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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1939

Page

6

Cycling Club presents 40 mile Hamburger Cup race results

In Queenbeayan event Frank Wentley edged a field to win the 40 mile Hamburger Cup. Bentley posted the fastest time with a 32 minute 8 second leg. Brill and Metterey trailed, while women and junior entrants participated in the day’s cycling program.

Frank Wentley Quesn Lgyan Cycling Clu Fe Mnerorey Ari J. Brill Bell Goulburn Queenbeyan Nora Gailurn R Thourke We Bentley A. Thoman Ary Re Muslineng Wa Od Pawan Ke Sumblea J Bentley Metterey Brill

Melbourne Cup Scramble Frail Scrappy Cards

A garbled racing roundup notes entries and horses such as Monkey, Senult, and Star Lover, with mentions of the Melbourne Cup and various owners or trainers. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the piece centers on a handicap, betting amid a flurry of horse names and race terms.

Undefined Track and Field Event Outcomes in South Australia

Muted summary notes in Adelaide Monday report a mix of track and field results and administrative actions. It mentions South Australia defeating New South Wales, and West Australia beating NSW in interstatial events, alongside references to trotting meetings, withdrawals, and disciplinary rules affecting owners, trainers, and venues.

Adelaide Fatwa South Australita New South Wales Vietayin Queenaland West Australia Nsw Muremachen

Two New Trainers Hit Sydney Club Roster Changes

In Sydney a new training roster arrives with Mundy Yothy and Jockoyn entering the Australian club. Two newcomers to the trainee list, Abbotwnt A and Bellin fung from Kensington, join the ranks. Findlay’s status is unsettled with a note that he will not appear, while he is expected to receive a four-letter allowance from December.

Sydney Mundy Feamere Jockoyn Tuckey’ Club Bellin Fung Kensington Findlay Ahdredwas Liewmen Lembor

Bray suffers ankle injury at Victoria Park meeting

In the Trans. AYDNAY Monway event at Victoria Park WoUlme meeting Bray, a crookeding driver, was fast with misfortune in the Second Division of the Divided Hand tap. He sustained an injured ankle after a mishap, causing concern among officials and spectators.

Aydnay Monway Bray

Cup Candidates and Odds Amid a Murky Racing Brief

A scrambled report outlines contenders for a Cup event with Adoni and Reading among favorites. Mentions Armored at a regular pace and Carmela Cup as the current focus, with uncertain details on schedule, locations, and supporting horses.

On the Air Today Network listings and varied programming

A dense schedule of radio segments covers weather, markets, news, music, talks, dramas, sports, and children's programs. Entries note stations, times, and show titles with many named programs and performers across a full day’s lineup.

Canberra ‘Times Behop Lowe Broadeas Sydney Stoke Exchange Munte Westher Stock Exchange Derwent Reella Towsy Spivakovaky Source Dupre Burney Town Hall Tadk—Drake Leon Ant Genutty Siuuie Oronesten Jona Money William ‘Paineh Harry Bloom Joe Brennan Sie Newton Watther Chow

Fatal collision near Granville leaves man dead

A fatal road crash near Granville involved a motorcycle, car and lorry. The injured driver, a 09 year old, was taken to hospital in a serious condition while others were treated for non life threatening injuries.

Granville Sant Abinajona

Manuka Presses to Second Place After Tight Contest

In a chaotic national football update Manuka edges toward the second position as Queanbeyan and Kingston games shape the standings. The Times notes Sydney and regional teams contending with close results and a pivotal round upcoming, highlighting Manuka’s persistent push and key performances from Ainslie and Quenbeyan in recent matchups.

Rugby Union Semi Final Replay Set Amid Turmoil

A chaotic report from the ACT rugby scene notes a semi final between Rovio aailiiey College No. 1 and Northern Subihy ML Manubi was ordered replayed after unresolved events. Players faced delays and travel issues with safety concerns and weather affecting the schedule. The rebroadcasted match aims to determine the path to the finals, with key officials and participating colleges named in the chaotic account.

Rovio Aailiiey College No. 1 Norther Subihy ML Manubi Oval Pest Batardity Leichatt Barmera Suburi Warsers Semai Aumatea Enitsk Basip

Rifle Shooting Championship Wins for A Johnston

The Queanbeyan Rifle Club event began with prize money awarded to A Johnston and Beecher. The championship reached its annual conclusion with notable performances as shooters contended for top honors amid the ranga period.

HreKitte Queanbeyan A. &_ Johnston Beecher

Stairs terror and medical trial in Kruschen note

Fragmentary report describes fear of stairs and a medical trial at Kruschen, with references to a governor and authorities. It mentions a patient seeking aid to travel, a morning date, and health concerns such as kidney and stomach issues. The language is garbled but implies a public notice or sensational health claim.

Kruschon Nile Kaunenen Neble-Pointen

Canberra Neighbors Eye England Visit In 1940 Cricket Tour

Australia’s cricket scene anticipates an interstate Canberra engagement as part of a possible 1940 tour by England. Strong figures signal a favorable prospect with plans for Bowral and Bet events, while A.C. Connell and local committees coordinate crucial intercity match arrangements and official attendance.

Wimnin JC Eh Manuka Bowral Bea Cnet Connell A.C. Connell Inter Ignet Canberra Chieket Association Waley Crickat

Life Assurance risks in old age discussed in Sydney

Mr Amford told the Australania Actuarial Society that most life assurance policyholders die between ages 50 and 70. He cited mental and physical decline as factors and noted risks linked to action in old age discussed at the meeting in Sydney layman terms.

Sydney Moway Tn Bull Nh Life Assurane Actuarhlite Australania Amford Ife Attord

Cup Competitions Compact Summary Report

Fragmentary OCR indicates a sports cup event with multiple names and places such as Telopen Pari and Canberra. Details are unclear and several proper nouns appear misspelled, hindering full identification of teams, dates, or results.

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