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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1939
Page
6
Memibera of the Federal Colt Club Will compete in a Stablefent competition today. Arrangements are being made for a team to visit Gunning on August BT to play a challenge match for the Loranation Cup. Members desiring to make the trip notify the secretary Mry T. Wharton.
Queanbeyan Park hosts two key matches between Anubis and Queanbeyan and between van and Ainglle with a mid season crowd expected at Northbourne. Team changes include injuries for Ware, J Brinkman stepping in, and Giles returning. selections focus on strengthening back lines and center positions.
Canberra playoff schedule lists teams Braddon Wilkinson Garren Kinnon Richards vs Barton Hundt Taylor Reid M. Jertigan Crawley over Northbourne NY Eyman Treweek O'Connor Westantyerra Byes Forreat Ainslie Barton Collinge Porch Mine Heath Miles Bryan Yarralumia Forrest Northbourne Reid Kingston Duntroon Grif Gouiriay Mahoney Goodwin Sutheran Rold Braddon Kingston Westlake Barton Northbourne City Forrest Duntroon Ainmle Eastlake Manuka interclub matches. Players listed with teams and venues across Manuka City Eastlake and nearby venues with byes and timetable notes for seniors and intermediate divisions. Transport details note trains and cafe pickup for Eastlake intermedia.
The race card lists trials and handicaps with multiple runners including First gon, Hamin Rowy, and Cap B B. Events cover hurdles and flat divisions with start times noted around 230 PM to 330 PM. Notable entries include Cape Bolander Handicap and Fourteen-Two Handicap with a mix of veteran and debutants, field sizes and weights apparent throughout.
A fragment discusses police testing of silent phones amid official refusals to disclose details. The text references the postmaster general and a campaign opposing certain actions, with unclear aims and potential misuse of telephone surveillance. The snippet hints at constraints on disclosure and ongoing controversy.
Racing card style listing odds and entries across hurdles and steeplechase events with numerous horses and weights. Mentions Caulfield and Australian races, with multiple horse names such as Sunshine Pure Gold, Musical Kings, Debon, and Berpent, among others, and notes on divisions, handicaps, and venues.
Fragmentary OCR list shows names like Arkarinis Wendie and Gordon with scattered numbers and phrases such as Methuen Lamon 4 and Old Serpent 3. The readable items resemble a betting or selection board with multiple entries and inconsistent punctuation.
A scrambled report lists numerous greyhound heats and stake events at the Antothy Queanbeyan Coursing Club. It mentions 30-Dog and 38-Dog stakes with heats and participants such as Athos Hope Bonne Femme Da Anne and others, outlining a day of races and entries.
Fragment text from Melbourne auction describes Pel Blaging and others bidding on items. Prices cited include one thousand guineas and several hundred guineas, with bidders such as Mr Jim Hokien and Mr FN. Oaborne mentioned. context suggests a sale at Milles Bour Gates and Bridgewnea.
Melbourne report notes scratches for the Cup. Kewae Watch will not start in the Steeple and Adulaaent Gus in the hurdle event also scratched. Musien David withdraws from the Australian Steeple. Wa aewilt will not run in the Avatar’s stakes.
Amateur motor enthusiasts attempt a demanding hill climb at Speenberan, pushing motorcycles to ascend a steep incline amid mud and spectators. Organizers expect a test of throttle, balance, and rider skill with safety measures in place.
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