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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

4

Dentist Wrestler Promised Share Faces Court Claim

Jonathan Heaton known as Brother Jonathan testified in District Court over a £113 promissory note. He said he lent £100 for a dental venture in Bondi tied to Daly and Mason, but Daly died after a chloroform find, and Mason claimed Heaton’s money was a sporting risk.

Sydney Jonathan Heaton Brother Jonathan Mina Claire Mascon Bondi Heaton Mason Walley Daly Walsley New Zealand

Randwick Trial Hurdle and Multiple Handicap Events

A dense racing page lists Randwick trials with hurdle, sprint and longer handicap races across divisions. Notable entrants include Trekster Aussie Sir Leighton Bull Ant La Pedale Blackie Montague Miller Pay Val Wandoo and many others with weights and starting times. events cover ENCOURAGE HANDICAP APRIL JUVENILE HANDICAP FLYING HANDICAP and WARWICK APRIL HANDICAP along with FARM NOVICE HANDICAP and GUNNYBROOK WELTER HANDICAP with numerous horses and riders.

Iirst Iir Phil Trekster Aussle Sir Diac Festoon Bogan Boy Arena Leighton Bull Ant la Pedale Blackie Montague Miller Pay Val Kings Hho Mina Chlonaton Peor Lorehatall Tanity Macduff Peekmound Reunion Branman Good Kiarth Tivkiom Tantufall Avant Tour Iho Avonside el Camarilla Aoa Zelay Cryen Pou Wil Large Maid Oma Dicktom Eisenton Sebeottat Cedric Majoili Manlock Sedate Oy Byerstan Wa Anne Searle Clyde Ilm Constant Luckray Boo Mischief Korimako Bel Olneau Bristol Baraghow Valber Fearless Bonnie L. Plutus Herarde Sleight of Leeda Tel Asuy Ronny Loch Beihin Mermid Ol Serpent Light Dragoon Iani Uberous Asnazu Miteu Levrant Wiliam Wort Baleascar Joan Tickle Rathlin Panabil Perimond Radio Queen I iCopyright

ASCOT Novices Handicap features POPPY win and multiple divisions

MISS POPPY wins the ASCOT Novices Handicap at odds 5 to 1 over Eager Fox and High Dividend with a half head margin. Gacond Division sees Le Rappa lead by two lengths, third division tops Attack winning by two lengths, and Flying Handicap claims Castalia over Dungalu. Race times noted as 1 28 and 1 15 in the results.

Olvision Miss Poppy BE. McMenamin E. Bartle Eager Fox Whiting Woolooga Martine LE Rappa J. Trencar LiAmond L. Sawyer Dunkerry Cook Pangone Lord Denham the Gamble Lady Howston Vamond Chinkerry Attack W. Cook Suellen Whitney Boy Cullen Neale Piquant Leigh Royal Voyage Ringlet Really Wit Metallic Berigua Mini Guay Caballero Lady Chaladeer Harinul Windjammer Simao Dives Mali Couttear Cistena Huntert Bruces Muncot Ba Aero Matheon Lady Gay Majorca Uh Vallee Little Gracie Litte Limareh Mag Castalia Bartle Brogandt F Lewist Dungalu Ij. Duncan Dimand Boy Panama Geld Pan Hermes Gambler Bradley Bombala Coorawong Hilarious Sir Hugh Hid Wragfart Castalla Brazandt Dunwok Ascot Mandicap Lllawarra Knox Joan Slam Olhera Bianconi Sailmaker Alan Verde Monogram Beau Beau Eroil, Forestage, Jon Taz, Pwusetmaster Bullaire Politesac the Brush Tillawarra Silver Joan Boyds Sir Leighton Dalet Paton Copreus Wilnam's A. Weiss Sleight of Hand the Tattler Lasting Wallaes Foote Pinnes Cacique Bandillo Conunadrum Juidine Witkin Pegey Pon Golconda Mantilla Cuprews Prom's Aevunud

Cotton industry to boost Australia cotton supplies

Australia plans new cotton factories to meet yearly demand of about 100000 bales. The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments will spend at least 1450000 pounds over five years, with the Commonwealth contributing about 75000. Minister Senator McLeay said the bounty on raw cotton would run five years from December 1, 140, and Queensland would shift the industry from dry farming to irrigation.

Australia Commonwealth Queensland McLeay

Queanbeyan Faces Canberra In Practice Before Massy Cup

Queanbeyan to meet Canberra in a Sunday practice at Queanbeyan Showground ahead of the Massy Cup opener. Queanbeyan impressed by defeating Mt Kembla and plans to field a similar line up, with selectors likely to use the familiar first choice players.

Yuas Queanbeyan Canberra Mt. Kembla Bealy Asibie

Miraculous Escape Near Melbourne Level Crossing

John Banks, 20, a baker from Lara, escaped death when his van was crushed by the Adelaide Melbourne express near Corio. Delayed two hours, the train was diverted via the Geelong loop. Banks was thrown yards from the collision and admitted to hospital with shock and cuts.

Melbourne John Banks Baker Lara Corio Banks Geelong Ballarat

Holocaust at Natchez dance hall burns 200 plus

Coroner reports more than two hundred Black men and women killed as flames race through a Natchez Mississippi dance hall with decorations of dried moss. Bodies described as piled up like a cord of wood.

