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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

4

Randwick Racing Card Maiden Handicap 77 Results

Thoroughbred list shows multiple races at Randwick including Maiden and Warwick February Handicaps with finish orders and weights. Notable entries include Benner, Corolle, Rakio, Shieh, Minter, Morengo and Yours Truly among others with divisions and placements.

Woo Warrah Wogororsi Lena Pay Woot Orie Warwick Marengo Hero Gayoso Livletane Vesti Wie

Canberra Club dominates senior swimming meet with records set

At Canberra swimming carnival Wednesday night Maortambe breaks senior women's 1 medley record by three accs. Events feature boys under 12 to senior men with multiple winners and times across freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and dash races. Notable winners include S Knowles, L Mauger, and M Brophy across various age groups.

Maortambe Brekte Canberra Wan &Dacca Fo Maroombe Dean C Harvey Cirle Merccmle Mt Brophy T. Sara Seem Mercombr B Martin Adamson S. Knowles Bain L. Minger B. Brophy Ft. Israel M. Brophy P. Brophy A. Dean Harvey Mauger Morcombe D. Droop T Hamilton L. Mauger W Wiedener D. Thomas E Mauger G. Israel Brophy Girla Tavener G Draytom E. Hilani Aecr W. Byrnes KF. Hiiand K. Johnson

Internees Escape Near Waranga Basin Reservoir

English speaking internees fled near Waranga basin reservoir after assaulting a guard and truck driver. They overpowered and tied them, dumped the ignition key into the water, and escaped into dense bush. Suspects named Jenny Peter Anderson, 28, Hal Wolfgang, 25, Karl Isera, 20.

Melbourne Waranga Basin Reservoir Jeny Peter Anderson Hal Wolfgang Karl Isera

Canberra Stakes and Division Races Report

Greyhound racing coverage notes Canberra Stakes and divisions with multiple 100 to 500 yard events. Mentions winners, dogs such as Saint Tan, Waban Ohler Nabte, and others with labeled divisions and race lengths.

Aemat Warten Saint Tan Val» Welee Yaron Waianae, | Canberra Stukes Hermandre Bet Kagal Brindyinnis Vigine Earl Ironer

Cuts in Car Imports From North America Announced

Melbourne Friday: Customs Minister Harrane announced big cuts in motor car and truck chassis imports from North America. He said car chassis imports would fall 75 percent and truck chassis imports 45 percent based on 1936 as the base year. He warned traders against diverting chassis for pleasure or unimportant use and urged meeting needs from existing stock.

Melbourne Har Rane North America Herrison

Radio Stations Four More Closed Down

The Postmaster General announced use of national security powers to revoke broadcasting licences from four stations namely 2HD 4A4T 5AK and SATS.

Melbourne Geeeral MacLaay

Release of internees amid war cabinet statements

The Home Secretary announced in the House of Commons that the release of 10 4 808 internees had been authorized, including 41 in Canada for ITA in Australia. He also noted merchant ships and aircraft activity with enemy losses and damaged vessels during the war period.

LOSTY Home Secretary Herbert Morrison House of Commons Canada ITA Australia

Darby Munro Sequel to Cryon Inquiry

Sydney reports the AJ.C. Committee revoked jockey Darby Munro's license after a stewards inquiry into the Cryon case. The suspension period was not announced. another person faced action for attendance and one refused attendance had a ban for Randwick access. Munro currently sits second on the winning jockeys bet with 42 firete lainee as of August 1.

Sydney Aj.c. Committee Munro Jk War Randwick Munroe Crvan Ascot Stewanda Cryon Muna Firete Lainee

Queanbeyan Cycling Club Faces Wet Weather Abandonment

Iuat two Bun days forced the Queanbeyan Cycling Club to abandon its weekly meetings. Weather tomorrow may allow a one hour teams race with seniors juniors and juvenile handicaps. Entry forms for three races at the ACT patriotic carnival are available from the secretary.

Queanbeyan A.C.T

Cricket CVM.S to Play Manuka T1.1 at Telopea Park

A.C.T. cricket team CVM.S will play Manuka T1.1 at Telopea Park this afternoon. Kirkham Grane D Boerichan James Rolfe Liew A O Neill Murphy Ryan Carney JO Meinness and Carmody are listed among players. A further 00 Italian prisoners including 1% officers have arrived.

Cvm.s Eile Manuka Telopea Park Kirkham Grane D Boerichan James Rolfe Liew A O Neill Murphy Ryan Carney JO Meinness A. Carmody

Weekend Radio Schedules Compiled Across Stations

A lengthy, fragmented listing outlines weekend and Sunday radio programming across 2FC, JAR, BBC, and Canberra stations. It catalogs times for news, music, devotionals, talks, sports, orchestras, and special programs with numerous named figures and events.

2FC JAR BBC Newnan Dally Donen River Heights Australia Colin Wills Sydney Beatrice Tangerlaniati Neville Carus Diggers On Parade Sadiery Wells Orchestra Newa A.m Canberra Times 2BL B.A Une Aca Mus. Theosophical Society Omar Khayyort l Dr. Davey Apeaka Fiw Bool Radio Mensreel Abraham Lincoln Everyman Young Australia Montague Brearley Chitten Neville Cardus World Adferts A.B. Salon Bexter Mario Dane Stenor Margot Hentze Spirit of Europe Astralia Australin Orchestra

Electric Handicap results and related stakes at Moonee Valley

The racing card lists Whisper Law and Condignity as top finishers in the Electric Handicap with Portfolio third. February Trial winners Goldsmith Chamberlain and Red Lyce are noted, while Wyndham Handicap results show Carpentier first and Tidal Wave second. Newport Welter results list First Brisson Hophetinn and French Cowhon among top placers.

Woo Rawteow Lay Gromne Hietoria Caleb Mildura Coraline Newport Larry Resta Vanendale Co BO Romer Rewuffler Celeris Alan Hy Feverter Beart Drewine Foe Tateky Howe Whisper Law Portfolio Goldsmith Chamberlain Red Lyce Wyndham Carpentier Bianca Co. Fort God Salute High Cast Beaulivre Newport Welter Nightbeam Alstone Bankahs Divisian Astouniling Limerik Lace David Innes & Marine Unishak Celevis Operatic

Old Age Pension Rise Set For April 3

Melbourne Friday reports an increase in old age and invalid pensions by close to a shilling a week beginning April 3. The maximum pension will rise to 21/6 per week.

Melbovene Fid

Tattersalls Hobart War Service Funds Prize Winners Listed

Principal prizes announced at Tattersalls Hobart with winners including LIM 2061 Three Sevens Etlie Caveloi 44 King Street Boulder City W A and 224K No 2k 242 Ruggles G Rowe 9 Fridie St Pancop Vale Victoria. Other prize entries include Freddy Last Bond syndicate F Jenkins Town Hall Melbourne Hibbine and Gem 144-550 Laonsdain Street Melbourne About Time William J Brown Main Street Glenorchy Victoria Pom Pom Wallace Harrisrose Hill Jericho Tasmania Astan Read 200 Bay Street Hraghton Victoria Follow-up syndicate Malvert Victoria Three In One D Loren Phea Sant Creek Whistlesem Victoria Atetin Conka syndicate Schellenberger Austin Hospital Heidelberg Victoria.

Hobart Tattersall Fourth War Service Funds LIM C- Mra Etlie Cavelo King Street Boulder City W.A Ruggles G Rowe Fridie St Pancop Vale Victoria Freddy Last Prine Astan Read 200 Bay Street Hraghton OH Schellenberger Austin Huspitul Heidelberg

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