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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1940

Page

4

Horticultural Society Opens 1940 41 Season at Albert Hall

The Horticultural Society of Canberra launches its 1940 41 season Monday at the Albert Hall Ante Room with a six show series through April. Nine to 3 will be competed for by members, headlined by the J B Y Bowl donated by J B Young Pty Ltd to replace last season’s winner L W Henderson.

The Horticultural Society of Canberra Albert Hall J.B.Y J. B. Young Pty. Ltd L. W. Henderson A. Spencer

Canberra Seniors to Play Queanbeyan in Polo Testimonial

The senior Canberra rugby league team lineup for the Polo Testimonial match at Queanbeyan includes Gribble Curran Noonan Kearney McAppion Ayres Moore Hac kett Allsebrook Knight Bergun Smith Wil lama Rogera L Willlama Drayton with five substitutions listed as et lacements.

Canberra Queanbeyan Gribble Curran Noonan Kearney McAppion Ayres Moore Hackett Allsebrook Knight Bergun 5. Smith Et Lacements Willama Rogera L. Willlama Drayton

Ferrier Wins Chicago Amateur Title In Final

Jim Ferrier defeated Burkemo 3 up with 2 to play to win the Chicago amateur championship, capturing his first American title. Ferrier is regarded as a favorite for the National amateur championship next month.

Chicago Jim Ferrier Burkemo Ferrier

Royal Canberra Golf Club proceeds support Sydney hospital endowment

The Royal Canberra Golf Club Associates held an 18 hole event on Thursday. Proceeds go to an endowment fund at the Royal Hospital in Sydney. Top scores include Miss F James 68, Mrs Thorpe 70, Mrs Wallace 70, Miss T Taylor 73, Miss McCartney 74, Mrs Davies 74.

Royal Canberra Golf Club Associates The Royal Hospital Sydney F. James Thorpe Wallace Mian T. Taylor McCartrie Davies

Canberra Cup Final Preview Northern Suburbs V Eastern Suburbs

Northern Suburbs defends the Canberra Cup against Eastern Suburbs at Northbourne Oval with lineups largely unchanged except for Cook and Brogan. Eastern Suburbs expected to field the August 10 side. Brogan out at centre helps Tricolours. Gardiner covers Cook at full back. three quarters weakened. University meets RAAF in early match at 1.45. Hotel Civic Premiership Dance tonight with trophies to be presented. Eastern Suburbs to face Duntroon Staff next Saturday. Bathurst trip planned for Sept 7 and a Canberra vs A.L.F. side game Sept 14 at Manuka Oval.

Northern Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Northbourne Oval Cook Brogan Fiasts North Gardiner University RAAF Hotel Civic W. G. Woodger Duntroon Duntroon Oval Bathurst A.lf Canberra Manuka Oval

Queanbeyan Cycling Set for Second Pass Race Tomorrow

Queanbeyan Cycling Club runs the second pass to Queanbeyan race tomorrow with 14 riders already nominated including three Goulburn riders. Entries close tonight with secretary. The Toohey Oatmeal Stout Cup goes to the winner and a cup to the youngest rider finishing within 20 minutes of the winner.

Queanbeyan Goulburn

Publication Notice from Federal Capital Press

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Mort Girett Braddon Canberra.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mort Girett Braddon Canberra

Thoroughfare of Odds and Entrants in Local Horse Races

A garbled listing of horse names and handicaps from a local race card shows events such as the Manor Handicap and Truganina Handicap with entries like Knight's Jerry Cronin Armour and Balkan Chief, detailing horses, riders, and odds amid scattered race notes.

Notable Placings From Selected Races

In the Paisley hurdle Kevastar took first with North Cape second and Docker's Plaine fourth. Balkan Chief led the Manor Handicap with Isonomia second and Knight's Armour third. Tomasuk won the August Steeple with Dorset Seymour and Underwood Stakes saw El Golea first and Ajax second. Aurie's Star also claimed August Handicap with Landiaw and Ma luno following. Bow Tie led the Truganina Handicap, Citadel second and David Inna third.

Mins Rebeces Pargoon Lock Berry T & Bonny Vale A Io August Strepleshasn Torarsuk Tiff Dorset Reymour David Inna Poiln Citadel Harmanio Fariori Law Boki Diogenes Qiay

Local football roundup sparks Queanbeyan surge and semi final prep

Queanbeyan extends to 13 straight wins while Manuka, Ainslie, Eastlake and Acton set for round one finals. Ainslie meets Manuka at Telopea Park as Manuka eyes form against Eastlake. Eastlake clings to second place hopes facing Acton. Acton squares off with Queanbeyan as teams vie for final four in a tense season wrap.

