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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 11, 1940

Page

6

On the Air To Day 2FC and SAR Listing Broadcast

Radio schedule lists extensive programming across the day including Essential Services News Music devotional segments and performances. Notable items include Morning Devotion Luncheon Music News Commentary and evening concerts from Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Sydney Light Orchestra with various artists and readings.

2FC SAR St. Paul's England Herbert Burton Wilfrid Thomas Emma Erbert Jim Davidson Syncopaintera Sydney Wireless Gerae Farwel Exile Gave R.C. al Hammett Sax -Nhone Trin Mason The Sydney Light Orchestra Kenneth Neate Fio Paton Mamie Reid Paul Malone Aberhart Ronald Wikinson Close aLo Sporting Seasion Marjorie Stedeford Edward Goll Giorg Schneevalgt Melbourne Symphony Orcherloiat Eric Landerer Melbourne Wireless Chorus Oureover Idea of Progreaa

Tattersalls Hobart Draws High Prize Winners

Principal prize winners from Tattersalls £12000 draw announced in Hobart include No 118132 Gower syndicate linked to C Buchanan of Preston Melbourne, with other top prizes going to Fate No 37578, EEL syndicate, and John’s Luck No 3625 led by John Nichola Melbourne area.

Hobart Tattersalls Gower C/ KR Buchanan Gower Street Preston Victoria Fate Eo Maver Clycle House Collins Street Melbourne Southland New Zealand John’s John Nichola Market Street South Yarra A. Wood Beatrice Street Yarraville Dad Big Smith A. R. Launer Launer Robertstown South Australia Black Cat Robertson P.O Mon Bulk Y Kerr Janember East Inglewood Lone Wolf Cr FE Grainger Warragul Tenth Prime Lucky Fred's O.P

Motor Cyclists Canberra Club Formed

Inaugural meeting of the Canberra Motorcycle Club met at the Canberra Cafe Kingston on Tuesday night with 14 attendees including J. Amythe Blury Wilkinson Lloyd Hirst K Foley W Cantley and W George who had competed at Sydney and Bathurst meets. The group agreed to form the club and to hold a Monday meeting for elections of officials with membership open to motorcyclists beyond machine owners.

Canberra Motor Cycle Club Canberra Cafe Kingston Undera J. Amythe Blury” Wikinson Lloyd Hirst K. Foley W. Cantley W. George Aydney Bathurst 9 Chib Chib

Canberra Rugby League selects new lineup for Cupie campaign

Canberra Rugby League Football Club announces a strong squad with captain-coach Daniel Bartlett ex Maitland and new players Jack Stubba Wollongong Lindsay Watts Toby Kerr J Lyle and Buckley. Practice matches begin next Sunday with three teams from Canberra and Queanbeyan to meet.

Canberra Cupaie Danl Bartlett Maitland Bartlett Wally Prigg Jack Stubba Wollongong Frank Sponberg Lindsay Watts Toby Kerr Central Newcastle New South Wales Queensland J. Lyle Tumut Buckley Bega Queanbeyan

Richards Moore Boxing Match in Doubt

Sydney report states a Ron Richards vs Archie Moore bout is in doubt after two postponements. Richards asked for another week of training while Stadiums Ltd. initially postponed to next Thursday, leading to an impasse and possible abandonment unless Richards accepts Stidluma Ltd. offer.

Sydney Ron Richards Archie Moore America Richards B Stadiums Ltd Lnger Unesa Richards Stidluma Ltd

Anglican Ball plans and council inquiries headline Goulburn area notes

The St John Tooles Guild met to discuss the forthcoming Church of England Ball with a wit down supper and debutante presentations. The Yass Council seeks an engineer via the Main Roads Board for inquiries into administration as the Education Minister inspects a planned technical college site. A grazier in Bungonia breaks a thigh after a ladder fall, Postage wins the Tramway Blake at Harold Park, and health officials eye hospital accommodation. Nearby incidents include tyre slashing remand, a dangerous petrol wagon accident near Goulburn, and a remarkable pedestrian escape.

St. John's Tooles' Guild Church of England

Thoroughbred race card partial results and odds

A historical racing page lists multiple races with horses, odds, and outcomes. Key entries include SYLVI ENNE and Real Gem in a handicap with time 1.8, EL VALOR winning first division, WILLIAM WONT and Hermes in second division, MAJORCA and Be Aero in Fourteen-Two Handicap, SLEIGHT OF HAND winning Trial Stakes, THE TATTLER and PAY VAL in divisions, and LINKLET in Jumpers Flat Race with odds and placements.

