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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

6

Moonee Valley Racing Results Highlight Multiple Races

Coverage lists winners and placings from Moonee Valley events including the Yering Trial Hurdle and Olinda Handicap. Notable winners include Sweet Lullaby, Great Patrol, Macedonia, Tifone, Cackle, Leporis, and Bonuma with times and margins.

Sweet Lullaby K. Brinajoy Pilgrim Kent Romulus Heart's Content Shadow Moon Great Patrol J. Purtell Mtent Night A. Dewhurst King Arthur J. Loegani Black Robin Murad Allanditta Shepherd Boy Thurleywood Portobella Macedonia R. Bailey Wyn Gates J. Hocker H. Olgen Zinnia Glentina Quietly Portwood Havers Angus the Super Prince Diva Tine Yarra Glen Lilydale Hunt Mr. N. Mason Bold Brat iMr. M. Wilson Collier Graham Niello Reminder Rhymster Konkapel King of Arms Jimmy Wilde Tm. Cackle Ij. Gilmore le Court J. Crilly Baallandallock Burgoine Colvino Shifting Star Great Eastern Gallant Lad Hopewyn Mamillius Cacel Batlandallock Divas Wasa Leporis Bones Ajon F. Flanery Yeldir McCormack Owen Roe Jean Friar Parilla Bonuma J. Gilmore Swynstead N. Powell Gaybrook

Kensington Races Feograssiva Handicap Winners

Calmitea leads a crowded Kensington card with Cadmitas claimed win in Feograssiva Handicap while Miss Armidale takes Duke Carrington in a disputed finish. Bandillo and Sydney stake early wins as Flying Walter and Silver Coat also prevail in divisions.

Lost Race on Protest at Kensington Disqualified The Gamble

At Kensington, The Gamble won the 14.2 Handicap but was disqualified after weighing in. Jockey weight misreadings and a lead left on the rail led stewards to fine Vo Gabrielle, owner and trainer, for gross carelessness. Miss Rididal finished second after the DQ.

Sydney Hackers Kensington Carly Vo Gabrielle Rtididale

Duke Melbourne Trainer Accepts Australian Assignment

Jack Holt, noted as a prominent trainer, received a letter from the Duke of Kert's private secretary inviting him to train the Duke's horses in Australia. Holt said he was delighted by the honor and would accept the position. The letter noted the Duke would race one or two horses in Australia.

Melbourne Jack Holt Duke of Kert Holt Australia Blolt Fetter

Jockey Reprimanded After Moonee Valley Trial

Stewards at Moonee Valley held an inquiry into Kialim Kate in the Trial Handicap. J. Maher, the jockey, was severely reprimanded for insufficient effort while the minor owners and trainer were cleared.

Melbourne Moonee Valley Kialim Kate J. Sandy B.C. Reill W. O'Dwyer J. Maher Maher

Rain Interrupts County Cricket as West Indies Triumph

London match report notes rain affecting play. West Indies posted 222 for 2 declared then Hampshire were bowled out for 124 and 138 with Bal Joy TO not out and Clarke taking 7 for 75, giving a 10 wicket win.

London West Indies Hampshire Bal Joy Clarke

Rugby Union plans large premiership dance at Albert Hall

The Union shifts the premiership celebration to Saturday week after the replay at Manuka Oval between R.M.C. No 1 and Northern Suburbs. The event features the Rugby Union Cup presented to the winning captain, a marquee, supper by a ladies committee, and a guest list including Southern Monaro players. The sprint championship winner earns the A J Nish trophy as Canberra Cup fixtures loom.

Union Manuka Oval R.M.C. No. 1 Northern Suburbs Albert Hall John T. Dent A. J. Nish Bombala

Mako Ousted in New Jersey Singles by Upset

In New Jersey singles Mako fell to Robert Peacock 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round. Sabin defaulted against Mulloy after the committee barred him from wearing spikes. In Australia, rain flooded the course and halted the Australian Hardcourt Championship.

New York Mako New Jersey Robert Peacock Sabin Mulloy Toowoomba

Londos Plans Five World Title Bouts in Australia

Jim Londos world heavyweight champion is signed for five matches in Australia including two title bouts if he keeps the crown. He will depart America tomorrow and the first opponent will be chosen through a series of elimination bouts.

Sydney Jim Londos Australia America

Flemington Course Spending Plans Draw Attention

Melbourne report notes the W R C spent 28 pounds on upgrades at Flemington during the racing year ending Monday and proposes spending a further 10 000 pounds in the current year to improve the course.

Melbourne W.R C Flemington

Premiership race heats up in Canberra football rounds

Queanbeyan leads the table with Manuka Acton and Ainslie close behind as Saturday matches decide the semi final contenders. Manuka aims to beat Mines Rovers while Acton faces Ainslie and Eastlake must win big to challenge for a finals place. Dick Roe returns to boost Queanbeyan and national players contend for selection as injuries test squads.

Queanbeyan Manuka Acton Ainslie Fastlake Mines Rovers Ainsl Eastlake Dick Roe Canberra Roe Kelly Crawley B. Martin Fox Bloomfield Baatinke Sydney Ware Dorman Giles Yandel Coleman Cogan Sga Claude Burrows Brinkman Hume Toomey Cook Watson Rogers Sharpe Trevillian Noonan Russell Warrie Dempster Gladwin Hag Arveral

Goulburn Rugby League Appeals Country CRL Ruling

Goulburn Rugby League lodged an appeal with Group 4 against a Yass protest and its cancellation, with the case sent to the Country Rugby League for adjudication. The lengthy notice details protest handling, referee status, and Rule 66 interpretations amid ongoing dispute.

Menzies Denies Widespread Census Card Jokes

Prime Minister Menzies denies sensational claims of thousands of jokers mocking the National Registration Act. He says most Australians fulfill obligations while acknowledging some fake or misled responses are detected and rejected as forgeries.

Menzies Tision Australia National Register

Woman Attacked by Dog in Reid Town Park

Miss Gertrude Smith aged 18 of Reid Town was admitted to Wolk Longong hospital with neck injuries and shock after being attacked by a dog in a park where two dogs were playing. The incident occurred when one dog suddenly bit her as she walked through the park.

Gertrude Smith Reidtown Wolklongong Hospital

Massy Cup Scheduling Dispute Faces Appeals Board

The Group erred by denying the Massy Cup on July 23 at Cooma and Yass, with Cooma allowed to play. The County Rugby Football League Appeals Board in Sydney will review after July 25 decisions, as constitutional rules on pending appeals affect operative results.

Goulburn Rugby League Group 4 Yass Coulburn T. Coffey Goulburn Country Rugby League Canberra Country League Queanbeyan Braidwend Cooma Counttry Rugby Football League Sydney

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