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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1940
Page
4
Esau Curran, 58, was granted bail of £200 today at the Police Court on a murder charge for the April 5 death of Michael James O'Shea in Sydney. Defence lawyer Mn J Thom argued Curran acted in self defense against violent and unprovoked attacks.
Melbourne rider A. Breasley says his Melbourne position is secure and declines a Maharajah of Kohutur offer to ride in India. He notes the retaining fee was substantial and may consider going abroad after the war ends.
W J Shean stops training the colt Man's Pal at his Brisbane stable after Alan Cooper arrives to take delivery. Cooper seeking ownership and normal duties. Shean initially refused to hand over the horse but relented after legal advice and a second visit.
A newspaper fragment recalls a wartime garden fair with light humour and local participants. The piece hints at social relief events and community spirit amid conflict, noting names of organizers and venues in a collage-like recap.
Victorian park program alerts handicaps across divisions with a 12 30 start for a comedy stage show and Queen of Sport contest at Government House Garden Fair. Entries include Misa Joan Bale and Wyn Gilmour with a host of local patrons and auction highlights.
C Storey won the Murphy Cup with 116 points in the nal shoot at the Queanbeyan Rifle Club. It marks his third Cup victory in two years, with E G Lewis and G Gregory also among repeated winners. J G Lewis led the Lindbeck Trophy with 243, H C Taylor second, while other shooters vied for PF Williams and K Cooper honours.
The Queanbeyan Coursing Club cancels its Saturday meeting because of rain. Fresh nominations will be needed for the rescheduled event on the following Saturday.
The report lists multiple divisions with dash times and handicaps. Winners include Howe with 24 minutes in the 2A 10 mile and Geary in the senior events while Pepper posted fastest time in the handicap run. Runners and times across 10 and 12 mile events are noted alongside participants Cul len and Geary.
In Sydney on Monday a tangle over cup destination led to a dead heat in the City Tafts Cup on Saturday. Owners Bil Poster and the Santa trainers agreed the winner should receive the Cup while each half-share holder gets £60.
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