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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

6

Meningitis Measures in Darwin Amid Outbreak

Commonwealth Health Department sent instructions by plane to Darwin as Director-General Dr Cumpston said precautions are in place. Medical staff and laboratories will support Darwin with Army and Air Force cooperation. Three more cases prompt stringent steps closing hotels and amusement venues to curb spread and that Darwin faces a gloomier Christmas.

Darwin Commonwealth Health Department Department Dr. Cumpston Cumpston Commonwealth Medical Army Air Force

Roosevelt weighs Norman Armour for Britain post

Reliable sources report President Roosevelt considering Norman Armour, ambassador to Argentina, as a potential replacement for Kennedy who resigned as ambassador to Britain. Armour’s name is said to have been sent to the foreign office.

Washington Roosevelt Norman Armour Argentine Vecessor Kennedy Acadiador Britain Ots Armour

Ascot Two Year Old Stakes and Weaker Divisions Recap

A crowded Ascot program features multiple two year old stakes in 54 furlongs with Bea Queen Plea La Dunton and Condignity among rivals. The card also includes the Welter Handicap with Belvoir Lord Seremond and Regal Artist's Model among notable contenders and the Grey Derby and Third Division Ramural events recording entries such as Red Bruce Molruse Glittering Flame and Electra offering a busy day of racing.

Beaucaire Regina Men Tunic Widden Belvoir Viewerine Lord Seremond Paul Mumi Jay &B Dongele Fir Regal Norman Vallesane Bignon Die Grand Billy Miami Tyrannus Kourenhenn Dyne AW Derk Petruchio Marrh Beryl Joyen Rimlim Vulode Mina Poppy le Vallee George Oglivie Red Bruce Tartanus TF Tity Molruse Miss Peotheus Electra Alan Verde Timken Casirasada Hrunwick Ingay Vallor Mies

Manangle Races Seven Divisions At Speedy Meet

Mer ry Brigade led the first division with Veiled Beauty. Turumool and Majunga trailed. Finalist won the second division by a length, Maiden Juvenile saw Tanda prevail by three quarters. Constant Chatter won two divisions in fast times, while Manlock and Speardale captured others with decisive margins. Avant Tout led Robin Hood Handicap by six lengths.

Merry Brigade A. Ward Veiled Beauty McCarten Turumool R. James Majunga Nicole Decries Altitude Yarn Colleen Dawn Gay Romero Merry Jest Thaledon Chicago Weiled Beauty Turumbol Angies TANDA W. Cook the Hussy Cracknell Owl's Rest Coutts Warana Blue Metal Grand Land Wise Stew Trival Wee Mark Miss Begonia Hussy F. Terrill Koomeluch A. Knox Glasnevin Hilekey Sengaia Portal Uwarrah Wee Wimbledon Schoolboy Maid of Ireland Red Messengers Veiltrim Comeluck Glaanevin Tack Thompson Thompson M. Me. Carten Jasper Snidec Chiis Rettine Avant Tout T Morimer la Capitana M. McCarten Bruce Wood Wetzel Chance Alroon Home Rule Sylveroni Kenll Gem Happy Star Clare Joy Bonny Avon Queen Hagrat Bo'ting Ta Capitana Tim

Australian Title Bout Ends In Rough Finish

The Rushcutter Bay Stadium manager Mr. Miller warned Fred Henneberry and Ken Hichardy’s seconds that further ring punches would bar them from corners for life. Richards and Henneberry may rematch when Henneberry recovers after sustaining severe eye injuries.

Bydney Rushcutter Bay Stadium Mr. Miller Fred Henneberry Ken Hichardy Richards Henneberry

Louis Defeats McCoy in Sixth Round Technical Knockout

In Boston on Tuesday Joe Louis 14 6 defeated Al McCoy 12 12 for the heavyweight title. McCoy fought hard for five rounds but an eye bleed kept him from answering in the sixth. Official decision a technical knockout in the sixth.

Boston Joe Louis al McCoy McCoy Louis

Inter State Cricket: South Australia Victorious in First Innings

South Australia declared for 102 and 108 in the first innings, with Ridings, Hamence, and Tamlyn among top scorers. Victoria posted 389 in response led by Dempster and Lee, while Ward's bowling yielded four wickets as the match concluded with South Australia leading.

Melbourne Tuesaday South Australia Bouth Australia Ridings Lbn Johnson Ward Ring Badcock Tamlyn Stevera Hamence Sundries Victoria Dempster I.bow Waite Lee Ward Tambkyn Want Miller Watte Sievers Hassett Beames Cotton Grimmett Johnson Baker Hamence

Canberra rifle club finals crown year at Duntroon range

The Canberra Miniature Rifle Club wrapped up the year with a final shoot at Duntroon last Saturday. H Napthali junior won the daily cash prize with FP Laird second, while J Lisyd topped the novelty event ahead of C Sut ton and R Simpson. F Laird won both quarterly scratch and handicap aggregates, with J Lloyd runner up.

Canberra Miniature Rifle Club Duntroon Range H. Napthali Jnr FP. Laird J. Lisyd C. Sutton R. Simpson F. Laird J. Lloyd

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