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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

4

Stakes race results from Australian racing meet

The program lists multiple race results with winners and placings. Notable names include Brince Winooka, Litiga tion, Shop Girl, Majorca, All Dark, Deuce, Bally Rich, The Elk, and High Born. Times range from 1 42 to 1 81 with margins from a head to a neck. Betting notes show SPASM and SPAR GO among selections.

Majores Dive Wan Seco TEL Asur Munro McCarten Jones Stalin Tartanus Prairie Toy Time Thompagne Fl Valor Chidowln Spargo Sydney H. Thompson Val Eaton A. Knox Tarov Glittering Fine Ponto Interrogation Trekster Val Maton Diva Oya the Elk D, Munro Deuce J. Duncan Bally Rich R. Reynolds Mencen St. Elmo Sans Anne Macleay Christopher Milne Lownship Martinge Druce Sally Rich Nook Thue

Ascot Victoria Racing Results Clear and Varied

Race card from Ascot Victoria shows winners across divisions with names such as Parente, Portante, Lozere, and Adherent. Bets listed include multiple odds and payouts, with times and margins noted for each division and winner.

Ajax High Caste Match Abandoned

An Ajax High Caste match was abandoned due to concerns over visitors and scheduling. The planned eight weight for age events in Ibourns between now and spring are affected, with potential reassignment to the autumn carnival.

AJAX Burney Hi Ibourns

Weekend Pennant Roster Across Canberra Divisions

A long list of teams and players from mixed divisions in Canberra pennant play. Various clubs including Forrest Braddon Northbourne and Ainslie feature players such as Wilkinson, Reed, Bowser, and Mrs. West among others in mixed and reserve divisions.

Barton Collings Miles Aytor Forrest Lenehan Jones Drake Weetangerra V. Buckminster West Shumack Braddon McMillan O'Sullivan Northbourne Wilkinson Boag Minsos M V. Treweek Bateron Gribble Griffiths Yates Reid Harvey Steele Crawley Southwell Ainslie Weaver Morphett Stephen Hicks Mra Taylor Jamieson Hughson Rumpf Mra. Hughson Lightly

Queensland Championship Tennis Finals Progress Report

In Milton Queensland the quarter finals of the championships saw Crawford defeat A Williams 6-? 1 0 and Bromwich beat HE Maidens -4 1-6 6-3. Crawford teamed with Rolie to win 6-1 6-0 while Me oe and KR. Lough lost 6-1 6-0. Westacott defeated Harrigan in the women’s singles and Wilkinson with Miss Hardcastle took the mixed doubles 6-4 6-0.

Brisbane Milton Crawford A.williams Bromwich

Destruction Order Sought for Three Greyhounds

The Full Court discussed an appeal on a local destruction order issued to kill three greyhounds owned by residents. Justice Bavin questioned the statutory powers under the Local Government act and whether authorities could proceed.

Oita Bavin An Wol- Jahre Dan South Wales

New Publications Paused as Newsprint Rationing Bites

The Minister for Customs Senator McLeay announced a policy that no new publications could be permitted while newsprint rationing is in place. He said conservation is needed due to non-sterling exchange involved in purchases and to avoid harming existing papers.

Senator McLeay T- Day

Plague of Rats Ravages Queensland Regions

A vast rat plague covers 20 000 square miles in Boulla and Birdaville in northwest and southwest Queensland. Millions of rats attack water holes and supplies while thousands of wild cats and snakes preying on them. Rats injure boots saddles gnaw bark start fires and even steal camp ovens and clothing from drovers during sleep.

Brisbane Boulla Birdaville Queensland

Scout Notes and Awards Highlight District Court and Rover Heroics

The District Court of Honour holds a tonight meeting at the home of Lt.-Col. J. T. H. Goodwin. A Glasgow Rover Scout in the Royal Navy recounts a harrowing survive-from-sunk trawler tale off Norway. Charles J. F. Kydd, of Upminster, receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in Norway and Denmark.

District Court of Honour J. T. H. Goodwin Glasgow Rover Royal Navy Rover Fiord Boy Scouts D.F.C Charles J. F. Kydd Ingrebourne Gardens Upminster England Norway Denmark

Stiff March by 18th Battalion AIF Toward Bathurst

The 18th Battalion AIF reached Springwood on a 40 mile leg of a 130 mile trek from Ingleburn to Bathurst. The 17th Battalion started from Ingleburn to Wallacia with half the marchers on the road. Engineers marched 17 miles to Menangle and back in preparation for a Bathurst march. Extra units will join from Friday and more troops move to new camps at Cowra.

Sydney A.if Springwood Inglepurn Bathurst Ingleburn Wallacia Penrith 7Th Division Yesaterday Menangle Tth Division 24Th Field Ambulance Ith Division 2/5th Field Regiment Éth Field Regiment Artilery Cowra

Juvenile Festival Opens at Albert Hall in Canberra

The Canberra Eisteddrog Society runs nine sessions of juvenile competitions at Albert Hall starting 8 am with day and evening programs. Nearly record entries, including violin solos and vocal duets, seek adjudication with primary schools choral and folk dancing on the program. Admission ranges from 1s to 1s6d for adults and children 6d, with sessions priced accordingly.

Canberra Commines Duei Jonas

Canberra Weather Marks Frost Clearance

The low frost cleared as a cool day persisted in Canberra. The maximum reached 51.5 degrees by 3 pm with a north easterly wind at 28 miles per hour.

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