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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 22, 1939

Page

2

Queanbeyan Fire Guards Advance Readiness

The Queanbeyan District Bush Fire Association reports solid progress in district organisation and fre response readiness on a freighting basis. A sack of firefighting tools purchased by local businesses includes leather beaters. Outbreaks should be reported promptly to secretary Jock Maxwell or district supervisors. The rapid grass growth after spring rains raises fire danger, and campers and picnickers are urged to take precautions during holidays.

Queanbeyan Fire ‘Association Quessbeyan Association Jock Maxwell

PREFERENCE FOR HOLIDAY MEETINGS IN SYDNEY AND BRADFORD

Bradford, once favored for the Villers Brakes on Saturday, declined today. The list names numerous horses and odds including Korimako, Mildure, Deimester, Gray Derby, Jocular, Binnla Hero, Bel Olseau, Diamond Wedding, and others. The report cites race names and contenders like John Peel, Malagigt, Winning Pom, Fakenham, and Sidoup as part of a broader holiday meeting preview.

Villierd Korimako Mildure Atyuad Connette Bob Drava Haran Harmado Harkielle Mabonga John Halk Villiers Goon Tallealot Fen Name Baveon

Trainer Jockey and Horse Out for 12 Months

Brisbane reports Q T C stewards disqualified trainer W J Gleeson jockey L Watson and mare Mirabelle for 12 months after inquiry into running at Ipswich on December 12. Watson charged with not allowing mare to run on her merit and Gleeson with aiding and counselling. An appeal will be lodged.

Brisbane Q T.C Diequalif W. J. Gleeson L. Watson Sions Ipswich Watson Mortie Gleeson

Hurdle and Handicaps Listed for Saturday at Ib Ei Bunado

The program lists multiple races including Hurdle Mace and Nursery Handicap with entries such as Sm, Harley, Lady Berrima, Tweedale, Jester, and others. Also shown are entries for the Encouragement Handicap, Holiday Handicap, and Highweight Handicap with numerous horses and odds notes, reflecting a busy race card.

Mace Bonu Ideal Eocarbine Jester’ Harley Lady Berrima Tweedale Lockulen Little Tan Fernciod

Greyhound Races and District Coursing Draws

The notice lists dogs and stakes for Maiden, Canberra Stakes, and 473 yard events with entrants including Jindervick Fran nie Ines Image Jerilderie Lad Lucky Lord Pigsy Mulge Secure Cash and many more. Final 20-1 indiden State Meet dates run December 30 January 6 13 20 27 with no trial until January 3.

Jindarvick Frannie Ines Image Jerilderie Lad Ving Mere Lucky Lord Pigsy Mulge Secure Cash Catalons Jats Yaa Canberra Belle Joe-Anne LiAvion Mime Jindervick Mer Donale Bon Car Caah Anna Aneenada Frieco Bing Leall Menia Bull Raye ‘Albert Lone Bugle

Barton House Robbery Breaks In in Late Wednesday Night

The home of Mr. William Lindelmore Gardens in Barton was broken and entered late Wednesday night. Jewelry and other articles valued at seven pounds ten shillings were stolen. Entry was through a window while occupants were away.

William Lindelmore Barton

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