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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

6

International Sports Meet At White City Shines For Americans

At White City international athletic meeting Britons faced strong American performances before about 10,000 spectators. Notable events included C Beetham lighting the 110 yards hurdles in 13.9 seconds, and D. Pell of Great Britain clocking 4 miles in 13.9. Finland and Italy runners also posted marks as the meeting highlighted emerging distance and sprint talents.

London Manaay Bixteen Matone White City C. Beetham P deMfrey Ro V. Coenen Zim Maine P. Staakt Finland Wardlea Lida

Giant killer profile from a cryptic 1920s report

A garbled OCR summary describes a feat by a giant killer figure and mentions a grant event, a week long stretch, and confusion over names within a naval or competitive context. The report notes an official statement about trouble with the unnamed party and a stated preference for a certain approach or outcome.

Garthone Fatally Injured In Race At Ket Orange

In a buggy field event at Ket Orange today Garthony ridden by AU'MECun suffered a fatal head injury after a fence impact. The horse Te... and other riders were shaken as officials ordered a halted inquiry. Spectators and emergency crews tended to the scene.

Suinpne Pavia Orange Garthony Au'mecun Atvweeds Literidan WestBorne

Warwick Farm Double Carryover Handicap Result

The Warwick Farm Camphalltown Handicap and printing Handicap faced a payout day with a fall affecting final standings. Campbelltown Handicap details remain, with key horses and times not fully legible in the fragmented report.

Oy Uney Warwick Farm

Kembla Grange Jumpups Flat Race Racing Notes

Kembla Grange card shows multiple flat races with odds and results in a dense list. Horses such as WARNE, MATADOR, IMBIBER, and FLYING PATROL appear with various placings and times, underscoring a busy provincial meeting with detailed bets and performance notes.

Latte Lal Alain Corivas Renwick Barfler Diyas Myra Dun Bell Aybineras Santita Sir Hugh Persia Gui Hedoa Mangia Helin Ki Weil Belting Rarne Iy Iver Mel Mya Dune Bien Wi Lhe Boal South Coast Sia Law King Hing MrCurten Duncan Dow Aptis Jayle Laat Maton Tetting Matador LE Dea Uhvec Tenga Imu Wollongong Welter Beven Aus AIF Ber H. Lewial Imbiber M. McCartun Bronne Hen McCunnt Otter Trekinler Muny Weil Botting Hanten Bettingy Basten Jeven Pike Ashmore Soyinni W. Patterson Flying Cathboy Haraden Pat Bily Fire Court Model Robin Adair Bernita Oliver Vayu Flying Patrol Jaylors Tae Nemptle

Alpine sports mount Franklin field facing edge of event

Canberra Alpine Club organizers plan a weekend delegation to Botton Ski Club Championship for the Bal Maih Cup. Canberra Alpine Team members, including Ken Liggram Hytey and Prowne, gather at Mt Frank th Clubhouse, with eight staying through the week.

Tte Cankirnic Alpin Aimjwicba Omy Bruhn Canberra Alpin Sila Viale Agianth Ene Nis Sda Foun Beiru

Manuka and Acton Set for Tight Premiers Clash

National football preview shows Manuka and Acton aiming for top honors at Northbourne Oval. Both clubs crippled by injuries but push for victory to clinch primes as final round looms, with key players Watts Dorman Yandell Rabi and Coleman noted in lineup movements.

Manuka Aetom Batagay St Northbourne Oval Ier Acton Laser Wate Vhahapion Dorman Yandell Rabi Coleman Taylor Brinkman Burrows Seat Hye Fetta Styeny'y Buvess Almuist Atten Faure Giles Toe McChunt Prese Watson Alnille Andre W Rogers Hyilebarky Huvkham Gillayner Wighesind Wostcutt

Win the Final competition dominates rugby union entry

The Conberm Times reports on the "Win the Final" rugby union contest for Mayal Mifiary College No 2 and Eastern Supurheat Munuke Oval. Entries predict a range of margins from close draws to high scoring wins, with dozens of scoreline possibilities and various margin projections.

Conberm Times Mayal Mifiary College Eastern

On the Air Today Broadcast Schedule and Listings

A dense listing of radio programs, times, and features across channels. Includes weather, sports, music, talk shows, and special segments tied to Canberra and Australian stations, with details on audiences, venues, and upcoming events.