Ringlie Manuka Telopea Park Eastlake Rla.a.f Kingaton Oval Acton Y Queanbeyan Manuka Oval Es Hia Queanbeyan Ainslie Manuke Ita New South Walesa A.A.F. A Acton Air Force Watson Seton Plal AV Manbeyan Park Eastlake Jr Queanbeyan Jr Williams Perry Jolley Moore Ryan Blackmore Walsh Cleary Buckhouse Rolfe Curtin O'Sullivan Loveless Robertson Jones Vant Wilmot Eason Fiynna Nicholls Kruger Caracan Bain Dunner Hall McAppion Browning Carnall Phillipa Hilton Bartlett Beale Waite Rattigan Niebeiding Weatcott Norman Samuels Timbrell Bing Civic Commonwealth the Big Gun Marshall Morcombe Gray Malone Hill O'Reilly Brill Archer Hammond Blayden Blandon Drayton Gill Kendall Brodie Newman Ediington

Horse Racing Handicaps and Entries Across Divisions

A dense list of handicap and maiden races across First Second and Third Divisions. Includes horses such as Bonny Patrizian Pink Am Mentor Canvener and many others with weights, divisions, and venues noted, plus references to Clouston Dublin Lad and King Thais Tipperary among others.

Horse Race Divisions and Winners List

Maiden Handicap first division results Can vasser Patrician Olive Branch. Second division Scientist Veiled Threat Mabonga. Novice Handicap Pan Pipe Panabil Pantuni. Second division El Kenny Pan turn Markwell. Third division My Own Diadem Clare Joy. Three and Four Year Old Handicap first division Ensign Rosford Dubin Lad. Second division Cape Amber Mickey Rooney John Redmond Carlton Mile Cooranga Koorra been Creditor Moorefield Handicap Hope Aristocrat Buszal. Flying Welter Handicap first division Reception Aladdin Flaring. Second division Electra Zel Toy Time.

Woolooga Cumberland Panriah Movica Mandicap Linsan Laan Fantnrm Dente Lyon Plantage el Kenny Lalboel Markwell Rombearer Ovich Handicaf Mina Julio Agrippa Diaden King Thais Tipperary Wood Colursa Fly Clare Joy Kopel Anomita Resign Grand Charlotte Manelow Greenwood John Hed Mickey Rooney Kitty Arnold Kitty Arnold) 7 Yellow Metal Kisgatoo Lady Cape Ambergla Merrimbail Martings Bollargram Hariform Carltom Mile Creditor Moalim Gladynev Dollar Hope Air Destop Cooranga Koorenheen Highborn Ier Highborn Dan Hoe Ty Buseal Rani We Ficarlo J Wauzan Wanpica Jame Aladdin Sigm Um Ao Willem Wan the Kite Gandalf Leif la Vallee Gretchen Canvasser Patrician Olive Branch Scientist Veiled Threat Mabonga Pan Pipe Panabil Pantuni Panturn My Own Diadem Ensign Rosford Dubin Lad Cape Amber John Redmond Carlton Mile Koorra‘been Creditor Moorefield Hope Aristocrat Buszal Reception Flaring

Queanbeyan Greyhound Draw Lists Can Ber Stakes Divisions

The Queanbeyan and District Club announces today’s greyhound meeting draws for Canberra Stakes divisions and related races. Entries include Fifth Division 473 yards with Our Prestige and Valley's Shade among others, Fourth Division 473 yards featuring Ad Astra and Beauregard, and Third Division 473 yards listing Another Woggles and Flying Maron.

Queanbeyan and District Club Canberra Carrose Cleaveaway Jerilderie Lad Jack Bradbury Kiarana L'Amie Our Prestige Speely Burn Blue Reema Stoving Petite Cash Billy Battler Chief Boy Curious Gift Flying Min Falcon Peak Top Valley's Gold Yarabou Bonnie Edie Ad Astra Beauregard Dan O ° Gow Catter Dan Encenada Flying Whissy Val Val's Choice, Cyata Ore Race, 473 ydu.—Car Bopreasa Uthern Boy Weil Woggles Flying Maron Frieco Siim Lady Tadeema Mulrooney the Bons President Braken Anne Zora Beaucash John Kathalike

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