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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 31, 1940

Page

4

Boxing conspiracy charge dismissed after Hobart bout

A conspiracy case connected to a Hobart boxing match on June 27 was dismissed by Colonel Clark P.M. The defendants included Augustus Ru Godfrey J. Fisher and Rusee Arthur Watts, with Archie Moore and manager Jack Richardson reportedly fleeing to safety.

Hobart Coors Diner Augustus Ru Godfrey J. Fisher Rusee Arthur Watts Clark P.M Icake Archie Moore Jack Richardson Prspie ES Francian Arthur George Bimpson Moore

Eastlake Rushes Plan For Acton Match

Eastlake players held a meeting to plan for today’s match against Acton. The team aims to counter Acton’s strength with a new lineup including Keith Gladwin and L Drayton, while Brodie shifts out and Noonan and Harras adjust positions. Acton field Haslam back to boost a strong side as umpires Wield Bishop Miller Hartley Wright Tonkin are named.

Eastlake Acton Fastlake Opin Keith Gladwin Rover L. Dray‘ton Brodie Noonan Harras Haslam Selec Wield Bishop Miller Hartley Wright Tonkin Field Hellier Boun

Queanbeyan Cycling Club Announces Tomorrow's Road Races

Queanbeyan entries set a senior 20 mile handicap and junior 10 mile handicap as the road season opens. A meeting is called for next Tuesday to discuss final races and track preparation. Handicaps list Scratch winners and others with time gaps for both senior and junior events.

Queanbeyan Cycling Club

Queanbeyan Rovers Cricket Club Announces New Membership

The Queanbeyan Rovers Cricket Club outlines plans for the coming season with many new members seeking membership. Practice matches begin in the coming weeks as the club confirms its leadership, including president A Jamesut and captain Mang.

Queanbeyan Rovers Cricket Club Ealdent A. Jamesut Nawh Mr. W. Berry Mesera M. Strang T. Meter E. Tyrie M Ang T. Spellacey

Pamelus to Enter Stud Career in Victoria

Pamelus, a distinguished winger of many important races, has retired from racing and will go to stud in Victoria. The horse, bought by H. Duken as a yearling in Sydney, proved a profitable investment with wins worth thousands of pounds.

Melbourne Pamelus Victoria H. Duken Sydney

Weekend Radio Programmes and Schedule Overview

A dense listing of weekend radio programming across multiple stations detailing session times, performers, orchestras, news slots, Music programs, and special broadcasts including the Hindmarsh Municipal Band, Sir Thomas Beecham conducting, Sydney Eisteddfod winners, and World War II era era content.

Lindley Evans New Magazine of Light Entertainment Hindmarsh Municipal Band Sir Thomas Beecham Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Eunice Gardiner Paul Robeson Close Warwick Farm Randwick Epsom Vic Brisbane Newa Sydney Eisteddfod the Conservatorium National Military Band

Luxembourg Government in England in Modern Reorganization

The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg arrived in England by air this evening and is stated to plan a reorganization of the Luxembourg government from London.

Canberra Luxembourg England London Grand Duchess of Luxembourg Ashe

Handicaps and Stakes Fill Hobart Racing Card

A dense list of races and entrants appears with handicaps and selections. Key horses include Nightbeam, Read ing, Beautivre, Canvasser, and Evergreen among others in events like the Selections Hurdle and Hobartville Stakes. The card features multiple handicaps and stakes results with listed runners and likely outcomes.

Blackie Miller Baratoga Valhalla Campbelltown Mildura Mohican Delmester Hydra Scientist Freckles Lucrative Trueness Tidal Wave Farm Evergreen Plimgoll Canvasser Beautivre Reading Mosaic Ing Seven Fifty Panter Binnia Hero Nightbeam Speardale Mandowle

August 30 Grand National Style Hurdles At Mentone

A dense listing of horse names and weights for multiple races at Mentone track including the 1.30 BRUSH HURDLE and 4.30 events with runners such as Gold Nugget Beetford, Manrico, Red Morn, Erin's Prince Wynundre, and Temple Coyn. Includes horse numbers and handicaps across several divisions.

BRUSH Heywood Hunergel Horne Lad Bluaheard Ia Watchguard Coleris Ronan Hanoval Hegal Comet Curt Ty Nathonal Fearmought Konwin Temple Coyn Fort Belvedere Mutable T & Wea Wind Royal Order Hable Hatin Water Weltee Tidylus Lanarus Judean Baki Hellewue Demotic Pourgates Honouve Gladstone French Legion Windborrs Colignan Warden Devante Gallant Pee Hc Warbird Monterome Devon Aos Mademe Cou Tate Tsonomia Rosy Morn Pion Loeton Pauline Loverne Positron Public News the Rowe

Beach Hurdle and Several Races Result Summary

Restford leads in Beach Hurdle with a 1 The Bend finishes second and Gold Streak third in the same event. Shan don Belle wins the Jet Division with Count Clmaun second and Cursive third. Manrico takes August Stakes with Red Morn second and Coleria third.

Beach Restford the Bend Shandon Belle Count Clmaun Manrico Red Morn Coleria Hume Falencia Royal Comet Corredor Waverley Mac Rob Ronwin Temple Coyn Westminster

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