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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1939

Page

6

Canberra Rugby Union Cup outlined final format and honours

Canberra Rugby Union tonight set conditions for the Canberra Cup with a round robin ending in a final on September 18 if two teams lead. If three or more tied on points a final would be decided by points. 10 minutes extra time each way if tied at full time. Southern Monaro requests were noted for future qualification. Recognition planned for Mr L Ramuny and J Wilson for notable contributions and Hawkesbury College thanked for hospitality.

Canberra Hau Southern Monaro Iowa Sea Dnae Bombala Vo A Grimbs RMC. No Eastern Guburbe Grimthe L. Ramsay Ing Ramuny Tiwan J. Wilson St. Patetch's College W. Union Hawkesbury Agricultural College Ki. A. Southee Union

Rugby League Match Draws Big Local Crowd

Cooma welcomes Queanbeyan visitors in a rugby league clash with a strong turnout. The tableland fans expect a tough match as teams prepare for a home-and-away schedule. A training session Thursday night will finalize player selections and availability.

Tasmanair London to New Zealand Flight Schedule Notice

A fragmentary notice states Tasman Air Service will depart London for New Zealand on Wednesday. Mention refers to Aoteatua with Captain Sonny Burns and an unnamed crew.

London Mying Vost Aotescos Tasman Kea Air Tarvice New Zealand Sonny, Burns Nia

Light heavyweight champion bout ends in draw in Philadelphia

The reported boxing match in Philadelphia features the light heavyweight title clash with both fighters showing strong defense. Officials note an even bout as the bell rings, leaving the title unresolved. Spectators describe a tense duel with sharp exchanges and sustained pressure from both contenders.

Nazi Propaganda Australian Activity AYDNET Report

Fragmentary OCR details a Tuesday report on Australian activity AYDNET. It mentions communications with the Mane Democracy and references individuals such as Mr. Barelay and Mrs Hughes. The text also includes racing references and unclear events at Ashawick, Dikalia, and Warwick State.

Aydnet Tages Barelay Marclay Hughes

Fat Gallop by Arabia ogra sherkat ale pulps on or the Krvbla this morning

The hare race at the track featured a strong pace over eight furlongs. Early leaders included Isat and four in king 484, with the field showing fast times as spectators watched the contest.

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Canterbury Park Profits Promised If Crowds Continue

Canterbury Park Turf Club Ltd forecasts higher profits if lingering attendance remains strong through the Ita meeting. The Australian Jockey Club is used as a benchmark, with a reported annual profit of 2.037, but the distribution between old shareholders and new debenture holders remains unclear.

Ayomey Canterbury Park Turf Club, Ltd Ita Aidger Ite Australian Jockey Club Canterbury Club Old Debstiture Naulers

Manuka Oval senior school football draw and results

In Canberra at Manuka Oval main seniors from Grammar and Patrick's clash with Canberra Grammar and St. Patrick's College noted lineups and positions. Rain affected the match with St. Chiltons defeating the visitors 11 to three after ten minute play, Mulligan contributing two and a goal from Willies.

Pantene Canberra Canberra Grammar Manuka Oval J. Whatman Df. Colwell R Kennard J. Alexander R. Baker A. Stevens J. Torrance J. Parker G. Shean Nileson K. Westcott J Bradley R. Jones G Whiteford Fullsnack Hobbs P. McKeown Moore Nalf Mt. Margolien R. Rourke Sheaffe W. Morris P. Davier G. Ev M. ‘Mooney Fraser R. Orme A. Guinn 4. Ryan H. Galllagher Canberra Wien Manuku Oval Filan I. Carnall C. Canton Burns W. Gray A Wetherley Nelberding A. Chalker D. Gray P Caboan J. Nicholson Macauley B. Phillips W. Burns D. O'Sullivan W. Claton Grammir R. Lorimer B. Merriman F. Peter P Edwarda L. Webb Ighth B. Champion Lo Joneph Mices Styinn G Oitross P. Jarael A. Read Ro Habba D. Dertick Quennbeyan Tnter Queanbeyan D. Smith D. Bluett le Pavia B Mitibbon J. Beck Fve Cignin A Hawke Tinleback G. Sherto A. Wallace G. Lanham D. Whatman J. Crip Chris Pattickes Parke Yeaterday St. Chilatn Christopher Mulligan Willies

Riggs Sees Chance to Beat Australians in Davis Cup Play

In New York Monday Robert Riggs, fresh from yesterday’s Rye win, predicts he will beat the Australian team in the Davis Cup challenge. The report notes Bromwich and Quint near form, Hopman and Hopman allies clash with U.S. players, and Riggs pivots on Parker as a potential singles match. Australia’s overall play cited as vigorous yet not overpowering rival.

New York Robert Riggs Dr. Hopman Sia New York Sun Yale Yorke Warlil Telegraph Barcy Hopman Tenlay Wvlay Bromwich Parker Riggs Pigga Arianne Queanbeyan Queanneyan Weill Enioney Musa Saleen Tae McCount GAO Avnorg Nk AL BO Welded AL Tritininar Walon Perry Seon Moma Samiveta Vo Tagyaa Pierenriid Pdr Queinbeyin Uae

Boxer Returns To America In Sydney Report

An American boxer named Lith Yeti returns to the United States after a disputed event in Sydney. The report notes mixed reactions and mentions a possible amended schedule with a forthcoming fight in the United States.

Boxer America Sydney Tuesitly Ruwheuler Bay Lilin

Warda Leads Backfield Tryouts in Unclear Recap

Fragmentary report highlights Warda and Weed performing in backfield roles with McLoughlin and BeLoughin among others. Partial names and line details are garbled, leaving the exact event and outcome uncertain.

Eastlake Faces Feud Over Premiership Hopefuls

National football scene centers on Eastlake with rival clubs and coaches debating supremacy. Key figures include Deloetre, Uloult, and Watery Ma padhtle amid a tense race for the premiership, as teams like Queanbeyan and Mintuhie contend for final glory.

Newcastle Maides Handicap Divisions Feature Wide Field

A historic Newcastle meeting showcases the Maides Handicap across two divisions with multiple runners including Lola Wool, Canvas, and Simeon’s Pride. Won by a neck in the first division, and by two lengths in the second, the events highlight tight finishes and strong betting.

Ratan Lola Kane Simeon A Temeth Halt Wilk Weor Ral Dos Veil Evens Cam Wah Stniblay San Ste Sothia Grurka Thealus Bertoeon A Hirlimures Tsien Wiest Atvah Crossan Dca Kinine Eietie Ghad GR Suu Atime Libey Blas Ernst Lena Jane Lisi BANZE AT A the Combe RT Ad Wallamba Pen Funk Bold Piight Uy Hignis Suenonda Muawel Alurona Toi Aties Lighinia Yin Muito Waltanino Thres Jerid Jongri Betwen Wugnst Ts Wayelde Albert Bettis Hrazeno Stokt Neirage Handicay Kutt A le `Ilbaren Meg Ecwby Irtadean Castle Saigon Wollambe Ladernle Bete Wye Rottabel MD Ad Cuew Thine Lays

Scratching at Melbourne Cup meet and nearby races

Fragmented report describes a Melbourne Cup scratchings list with horses named Ajax and Thetis among others. Mentions Kembla and Tunatay and reference to a 7 furlong coverall and a heavy track. Details are garbled with likely results and horses' actions noted in morning gallop.

Unclear fragmentary text on economy and policy

Fragmentary OCR text mentions economy and policy terms with many garbled words. Key entities and sense are not recoverable. no coherent event or actor emerges to summarize.

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