Duvenila Haendiesp Sylvienne A. Knox Manlock H. Hughes Real Gem W. Cook Chinaman Gonfala Celebrity Puntalan the Cyan Miss Tantrum L'Gronda Flying Cop Ayle Victress Tunic Betting Diva EL Valor D, Munro Law King HL Pink Dungala Bawyer Nebraska Taroo Tickle Tingle Joy Btu Biharvey Roy Cullen Yashmak Arcadia Vintage Lady Marconigram Mr. Mag VALOR Ieengtha William Wont C. ON. Robinson Hermes C. Joyea King Pyrrhus D. Munro Beryl Joyce Brown Baroness Inquiry Tyrannny Hal-Lyte Bull Chase Upheld Ramphis Pay Prince Cacique Bandillo Sue Ellen Reunion Windjammer King Pyrrhua Majorca Davidson Cisteria J. Thompson Be Aero Brucas Eager Fox Martine du- Preus Willie Green Fancy Free Silver Arbor Monowal Blackie Miller Hetting All Dark Tél the Tattler Pay Val Galconda Buena Betty Bold Groavenor Square Grudgery Metallize War King Lough Swilly Lvens the Tattler Linklet Ir. James Sailmaker L. Hynes Eyvervelle J. Gollop Trikster Boganboy Mhaedius Green Isle Pataie Beau Ideal Wandoo Het_ting Sallminker Evercello BU Wanty Lockray Munns Court Gowsip Tinculum Blunvoni Stalin Mainlaw Rockne Burly Hope

Junior League Sets Fixture Plan for Intermidiate Football

A Junior Football League meeting in Canberra approved fixture alignment with senior clubs for intermediate and junior rounds. Round matches set for May 4 and May 11 due to Airlover Club use of grounds, with finals eligibility rules tightened to curb paddling and ensure sufficient intermediate play.

Tueesley J. L. Mulroney National Foothy | League Australian National Football Couneilh D. Rush Weater Australian Foothal Wi. Orr Canberra Tae Ounell CsaAnbercu Pativan Airlover Asa la

Mamillius Wins in Close Hurdle at Mentone Meeting

At Mentone a crowded program saw Mamillius repeat strong form in the two mile hurdle, winning by three lengths from Woome Liang with Larglyth in third. Juvenile Handicap saw Roan Be prevail over Extraordinary and Pargoon. Maiden and other events featured Yonder Star and Magnesic Knight, with Mollie Con and Rose taking divisions.

Mamillius A. Fullarton Woomelang L. Meenan Larglyth H. Pert Man Or Ay Black Watch Bon Spiel Caastle Gay Raywood Royal Jane Bel Evens Mamillius Woome Liang St. Ae Home Secretary N. Creighton Roan Be J. Barry Extraordinary Kgor Danny Pargoon Nat Brown Phocian Migs Rebecca Jerry Cronin Beyers New Zealand Port Patrol Rosale Divas Ye Piste Yonder 8TAR A. Breasley Magnesic Knight HL Skidmore Mollie Con. T Iw. Williamson Manurere Marrisi Ore McCormack A. Valesca Lady Sykem Tovaroa Priory Park Phil Wirth Wellington Maid Mollie Con Ope Dive OO TU Tine Ky Rose Gilmore Muraille Sharp Knight Errant Vroston Ky Rev Annie Rooney Dominion Monarch Hiccarton Bev Rose Diva ILIB Barametric Ron Halls Kingawear Preston Great Eastern Powell Thaprelor Scott Wheat Slump Lady Kootinal Bustard

State Lottery Draw Confusing Readout Amid Prize Claims

A garbled lottery notice lists prize numbers and recipients such as Mrs H Warnes and J ChelLand with locations including Cook's Gap Mudgee Hunerong Road and ChelLand. The fragment mentions a Fourth prize and a Friday morning drawing but lacks coherent details.

Nmin” Syndicate H. Warnes Pet Gmice Cook's Gap Mudgee

Wagga Golf Open Recalled in Jubilee Week

Fragmented text references a golf event and Jubilee celebration with names like Prairie Dale Tatle Royal, Dade rum, Night Vice Teayal. Details are unclear but indicate a golf competition with multiple participants and results.

Prairie Dale Dale

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