn Canberra Kiora Verse Menia Bill Laughing Joe

Spook Competition and Bowls Results at Saturna

Visiting bowlers from Cankeen Club and Queanbeyan Club joined the Saturday event. Queen in aid Miss Bale attended the afternoon. Highlights included Lamb and Moss pairing in fours with dominant play and several singles and handicap matches across Forrest green. Key results listed for Public Device Rinks and City green fixtures.

Cankeen Queanbeyan Saturna Cal Ition Ms the Queen Miss Bale Lamb Moss Eaen Pike Wetherly Ridley Rain Tupper Turner Dickson Stevens Martin

Federal Golf Club Associates Annual Meeting and Weekend Events

The Associates meet tonight at Mrs. Grant’s residence Elimatta Street Braddon with a bus departure from Kingston at 7.16 p.m. The opening tournament is set for next weekend featuring a nine hole morning event and an 18 hole mixed foursome in the afternoon.

Canberra Rifle Club Spoon Competition Results

Twelve members fired ten shots each from the 300 yard mound in the monthly spoon event. L McLeod won the prize after handicap, with scores listed as L McLeod 48 13-5 493-5 and J Lioyd 48 13-5 493-5, plus other shooters and scores.

L., McLeod J. Lioyd L. McLeod L. Webb W. Webb D. Bimper C. Button W. Blackman A. Weatherstone F. Laird McIntosh L. Tindall H. Gaylard

Mob Attacks Police Cell In Melbourne Lockup Clash

A mob stormed a Melbourne police lockup on a Saturday to free a prisoner arrested for offensive behavior. Officers, including Corbett, faced attacks as the group armed with a pistol and baton clashed on the main street and surrounding area before the mob dispersed.

Melbourne Eny Meltona Corbett Bett Tocal

Man Killed After Car Skids in Night Collision

A man died last night after a motor car skidded on the roadway near Burney. Police report a collision involving Jack Osborne and several others as a second vehicle struck the scene.

sYoney Burney Jack Osborne Ae Spear

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