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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1940

Page

6

Racing Programme Notes and Handicap Trials Summary

A historical racing page lists entry names and odds across multiple races including the 2m 9f Delameee Hurdle, the 2.16 Mallaguota Handicap for two year olds, the Pembroke Trial, and other divisions. Notable horses include Forest March, Green Thorn, Mallacoota, Livingstone, and Spearwings. The card covers Maiden Border, Dundas Handicap, and December Mangicap with multiple horses and placements across divisions.

Delameee Welal Lelohar Forest March Green Thorn Rudfragette Valiant Hon Vonverge Aby Pembroke Hequert Mar Aladdin's Lamy Ee Whi Wynonds Varsuir Fellelly Rewmstar Cloras Livingstone Royal March Miss Veroninn Bugarmagundry Inspector Reet Denis Girl Aspire Riviera Winterset Forest Green Thorne Mallacoota Haniiay Eolian Lawlove Leicester Star Boarder Lorus Wynunda Livingstone Aawarmagund Nadbuck Lincolnshire Spearwings Pamelus Kanuri Counsel Pannade Morgren Apo Larwood Caldea Biggs Aumaery Hanumorp Amitania Traimyet Ali Nia I Venelant Bilver Danmark Bell Doree Fort Morgan Cin Medieval Kihei Fay Metile Quay Airdria Cominthiam Oup Hreemian Mertan Rive Gore Lithgow Air Lorient Culrain Grefehen Yellowstone Delmester Waleo Karls Malagiai Ronee Flight Peerless Abin Carlingrord Wille Green Ina Ennowise Liak Mustapha Yhom Rams Yhiy

Church Services and Christmas Observances Across Canberra Area

Cantberra churches report December 16 schedule details with Holy Communion services at St John s and St Christopher s, Evensong, children's services, and sermon texts. Prominent lines include Holy Communion times in multiple locations, Christmas carol services, and special lectures. Confessional notices and Salvation Army meetings listed along with Congregational and Christian Science services.

Subtet Reflections On Spiritual Strategy In Scout Parade

Minister Ro Gr A J Waldock speaks on a great Right with reflections on spiritual strategy. The Sunday School gathers at 6 pm. A parade of Scouts and Cubs occurs at 2:46 pm. Mr Colin Hellyer leads the service with communion to follow.

A. J. Waldock Colin Hellyer Eseoute Cubs Dr. Waldock Colia Hellyer

Parish debt drive urged for church funds

Church of England appeals for a special direct offering tomorrow to clear 70 pounds owed to the Braddon Hall Building Fund, aiding the North Anstice Church Building Fund. A failure to clear debt may trigger a drive before year end. The Rev T H Timpson will preach at St Johns at 11 am, with the Archdeacon at Evensong, and Rev T E Whiting at St Pauls Westlake. Sunday School closes tomorrow with a musical evening and year prize presentations starting 7:45 pm.

Church of England Braddon Hall North Ainstie J. John T. H. Timpson

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club Draw for Tonight

The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club announces tonight's event draw with multiple divisions and named greyhounds including Canberra Stakes divisions, Abbotsford and Brackenridge entries, and a mix of stock racing pairs. Several titles feature titles such as Demilitarized and Lady Devine with entries like Wandering Joe and Laughing Joe among others.

Lab Canberra Biakon Joe Kreuger

Greyhound Licences Issued and Club Visit Scheduled

Greyhound licences from January 1 will be issued by the Greyhound Racing Control Council for all persons owning greyhounds and registered lessees. The NSW National Coursing Association membership will be abolished from December 31. Application forms for licences are available from local greyhound racing clubs. The council officer will visit Queanbeyan Coursing Club on Monday December 23 to issue licences and endorse registrations.

Greyhound Racing Control Councl N.S.W. National Coursing Association Council Queanbeyan Coursing Club

Scratchings From Lincolnshire Handicap to Grand Time

Scratchings list removes entries for Lincolnshire Handicap Mania Trial Hurdle Grand Time Pembroke Trial Colntsct and Eligible affecting field sizes and race entrants.

Lincolnshire Pembroke

Contact Not Eligible to Run In Pembroke Rink

Melbourne Friday horse Contact, winner of yesterday's Pakenham Cup, cannot start in the Pembroke rink Second Division at Ascot tomorrow. The nomination is invalid as the horse has earned more than £100 in prize money.

Melbourne Contact Pembroke Ascotomorrow

Rand Refuses Oath of Military Service at Parramatta

Alfred Francis Rand, 21, was sentenced to three months hard labour at Parramatta Court for refusing the oath of military service and loyalty. He had been fined £10 last month for not enrolling as a universal trainee and said he would rather go to jail than take the oath.

Sydney Alfred Francis Rand Parramatta Court Rand

End of Session Strain Hits Parliament as Record Week Ends

Parliament wraps a long week with a new business record for the House of Representatives at 75 hours in five days. War Council budget settlements eased the load but debates were desultory and members fatigue showed. Train delays and lack of sleep influenced the final hours before Christmas adjournment.

House of Representatives Tranc War Council House Senate

Music Examination Results Noted at Kevan

At the examinations held in Kevan the following pupils were listed: Jean Smith and T.D.L.C.M. of Quer.

Kevan Jean Smith T.D.L.C.M Quer

Profits Tax Safeguards Consumers’ Interests, Minister Says

The Commonwealth Prices Commissioner, Harrison, states profits taxation on company profits since the outbreak of war is limited to protect consumers. He notes consumers already bear taxes through indirect duties and sales tax, and that further increases in taxation will be avoided to shield the public.

Harrison Commonwealth Fie Chiaion

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