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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1940

Page

4

Randwick Racecard Estimated Trials And Handicaps

The Randwick programme lists today trial hurdles and multiple handicaps across divisions. Entries include Aussie 5, Mind, Wandoo, Pay Val, and Sir Leighton in hurdles, with divisions for apprentice riders in the Encouragement Handicap and separate farm novce and juvenile handcaps.

Yan Phil Trekster bin Dinc Festoon Bogan Boy Urana Sir Leighton Bull Ant Pedale Blackie Montague Miller Pay Val Oo Wa Berlona Mind Wandoo

ASCOT RACING PROGRAMME FOR TODAY AND TRIALS

The Victoria program lists Straphord trials at 12:30 with horses including Le Grand Ringford and Royal Mail. Torrington Handicap for two year olds follows, with Aladdin's Ripple and Fox's Lamp among contenders. Additional races at Murchison Trial, Wokingham Handicap, Aylesford Handicap, and Mouth Walree Handicap appear with multiple entrants and odds.

Strapford le Grand Ringford Dargala Noewabenda Dryspear Royal Mail Binnak Flying Co- Forest Marshall Alibi Billie Burke Partoer Deimos Bookaar Tery Pretend

March 1938 Prices Rise On Agricultural Goods

The report notes price increases from February to March 1938 driven by higher costs for farm products meat and building materials amid broader inflation pressures. The rise reflects the continued impact of agricultural and industrial factors on consumer prices.

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Tenants in Hixteen Team Open League With New Entries

Sixteen teams contest the competition with seven in A Grade and nine in Reserve Grade. New entrants include two RAAF sides and Queanbeyan Reserve. The season opens today with 2 pm starts at Griffith and Duntroon, featuring matches such as Canberrans 1 v Staff and University v F.L.M.C. among others.

Hixteen RAAF Queanbeyan Canberrans Staff al Griffith McGregor Owen Kingston v. University Reid Bradbury Foster Barton York Park Fisher and Gordon University Flm.c Duntroon Capt Fletcher and Bryan

Ainslie and Manuka to clash in Northbourne trials

Intermediates Ainslie versus Manuka at Northbourne as two strong teams prepare with halftime changes. Norman Taylor, Manuka coach, predicts fit sides for next Saturday opening. Bastlake praised for youth focus as LAAF hosts Bastnake at Kingston oval to gauge Manuka's strength. King's Birthday holiday announced to be observed on December 16.

Ainslie Manuka Northbourne Oval Northbourne Norman Taylor P Bag Migpett Hie Bastlake Jack Byres

Selections and Handicaps From The Week’s Turf Trials

The report lists trial hurdle results with Phil leading ahead of Aussie Bee and Montague in the SELECTIONS. KEincourage Handicap shows anne leading Brave Bird and Lavengro Farm Novice features Tinker Bell and underclap. Other events include Juvenile Handicap with Statue ahead of Vic torene and War Trophy. Flying Omar and Scarlet Circle leading in respective races with Denis second. ee Warwick Handicap and Walter Handicap see top placings for tee, Tel Asur, St. Constant, and Vaananu with Rathlin close behind.

Denis Mitsui Bragandt Aureus Vergure Benburt Scarlet Circle Warwick St. Constant Tel Amur Sunnybrook Lewrant William Wont Salazar Joan Tickle BO Rathlin Panabil Porimond Radio Queen Phil Montague Keincourage Brave Bird Lavengro Tinker Bell Underclap Cryon Statue Victorene War Trophy Flying Omar Scarlet Circle Ee Warwick Tee Tel] Asur Walter Vaananu Rathlin Serpen

State Lottery Sydney Draw Reveals Major Prizes

State Lottery No 676 drawn today lists first prize 45 678 won by J Gould of Newcastle 5 Morgan Street Second prize 68 433 to D A syndicate B T Beard Third prize 30 658 No 7 stadiotte Robinson 202 Catharine Leichhardt 82 064 Edward Fourth prize to OED aginey drawn Tuesday morning.

Sydney J. Gould Morgan Street Newcastle D.A B. T. Beard Stadiotte Robinson Catharine Leichhardt Edward Vidng Oed Aginey

Strafford Hurdle and Handicap Results Summary

Nawabzada 1 and Highland March 2 lead in the Strafford Hurdle with Ringford 3. In the Earl Marshal and Bonham events Miss Rebecca Murchison features a 1st division showing Aladdin's Lamp 1 Munsaki 2 Stentor 3. Wokingham Handicap saw Pamelus 1 Kaolin 2 Kanuri 3. Aylesford Handicap lists ane 1 Denis Girl 2 Windro Welter Iguveivent Somerset 2 Pine.

Livingstone Rednema Deniker Dominion Monarch Warner Hectare Nomin Daretta Olympus Pamelus Illustration Kanuri Larissa Naruis Kaolin Aylesford Salmoni Fi International Fearnought Minim Mate O Minle Rumbler If Lanaruus Busaire Somerset Nawabzada Ringford Earl Marshal S- Bon Rebecca Murchison Munsaki Stentor Wokingham Ane Denis Girl

Queanbeyan Greyhound Meeting Fields Listed Tonight

The Queanbeyan greyhound program shows Canberra Stakes events at 474 yards in multiple divisions, with runners including All Bid Dalgety Lass Katharina Nan's Hope Nim Sty's Lass Pop's Choice Yarra St on and more. Other races feature Malden Stakes 1st heat with entries such as All Aglitter Another Charlie Bushland Queen Jazz Song Nab's Float and Pat tle's Pet, plus Maiden Stakes 2nd heat and 660 yard President's Stakes with numerous dogs named.

Queanbeyan Canberra All Bid Brindy Innis Dalgety Lass Katharina Nan's Hope Nim Sty's Lass Malden All Aglitter Jazz Song Nab's Float Pattle’s Pet Petite Redburgh Welcome Ann Winabou Blue Reema Chackola's Pride Conguna Whiezgy Jack Sradbury Phantom Gipsy Stormalong Southern Boy Burndoo Peter Lady Quandi Summer Tan Bao Boy Val's White Legion Aptly More Bebo

Tuggeranong Races Today at War Fund Meeting

The Tuggeranong racecourse hosts the Tharw recea charity meeting today with eight races starting at 12.20 p.m. Proceeds go to the War Fund appeal and a ball will be held that evening at Tharwa Hall.

Tuggeranong War Fund Tharwa.Hall

Weekend Radio Schedules Across 2FC and SAR Networks

A dense listing of 2FC and SAR programme slots across the weekend notes essential services, news hours, music, choirs, and orchestra broadcasts. It records multiple BBC era features including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under Bernard Mensing and Bernard Heinze with Maria Markan soprano, plus racing talk and public notices from Warwick Farm and Randwick.

Diane Rey Rene Hia Nes' Taio Company Sav ' Gale Sydney Symphony Orchestra Bernard Mens F.R.C.M Stock Exchange Warwick Farm Randwick Vic Brisbane Melbourne Sporting Seasion National Military Band B.B.C Hooper Bernard Heinze Maria Markan Lestie Bridgewater Desmond Tanner Willa Hokin Close 2FC SAR Ing Quires Campoli Salon Orchestra Current Booka Worth Vance Palmer St Church of England Great Planiata I Ceorge Mulgrue Mann Fiana Sydney H. D. Black Philip Wade Vienna Trio Warther Gi Tall Pat Forme Elisabeth Schuman le Pena Fis Bervier St. Margaret's Church Maria Michal Iceland W. J. Dakin Young Autralia Lewer

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