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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 15, 1941

Page

4

Untitled sports card fragment with mixed names and figures

A garbled OCR extract lists many names, times, and numbers across a race or betting card, including figures like 7/4, 15, 242, 710, and 9/9, with numerous participants such as Rathlin Amiahte, Grand, Dawn, Haran, Pete, and Willow, interwoven with partial event references and company names.

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Mount Amalie Ranre Club Prize Event Declared

Ambiguous notes describe a club shooting mishap and a later prize event at Mount Amalie Ranre. Heroes receive a medal after a ceremony tied to Christmas festivities. Event details unclear and some names and places are unreadable in the OCR.

Can Atereay Fate Mount Amalie Ranre Eroes Xmas Abdul

Ascot Victoria Hurdle Details and Entrants

A dense listing from Ascot Victoria covers multiple hurdles, horses like DAVID, DELAMERE, DOMINEX, and many others with trainer connections and betting odds. The report catalogs entrants, weights, times, and market prices across races including Derby prospects, with extensive mentions of horses such as DAVID SPEAR and SIR RICHARD among a wide field, plus notes on betting and performers.

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Pennant Bowls: City Teams Meet on Canberra Green

Canberran bowls match reports two Canberra teams contesting singles and team events. Canberra A leads early, with Fox and Grooms trading leads to a tight finish. Final totals show Canberra A beating Canberra B by 12 points, with multiple individual games and championships referenced.

Canberra City Fox Grooms

Northbourne Dominates With Opens and Narrow Triumphs

Northbourne clinched a nine wicket win by 189 runs in cricket action. Northbourne posted 18, Anaiie 03, Manis 12, Btaff 11. RAL Cadets 1 RAAT, while Ainslie passed Manuka by two wickets. Manuka improved later, 117 for five, but Manuka’s bowlers Gilholme and Tickner propelled Manila to a fine win. In B Grade a tense finish saw Northside XC claim an outright win as Bhann’s double century sealed Barton 2. Metcalfe finished 35 not out.

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Greyhound racing ban debated by council in Arima meeting

The Greyhound Racing Council in Arima held a meeting to consider the effects of a ban on separate wagering and racing practices. Officials discussed schedules, attendance, and potential restrictions while outlining how clubs outside certain regions would be affected. Results from several races and betting details were reported, alongside notes on stock restrictions for cotton goods.

Gevyhound Racing Coultol Council Arima Tonay Gouneil Arig Sperate Norte Racing Aydney Belliogeens Renca Vale Chores Donnick Newi Janiele Swasey Movina Kromer Tine County Cap Eying Blur Miss Canbawey Battling Pacific Blue Mine Cushyway Reel Speed Corinya Vartey Pol Laughing Joe Lady Adorable Jeyg Joh Neat Lady Papa Wander Ollie Along Constant Bilver Ben Sanuk al Nengths Langths SB Wees Canberra Slakes RYOTA Pride of Hallec Avoninis Crown Witness Woo Uume Biakes Wanna Secret Queen Wannabou Monarch Bensley

Red Cross Captures War Prisoner Camp Details

Report describes Greece bound prisoner of war camps used by the Red Cross with 400 patient hospital facilities and modern sanitation. Stalag XVIIIA housed about 4 800 British prisoners with organized labor camps, food delivery, and evacuation. Red Cross staff in Sydney coordinate messages for returning soldiers and arrange contact through Castlereagh Street.

Greece Geneve Faday Castlereagh Mirest Jydiy Sydney Transort

Commonwealth assumes control of state railways in Australia

The Commonwealth Government takes over state railway control led by J. J. Martigan as Railways Commissioner for New South Wales and named chairman of the Railways Council. The plan aims to coordinate road and rail transport nationwide under national security regulations.

Sydney Commonwealth

War Emergency Committee Formed In New South Water Division

Prepared for emergency, the Society aims to plan for military or civilian crises. The War Emergency Committee of the New South Water Division Nana was formed, with full powers to consult with military authorities. Members include chairman Wilfred Johnson, RB Fraser, M J D L Gatlen, JF Clack, and Alderman Maries.

New South Water Division Nana Conaria Wilfred. Johnson RB. Fraser M. J. D. L. Gatlen JF Clack Maries

Tennis Stars Ranked as Amateurs After Pro Status Fight

The article notes Riggs and Koovach losing amateur status amid confusion over professional versus amateur rankings. It mentions a formal plan to pursue professional status and recalls prior decisions on their eligibility.

United Annease Pansion Hss Avionais Riggs Koovach

Canberra Student Robertson Earns Veterinary Diploma

Canberra student Arty Yeacon Roberson son of Archiesnow and Mr Robertson completed two years at Queenntint Agricultural College and earned a Veterinary Diploma with honors. He returns to practice, addressed by Governor Leslie Wilson and Lady Wilson at the college speech day.

C. Robertson Archiesnow Andy Prarecte Arty Yeacon Roberson Quernaigms Leslie Wilson Eady Wilson

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