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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

4

Tennis Pennant Results Across Grades and Divisions Saturday

Reports show multiple pennant ties and wins across A Grade to C Reserve. Teams including Barton Eastlake Forrest Reid Braddon Northbourne Weetangerra and Yarralumla posted scores and standings with A Grade leaders: Barton Eastlake Forrest each 14 points. A Mixed Divisions list Braddon Northbourne Barton Reid as top finishers.

Barton D. Reid Forrest D. R.M.C Cadets Eastlake D. Northbourne W.o Ainslie D. Eastlake Yarralumin Weetangerra Reid Ud. Rmlc. Staff Ainslie TT UJ. Hull D. Forrest Bartum Eastlauke Braddon Northbourne Railway Grif Kingston Hall Ainsliie Griffith Rei R Mlc Ainsie Held Amac Yarrajumjo

Registrations Slip in June Across Commonwealth

Registrations of new cars and commercial vehicles in June were slightly over half May figures, amid petrol rationing worries. June saw 970 commercial vehicles and 1,877 motor cars registered, down from 1,444 and 2,584 in May respectively.

Commonwealth

Death of 17 year old girl sparks arrests in Sydney

Police in Sydney arrest two women and two men early today in connection with the death of a 17 year old girl yesterday. A woman faces murder charges while the men are charged as accessories before the fact.

Sydney

Norwegian Steamer Toran Sunk by Explosion

A Stockholm report states the Norwegian steamer Toran of 8814 tons sank after an explosion. Three crew members were killed while 27 survivors were landed safely.

London Stockholm Toran

Flemington racing results include Atticus win and Velocity upset

The program lists Hooded results with Atticus winning the Flemington Hurdle ahead of Boszgaco and Cantland. Velocity wins the Australian Greaplechase ahead of Warbird and Quixotic. Dark David takes third in the Welter, Historian prevails in a tight finish, with Dornford and Carpentier contesting divisions and protests noted.

Atticus J. Maher Boszgaco McKee Cantland F. Douglas Masterton Bridge of Dee Star Watch Evens Atticus Bridge of Deve Bozzage Flying Comedian Starwatch Diva Velocity H. Badger Dark Felt AJ. Gillvord General Havelock M. Percival All Veil Damocles Warbird Orteli Quixotic the Adjutant Triumvir Montezuma uAlatone Oak Wes Dark David Sweetnam T. Collen A. McCoy Koke King Watts Blackford Brightello Man of Man of Ayr, Maomburdi Prime Seal Lacus Laveur Balhos Hetting Asi Collier Dark David Larus Matoburdi Sir Tialios Malakoff St Im Historian Vercival Moonray A. Hreasley Sir Grey Purtetl Pure Gold Grandson Landlaw Dinphans Snow White Astounding Somerset Dannevirke Burametre Ponax Fort Belvedere Dinphane Someret Landaiw Belvealee EL Fee Holf Tine LA Knowsley Hornpford Douglas Tornasuk Driscoll Deckard Dohnsent Oh ‘ Seyiour St Robert Br Brit Kent the Reckoning Dornford Devkand Toenasuk St. Robert Brimbeal Seymour Bold Brat LO Tafi St. Aubin Welter Carpentier Hadger Burrabil M. Creighcont Greenwich Wa Fa Brensley Ralph Scarlet Tol Badger Colignan Ron Hall National St. Fervent Inspector Scott Tomito Grand Patrol Fervent John Doiy Triode Matable Dios

Canberra Stake results at Queanbeyan greyhound meeting

Queanbeyan racing reports show Canberra Stake winners across divisions with times around 27 seconds. Race details include Kathalina, Another Woggles, Miss Warpal, Anne Zora and Pride of Canberra with various betting notes and margins.

Queanbeyan Canberra Stake Kathalina Jack Bradbury Mosolgm Moss Jom Karana Cleaveaway Jolly Baljeull Silver Bray la Sopresa Same Blue Reema Brinley Innes Petite Cash Valley's Gold Pop's Wonder Jeriiderie Lai Speedy Blue Speedy Burn Miss Warpal Buzalong Valley Sandy Innis Evens Buzalong Valley Sam's Anne Zora Dan O'Gow Southern Boy Canberra Pride OF Canberra the Boas Flying Marou Evens Laughing Joe Lady Tadema the Boss Mulrooney President Tibby

Mooche r Leads In Rosehill Novice Stakes First Division

Mooche r trained by A Kanx wins the Rosehill Granville Novice Stakes first division at 7.6 to the head over Paul Muni who takes second with Cumberland third. DUNKERRY wins the second division by three lengths over Dicktom with Liti gation third. Brazen Lad wins the Maiden Handicap leading a field that includes Irish Sea and Metallic. Nightbeam takes the Flying Handicap with Sethia runner up. Mischief and Bristol dead heat in August Handicap. Rathlin triumphs in the Parramatta Mile ahead of Speardale and Baveon.

Evertrus Paul Muni Red Bruce Cumberland Dunkerry W. Cook Dicktom M. McCarten Trump Card Bartle Osthera Gas Banpam Elson the Bard Sand Boy Lord Charis Saratoga Litigation Lady Marconigram Uriburao Olo iOotters Divas Brazen Lad Duncan Pannade Watterson Irish Sea Metallic Shem Lavengro Gallop Consonance Tony Hydra Ward Happy Lass Hartic Beadhepard Knox Mentor Resign Olive Branch Emperor Pink 'UN Heiion Deceles Scientiata Airbrooke Dame Pauline Robin Red Moonwin Lady Harinita Triggerman Invention Bonny Col Winsutis Carantheon My Own Betting Scientit Burenugarnd Diva Evergreen Nightbeam J. Coutts Samurai A. Knox Sethia E. Bartle Tarn Sir Regal Jocular Roxford Aladdin Fearless Fox Jarbeau Nightream Dios Mischief Bristol Wilson Highborn Coutts Gimme Merry Monarch Evens Mischief Dive Parramatta Rathlin Speardale Cook Aod Baveon R. James Sologram Will Rogers Hope

Coonalong Valley Sets Track Record in Marathon Stakes

Coonalong Valley wins its third straight Marathon Stakes at Queanbeyan, lowering the course record by one tenth of a second to 43.5 seconds for 740 yards after a 300 yard head start due to a share breakdown. Boncur ties the Canberra Stakes record in 26.75 seconds for 473 yards in the second division.

