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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1947

Page

4

Visiting dogs bring greyhounds to Queanbeyan meet

Greyhounds from Wyong and Goulburn are coming to Queanbeyan to compete due to the Gosford Wyong Goulburn racing ban. Queanbeyan Greyhound Racing president Hinckaman says about nine races may be added to the program to accommodate newcomers. No move to extend the ban to Queanbeyan is likely, though the issue may be discussed at tonight’s executive meeting.

Wol Wyong Goulburn Queanbeyan Gosford Wyong Wotlong Pong Nigat Doxa Prise Simaller

Northmead School Fire Damages Fort Sydney Campus

A large fire at Northmead Public School in Fort Sydney caused extensive damage early today. The blaze endangered twenty firefighters amid falling timber as they reached the seat of the fire, with detectives probing two recent theft attempts of a film projector installed at the school.

Sydney Northmead Argon Aa Theildren

Flemington Livestock Market Sags Amid Weaker Sheep Prices

Readers report a subdued Flemington market with 21 870 sheep and lambs traded. Prices softened from the previous sale with prime ewes to 42s, prime lambs around 0.33, and prime hoggets near 48, as buyers submitted fewer head and values declined.

Sydney Flemington Menards Crite Tn Nelert Bullark Meer

Kingston Defeats Flinders In Gee Cup Final Ball Dress

Mixed and men’s divisions show Kingston, Reid, Braddon, Ainslie, Northbourne and Grimt competing across singles and doubles. Kingston retains the Gee Cup after edging Flinders 10 sets 83 games to 3 rubbers 7 sets 83 games, with Stall overpowering Kingston to win 6 rubbers 14 sets 97 games to 5 games.

Barton Reid Northbourne Northvourne Porvest MEN Aina Forestry School A Kingston Qrimth Asamiea Falway Rm.c. Braft Bradton Kingston Harthbourne Barton I Porrent Ainslie I Reid T Btromlo Braedon Plinders Funders II Braddon IV Ainslie St. Paul's RDC Islam Kingston I Ainatie Rela Barton II Reid II Flindera Ainatie II Astiake Braddon Yarralumia Eastlake Eames Mgrimth Ainslie TV Pftumeral St. Paurs Ainslie Jit Barton IT Kingston M1

Randwick Race Results Tellers Handicap at Randwick

A fragmented race card for Randwick shows results across multiple handicaps. Winners include ROBEWELL in the Tellers’ Handicap, LEGATO in the Novice Handicap Division, ROYAL LAD and Marine Victory in the Staff Handicap, and VALIANT CROWN in the Accountants’ Handicap with noted times and betting odds.

Tellers Robewell D. Weir Sueanne Peterson Rhapsody E. Doon Bettng Hale Legato Ww. Cook Neimby W. Brincoe Ozorian A. Ward Bet Ung Ozonian Lady Mathew Neiby Prince Fok Vaucluse Roswal Royal Lad Skip Court Podmore Marine Victory Munro Wetting Crownall Thee Rufle Clem Lacomar Donish Bun King Fordyce Sun King Circus Boy Lady Grace Lacomar Gold Mar Adlave Valiant Crown Star Vite Cook Tahimoor E. Fordyce Peter’ Robinson Tahmoor Puttham A. Mulley Bead Brummel Mullaney Skip Bomber N. Sellwood Beijing Beau Brummell Spear Patrol EI Senor Ward Cee Rte Anal Helmany Berg eBeliverance

Western Australian Footballer Granted Bail in Adelaide Case

John Broadstock, former Richmond player, now in Western Australia, was granted bail after being convicted in the Criminal Court for attempting to steal in a North Adelaide garage. Judge Mays set a £1000 bond to behave for three years, restrict residence within 25 miles of Adelaide, require police report on arrival, and ban racing or trotting meetings. if visiting Adelaide temporarily, he must report to police.

Adelaide

East Fremantle to visit Canberra for league fixtures

East Fremantle arrives for a visit to the national football league itinerary in Canberra. Officials are to be welcomed by Minister for Health Senator McKenna at Parliament House, with a smoke social planned. The visit includes a tour, a game at the oval, and a social event at the Masonic Hall.

East Fremantle Seaton Bavige Saree Seay Tall Mepoer Asign Panerty Sherd Nelly Ave Berry Gairadelo Mane N. Kastlake Premierahip Ciot Ptee Ad Sais Rastlake Mant Queanbeyan Rast Fremantle J. Jarman Senator McKenna Parliament House Acton Berra National Football League Betarday Canberra Oval Masonic Hall Gin Sun Speel Gueensland

O Connor House Expansion in Canberra Begins

The Tocumwal house project comprises 125 homes in Canberra's north-west public precinct. Six designs with two to four bedrooms mimic Amalie style, built under Br Potts direction. Completion expected within 18 months. earlier Tocumwal group saw 12 homes finished in eight months at about £1500 each. Eight English workers remain from the original 86 as skilled labor tightens.

Tocumwal O'Connor Canberra Amalie Worka ¢ Br. Potts Bniahed Bonney and Cowper

Rugby Union Predicts Return Of Basketball In ACT Season

Rugby union circles anticipate a quick resume of men's basketball as RM.C. clubs become available. Sixteen teams enter the draw including MLC Forsyth School YMCA CMB RSL Batton Sub-breach and a Northern Suburbs Rugby Union team. The report notes this may be the first ACT footballers to play competitive basketball though common in other states.

Rm.c MLC Forestry School YMCA CMB RSL Batton Sub-breach Northern Suburbs Rugby Union Act

Sydney High Wins Rugby Union Clash

Sydney High Chooks and the ACT Secondary schools met on the High School oval for the annual rugby union match. Combined High defeated Canberra 22 to 3 after a competitive first half, with B Court, B Palmer, D Gouldstein scoring tries and Preston adding a goal and a penalty goal. Canberra’s G Donnelly of St Patrick's College, Goulburn, kicked a penalty goal.

Sydney High Bchooks ACT Mor Combined High Canberra Enalty Klee Wat B. Court B. Palmer D. Gouldstein M."preaton R. Busch G. Donnelly St Patrick's College, Goulburn

Hindu Prince Seen as Caulfield Cup Contender

Melbourne racing notes indicate Hindu Prince has backing for the Caulfield Cup with owner Pappas optimistic about a Melbourne Cup double. Hoysted cautions on lingering leg trouble, while Formidable leads early betting. Next start likely Mommie Stakes day at Caulfield.

Melbourne F. W. Hoysted Hoysted Pappas Marget Proctor Carifield Formidale Ente Ouizotte Parentena Gold Réln High Piaah

Pelvis Fractured in Jump Incident at Wynnum

A woman fractured her pelvis during a jump at Wynnum as a two story russt home caught fire today. Another woman climbed a 24 ft drainpipe to escape while an elderly woman was badly burned trying to save belongings and pets. Sixteen children and other residents were saved.

Brisbane Monany Wynnum

Canberra Aero Planes Return to Service in Two Weeks

Scrambled notes indicate Canberra aviation unit plans to operate both aircraft within the next fortnight. A second Tiger Moth has returned from Sydney, with crews arranging securing and readiness amid demand and ongoing preparations.

Canberra Sydney

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