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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1940

Page

4

Speed King Triumph in Victoria Park Brush Hurdle

In a crowded card at Victoria Park the first division brush hurdle saw Speed King prevail by two lengths ahead of King Otho and Tirol with Leap Year also prominent. Showed strong betting as 5/2 King Otho and 7/2 Tirol challenged, winning time listed as 2.63.

King Otho W. Abdridge Battle Star Brethren Leap Year Chasseur Glittering Flame Mab's Boy Lord Belmont Trekater Lord Charia Jim Mlac Dupf J. Duncan Mieron OR. Coxt Dunkerry W. Cook Windbrook Dom Warrawidgee Buckshee Foxhall Foxora Jimipyn Suehallion Trump Cand Macduff Hieron Tiva Panching J. O'Sullivan Ensign E. McMenamin E. Bartle Broadcaster Insignia Chatoona Sid Denla Patrician Haran Drava Scientist Phoebe Tony Rimveil Rylatone Hariform Evens Brosdcaater Patrigian Panchio McMenamini Shop Girl Nicholls Majorca Cracknell Minx Wolaroi Lady Gay Misa Wolaroi Walter Mile Last Chance F. Shean Baveon Las F Ib K. Andrewn Beaupartir McCarten River Namoi Plimeol Masterpiece Chicola Taroo Buzzal Spargo Roi Sion Tla Chance Mase A Ia Ada Neck Elter Mike Hi!labiour McMenamin Koorenbeen J. Thompson Creditor W. Fellowa Sigh Pannade Hope Light Drazoon Forestage Royal Sceptre Enatic Tabasco Helaris Victoria Park Handicajm Bartle Binnia Hero Brazen Lad Hickey Youra Truly Thompson Mischiref Cable Boy Grand Boy Minchief Yours Truly Sologram

On the Air Today Mixed Schedule Across Stations

A dense radio timetable lists programs from early morning devotionals and news to music, talks, and performances. Highlights include Essential Services segments, The Nightwatchman by W. W. Jacobs, and racing and stock exchange briefings across multiple stations.

Professor Ananias W. W. Jacobs Max Afford Fairyland John Morley Stock Exchange Seasion Norman ‘Bassi Hieland Close

Printed by Christopher John Shakespeare in Canberra

Notice records the publisher Christopher John Shakespeare for Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd printing from Mort Street Braddon Canberra with the company offices listed.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mort Treet, Braddon, Canberry

Ex-Students and High School 1 Face Hall In Hockey Final

In A Grade semi finals Ex-Students Red and High School I defeated Boronia and Hall respectively. Ex-Students beat Hall 2 0 and High School 1 beat Boronia 3 1. Hall will meet Ex-Students in the final next Saturday after both games ended with late goals and strong defense.

Hall High School I

Death of Hector Bywater Naval Correspondent

The death has occurred of Hector Charles Bywater, special naval correspondent of the Telegraph. Mr Bywater was known worldwide as a sound critic and a good judge of naval matters.

London Hector Charles Bywater the Telegraph Bywater

Checks win A Grade final 2 1 over Golds to claim premiership

In the A Grade final the Checks defeated the Golds 2 1 after a fast match. Piggin and Townsend scored for the Checks at halftime leading 2 0, Davy netting for the Golds in the second half. Best players included Piggit Townsend I Webb and Dav Brack Radcliffe. Queanbeyan edged Barton 1 0 after five minutes extra time in the reserve semi final. Canberran 3 received a forfeit from RMC in the other semi final. final to be Canberrans 3 v Queanbeyan at Griffith ground next Saturday.

High School Boronia Boronias Boroniasyn L. Cottingham J. Barrie Boronlas G. Bowen Canberrans Checks The Golds Piggin Townsend Davy Piggit I. Webb Golda Dav R. Brack Radcliffe Nlao Necesary Queanbeyan Barton Dunner Barten Horton Canberrona R.M.C Canberruns 3 GriMith SPORT

Grattan’s rink wins Canberra Bowling Club spoon

The Canberra Bowling Club spoon competition on Saturday was won by Grattan’s rink. Four visitors from Parkes formed a rink, with results showing Falconer Northwood Marchant Grattan defeating Marshall Cripps De Ville 20 d. Edward Turner's rink beat Bale’s Briton Bain Galbraith Rain 23 d. Baziey Heyes Heyes Beattie Cottingham Weatherston Monehan Somerville 22 d. Howard McGregor T. Bbekespeare Cobley Parkes 21. Greenwood Courlander Peters Lamb 25 d. Cooper Burchell Steivens May 19. Grimmdale Bigman Chubb McKinstry 21 d. Bryan Hammersley Cleaver 21.

