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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

2

Radio Schedule Highlights Across Multiple Networks

A dense list of daily program slots shows a wide range of broadcasts from music and news to weather and sports across several stations. Entries include Desmond Tanner at the Electric Organ, Sydney Speake, racing talk, school broadcasts, weather reports, and market updates with interludes and devotionals throughout the day.

Desmond Tanner Sydney British Commonwealth of Nations Opera House Stock Exchange Greg Cau-Chou Ews T.st A.b.c. Light Opera Company Emma Erbert Jack Dale Victor Herbert A.B.C Adelaide Strauss Melbourne Newa Victoria Riverina Our Pioneer Famlieg

Burns Cup action seals lead in Canberra and Crookwell second elevens

Canberra defeated Yass on the first innings and Moss Vale in the Crookwell trophy as W Tickner starred with four wickets in an over and a hat trick. Canberra posted 319 with openers Hourigan and Kelly contributing and Yass were all out for 85 in their first innings.

Canberra Yass Goulburn Crookwell Moss Vale Vass W. Tickner Kelly Hourigan Gribble Maloney Beaton T Lercoring Moss Vale R. Jenkins R. Smith Barry C. Brooker J. McAndrew R. Richards J. Griffith

Changes in Goulburn Catholic Diocese named staff moves

The Diocesan Inspector Rev Father McCusker will resume his parish at Bungendore after lo cum tenens in Yass. Rev Father Collins moves from Adelong to Ardiethon, Rev Father Moore becomes Diocesan Director for Propagation of the Faith, Rev Father Gallagher moves to assist at Burrwowa, and Rev Father Favier is appointed Diocesan Secretary to Bishop Dr McGuire. Also reports two injuries and a horse pace event noting Lawn Derby record attempts at the Goulburn trotting carnival with a track record time set but broken by five seconds.

Goulburn Schoola Father McCusker Yass Bungendore Father T. Collins Adelong Ardiethon Father T. Moore Braidwood Father L. Gallagher Burrvowa Father B. Favier Canberra McGuire New Zealand

Maiden Handicap at Kembla Grange Won By Soprano

Fourteen horses started the Maiden Handicap at Kembla Grange with Soprano winning the first division by a length. Greylee placed second after a rider error allowed a change in third place. Paul Muni finished fourth but its rider did not weigh in. Second division saw Frolic prevail by a length with Voleon and Lucky Lyn close behind. Time and further divisions listed with multiple horses and betting notes.

Bydney Kembla Grange Soprano J. Duncan Greylee H. Perry Paul Muni M. McCarten LE. McMenamin Piiced Hygiene Scolder Leadership Tinkler Juite Good Speedardo Veiling Red Hugh Treasure Hunt Grand Philco Sovrano Frolic Lappin Voleon Pink Lucky Lyn Davidson Buzz Wing Mungawhare Doneta Grand Thrill Sir Ruff Wkason Spats Versity Valiant Light Wetzel Precious Aliver My Jim Delle's Son

Rosebery Race Day Entries and Jockeys List

The Rosebery program lists acceptances for today across multiple stakes including Jumpers Flat Race at 12.45, Trial Stakes divisions at 1.10 and 1.35, and Handicap events from 2.25 to 4.30. Notable entries include Evercello, Irish Blend, Sir Leighton, Picture, Loyal contenders in the Fourteen-Two Handicap, and Silver Ring in the Rosebery Handicap with weights and affiliations shown.

Robert Post Money Evercello Saver Stufly O Paracelsus Miss Marj the Hunt Immaculate Jack Mac T Lady Airlie Pearl Verde Tomorrow Sir Brian Rathlin Procure Joy Cullen Silver Joan Prince Ol Ireland Cacique Fleming Lockslea Mantilla Guilible Bulga Boy Wawina Sir Leighton T Songalis Larnice T Dolaseco Gratia Hombre Aldrajac Sir Val Court Model T Jolly Times Mahmal Leeward Sally Goll Footlights Miss Chat- Vaunter Ham Bt Gallivanting Komany Belle T Luss Cool Rex Pamela Gould Pan Curiosity Mernaye Pancake Omer Montreux Radiogram & U Jocular Bull Chase Herarde Markos Stalin Playmate Rummage Marie Bruce T Tickle Toasted Harlowe Flying Arcas Till Patrol Samurai Sailmaker Salasar Alan Verde Maid of the Sun Beau &B Mountains Belgravia Dom Senora Dun Eagle Blackfern Sky Bright Pride Turner Silver Ring Bianconi Last

Four Die In Car Crash Near Taranaki Burning

Four persons died when their car overturned near Taranaki last night and burst into flames. Victims named are William Miller 32 Maurice Warburton 40 Walter Briggs 31 and Bessie Williams 21 a waitress. An eye witness said the car screeched off the road and started burning instantly. The woman was ejected as the door burst open and died. It took hours to recover the other bodies.

Auckland Taranaki William Miller Maurice Warburton Walter Briggs Bessie Williams

Ajax Gallops In Fine Form At Caulfield

Ajax showed good fitness with a five furlong gallop in 14 on Caulfield course. Hurdles stood 40 feet out, allowing extra ground as rider H Badger kept a firm hold, and time could have improved.

Melbourne Ajax Caulfield H. Badger

Rhubarb and Date Pudding Method

A recipe for rhubarb and date pudding. prepare flour suet and fruit mix into a dough. Line a greased basin, fill with rhubarb dates and sugar, seal with dough, cover and steam about two hours.

Night of records in Canberra Pool midweek carnival

The 200 yards men's freestyle features P W Clemens and a strong long distance lineup as he eyes the record set by Andrew Charlton. Joan Bale may challenge the 100 yards Indies medley record after illness. A 33 yards underwater handicap tops the programme with junior and senior handicap events offering potential records.

P.W. Clemens Canberra Clemens Andrew Charlton Petters FE. Duala IL Ingram D. Beehll Joan Bale Joan

Victoria Beats New South Wales in Shield Match

Victoria defeats New South Wales by eight wickets to claim an outright win in the Sheffield Shield contest at Sydney Victoria scored a first innings total and bowled NSW out twice in the match marking NSW's first season without a Shield win.

Sydney Victoria New South Wales New South South Wales Inni Rige Ea Bisney Gilmour Lee Gregory Law Pepper Hiassett

Local Amateur Swim Meet Highlights Various Handicap Races

A fragment lists multiple events at a swimming meet including 200 yards backstroke 100 yards medley and freestyle races. It references junior and mixed events with handicaps and notes junior diving and relay categories, indicating a diverse program with several age groups and genders.

Old Fashioned Way to Win a Man Heart Demands Raspberry Pudding

Dick Powell extols old fashion romance and credits his wife’s cooking for winning her. The feature promotes Kellogg’s Wheat Flakes and a Wheat Flake Raspberry Pudding recipe using cereal, milk, jam, butter and flour. Yield six servings.

Dick Powell 20Th Century-Fox Hollywood Dick Smilingl

Crombie Not Out in Sundries on BAT

M. Crombie remains not out in Sundries on BAT as reported in the column.

M. Crombie

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