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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1940

Page

4

Canberra Club and City Teams Narrow Weekend Losses

Canberra No. 1 edged Queanbeyan by 2 points in a weekend clash as Canberra No. 2 fell 78 to 117 to Queanbeyan. City club results included 88 24 13 and 27 24 scorelines amid a Canberra Club tournament with pairs and rink games, featuring players such as Cook, Bishop, Piper, May, and Weatherston.

Ckhy Canberra IL Canberra No. 1 Queanbeyan Canberra Geooma Pike Moss Brack Det Adamson Chapman Beattie Francis Peterson Marchant C Clarke Challea Cry Des Cripps Crease Cobh Hayes Hminhop Somerville Cottingham Dee Beal Hassett Martin Lamby Canberra No. 2 V. Queanbeyam Edward McKinstry Weatherston Thomas Hill Woodger Burchell May Rain Hodgson Nelson Taylor McTlend Carew Forbes Monahan Piper Whiteford G. Bruce Hammond J. Bruce Farquhar Castieau Loughrey Hinchliffe Lott Micholas Flaherty Wormold Marx Cook Bishop Fieming Waterman Joyce Chubb Brown Fleming Fraley Chafe Northwood H. Heyes Bryan Westcott Weatheraton Bain Thomason Phippard Jackson Cusack Rogers Dean Cuastienu Parsons Rain Y Cooper Davies Westerly

Noel Coward Hits at Treducers

Noel Coward quarrels with critics over wartime duties and patriotism in Perth showing. He says his loyalty to country is questioned like a person on the nose and defends his stance against charges of shirking war responsibilities.

Noel Coward Treducers Perth

Moroney Wins A Grade Silver Spoon At Royal Canberra

Moroney captured the A grade silver spoon with a 76 stroke score four up in the Royal Canberra Golf Club par handicap event on Saturday. Hugheon finished three up and Cole two up, forcing a late duel. A B grade tie led Yeend and Laughlin to a playoff next month.

Moroney Royal Canberra Golf G. Hugheon L. Cole H. Yeend N. Laughlin Acores

DeVis Wins Federal Club December Medal

December monthly medal at The Federal Club was played in December due to holidays. F DeVis posted a nett 7 with a gross 72 on handicap 15 to win. W Ware finished second with a 60 nett after a 68 gross. Ware had shown consistent form, leading scores included Devin 72 16 and McLeigh 7 15 61.

Federal F. DeVis W. Ware F. Devin L. McLeigh

Printing Note by Federal Capital Press in Canberra

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the offices of the company Mortreeadion Canberra.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mortreet Readdion Canberra

On Air Today Schedule Mix From Two Stations

A dense listing shows broadcasts from 2FC, 3AR, and regional feeds with news, music, talks, dramas, sports and devotion slots. Highlights include essential services, BBC News, Luncheon Music, cricket Vic v SA, and a Mozart album segment.

B.B.C Mary Grant Bruce Newa Austral Trio The Man of the Nightwatchman W. W 'Jeoote Strella Wilson John Robertson Close Vic v S.A Stock Exchange N.E.S Heroes of Empire Etella Nemet Sydney Wheeleas Leonari

Wrestlers Meehan Corrbett Draw At Leichhardt Stadium

Sydney report Pat Meehan and Joe Corbett battled to a draw at Leichhardt Stadium last night with each securing a fall. Melbourne note Eddie Bears retained the Australian heavyweight title by defeating Bonnie Muir one fall to nil in the season finale.

Sydney Pat Meehan Joe Corbett Leichhardt Stadium Melbourne Eddie Bears Bonnie Muir

British coastwise seamen carry on amid war's perils

Britain relies on 4 247 coastwise ships under 2 000 tons to move goods between small ports. These crews risk German air attacks in the Channel and East Coast convoys while keeping supply lines open, earning quiet tribute for their essential, perilous work.

Porta Great Britain Britain Channel Royal Navy Royal Air Force M.N Merchant Navy England

Gaol escapee arrested for hotel robbery in Sydney

John Raymond Jones, 20, who escaped from the Metropolitan gaol Coburg Melbourne on November 30, was captured by North Sydney police today. He was arrested for a robbery at a North Sydney hotel where he was staying. The man was identified at North Sydney police station.

