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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1940

Page

4

Grimmett shines as Victoria clerk starkly faces SA

Melbourne cricket report notes Clarrie Grimmett the outstanding bowler in the interstate match. Victoria trails South Australia's first innings 515 with 388 in reply at stifling pace, aided by Hassett Beames and Ring. Grimmett finishes with multiple wickets as SA bowls tightly.

Melbourne Clarrie Grimmett Hassett Beames Victoria South Australia Grimmett Miller

Barton Hostel to open wing for Canberra University College students

The Barton Hostel plans a dedicated wing for Canberra University College boarders to ease study facilities. If 36 students enroll when it opens, the wing will be allocated. 20 have applied, 16 more needed. Tariff is 4-6 per week. Contact Mr. M Millett before January 6 at Dominion Crescent Whar lest.

Canberra Barton The R.C Canberra University College M. Millett Dominion Crescent

Tennis wedding in Sydney ties Huxley to Rice family

In Sydney on Monday, Arthur Huxley married Thelma Rice with best man John Bromwich. The bride is the daughter of ex international player Horrie Rice and Mrs. Rice of Roseville. Huxley serves as a corporal in the A.L.F.

Sydney Arthur Huxley Thelma Rice John Bromwich Horrie Rice Rice Roseville Huxley A.L.F

Two Year Old Stakes and Welter Handicap Details

A racing card lists entries and results for the Two Year Old Stakes and the Burma Welter Handicap. Notable runners include Arm egalong Sea Quesn Pina Airdrie Lordumt ah ow Gondignity Lady F Uniadase War Trophy and Grand Billy Miami Tyrannus Red Relish Horas ryan among many others. The page records divisions and prospects with odds and positions across multiple heats and divisions.

Queanbeyan Inter-Club Men’s Doubles Round Report

Queanbeyan games feature a round of inter club men doubles with Yarrawonga dominating A Grade beating Boomerangs and Thornleigh. Eastlake forfeited to Queanbeyan Park Club while Park No 1 defeated Park No 2. Next round on January 14 and Yarrawonga to send two teams to the Country Week Carnival in Sydney starting January 4. Mixed doubles results show Bates with Southwell and Emmet with Haley winning in their divisions.

Queanbeyan Yarrawonga Boomerangs Eastlake Queanbeyan Park Club Grad Park No Seta Park No Thornleigh Yarrawonga Club Sydney Onanuary C. Bates Milas N. Southwell J. Emmet Miss Lorna Haley

Queanbeyan cycling club weekly meeting results

Results from the Queanbeyan Cycling Club track meeting include senior events with multiple heats and finals. Notable winners: J O'Mara won Senior One Mile final, A Britten and T Staples posted fast times in handicaps, with B Robinson and M Rogers strong in Senior Half Mile events. Junior and juvenile races list McInnes, Rogers, Furlonger, Parsons, Miller, and Smith among winners and placers.

Queanbeyan Cycling Club F. Bentley H’cap J. O'Mara B. Robinson Syda A. Britten T. Staples D. Duncan M. Rogers Robinson R. McInnes J. M. Rogers D. Furlonger R. Rogers Boyds W. Parsons Sleyde J. Miller Lidyda Ludyds R. Smith igDyda

Philippines Defence Bombers Reported Landing in Manila

Manila dispatch cites a defencive notice that twelve bombers from Honolulu have landed at Consonia in Mikai Paiogions 2 38, with unclear context about their mission and control.

Manila Honolulu Consina Mike Paiogions

Moonee Valley Handicaps Lead Mixed Racing Card

A detailed racing card from Moonee Valley featuring multiple handicaps and divisions. Key performances include Alo me Na and Intrepid in wins, with Damocles, Much Today, Procyon, and Lady Sykes among notable placings. Betting odds and times noted for each event.

Causeway win by innings after Gowing hundred in social cricket

In a Sunday match Causeway defeated East Queanbeyan by 180 runs on first innings after P Gowing opened with 106. East Queanbeyan totals 270. Causeway 480 at Canberras game R.M.C. Star and Canberra Returned Soldiers Club matches feature a hat trick by Young for R.M.C. Star and multiple wickets by Cunningham and Maloney.

Causeway East Te P. Gowing Gowing Murphy F. Wilson Small Seeley M. Sainsbury J. Gowing Murphy R Emblem B. Gowing M Lim Gowing Heath Canberra R.M.C. Star Canberra Returned Soldiers Young R.M.C

Local Australian stock sale yields light lamb and steady cattle

At Flemington saleyards buyers faced the lightest penning of sheep and lambs for years with only 14 000 head forward. Competition was keen and prices generally eased to 1s 6d higher on some lines. Cattle trade showed strong demand for 1700 head yarded with firmer rates. best beef quoted at 48s, other cattle from 38s to 45s, with prime qualities in light supply.

Sydney Flemington

Public Service Notes on Canberra Branch Council Meeting

Canberra Branch Council reports election results for Department of the Interior councillors. It notes packing damage to furniture during removals from South Australia versus Melbourne handling, and steps to improve packing efficiency on future consignments. It covers refunds of excess sick leave payments and unattached officers for war work, plus upcoming holiday schedules and pay adjustments.

Babe & Good Ps Canbarra Thi Department of the Interior W. J. Lind J. Y. McCloskey M. Webb Canberra South Australia Adelaide Melbourne Batra Australia Council of Public Service U Wan Treasury Thes Army Navy al Jhe New Wales Eparenyt Peala In Devert

Canberra University annual examination results

The Canberra College announces the university exams with mixed outcomes. History shows no pass candidates. Economics lists several candidates with partial success. parts of Economic Theory record no successful candidates. Governance and faculties report some passes. overall numbers include 668 as a figure in the results.

Canberra University

Secretary of Associated area Clubs Resigns in Australia

Mr J Underhill, secretary of the Associated area Clubs, resigns after years of service. Health issues for a considerable period were given as the cause, and he was regarded as an efficient figure in Australian racing circles.

Bydney J. Underhill Associated Area Clubs Econ Myoara Clala Australia

Printed by Christopher John Shakespeare in Canberra

The notice states the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd publishes from the company's offices in Gurest Braddon Canberra. It identifies individual printer ownership and location in the national capital.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Preas of Australia Ltd Companys Gurest Braddon Canberra

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