Natchez Miss Wednemlny

Alien Control Debates Wider Powers on Deportations

Senator Fell announced amendments to the Immigration Bill granting the government power to deport aliens convicted of extortion or related crimes and to those sentenced to one year or longer. The measure does not change general immigration policy but adds enforcement provisions.

Interior Fell Senate Foll

Jockey R Young Suspended After Ascot Jumpers Race

Sydney report states jockey R Young, riding Wandon in the Jumpers' Flat Race at Ascot, received a two month suspension for carolers riding misconduct observed today.

Sydney R. Young Wandon Ascot Carolers

Gold Streak Triumphs in Moonee Valley Welter

Gold Streak, ridden by A Fullarton, wins the Albion Welter by a length and a quarter at Moonee Valley with Captain Drake second and Considerate third. Time 1.41, betting 7 to 1 on Gold Streak. other contenders include Diplom, Sandy's Puggle, Aylphide, and North Cape.

Albion Welter A. Fullarton Captain Drake Godfrey Considerate Shall Sandy Churchill Badger Bille Burke Newton T Aldwyth H. Skidmore Bisted Portico Bravoca Curia Manstar Gay Garde Isonomia R. Canni F. Lodderaj Devon Fleet Cephren Gwendolette Jerry C Parachute Port L'Atrol Lady Clyde Bevern Remington Retinaa Seond Ijm Barametric A. Breagley Chortle H. Badger Smoke Bereen Ron Hall Old Days Salmoni Hathersage Demotie International Caragena Suzanre Molliecon Williamsons Proof P. Simonds Annie Roonle W. Beresford Border Lass Lord Walla Silent Night Golden Corn Magnetic Knight Toscanini Sea Cadet Torchon Muraillle Hectare Fredwyn Gipsy Way Hullabaloo Mollie Con Annie Rowney Bey Rose Martin Ralph Celeris Fiesal Old Red Migs Gallant Sunshine Hoy Royal March Lampos Wyn Gates Piatero Full Plight Goodall Wellington Muld Bette Rey Rowe Diva Fia

Opening of the Winter Premiership Moves to Northbourne Oval

Rugby union clubs train for Saturdays opening of the Winter Premiership. Northern Suburbs and East Coast compete in reserve rounds with fixtures at York Park and Duntram Oval. The official opening at Manuka Oval features a ceremony in front of the enclosure with dignitaries and a post ceremony tea.

Gam Ue Northern Sway Northbourne Oval Basteon Suerte Og Bk Pasa Froon Ovel Masi Patuetine Acton Mr. J Eastern Suburbs Militia York Park Leugh- In Rmac. Vy Amc Duntram Oval Pau E. Paward Manuka Oval W. G Oy Tlass W. J. Edward A James H Ff, Jones L. W. Nott Eoc Be. .Wumt A. D. Watson Geories Wheatard Awardian Burchell John T. Dent Daley FE. F. Heasell Joan Bale Joy Edwarda Cynthia Heasell Joan Betty Woodger

Women's Basketball Association Hears Meeting Details

The annual meeting will be at the Hotel Kurrajong on Saturday afternoon May 4. Clubs wishing to join the association are asked to send two delegates. Miss E. Naylor of the Government Printing Office is the secretary.

Women's Basketball Association Kurrajong E. Naylor Government Printing Office

Somerton Handicap Results and Odds Overview

Racing notes list results and betting for Somerton Handicap with Red Morn 47 and Bright-Stead 4 DR. EWiatt, Wimbet 7 0 and several named horses. Times show 1 14 percent or 1 14 and a half length gap between second and third with Miss Verbi and Miss WeibI among carries over.

Tima Somerton RED Morn J. O'Brien Bright- Stead DR. Ewiatt Wimbet Ron Halls Bennstone Brethren Request Donon's Hill Prince Itenald Beyros Arndate Arnshire Hoyol Cross Ellison Mr. Moto Gaelic Aoneek Morocco Grand Tour Yonder Star Erin's Prince Wanderer Harley Oaventhus Tomhie Miss Weebi

Incomplete Radio Schedule With Anzac Focus Broadcasts

A fragmented timetable lists daily programs for 2FC and JAR with essential services, news, music blocks, and special Anzac broadcasts. Entries mention orchestras, speakers, and various time slots, including parliamentary segments and sea of cultural programs.

Muriel Maxwell Famous Orchestra Heatucast Empire ALF Digger Ag Fordu Casvas Jim Davison Sydney Wirebag Ō Owa Fai Albert Sandler Parliamentary Vachaman Swett Thiwallan A.B.C Massane BABC ABC Mel Lowrie Madic Misic Ibolena

Heinkel Designer Dr Heinkel Die at 52 in London

London radio reports designer Dr Heinkel, famed for aircraft designs, killed in an incident in London. Authorities have not released full details. Heinkel, aged 52, was a prominent figure in aerospace design.

Heinkel London Te - Cermat Radio Dr. Heinkel

Moray Fur Trade Highlighted in Vig Norweg Feature

A fragment mentions Vig Norweg and Morway area and fur trade themes. The brief notes cultural or regional focus without full context, highlighting local industry and community interests.

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