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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1940

Page

4

Air Schedule Highlights Across The Day

A detailed timetable lists programs and times across multiple stations including Essential Services News Music Devotional and Evening Band segments. Notable items include The Prisoner of Zenda serial drama and Morning Devotion with Women’s Season, plus regional news from The Canberra Times and Goulburn Penny Post.

Binger Jim Davidson Professor Ananias Zenda Anthony Hope Robert Clark Close 2FC The Canberra Times 2BS 2BL Goulburn Penny Poat

Canberra Rifle Club Hughes Shield Stage One

Canberra riflemen fired the first Hughes Shield stage from the 600 yard mound. L. Mc registered a possible score and won the daily prize. J. McIntosh and RF. McLeod shot for the bull’s eye pool. after a shoot-off J. McIntosh emerged club champion.

Canberra L. Mc J. McIntosh RF. McLeod

Anzac Carnival Bowls Defend Bowing Green Fund Drive

Anzac Carnival in Canberra saw 28 rinks from Canberra, City and Goulburn compete in a fundraiser organized by the Canberra Club. Proceeds support a bowling green at the War Veterans Home Narrabine. Trophies went to Cummings Cox Baastt and Lott with undefeated play and a 29 margin. many others earned honors as the event highlighted strong play despite a cross wind on the heavy green.

Canberra City Goulburn Narrabine F. Somerville Hls.a Cummings Cox Baasstt Lott Minser Lancaster Groimsa Smith Marchant Lucas Keene Lamb Hobday Hargreaves Beattie Carew Northwoo Peters Chase Beal Castieau Taylor Whiteford Pruat Dignam Alderton Fawcalt

Moss Dominates Handicap Singles In City Club Meet

Moss defeats Marchant 21 to 6 in handicap singles, starting with a full hand and a two. In the doubles handicap, Bourn and Kruger 12 beat Fox and Fawcett 31 to 25 after a late rally by Fawcett.

Moss Marchant Bourn Kruger Fox Fawcett

Petrol Spill In Sydney Harbour From Pipeline Break

Hundreds of gallons of petrol escaped into the harbour at Flsh Bay today when a pipeline linking a steamer and a storage tank ruptured. Pumping was discontinued immediately and precautions taken to prevent ignition. A nearby tanker was ordered to extinguish its boilers due to danger.

Sydney Flsh Bay

Greyhound Racing at Queanbeyan Club Meet

Queanbeyan greyhound meeting results list Canberra Stakes winners Pof's Choice Yarra Wanna Brindy Innis with close margins. Maiden and Flying Stakes feature Another Charlie Con Yuna Flying Whizzy dead heat Chakola's Pride. Several Canberra Stakes and Maiden heats recorded with times around 27 seconds and multiple winners including Rugville and Laughing Joe.

Queanbeyan Couraing Club POF Yarra Wanna Brindy Innis Pop’s Choice All Bil Nimmity Laas Nan's Hope Dalgety Lass Katharina Gils Charlie Pattie's Pet Bushland Queen Winnabou Pattie’s Pet Petite Cash Wecome Ann Iodburgh Jazz Song Conyuna Jack Bradbury Blue Keema Val's Evens Boy Peter Val Burnsloo Vansmore Ruddville Secure Cash Eggnog Anilymore Bebo Miss Mareows Silver Bray Seardo Ini Db Laughing Joe Editorial Wannabou Lady Tadema Dan O’gow Askating Tihme Andymont Golden Pots Evena Andy Mont le Tacsin Bue Reema Bluv Reema Kreeger Brendon Jerilderie London

Federal Golf Monthly Medal Won By J Torrence

J Torrence wins the monthly medal with a net 54 while G Ryan takes the gross with 71. Notable scores include Torrence 72 20 fi, Griffith 61, Bourke 64, Davies 64. Four ball best ball against par goes to Grauhart Harker 5 up. Open tournament and weekend events set including McGrath Cup and nine hole morning, 18 hole mixed afternoon.

