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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

6

Camden Handicap and Related Races Feature Broad Field

A dense slate of historic handicap and stakes events lists numerous horses, riders, and odds. The card includes the Nursery Mandicap and Three-Year-Old Mandicap with names such as Rodrigo Ginger Lane Red Pete and War Trophy Merrimha among others, set across Camden track.

Nursery Mandicap Ati Garrison Ae Panis Ta Barsfield Rival Speer King’ S Park Derk Hose City Vellirim Bachar Rimveil Rodrigo Jef Hosford Patricio Merrimha Camden Hamdiocaf Adlon Anne Benburh Walrekn Martens Elruchio & Fi Ij Obemt Lym Thewortta Triggenoen Lord Oh Tsmau

Thoroughbred Race Card Summary from Mentone and Surrounding Tracks

A fragmented race program lists entries for Cheltenham and various handicaps at Motone with horses like Sir Gordon, Ol Urand Time, Swearmeats, Fort Garry, and Royal Peter. Events include the 1 50 Cheltenham Hurdle over 2 miles, the 51 Mandicap, and the Parkdale Welter, featuring multiple divisions and numerous runners with uncertain odds and outcomes.

Sir Gordon Peter Tay Ann Somerville Wewille Binker Leo Jatt Vienna Epsom Im Fearless Rambler Marcloas Netherles Romany Chief Fearnought Ai T Cavallo Wu Kerlleity Manumbar Handicap Damocles Naiad Counsel Henri Pam Kimilat Miss Jemima Star Boarder Cay T 4 Qi 7 ° 11 Lew Book (4) 7 9 Menneweth I . Vyorrayne Ambely Parkdale Welter Heyal Jubilee Wrounda Btarleat Goethe Aothur Boy Devotion Ferventiamu Vereford Heauiler O Kevester Greco Thorne Leldaburn Prorella Pine Peak Fort Regalih Thuna Teutetic

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club Race Draw

The Quean yan and District Coursing Club announces the draw for Saturday night racing in Canberra divisions and 473 yard events. Entries include Moving Kreager Pop's Wonder Sternalong Spanish Queen and several other dogs with divisions listed and kennel steward deadline at 7 30 p m.

Quean Yan Canberra Kreager Pop's Wonder Sternalong Hen Regal Flying Cop Air Dolly Baileau Summer Tan Alert Duirl Arran Privee Hiltabou Jonnick Lucky May Waxmint Yarabou You Haider Gunberra Brindy Innis Coshacna Eyenow Harmer Fride

Interior Department reveals wartime service and recruitment

The Interior Department reports 81 members serving since the war began and 25 called to compulsory service. Of 42 permanent and 89 temporary officers who joined the A L F A A F or Navy, 42 were stationed at Canberra, including 27 officers and 15 temporary staff. Senator Foil says the department is proud of this record amid defence construction in Australia.

Cement of the Interior Australia

Secretary for the Navy Heads to Panama Canal and Caribbean

Secretary for the Navy Colonel Knox arrived in Miami en route to the Panama Canal and Caribbean tour. He is traveling to inspect naval facilities and coordinate plans for regional defense and cooperation.

Caribbean Miami Colonel Knox Panama

Kensington Races dumpers Flat results and placings

Race card reports multiple flat events with Trekster and Lord Balmore among top finishers. Winners include Trekster in the first division by a neck, SARSFIELD at King's Park in the Mevice Handicap, MISS ARMIDALE in the Fourteen-Two Handicap, MELROSE in First Division of the Flying Handicap, BELVOIR in a later division, and DAWN MARY in the Three Year Old Handicap. Betting and times are listed for each event.

Sarsfield J. Thompson King's Park E. McMenamin Ginger Laas A. Knox Lawless el Kenny Prince Winooka Ginger Hugh Altitude White Foot Fay B Front Val R. McHugh Vintage A. Podmore Dinalto Sweet Boleiro Good Earth Nubian Prince Be Aero Glittering Flame Cliquot Cheeky Boy Lucky Omen Baldman Melrose Beryl Joyce Dive Relvota E McMenamin Bruce Wao W. Conk Bele Rose Cratalia Casicasado Elemu Eagle Grand Billy All Dark Saitmaker Stalin Dunesta Rovina Galadeer Belvoir Bruce Wood Belle Rose Diva Dawn Mary A. Ward Jean Melfort W. Cook K. Andrews Sylveroni John Mac Regina Mea Jasper Vallenano Dark Rose Magic Queen Sailor Boy Winzone Nottarmutu Siv Vixen Kansington Val Eaton River Namoi McMenamin Calruin Cook Leonidas Red Relish Silver Arbor Klimop Bet- Ung

State elections eyed for May in Sydney

In Sydney reports it was expected the next State elections would occur in May. Premier Mr Mair told the Legislative Assembly Parliament would adjourn to February 25 for about six weeks and then reconvene before the elections.

Sydney Mr. Mair Legislative Assembly

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare

Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd publishes from Braddon Canberra offices. Printing note credits Christopher John Shakespeare and lists Mort Stress as location.

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

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