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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

6

Fires and fines in Canberra Court proceedings

The Canberra Court fined Robert McIntosh two pounds and costs after a February 12 fire near a plantation. Numerous traffic and licensing violations were heard, including Evans and Makin cases, and Burton denied to return as a driver. Several drivers faced fines for negligent driving and cycles on footpaths.

Canberra Robert Leslie McIntosh A. Wells Canberra Avenue McIntosh D. C Henry Lquor James Hardie Jamison

On the Air To-Day Broadcast Schedule Fragment

An fragmented listing shows a dense daily radio schedule with numerous named programs, stations, and performers. Includes descriptions such as News, Music, Talk, and various concerts with names like Angela feallee and Sydney Wireless, plus references to broadcasts from Melbourne and London venues.

Tattersall prize draw winners listed in Melbourne

Principal prizes announced for Tattersall's £19000 consultation with winners including Des ich at No 153142 for £12000 and Horse Shoe syndicate at No 186089 for £2000. Other prizes range from £1950 to £245 with entries tied to Melbourne and Victoria addresses and one South Africa listed.

Care Mra T. Edganton Dalgety Street St. Kida Vic Care A Wright Ascent Vale Road Ascot Vale Ajax Care RK Hummer Raleigh &J Thornbury Care J D. Fort Beaufort South Africa Highth Prive Care Mins E. Sauer Cathrin New Borne Lee Alexander St Box Hill Care W. T. Rongdotton Care Foresta Commission of Victoria Melbourne

Dashing Cavalier Unlikely for Melbourne Meeting

Dashing Cavalier’s proposed Melbourne visit for the Plemington meeting seems unlikely. He was due to travel south this week and stay for the Rt. Leger, but current form is not favorable. Prospects of life being successful again at High Caste and Reading are not bright.

Sydney Melbourne Rt. Leger Reading

Hooper and Lyrica Recitals and Classical Trio Schedule

A schedule listing events led by Fred Thompson and Clifford Grey with a Chopin tribute to Franz, a cello recital by Harold Beck, and a talk by Professor A Boyd Gideon. It notes times from 8.0 to 10.30 and references local news from The Canbern Times and Goulburn Penny Post plus a local swimming season and essential services.

Hooper Fred ‘Thompson Clifford Grey Chopin Harold Beck A. Boyce Gideon Munic of Ruinberge Close OFC Canbern Times

Motor collision negligence heard at Canberra Court

At a lengthy hearing in Canberra Court Francis Everard Maloney of Reid and John Mungrave Stayles of Braidwood claimed damages after a motor collision at the St Johns Church corner Reid on October 24. Both sides admitted contributory negligence and the magistrate ruled for the defendant with costs to the plaintiff.

Canberra Francis Everard Maloney Reid John Mungrave Stayles Braidwood St. John's Church Corner Otober Crose Stoylea Maloney Wiltncan N. Jenkyn Sydney W. T. Brennock E. F. Thomas and Brennock Goulburn Stoyles J. L. Maguire Curren Deparmeant of the Interior Ams Parkway Constitution Avenue Dumtroon’ Wood Duntroon Road Fenkyn J. A. Jamee Jenkyn Whfees John Musgrave Stoyles Civil Centre Duntroon Hee Angne Parkway Witens Haan Riavelitg Canverra Richards Gordon David Young Trans Ver Eg Bissenger Stoylen Brad Cay James Beasley Federal Motor Gamge, Braidwood Aide Wau

Accident report shows mutual caution failure at intersection

A motor mechanic from the Department of Interior tested a utility truck when a defect caused it to lurch into neutral near an intersection. The milk lorry approached as witnesses note Tindale and another swung. Magistrate found shared carelessness and fined Bridson £1 with costs of 22/6 and licence endorsement.

Frederick Rudolph Matson Frederick Makin Hach Bailey Oxley Giles Kingston Makin

Rosebery Races Jumpers Flat Race Won by Two Lengths

In a mixed card at Rosebery, MAG MORT led by two lengths to Bogan Boy and Phil in a crowded field. The Fourteen Two Handicap saw ILATHEON prevail by threequarters of a length over Kaloola and Mag Mort with time 1.8. Flying Handicap highlighted Tarn capturing top honors by threequarters of a length over Rummage and Sign On with time 1.13. Progressive Handicap featured Coorawong edging Madson and Mantilla in a tight finish with time 1.25. Hosebery Handicap crowned Australasian by a neck ahead of Al Junga and Might Not with time 1.40. Encourage Stakes saw Conundrum beat Red Hugh and Vulpine by two lengths with 2.07 time.

Mag Mort A. Pearon Bogan Boy J. Kennedy Phil Malcolm Beau Ideal Grosvenor Square Diva Ilatheon W. Cook Kaloola RH. Turner J. Coutts Edie's Choice Lady Limareh Lady Milton Little Gracie Duncan H. Hughes J. Feggans H. Duggan Madson L. Sawyer Opportunity Charles G John Eldon Log Cabin F. Hickey Shane's Castle J. Duncan Flelle Ballerina Duke Clare Gradgery Brackie Miller Fanciful Greek God, Lady Wonga Lord Denham Alistralasia C. Findlay Aljunga Tj. Coutts Might Naot A. Podmore Fakenham Legion Bird Bronze Flight Australasia Allunga Nicholls Rel Huh R. Hordern Vulpine Andrew My Pontiac Roller Glide Jolly Times Fay Fisk Conundrum Red Hugh

Moonee Valley Race Trials and Quick Results

Observation of Moonee Valley race trials shows multiple handicaps with finishes led by Di Visions and Cyrus's Son. Notable placings include Budnaham Handicap won by First Di Vision and Second Division won by Mis Jemima, with betting highlights featuring Dignitas and Napoleon in early sprints.

Hurdie Dignitas McKee Happy Pilgrim J. de Ville Napoleon Paris Kashgar Agreement Fordatar Cyden's Son H. Skidmore Throttle A. Breasley Martines A. Simelnir Savona Valitant Cyrillo Erasure Rangi Floy Mhilunda Asia Cyyden Bon Diva Misa Jemima Crilly Montezuma Dewharet Maninsa Mornement Ayesha Lady Clyde Muratai Unerring Grind Pal Te Hauwire Evens Temima Manieaa Dive Fort Haven H. Badger J. O'Brien Celeris Levi Malderon Pimlico Silent Sentry el Treo Megfort Diablote Gleniine Annie Rooney Alan-a-Dale Braefort Conflagration Raywood Forthaven Hathersage W. Hooton Bankshaw Dewhurat Con Devon W. Box Lady Kidstone Morrren MacRob Sir Grey Coline Rockville Aylphide Barkshaw Jay Ralphi Temple Coyn Badger Meteorical Olva Marcius Briandon Belle Dame Swift Yeoford Manurere Nigh Train Wanderer Corrymesla Black Beauty Lady Sykes Lairdsbury Marciue Shandon Belle

Cyclist Hurt in Collision Near Cathedral in Canberra

Norman James Hawkins 34 of Acton was admitted to Canberra Hospital after his bicycle collided with a motor car driven by Arthur Staples Giles Street Griffith near St Andrew's Cathedral late yesterday. Hawkins sustained abrasions and back injuries.

Norman James Hawkins Acton Canberra Hospital Arthur Giles Street Griffith St. Andrew's Cathedral State Circle Hawkins

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