J. Torrens G. Ryan J. Torrence W. Madigan Griffith L. Bourke F. Davies Waa Grauhart Harker Associates

Boys' Club triumph seals premiership in under 14 cricket

Under 14 match sees Reynolds 47 and McCulloch 20 not out steer the Boys' Club to 90 for 3 then 156 total. Northbourne reply 69 all out as Rees 2-12 and Brill 3-6 pace the finish. Wilson 10 not out helps secure a 21 run win after first innings, clinching the premiership.

Boys’ Club Reynolds McCulloch Hart Goodall Rees Northbourne Wilson O'Reilly Brill Cleary Boys' Club

Eastlake and RAAF Triumph in Final Trial Football Tests

At Kingston and Northbourne final trial games featured Eastlake with Eyre and Curtin strong, and RAAF asserting in forward play after halftime. Manuka defeated Ainslie in intermediates while Ainslie pressed late. final scores show Fastlake 14 g 20 b to RAAF 12 16k and Manuka 13 g 11b to Ainslie 7 g 9b scrambled.

Northbourne Kingston R.A.A.F Eastinke Drayton Kastinke Curtin South Melbourne R.A.A.P Woodruff K. MacDonal Fastlake Raaf Eastlake Eyre Curtin Hartis K. Gladwin Hellie Skerry Avatie Manuka Aingie Queanbeyan Ainslie Ainsie Hume Yandell Rabl Coleman Grange James Evans Fettes Collins Kennerly

Royal Canberra Links Result Sparks Tight Scoring Drama

J Edington with 34 points tops par competition at Royal Canberra Golf Club over 18 holes, beating W J Perry by one. Best scores posted include J Pillington 38, T Pasamore 36, J Maroney 35, and C C Russell 33 among others as grass growth promises improved conditions after rain.

J. Edington Royal Canberra Golf Club Edlington W. J. Perry J. Pillingrton T Pasamore J. Maroney T. A. Hungerford Z. A Tonkin H. B. Mitchelmore H. G. Richards F J. McKenna J. K. Wiliams C. C. Russell Fj.maroney C. J. Hughes KE. G. Doddrett J. A. Bull

Queanbeyan Defeats Canberra In Final Trial Before Carr Cup

Queanbeyan beat Canberra 15 to 4 in a final trial before the Carr Cup series. At half time Queanbeyan led 10 3 and dominated with strong handling and kicking. Canberra selectors tested replacements with McCauley and Keys returning to form while Corcoran and Swan starred for Queanbeyan.

Canberra Queanbeyan Fettle Goulburn Blues Yasset Kay Mears Swan Corcoran Slatyer Lucas Bluey Keys McCauley Gribble Yank" Saulch Kerr Curran Hartlett Stanwell Hackett Allwork Moore Norman Croker KR. Moore Gribbbie Smith D. Smith J. McKie Watts Bartlett Allwark Hlackett Emblem Hay R. Royal R. Willams J. Williams Johnston Griffiths McCann Hame I. Swan A. Corcorian J. Sitanwell Quivanbeyan Tust Ume R. Williams Carcoran Quaner BR. Moore

Mt Kembla Defeats Goulburn In Cup Trial

Mt Kembla beat Goulburn 24 to 20 in a pre cup trial at Goulburn yesterday. The result highlights Mt Kembla’s early form ahead of the cup.

Goulburn Mt. Kembla Pulata

Carr Cup match set for Queanbeyan Showground

The Carr Cup game between Canberra holders and Goulburn is scheduled for next Sunday at Queanbeyan Showground. The Massy Cup clash between Yass holders and Queanbeyan is set for May 12 in Yass.

Canberra Goulburn Queanbeyan Showground Yass Tholdera Queanbeyan Yase

Randwick Racecard Sums and Results Across Divisions

Horse racing results from Randwick show multiple divisions with winners including Blackie Miller in the about 1 mile event and Tinker Bell in the Farm Mowice Handicap. Large field actions feature Pennywise Virtarine ALL DARK and BRA ZANDT among notable runners with fixed odds and distances recorded.