Encenada Flying Whizzy Eggnog Val Kreuger Tibby Cash Flying Memne Canberra Bon Car the Danger Evens Boncar John William Wannaboo Coonalong Valley Beau Cash Askating Evens Coonalo Alley Desert Luck Queanbeyan Blendeen Boncur Golden Dots

Norths win first ACT Rugby premiership in closing stages

Northern Suburbs beat Eastern Suburbs 12 3 at Manuka Oval to claim the first grade premiership after leading 3 0 at half time. Bellchambers Seton and Gardiner scored for Norths while Gumiley crossed for Easts. Easts fought hard but could not overcome Norths strong rearguard and timely second try.

Northern Suburbs A.C.T. Rugby Union Eastern Suburbs Manuka Oval Norths Eastes Easts Bellchambers Seton Rourke Booth Northa Gardiner Eastern Urbe Gumiley A.M.C Richardson Young Donaldson Hardcastle McGregor University No J. Murray F. Carmody Bullock Meldrum Cordy East Ward Lynch J. McGrath Kirkwood Nor Gurney A.C.T Queanbeyan Dickinson Newman Kelly Harrington Southwell Archer Hutchinson Pint Byrne Flanagan Turner Rowan de Maniel Lazarus Spencer Measra W. D. Murty W. A. Woodger Tancred AMC Union Waters R.m-C N. Subs R. BE

Yass Wins Massy Cup in Narrow Rugby League Thriller

Yass defeated Canberra 4 to 3 at Queanbeyan Showground to retain the Massy Cup. Williams and Clear starred for Yass with a decisive late move and a try many backed by strong forward work led by Maizey. Christenson added a penalty goal for Yass as Canberra pressed late.

Yass Canberra Queanbeyan T. Clear Williams Keys Yuasa Christenson O'Brien Christensen Aldes W. Maizey Hawkett Gribble Horton

Publication by Christopher John Shakespeare in Canberra

Notice states printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Mort Street Braddon Canberra, listing office location and publisher.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Preas of Australia Ltd Mort Street Braddon Canberra

Glebe House Golf Nindigully Cup Won At Glebe Course

The Glebe House Golf Club held the Nindigully Cup over 18 holes at Glebe course Canberra. O H Francis won the cup with a series of listed scores from members including Cc K Comans Plomley McNiven Hely Rolfe Molter Ward Roper McIntosh Flynn and others.

Glebe Course Glebe House Golf Club Canberra H. Francis O. H. Francia K. Comans K. Plomley W. 1D. McNiven FW. Hely FE. J. Rolfe A. G. Mls N. H. Shaw A. Be, McIntosh Don McIntosh L. A. Flynn

New Zealand Pilots in RAF Rise as War Proceeds

Since the war began New Zealand has sent more than 300 trained pilots and non commissioned officers to the RAF and there are now between 600 and 700 from the Dominion in the RAF. This number will increase rapidly.

London New Zealand RAF

Checks and Golds win semi finals in Old Cup, set for final

In the A grade semis Checks beat Kingston 7 1 and Golds defeated Rieg in a tight 7 1 game to earn a final spot next Saturday at Reid Park. Townsend and Colwell starred for Checks, while Kingston and Rexlda led Kingston’s attack. other notes mention reserves and unruly scoring at the end.

Checks and Golds Kingston Rieg Checks Golda Pmn Rodan Martin Dow Pilhy Genivin Kingston Gin Townsend Kingston Circle Tulltim Kingston J. Colwell Rexlda F. Hill I. Webb G. Piggin L. Williams Re Wi Fr. Colwell Joyce Fuhrman Golds Holmes F. Colwell R.M.C Johny Scott Old Can Bartons Ore Raaf Old Canberrans R.msc Oueanbyean Satan Reid Park Queanbeyan Barton Gols R.mlc

High School II wins grand final in women's hockey

In a high school women’s hockey grand final, High School II defeated St Jopher’s 4-1 after a tight match. Scorers included J Morcombe two goals and Jael two for High School II, with V de In in St Christopher’s scoring.

Oe School St. Jopher's Soen Merrilees M. Joyce Hall Boronia Ewell J. Leachee Kingston Studenta G Davin Graham Harrington Grammar Y.W.C.A B. Burgmann Cusa Aivate

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. Barton T Yarralumia Ad. Forrest D. Weetungerra Northbourne I U. Barton BS. Reid D. Ainalle Forrest I Ainalle D. Rom.c. Cadets D. Fum.c Malle D. Weetangerra Yarralumla No. Reid D. Griffith D. Kingston Amalic Branson RMLC Staff Reid I Kingston I D. Braddon Reid d. Ainslie No. R.M.C Flemington Queanbeyan Club Rosehill University No. 1 R.M.C. No. 1 Varsity BR. KR. Maguire Easts' Meeting Hotel Civic Rugby League Massy Cup Glebe House Golf F.A.F BMC High School II I Tao Expapri
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