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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1939
Page
3
Race results and betting notes from Moorfield feature a jumble of horse names and payouts, including Belvoir and Tower Hill. The report details short-odds winners, differing distances, and multiple contenders such as Diva, Diva, and Masterpiece with close finishes and varied margins.
Readable horse racing notes show Moonee Valley hurdle results with Ken, Costard, Glowing, Nevins, and others in a chaotic OCR. Jockeys, weights, and times appear, with multiple races including a two length win by a horse near Ming between second and third. Betting and placings listed for several heats.
chaotic sports notes recount a Hawthorn collapse for 16 in the Victorian pennant cricket, George Dennis' eight wickets in seven overs for Fitzroy, and Colts relying on Jack Ryster. Jockey Belvoir and Kalion highlight racing, while Westbury shines in Newcastle and Melbourne boxing features cap a scattered roundup of sports results.
The Secondary Schools Tenia Tournament kicked off last Thursday with most divisions moving swiftly by Friday afternoon. Key results include Under 14 doubles and boys open singles events, with winners advancing toward finals scheduled Monday. Appeals for precise scores and entrant names appear in the ongoing coverage from the school court venues.
A night fatal road crash near Pakentiasa on Princes Highway involved Jeane Williams and Olive Tou. both cars and drivers sustained injuries. In sport, local matches featured multiple wins with G. Vest and B. Turner taking a final 9-3, and several[unreadable] singles and doubles results across girls under fourteen events and other court play with numerous player pairings and scores.
Apple and pear growers are urged to register under the National Security Apple and Pear Regulation Act. Occupiers of orchards of at least one acre must apply to become registered growers, supplying planting and approval details. Forms are available from local associations or the Fruit Tapers Union, with a deadline near November 10 after an extension.
In the Australian Capital Territory probate jurisdiction letters of administration may be granted to Florence Bellna Sherman widow of the deceased. The usual administration bond may be dispensed with and all claimants must file particulars within the specified period. Notices may be served at the addressed contact in Canberra.
Canberra residents who were in England during the early days of the war returned home after seven months abroad. They praised English calm before and after the outbreak, described evacuation efforts, and noted observations on London’s defenses and daily life. The party toured the Continent including Patla, the Riviera, Italy, and Germany, and met relatives in Canberra upon return.
The Victorian Shemald Shield team prepares for a December 10-19 clash with Queensland, following a prior match against South Australia at Aire a fortnight earlier. Benven replaces Dempaler in the lineup.
The Prime Minister stated on Saturday that with the Sixth Division going abroad there would be no difficulty in filling state quotas for reinforcements. No new campaign is planned.
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