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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 07, 1938

Page

6

Tarn is First in MENANGLE Maiden Welter Handicap

Tarn ridden by M McCarten wins by three lengths over Bonny Col with Lornlee in third in the first division. Romany Lass leads in another division, time 1.11, with Early Hope and John Eldon second and third. Novice Handicap sees Matchless Mary prevail over Flying Colours and Wallace Foote, time 1.29. Two-Year-Old Neatness tops the field, Brension runner-up, time 0.54. Boomerang Handicap features Desert King first, Calshot second, Tartania third, with times around 1.1. Inchaquin wins the fourth division with Prima Mel second and Lady Tingle third, time 1.14. Further results include a dead-heat for third in another race and multiple placegetters across divisions.

Tarn M. McCarten Bonny Col B. McMenamin Lornlee Jones Glenone Grace Woods Harpoon Lamboure Barrier Result Rickrack Resting Diva Romany Lass H. Feggans Early Hope H. McFarlane John Eldon Parsona Tkason Lucky Lyn Spud Spruso Boy Chougtia Minersi Lady Tarwin Fair Walace Betty Matin Chunuma Dios Mary Houghton Flying Wallace Foote P. Phillips Royal Warrant Pantheon King Herium Forest Girl Teddy Boy Lady Avon Natecra Busy Buddy Gantheon Neatness E. Bartle Brension M. MecCarten Melrove R. Fleming Kiamate Mac Meldine Clare Joy Sabatino Pentre Attack Bene- Ajetine the ‘Pearl Southern “Pearl Happy Questionable Tala NEA Melrose Desert King R. James Calshot J. Duncan Tarzan L.’ Sawyer Bturdee Miltiades John Laird Sam Vixen Orby X Blue Ray Tartania Hall Jevend Inchaquin A. Harvey Prima Mel A. Bender Lady Tingle E. MeMenamin the Blunder Lady Well Sybraw Theban Prince Stara Pouyoir Marie Zady Age Ark Mandiesp Bevan Ir. Cox Bell W. Lappin Nutshel J. Dunctin Fireman Bull Ant Umer Hantey

Conversion loan aims to underwrite 2.52 million in Australia

The Treacher reports the Lown Council authorised London High Commissioner Bruce to enter negotiations for a 2,517,000 conversion loan in London. The issue includes 2,358,276 for the South Australia loan maturing January 1 and 190,524 Commonwealth debt. Bonds will bear 4 percent interest, issued at par, maturing July 1, 1970, with redemption option after July 1, 1955.

Treacher Casey London Bruce Casey Wild South Australia

Warwick Farm Selections Trial Hurdle and Nursery Notes

Race card summary lists Cheery Jack Wind foot Wing foot Jemma and Flying Handicap Bodiey Hear Eastern Maid Fatcenhain Kpera with Oration Billy Boy and Hopalong Sapphire Blue Mist Tanbul Farm Welter Handicap Red Ther lan Aladin Beau Cheval. Notes multiple entries with placings and handicap classifications across juvenile to handicap race types.

Cheery Jack Greein Cloghrain Wingfoot Wimblaen Pho Fine Jemba Fatcenhain Oration Billy Boy Hopalong Sapphire Blue Mist Tanbul Red Therlan Aladin Beau Cheval Cherry Fountain Lord Herbie Bush Roy Oits Gelditgn Wingtone Wonnybrook Roller Agrippe Marengo King’s Prince Ariel Mabridge Amspector Cronus Heart Emperior el Valor Regal Tas Padua Harlech Woodall Braten Jemba Poretell Glory Land & T Brave Bird Delmester Bodley Fakenham Rodborough Bristol Lady Curis Dungala Tlokte Gila Rodley Aahtres Beau Kurrewid Australian Jockey Club

Bush Fires Rage Near Sydney Hazard Towns and Hospitals

In Sydney region fires swept from Katoomba to Wentworth Falls with a fast spread toward private hospitals and clinics. Firefighters battled the blaze as authorities evacuated areas and prepared to move residents toward safety. Twelve homes were threatened at Lane Cove and several institutions faced danger before crews secured the fireline.

Sydney Katoomba Wentworth Falls Sivanely Hawkesbury Shalvah Madington Sanitarium Wenwari Fats Galt House Renitinens Rydney Milan Blake Nun Lane Cove

Night Trotting Meeting Aims For NSW For Night Petting

Representatives of the New South Wales Association met at Parliament House to push for night trotting meetings in country districts. Trainers and trotters men argued for night petting similar to greyhounds. A grim view of trotting’s status in NSW compared with South and Western Australia was presented. Police arrested a 17 year old youth at Granville after a juvenile attempted an act. He will appear at the Children’s Court tomorrow.

Sydney New South Wales Association Parliament Mtuic New South Wales South Australia West Australia Bandit Granville Children’s Court

Irresistible finishing touches for delicate skin

An advertisement extols Johnson's Baby Powder as essential for women, claiming its fragrance lingers all day or all evening. It appeals to vanity, noting the powder is gentle on tender skin and suitable for all women who seek perfect appearance.

Venus Helen Marlene Johnson

Official's Transfer Spotlight At State Assembly Hearing

A garbled report shows discussions in the Legislative Assembly about an official transfer within the Ministry. It notes reactions from chairmen and ministers, mentions an impartial tribunal inquiry, and references a transfer involving Drummond and others amid debates on welfare administrations.

Sydney Cluxhow Chua Willa Ly Drumenand House Baibieley Bunal Mianil Drummond Foster Dati Dire Wood Anaeney Lee AP Dereon

Prune Crop Los In Plames Ven a 7 4

Poem fragment in mixed garbled text referencing names and events with unclear meaning. Reads as a collage of phrases and misspelled words. No coherent narrative or verifiable details emerge from the readable segments.

Wool Sales Report Amid Turbulent Market in Yorkshire

Fragmented obituary style notes describe wool sale activity in Yorkshire with figures showing totals around 11,214 bales and 10,426 bales traded at various junctions. Mentions price movements and ongoing private sales as part of a broader market update.

Ofveringe Balty Tuteg Ware Agitat Junction Ma Uke Et Neem Ford Hoole

Appointment of principal psychologist advisor proposal

A historical notice discusses appointing a principal psychologist as a designated advisor on protective protocols. It references Drummond and Traenauer and notes criteria, qualifications, and the process for selection and placement within the department.

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