Hurdin Blackie Miller H. Paton Phil L. Hynes Bogan Boy Kennedy Sir Leighton Paddle Montague Trekster Urana King Otho Pay Val Wandoo Festoon Bull Ant Ehetting G. Whitney Pennywise F. Lewis H. Darke Macduff Rival Speer Tyrannus Harmesta Clouston Lorechatall Brave Bird ALL Dark KR. Horton Reunion F Lewin el Camarilla Davis Good Earth Avant Tout Bramana Dickton Canfide Peekmond Innisfail el Cam Hers Winger Liege Maid Spearama War King Piquant Leigh Tinker Pell Cyran Spearamaa Diamante W. Cook A. Knoxi K. Andrews Othera Evergreen Kiaratoo Manlock Freeman War Trophy Royal Eoblem Victorine Place Brazandt F. Sherit L! Denis Munro Benburb Denis Warwick Lockray W. Cookt Bonnie L T.R. Goodwin Tel Asur Phitus Bel Oiseau Davidson Opportunist J. Coutts Oberous Bartley Olea Valazar Aanazu Bonny Lock Gli Serpent Perimond Tickle Radio Wei Geert Morning Levrani Aren't We All Aanasy SETA Uberous Salazat Spemnbu Dave

Stratford Yarmouth Racecard Fragments Reveal Harsh Jockey Lineup

The clipping lists multiple races with horses such as Ringford Aladdin's Lamp and All Talk, naming jockeys like H Badger and J Purtell. It records placings, times, and betting terms for events including the Torrington Handicap and Wokingham Handicap, with numerous entries and divisions amid a chaotic OCR trace.

Tinker Bell Wins Farm Novice Race at Saturday Meeting

Tinker Bell, full sister to Peter Pan, prevailed in the Farm Novice on Saturday with F Hickey riding well to gain the last run. The event drew heavy betting and a large crowd along the Melbourne course to witness racing and other sports across the day.

Tinker Bell Peter Pan F. Hickey Melbourne Grammar Yarra Scotch Geelong Grn Gramipay Weasley College Billy Hansen Terry McGinnis West Melbourne Hansen Autralia McGinnis New York

Despatch rider killed in Brisbane collision

Jock Richard Colburn Mayne a new despatch rider died after a head on collision between his motorcycle and a tram car in South Brisbane late Saturday night. He had just completed training as a despatch rider.

L. J. Hynes Phil Rendwick Blackie Miller Woo Hynes Sewards Brisbane Jock Richard Colburn Mayne

Plough Racing Entries and Results From Plymouth Welter

Betting list includes Denis Girl METIC Rambler Lanarus Wic robe Glentino Susake Mate 7 Mine Bell Buoy Sir Regent Dive Win shown with times and distances. Horses such as FERVENT Silver Reign Badgers French Gem Mollie Con El Rea Benchman and others appear with placings and neck lengths timed at 20h Plymouth Welter and 133 time units in a compact racing record.

Ringford Paul Lair Fife Meg le Granal Cerneceliam Royal Mail Highland March Huyal Mall Saul Lois le Grand Dargals Torrington Mansial Dia Griffiths Cgden H. Skidmore Balkan Chie J. Crifley Tea Creek Pargoon Rosa Fe Billie Burke Meadow Lark Alibi Partoer Mish Brbecca Delo Netting Matshal F Pargoon Alibi Billie Burks Flos Fe Partoer Miss Reber Deimos Murchison Aladin'r Lamp Creighton Rookaar Badger Double Look J. Purtell Stentor Fiftieth Battery Ripple Fox Cimaun Sugarmasundi Haste Away Mananki Pretend Double Loch Count Cimaun Livingstone Olympus Varner Hectare Nomin Daretis Dominion Monarch Daretta Kanuri H. Badger Miss Burn T. Griffittha Kaalin Pumelius Maldevan Larissa Pamelus Naru Lanarus Minim Glentino International Mate Or Mine Windrobbe Rambler Fearnought Suzgire Denis Girl METIC Wicrobe Susake Mate Mine Bell Buoy Sir Regent Hall Neck Plymouth Welter W. Hartoey Badgers Otherea Somerset Peak el Rea ST. Fer. Vent

Newspaper notice fragment from Capital Press Australia

Fragmentary OCR shows a printed notice stating it is printed and published by Om John Shakespeare for Capital Presa of Auatralla using the offices of the Oom Street.

Om John Shakespeare Capital Presa Auatralla Ues Oom Street

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