Sydney John Raymond Jones Metropolitan Coburg Melbourne North Sydney Police Jones North Sydney Arlene el Ieee

Ascot Amare Trial Hurdle Ends In Winterset Victory

Winterset led the ASCOT Amare Trial Hurdle over two miles, defeating Leichar and Green Thorne by two lengths with eight lengths to third. Time 3.401. Mallacochia Handicap results show LAW LOVE and Leicester Square dominating, time 1.99. Pembroke Trial divisions report OLORUS ahead Star Boarder and Requem, with times around 1.27. Ascot Cup sees COMPANION prevail by four lengths, time 3.84. Berkeley Welter Handicap winner CONTACT, time 1.809.

Lawlove RR. Batley Leicester Square A. Bressley Gallant Son J. Crilley Eolian Hollan Pembroke Trial Olorus N. Creighton Star Boarder H. Badger Requem A. Brown Aladdin's Lamp Wynanda Felicity Mantalini Palencia Gaelic Gee Whiz Par Star Kevastar Fiftieth Battery Devonport Hetting Boarder Request Dive Bugarmagundi V. Hertney Royal March A Breasley Livingstone M. Creighton Othora Narrama Bonvur Nadbuck Dantry Mias Veronica Ciarety Sugarmagundi Royal Companion N .Percival Keele Pannade V. Hartney Pantoon Rendezvous Laverus Morvren Kingdwear Counsel Tregonna Law Bracket Quiamo Cackle Keelle Morvron Kingswear Lanarus Tregenna Contact H. Toomer C. McLauchlin R. Bailey

Munitions Plant for Queensland Announced by Minister

The Minister for Munitions announced a new munitions plant for Queensland. Details were provided by the minister in Melbourne on Sunday.

Queensland Melbourne Enater McBride

Equal Makes Track Record in Canberra Stakes Second Division

Greyhound racing at Queanbeyan Club Saturday night saw Equal equal the track record in 26.4 seconds for 479 yards in the second division of the Canberra Stakes. Results list multiple divisions with winners including POP'S WONDER, ALERT GIRL, SECURE CASH, HAILECH, LADY DEVINE, and EQUAL in various heats and times. Bets favored Equal and other contenders with prices noted alongside each race.

Queanbeyan Secure Cash Careema Yarabou Val's Choice Min Falcon Hailech Brinley Innes Harmer's Encenada Beauregard Beaucash Bettini Syd the Goss Laughing Joe Movinger Ben Kagel Evens Ughing Joe Ban Jolly Ballbull Desert Luck Moving Kreu

Forestage Narrowly Wins Maiden Hurdle At Rosehill

Jim Mace rode Forestage to a half length victory in the Maiden Hurdle at Rosehill with Windjammer second and Gold Pan third. Other contenders included Battle Star Woolooga Four All Water Waggon and Golden Scholar. Time noted as 2 42.2.

Mace Jim R. Welsh A Dyer J Hynes Battle Star Woolooga Biggs Golden Scholar Panarus Larwood King's Cross Windjammer Diva Linemond Davidson Milania A. Knox Belle Doree Cracknell Lord Denia Tidor Pagan True Metal Fort Morgan Medieval Two's Company Bluecap Danmark Constant Silver Halfcaste Airdrie Sea Queen Sponson Tings Merton Mr. M. Windle Captain Gore Mr. J. Bowman Sapphire Blue Mr. M. Simmons Sioncel Braeman Rosajoy Silver Arbor Pontiac All Latient Saltmaker Gretchen Boy Article Calrain Fox Foote Yellowstone Rossjoy the Kite Rapphirg Blue

Moonee Valley 16 May Handicap Night Suprem Circulation

A crowded Moonee Valley program features the 16 May Handicap with numerous horses named including Persia Endeavour Maid and Black Legend. The race details show times and outcomes with four lengths separating first to third and notable odds and betting figures listed alongside horse names and jockeys.

Cmildele Endeavour Fiorette Converpe Rollan Tanne Baby Loyalty Ine Wallace Jamea Lao Winston Rootes Greany Flatierar Haskoon Pris Romerrille Peter Fist Bi Tian Canterbury Nurers Roger Arthur Seatbesi Shyla

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