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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 17, 1940

Page

6

Skiing District Sports at Mt Franklin

The 1940 Southern Districts Association sports meeting will be at Mt Franklin in July with Canberra Cooma and Kiandra clubs. The idle president was Col Lane Poole, J Jamison presented a review of a successful winter and noted road widening by the Department of the Interior and a three mile extension toward Mt Gyrn. Improvements to the club house include a drying room and bedding, a telephone line to the clubhouse is nearly finished, and a working bee will be held on the first weekend in May.

Southern Districts Association Mt. Franklin Southern Miatrida Ski Association Monara Canberra Cooma Adaminghy Kianden Kinndr Col Lane Poole J. Jamison Department of the Interior Mt. Guyrern Anwtlelts Maxwell

Canberra Teams Prepare for Carr Cup Trial at Goulburn

Canberra selection aims to assess players on one ground ahead of the Carr Cup defense at Goulburn on May 5. Last Sunday's win by the Blues surprised as Moore and Ant were bested for possession, while Goulburn fell 18 10 to Wollongong.

Canberra Goulburn Tlo Coauman Blues Anney Yass Queal Wollongong

Officers Elected In Local Association Meeting

The secretary Misa KE and Ingram were tasked with communications. Elections chose President E. Lane Poole and Vice President W. D. Fanning, with H. Ingram as other officer. Misa Lane He named technical adviser, Miss E. Newhbigen as secretary, J. Jaineon as treasurer, and members include T. Me lirath Mayes Gray F. Biggin and G. Draper.

Misa KE. Newbigin TL. Ingram E. Lane Poole W. D. Fanning Eipisin H. Ingram Misa Lane He E. Newhbigen J. Jaineon T. Melirath Mayes Gray F. Biggin G. Draper

Menangle Park Racecard Reflects Large Attendance Despite Coal Strike

At Menangle Park on Tuesday a large crowd attended the first provincial meeting under new barrier rule. Races include Maiden Welter Handicap won by The Winger by a neck, Maiden Two Year Old Handicap won by Overjoyed by half a length, and Duke Claro taking First Division in Novice Handicap. Other events feature GlasNevin, Magshman, Brahmis among listed runners with competitive finishes and close margins.

Bydney Menangle Park W. Cook Duncans Bonny Col Munroe Serious Mind Tornado Veldina War King Duke Henry Kilmond Pangone Lady Galaderr Bigg Strange Benny Cal Diva Sedate Cooks Vietrech Dunewa Peau de Joie Vallesano Lily Brayton Lady Lie Match Defence Kajal Silveront Rideve Morning Mist Midnight Bhi Vietress Choad Wea Duke Claro Winfare CH. Hughes Clouston Andrewst Woolooga Sanpoun King Otho Fancy Free Macduff Grand Hotel Pranden John Ebthon Miaztadanl Httree Facnae Lely Houston Feu Winibienten Sinn Hazel Wroud Wvandyke Viewbe Dandy ‘ m Viipurl Jolagaie Sir Gece Cuptraler Uise Letweriy Secon Posthin Duncan Merton Giers Teeginirs Charest Bilao Padua Postman Mor' Hrea Seca Tomb Pirie Menangk Park Magsman TL Durke Sune Ut. Andrews Ts. Nichollab Oth Balaguer Hunter Cook Wise Laddie C. Thompson Captain Gora Tium Lord Balmore My Ponder Moorilak Dicklom Vyashimak Fiery Cross Secor Ana Ting

Sister Kenny Arrives in America En Route to Mayo Clinic

Slater Kenny has arrived in Los Angeles heading to the Mayo Clinic for treatment. The notable figure departs from the city soon after arrival, drawing attention from local residents and media.

Sister Kenny America Los Angeles Slater Kenny Mayo Clinic

Victoria Park Race Meeting Wrap from Today

A Victorian Park program lists multiple races with handicaps, weights, and entries. Notable horses include Sun Leart, Foxhall, Read Sky, and Jubilee favorites like Alclock and Maiden Juvenile handcaps. The card features starting times from 12:30 to 4:00 with numerous entrants across events and weight notes throughout.

Tennis Grifiths district entries list and delays

The article lists division entries for Griffith tennis with player names across divisions and notes postponement of singles and doubles championships due to rain. It mentions the ACER Tennis Association and the postponement of the Beonowski Cup and related events until the following weekend.

ACER Dor Bneir Tisei Tine Arias Oitusarent Bron Tat Beonowski Ormanent Etewdd

Inquest Hears Teen Witnesses On Hampshire Death

In the Coroner's Court on Tuesday two witnesses aged around 14 and 18 testified about shots fired near a bush track at Janalli on March 2 during the inquiry into Arthur Charles Hampshire's death. They described seeing two men run and a man fall after a gun was fired.

Sydney Co Oman Janalli Meee Robert Livelock Tade Ward Ap

Ajax to Race in Spring Weight for Age plan

Ajax will race again in spring as announced by his partner Mr. Wo Constable at Menangle races. He stated preparations include a lull in winter and then work for weight for age events with Melbourne partners M and E Ballieu.

Bydney Ajax Wo “Constable Messed M, 2 E. Ballieu Melbourne Adam

Distii Planes Wartime Sighting In Vague Report

A garbled OCR fragment mentions planes, Germany, and intermitted signals. No clear event date, location, or names are readable. The text is too damaged to extract verifiable details.

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