Calley Gables Stanburny Times Hospital Muse Broadcas Aste Wity Nowa Sydney Senco Clas Nic Stock ‘Kischanpy Austratian Visky London Sain Wille BBC Jack Exchange Joram Lord Hiwe Fala Light Apert Company Arbert Australia Biome Gaygulow Abo Hense F Valuras Sting Mark Vierere Jittera Colin Willa Amerlintes Siev Dally Dove Foye Dally Doe Yonan Cian Browtcast Brmadeast Couleure Cole Nery Biagendal Bervices Marie Hranoas Geran Semin Dal Atelovag Peeqe's Easton Merona Austinium Sporce Worman Moonee Valley Rving Jude Alter Jamcha_ Spivakovaky Tomy Spivakeva

Canberra League rugby advances face planning hurdles

The Canberra rugby league scene shows uneven preparation for Sunday matches as teams struggle with travel, scheduling, and potential forfeitures. Canberra supporters remain hopeful amid doubts about team readiness and cross‑league challenges, while proposed exhibitions and prize-related plans stir debate.

Defaulter for Melbourne Cup noted in race listings

Apparent defaulter status affecting entry or betting for the Melbourne Cup. Notes indicate reserve selection concerns for the event at Sydney venues, with references to related races and potential shifts in Melbourne Racing Club plans.

Geelong Race Meeting Postponed to Thursday

Geelong race meeting featuring 11 events, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed until Thursday. Organizers notified participants and spectators of the delay.

Melbourne Raitin Genlonge

Ascot race day card jumble lists jockeys and horses

The page shows a chaotic Ascot programme with flat races and handicaps. It names numerous horses and riders in a crowded listing for events like Jumpers flat contests and abbr. trial stakes, presenting incomplete details and misread text.

Australian Steeps Update From Local Events

A fragmented report notes various local happenings including musical acts, a pavilion at a war fir event, and references to Perrin and Wenawill with mixed dates and unclear details. The text lists names and places in a garbled lineup, preserving only readable fragments from the page.

Grand National Wellington result trivia from Aveatton

In a taut race at Aveatton today Trixday The Grand National Stropte won after a long stretch, with Pauidiabathy seven lengths back while Byinatin led early and remained ahead most of the way.

Wellington Yun Aveatton Pauidiabathy Byinatin Say

Championship for Women reported in local paper

Fragmentary OCR text mentions women championship details with names like Gale and Gwen and references to venues and opponents. The readable portions suggest matchups and results but lack full context. More legible copy needed to produce a precise headline and summary.

Snooker Royal Canberra Golf MemisoKER clash notes

Partial OCR provides scattered names and match fragments. Players Dwyer Allen Woodger McKay and others appear in a winter 188% or 1891 era context with listed matches and venues unclear. The readable elements suggest a sports page teaser for snooker and golf events with uncertain dates and participants.

Dwyer v Allen Woodger Va McKay

Mutchow Leads Semi Final Push In Local Schools Football

In a crowded scene from the Senior Premiership, St. Pat helps lead a key match while Canberra region teams from Goulburn to Grammar School compete. Players named include A Allan, J. Winkleman, Patricka College, and W. Maxwell among others, with quarter finishes and coaching notes shaping the outcome.

Mutchow Sremuimiry Anon Wil St. Pat Helps Udery Will Canberra Goulburn ALC Sinamay Group Toama Ares Hoyal Lituary College Canbeyya Grammiy’ School Grammar Sroundy Canova High Ate Donsugi Irene Gutlacher High Wullinick Porter Threruurturn J. Colwell

Queanbeyan High School Teams Meet at Munuke Oval

Players including B Carnal Lhre ery Graig and Phin D O Sullivan appear in a Rosters list for a school match at Munuke Oval Queanbeyan Inter High School. The event features forwards backs and halves with names such as J Beck Davis K Crisp G Maobiort and Jaro Ny Santa among many others observed in the lineup.

Canberra Queanbeyan Inter Munuke Oval Pan B. Carnal Lhreery Graig Onan Nolbordini Forwarda D. Hi Phin D. O'Sullivan Queanbeyan Uhropuuuetera J. Beck Be Fe Davis Hy Metanes I Hawker Init-Twok G. Sherd Lorwarda A. Biuett Swan X A. Rewd Dl. Jarnel A. Albsahy Hobbe D, Durtiok J. Bataimlty

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