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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

4

Marching 2/13th Infantry toward Bathurat milestone

The leading group of the AIF 2/13th Infantry Battalion on the 130 mile March from Ingleburn to Bathurat is within 20 miles of Meadow Flat. A battalion moved from Walle Fawong to Meadow Flat today and will finish the 12 miles to Meadow Flat tomorrow. The last group is due Bathurat Friday morning with 3,004 men expected to pass through. the Governor General will take the salute. Brigade HQ will move from Katoomba to Bathurst Friday after a ball for 240 engineers at Katoomba town hall.

Meadow Flat Tth A.F Ingleburn Buathurat Walle- Fawong Ati Wen Urster Danvis Wallang Bathurat Katoomba Bathurst

Easts and Norths Set for Canberra Cup Final

Northern Suburbs face Eastern Suburbs in the Canberra Cup final at Northbourne Oval. Norths miss Cook and Brogan on leave, but Col quhuen Bellchambers and Jackson return. University match at Manuka val 1h remains on schedule.

Northern Suburba Eastern Suburbs Hain Ratway Northbourne Gyal Norths Cook Brogan Colquhuen Bellchambers Jackson Lask Northern Suburbs Northbourne Oval

Housing for War Workers Sparks Glen Davin and Lithgow Debate

Secretary Wallace G. Pooley of the Co-operative Building Societies Association urged reevaluating housing needs for war workers in Glen Davin and Lithgow. He announced £50,000 already granted for homes but warned this is insufficient for a quarter of a martial man and called for at least £200,000 to address slum conditions.

Sydney Glen Davin and Lithgow Co-operative Building Societies Association Wallace G. Pooley

British Racing To Be Resumed In September

London reports racing will resume in England on September 14 after a nearly three month suspension. A substitute St Leger is planned to be run at Newmarket during the month.

London England Newmarket

Supreme Court binds over turf taster for three years

Paul Kelly Stevens, 20, a clerk, was bound over by His Honour Judge Lukin at Canberra Supreme Court on three counts of demanding money with menaces from turf adviser George Francia. Stevens must undergo psychiatric treatment. Jury found him guilty with a mercy recommendation. sentencing reserved.

Paul Kelly Stevens Lukin Canberra L. C. Hutchinson W. F. Sheahan Sydney R. Phippard Hutchinson George Francis Berra Francia E. Bailey Sheahan Bailey Robert Alexander McKillop Stevens Francis Mercy Yass McGeorge Ami Agid Jesse T. Newtown C. Kirby Messrs. Heyes and Wilson Newtown J. M. Mins Crown Kirby Westlake Margt. Balsey

Realisations At Auction Market With Varied Livestock Prices

Auction notes show cattle prices ranged from £6/10 to £11/10 for herefords with store stock and feral breeds also listed. Entries mention steers and light cattle with bids around £10/6 to £14/14 and overall head count noted as 304 plus or minus.

Canberra Court Orders and Licensing Rulings Report

In Canberra Court one of five men living at the Capitol Hill camp appeared as ejectment warrants were sought. John Scott was ordered to vacate within 30 days. Ex parte evidence led to similar orders for C. Coggins W. Harrigan Ray Reeves and C. Fitzsimmons. Cecil Ernest Stafford Thomas was ordered to pay 22 pounds 7 shillings 9 pence plus 1 pound 16 shillings 2 pence costs. Thomas to resume payments at 10 shillings fortnightly. Securities Ltd won a case against Harry Miles over two insurance premiums. Miles to pay 19 pounds 11 shillings 4 pence. Licensing Court granted transfer of the City Bowling Club licence to Frank Leslie Garnham.

Capitol Hill Canberra J. Mills Crown Soloitors Department of the Interior John Scott C. Coggins W. Harrigan Ray Reeves C. Fitzsimmons Cecil Ernest Stafford Thomas Acton Postmaster- General's Department Crown Thomas Securities Ltd,incorporated Harry Miles Mountain Road Ac.t Miles M. J. Ryan Coats C. W. Davies Seicurities Ltd J. L. Maguire City John Lamb Frank Leslie Garnham

Ascot Races Jumpers Flat Place Im SANPAM 199

Jumpers Flat results at Ascot feature SANPAM winning the first division with Blackie Miller second and Speed King third amid close margins. Second division sees Silver Arbor and Conundrum contesting, with a near neck finish. The event includes multiple divisions and notable horses such as Bulga Boy and All Dark, with betting lists and times recorded.

Sanpam Stanton Blackie Miller Paton Speed King Hood Trekster Gunbearer Blackle Miller Divi Tor Sib. Mae Bulga Boy J. Thompson Discipline J. Coutts VY. Bugler Gittering Flame Dicktom Ghipiey Silver Arbor EH. McMenamin J. Countiss Drouthy Tom J. Thompson Val Exton Om Air Yee Ae Nigma Lver Arbor Cumedea Crosby Diva Kurnell Celebrity J, Duncan ST. Elmo NM. Wilson Nightbeam Ensign Sally Rich Insignia Lor Hymne Sapphic Lane Ame Bettina Elmo Bparm Noon Kentucky Knox Flying Jean Murdy Kai Shek Believe Isa Volaroi Mira Cello Ead Walter Matelleny Lectra Munro James Beaucaire Afif Moreplay York Spear Cliquot Monte Carlo Reston Electra Bewucaire Aladdin Mandowle Parsons Toy Time Coutts Curiosity Gold Spur Charles G Fox Foote Sleepy Canal Waranton Red Shot Mandowin Ascot Alan Erde R, Mason Dashivaller J, Coutts Constant Denita Valhalla Plutus Pimm's Pen Greek God Bull Chase Jan Baz Alan Verde Cavalier Dios

Breaches of Awards Debate Reaches Attorney General

A Canberra deputation from the A W A and the Trades and Labour Council asked the Attorney General Mr Hughes to appoint a magistrate. The group included A E Gardiner secretary of the Canberra A W A F H Brian vice president of the Trades and Labour Council and S J Blumenthal secretary of the Trades and Labour Council. They pressed for the appointment of a magistrate.

Canberra Geeral Mr. Hughes Union Messrs A. E. Gardiner

Moonee Valley and surrounding trials feature crowded fields and protests

Hoof racing results show multiple races at Moonee Valley and nearby tracks with King Alfred, Boyar, and Diva among winners. Protests disrupted outcomes in several divisions, while times and margins highlighted tight finishes across handicap and steeple events.

Radio Schedule Fragment with Daily Programming Slots

A garbled on air timetable lists programs and times including music, news, school broadcasts, devotions, and various entertainment segments. The fragment resembles a 1940s or 1950s radio station schedule with multiple channels and program titles, some partially unreadable, mentioning Melbourne and other names.

V R C Plans Prize Reduction Across Melbourne Events

Reports say the V R C may cut stakes for the Melbourne Cup Derby and other prize events, with a proposed reduction of prize money and a possible shift to seven thousand pounds for Cup prizes, while other races face smaller cuts.

Melbourne Up Recing V.rc Derby

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