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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
4
Amateur golf in Sydney reports A N Waterson the holder of the title easily winning the first round of match play for the State amateur championship at The Lakes. T Tanner, who led qualifiers on Saturday, also won easily.
Dr. Samuel Alexander was fined 20 pounds in Summons Court for failing to keep a drugs register. His representative Mr P M Woodward admitted he had taken a considerable amount of drugs to sustain himself. Alexander had performed several major operations.
Arrangements are complete for the fourth open event at the Federal Golf Club with a morning associates play and an afternoon mixed foursomes plus an 18 hole handicap for men. Day two features the McGrath Cup and a 36 hole gross for short markers, plus a long drive final. Entries come from Royal Canberra, Goulburn, Gunning and City clubs with further entries to Tom Wharton in Kingston.
B Kelly wins the 12 mile senior handicap and fastest time 28 48 as Lit Queanbeyan Cycling Club opens season. Junior race sees R Stumbles break course record 24 20 from scratch but没place. J Ford takes victory. NG Koorey resigns as secretary at annual meeting. Kellett elected.
The Clerical Association General Secretary notes a 6 per annum salary rise for male Commonwealth Public Service staff for the July 24 1840 period with lower rises for females and juniors. The discussion covers index numbers, wartime staffing, and potential reversion to the Public Service after the war, with the Public Service Board urged to review reclassifications.
Hawkesbury weighs in for a midweek meeting featuring flat and hurdle races across two year olds and open handicap events. Notable runners include Linklet Green Isle Evercello Conundrum and Treketer in the flat, with Mohican Dermid Jon Bax and Merry Smile among the 7f handicap entries.
List of horse scratchings at Gosford including Maiden Plate entries Fire Jas Resign Giddy Gay Stewards Mile Magsman Ponto Encourage Stakes Mrs Caudie Novice Handicap Lady Marconi Alam Malinda Sachem Glen Elgin Handicap Considerante Old Daya Moreland Steeple Rubical.
Sydney reports the Rosehill Race Club will transfer to a non proprietary basin soon following government advised committee plans from last year. Details are completed and will proceed under the committee’s guidance.
Brisbane Monday report from trainer George Price indicates Mildura will miss the Hrrabane Cup while Darby Munro rides in the King's Pirates and Feminint also lines up with Munro. McCarten to ride Spearvate in the St Leger and Cup. Brisbane Riverta freed from Stradbroke duties with Anne now under W Briscoe. Walreka showed no distress in gallop with Anne, while Mildura The Squire Corolla Dollar Femintt and Katanga work mock tomorrow at Doomben.
Central Executive has filed representations with the Public Service Board regarding action outlined in the terms above. Details specify the intended measures and the parties involved. The filing signals a formal step toward approval or review of proposed actions.
In Saturday hockey, Old Canberrans beat Staff 6-2 after a 2-2 half. Piggin scored five for Old Canberrans while Williams shone for Staff. Kingston drew 2-2 with University with Goodwin scoring twice. Barton edged A M C 2-1 in a fast match. Reserve results saw Old Canberrans 4 TAAF 1 and R.A.A.F. perform creditably in their first game.
The notice lists numerous players by region and club for the second round in the ladies' tennis week. Names include Mrs Fielding Veal Mrs Harvey Mrs Oa TM and others from Northbourne Ayrton Rees Sally Kempaon Me James Kent York Moors Braddon Eastlake Kingston Reid Barton and several more with several partners and titles referenced.
James Crowe, a 35 year old laborer, pleaded guilty at Paddington Court to posing as Bob Skelton the horse trainer. He claimed to own 40 horses and ran turf advising services. He received three months hard labor on two charges, suspended on good behaviour for 18 months, plus a £2 fine for publishing a misleading notice about race results at Kensington on April 10.
The list of station 2FC and 3AR programs runs from morning devotion at 10.0 through news, music, and talks, detailing sessions like Daily Dozen, Fast Session, News Behind the News, and musical segments led by pianists, orchestras, and vocalists with special broadcasts from The Go derra Times and Penny Post in late hours.
Berra Club lists Heyes Holga Gan Hale Dev Eaa Athebert Somerville Whiteford Forbes Fry Hinechel as members expected to play at City Green. The roster also includes Casticau Warwil Hellier Beattti Whiteford in a full lineup.
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