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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

6

Bribe Offered Jockey Disqualifies Prominent New Zealand Owner

In Riccarton last month Ben Nausboun owner of Nigger Boy Chou and Sleeveleas was found guilty of corrupt practices and disqualified for life. The penalty, imposed by the Ser District Racing Committee, applies to all Nausboun owned horses and places him among the Dominion's leading owners. American Call Up. The War Department will call up 20,000 reserve officers for active duty by June 40, 1941.

Wellington N.Z Miggey Boy Riccarton Ben Nausboun Nigger Boy Chou Sleeveleas Ser Naussaum Dominion Amerigan Washington War Department

Punter Fined for Offensive Behaviour at Randwick

Leslie Langdon appeared at Central Court and was fined five pounds for offensive behaviour at Randwick Racecourse on November 2. A four month Forteon term was suspended on entering bond after a demonstration at Randwick. Langdon denied referring to racing crooks German Jews and refugees and denied assaulting a sergeant.

Sydney Leslie Langdon Central Court Today Langdon Randwick Aries Intel

Ainslie Public School Enrolment Record and Activities

The headmaster announced an enrolment of 614 pupils at Ainslie Public School during the 4th annual speech day. The report notes adequate staffing with minor relief needed, staff changes, a resignation, and a request for best outcomes as students enter High School. The piece covers class results, PTA and Mothers Club activities, library expansion, new student-led publishing, and the school choir’s awards at Canberra and Wagga Eisteddfods, plus sports, war effort fundraising, and a Dux Medal presentation to Alan Barnard.

Ainslie RF. Harris Parents and Citizens’ Association Goodwin F.C. FP. Keane Gilchrist Oaklands Breakspear Wallace Alan Barnard Shakespeare Browning H. Foster Appletet Elizabeth Shanershere Hbravian D. Appleton Jill Wale Pat Weymouth Hazel Wogter Leslie Nish Audrey Atune June Hirney June Lamond Vere Jones Mavis Willams L. Osmond Faull Burgin Aimy Ainslle D. Seaton T. Ellis Bob Trudy Macauley Marie Newport Hazel Foster Cox Pisiligo Avenue Aunior Keith Gibbs George Kaye Ron Ware Eric Crisp York Canberra Wellson

Canberra Centre Music Exams Report Highlights Top Marks

The Canberra Centre exam results show Penelope Murrie and Jean Armstrong among high scorers in elocution and music. At Trinity College of Music Queanbeyan, St Benedicts Convent candidates earned honours and merits, with Philippa O Hanlon and Joan Back noted for strong performances and delivery.

W.C.A Yetty Landau Penelope Murrie Mary Wright Francis W. Keane Cura Jean Armstrong Morea Luton Olwin Evang Elsine Keatel Faye Sorenson A. Armstrong Joyce Moss Heather Kennedy Yvonne Andrew Marke Betty Baker Robert Siniter Mice K. V. Morris Bessie Kilby Richard Curean Pamela Addison Mari Joan FE Grinham OF Marten Maolin Dima Kerr Tom Marks Betty Lee Pags Trinity College of Music St. Benedict's Convent Queanbeyan Joan Back Jeanne-Marie O'Hanlon Margaret Read Philippa O'Hanlon Patricia McCauley Eileen Barry Janes Lyon Mus. D Oxon Liegan

Victoria Park Racing: Thompson Wins 4.2 Handicap

Apprentice A Thompson wins the 4.2 Handicap at Victoria Park amid a week of mixed results for Thompson rides. Deguera and Fell face suspensions. Kooba injuries linked to Deguera’s ride while Fell caused interference to Val Eaton. Multiple race details, times and betting listed from a busy meeting with several dead heats and close finishes.

Sydney A. Thompson Sembatin Victoria Park Thompson Kembla Grange Jack Thompson A. Deguera L. Fell Deguera Spbersides Flying Handiia Kooba Val Eaton Widden Simpson Pennywise Lewis Foxhall F. Smith Lady Dunottay Dun High Dividend Macduff Mainray Snrafield Lawless Jimijan Pantras Fox Trek Rogerwood Tower Hill Larwoor Wlidden Bruegalong McMenamin Melfleur Parsons Arenessa F Hickey Lord Denis Step Son Gramada Mar Quex Justica Green Fern Roger Lealie Marne Kubon Melfle Lockray Sigh Lady Neith Sallmaxer Slam Royal Lad Baldman Carita Tuhitarata St. Constant Diva Sweet BO A. Knox Benny Loch H. Darke Lioneel J. Morcillo Hlinky Bull Red Bruce Sobersles All Dark Bulga Boy Belle Rose Covert Bonny Loch Scooter Me Tucky W. Bartle Shop Girl Cook Majorca Limardi Patri i Mack Junique OVICE

Jockey Burke Suspended Five Years Over Electric Saddle

Apprentice jockey T Burke was disqualified for five years at Bunandah after a saddle fitted with four batteries and a device to affect Alas Boy’s speed was found in his possession. Burke claimed he bought the saddle for £4 from an unnamed Sandgate seller and took the blame, while J Douglas and W Douglas denied knowledge of the device.

Burke Sandgate Hoth Douglases

Horse racing results from Victoria Park Handicap and divisions

Divisions feature Tunle Approbation and Otehra in first division with Royal Sceptre, Beaucaire and Grand Billy among others. Winning by a length and a half in 1.27 time. Second division highlights RYLSTONE Madison and Don Byrne with three-quarters of a length win in 1.28 time. Victoria Park Handicap lists Australasias and Mohican among contenders with a close finish.

Igouk Tunle Batterbam Parsons Otehra Royal Sceptre Beaucaire Happy Bay Grand Billy Good Morning Alluring Digest Lordaht Rolle Glide Chatudo Joseleta Mise Silverburn Rylstone E. McMenamin Madison K Andrews Don Byrne M. McCarten Jean Molfort Cable Consonance Gretchen Corridieree All Praise Lady Galadeer Fay Faydare Australasia N. Wilson Tuckertor W. Cook Mohican McMenamin Peerless Mischief Hopa Foustain Egem Val Eaton Murtralasia Tuckerbox

Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association Lists Army Kit for ALF Embarkation

The association provides standard Army issue items for embarkation including shirts belts shaving supplies brushes combs and undergarments. Lord Mayor’s Fund of New South Wales adds two pairs of socks one athletic singlet one pair underpants two handkerchiefs a suit of pyjamas soap toothbrush and toothpaste and razor blades. During the weekend Canberra plays Queen eeu ks from ene a.

Canberra Lord Mayor's Fund of New South Wales

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