Canberra Grattan Parkes Falconer Northwood Marchant D. Marshall Cripps de Ville Edward Turner Bale Cottingham Weatherston Monehan Somerville D. Howard McGregor T. Bbekespeare Cobley Greenwood Courlander Peters Lamb D. Cooper Burchell Steivens Grimmdale Bigman Chubb McKinstry D. Bryan Hammersley Cleaver

Remand on Cattle Charge in Cooma Court

Charged with cattle theft from Lanyon Station A C T Jack Adan and Ronald Frederick McInnes were committed for trial at Cooma Court on Wednesday. They will appear at Cooma Quarter Sessions on October 12. Bail for Adama set at £0 with one surety £80 or two £40. bail for McInnes fixed at £50 with one surety £50 or two £36. At Queanbeyan Court McInnes was remanded to the Sessions on two cattle stealing charges.

Lanyon Station A.C.T Jack Adan Ronald Frederick McInnes Cooma Court Cooma Adama McInnes Queanbeyan Court

Moonee Valley Races Highlight Mixed Field and Odds

A busy program at Moonee Valley features close finishes in three year old races led by Elegies and Positron with Breasley and Sharp among the leading riders. Other runners include Miss Rebecca Industry Zalmon and Fortune Teller with varied betting and finish times noted across the card.

Laban Lu--Sun Valley Breasley Percival Positron Sharp Rebecca Industry Los Santos Knight's Armour Zalmon Distinction Fortune Teller Madame Cove Betjing SUN Valley Madame Coue Hse Manurere N. Creighton Macedonia Quiamo David Spear Glaucus Palencia Erin's Prince Elbasan Gaiety Raywool Renee Rose Dornford F. Douglas Tornerauk Sweetnam Deckard W. Johnson Koke King St. Robert Lacus Vigorens the Choning Rnford Tornaro Vigorene Landlaw C. McLauchliin Pantoon W. Cox Ronwin J. Purtell Dannevirke D . MacRab N Trash Ronereat Lianeli Bennstone Bask

Manuka Dominates Eastlake in Canberra Final Four Clash

Manuka trounces Eastlake at Manuka Oval in a high pace Australian football semifinal. Dorman and McLaren starred with multiple goals while Eastlake faded as Manuka extended a big lead in the final term.

Manuka Oval Manuka Eastlake Maruka Canberra

Queanbeyan Poor Kicking Against Ainslie in Canberra Football

Queanbeyan's forwards botched 42 scoring shots to 29 as Ainslie overpowered them on the small ground. Manuka outscored Queanbeyan 31 goals to 21. quarter scores and goal-kicker tallies listed with junior and Melbourne game notes following.

Ainslie Queanbeyan Manuka New South Wales Alalie Almalie Fingal Eastlake B. Dickenson Kendall Ashton Kelly WN Brodie Harrington Hill May Staples Dorman Hawke Wallace C. Woods Premdge Gast McAppion Brandon Howard Pollard

Norths Undefeated Cup Final Bid After 25 16 Win

Northern Suburbs defeated University 25 16 at Duntroon Oval to stay undefeated and set up a berth in the Berra Cup final on Saturday. The match featured lively late tries and a returned star centre McCue.

Cook Bregun Uboun Bellchanmieg Jackson Northern Suburbs University Duntroon Oval Norths Hotel Civic New South Wales Union Varsity Gardiner Northa McCue Northern Suburba V. A Griffths Dlone Theun Virsity Voraltyr Kirkwood Sim Northa’ Loge Suthersland Carmody Malloy Maoaghan Waters Yung Ticklhe Ner Water Hanley Markey Meehan Kirtwood Seton Unversity Sutherland Keyes F Carmely Cordy F. Gi Mody East Eastern Jr Simms Masso Oval Pigil R.A.A.F

Film Stars Deny Unamerican Activities Probe Support

The Mau Picture Producers Association chief Prot Morgan urges state government investigations into alleged un American activities. He says a fair decision will come soon and supports holding a broader probe to counter anti film star accusations.

Hollywood Prot Morgan Mau Picture Producers’ Association Pu Lic Iire Screen Acore’ Guild Amerjew

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