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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 02, 1939

Page

3

Melbourne rider disqualified at Mentone meet

W Elliott known as Jane Marianne in the Woodleigh Handicap was disqualified for riding too close to rivals. He will miss mounts in the Standish and Baggot Handicaps as punishment. Delmestor won the Carrington Stakes at Randwick starting 2 to 1 with jockey Davidson claiming a late paddle slip affected the finish. Early Bird faced heavy betting despite interference throughout the race. Bon heur de Pere also met with barrier interference.

W. Elliott Melbourne Antag Mentone Elliott Jane Marianne Woodleigh Randwick Delmestor Davidson Early Bird Bartle Bonheur de Pere Lomlee J. Duncan Lornlee Duncan Lornice Rodborough J. Hardie Gillian Troy Maid

Albury Accepts Bid for City Cycling Track

At Albury council on Wednesday night, a tender of 1400 pounds was accepted for the construction of a cycling track. Work will begin shortly. A Bathurst Cup meeting is planned for Thursday and Friday, 16 and 17, with over 570 pounds in prize money. The first day will feature a 150 pound event and a 20 pound trophy.

Albury Victoria

Canberra Beats Crookwell in Burns Cup Thriller at Manuka Oval

Canberra won outright by 10 wickets after chasing 18 on the final morning. Hourigan and Carnall opened the decisive stand, with Hourigan departing for 56 and Gribble top scoring 49 as Canberra seized control in the second innings. Crookwell struggled first with 88 all out then 157 in the second, Laverty 6-76 leading the bowlers.

Canberra Crookwell Manuka Oval P. Hourland Carnall Crookrill A. J A. N. Carruthers B. Laverty J. Druett Ucle E. Carruthers A. Druett Reardon Hourigan Kay Gribble W. Hogan L.bw Crombie BE. Carruthers Tickner A. Laverty D. Cummins A. E. Carruthers Maloney Crom Me-Namara Laverty F. Druett Carruthers R. Laverty A. J. Car- Futhera

Victoria versus South Australia in Shield match highlights

In the Shield clash Victoria posted 490 as J M Bradman dazzled with 107, his 85th first class century and sixth this Shield season. South Australia stood at 240 for 4 at stumps with K Ridings and D L Bradman contributing steadier knocks, while E L McCormick and P Fleetwood-Smith impressed with bowling for Victoria.

Urmne Victoria South Australia Fleetwood-Smith Ward Niarage Whitington Ridings Lee Sievers Bradman Stumpa South K. Rigg Waite Walker Bcott R. G. Gregory J. D. Ledward F. Sides A. Barnett B.w M. Sievers D. Ring C Hamence E. L P. Ridings Grimmett Scott K. Ridings C Lee Ld Bradman C Hassett Cane L. Badcock McCormick K. V. Walker A. Ward

New South Wales and Queensland battle at Sydney Ground

Tallon shines with six dismissals while New South Wales reach 214 on a wet day at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Fitzpatrick and Cheetham fall early as Dixon and Ellis lead bowling for NSW before Queensland end at 18 for one at stumps.

Don Tallon Queensland England Sydney Cricket Ground New South Wales Tallon Aix New South Sydney Fitzpatrick Cheetham Christ White Dixon Ellis Flrat Tanings J Firepatrick D. Lon A. Cheetham D. “Tatton K. Guillver D. Tallon Dixon R. James Ee Tallon Ee Easton Bill J. Murphy Cook W. Tallon Queen Aland A. Brown R. Rogers Cheetham G. Cook

Queanbeyan greyhound meeting yields multiple Canberra Stakes results

At Queanbeyan Showground, Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club held a Saturday night meeting. Results list divisions of Canberra Stakes with dogs Shan Taff, La Kildrough, Usee Donnie and others, plus Malden Stakes and President Stakes winners with times around 27.5 to 28.4 seconds and various betting odds for contenders.

Queanbeyan Shan Taff la Kildrough Usee Donnie Evens Millvale Activity Uses Donnie Burnshade Huron Little Pacolet

Six Day Cycling Finale Sparks Confusion and Fines

Len Rogers of New South Wales and Joeley of Victoria won the six day race at Sporta Arena. The event ended unsatisfactorily with frequent sprints and jams. riders Angus, Webb, Eng were fined £10 for assisting Cousens. Latta received best sportsman cup. final points listed for pairs and laps behind.

Sydney Len Rogers New South Wales Joeley Victoria Sporta Arena Angus and Webb Cousens Eng Rogers and Parmley J. H. Latta

Arab Ambush Near Jerusalem Kills Sanderson

Arabs ambushed a motor car carrying Sir Charles Tegart and Major G Brunskill near Nablus Jerusalem during the night. The car halted in front of a barricade and a volley of bullets killed Sanderson, while the others escaped unharmed.

Jerusalem Nablus- Jerusalem Charles Tegart Palesa G. Brunskill Sanderson

German Jews Denied Property in Berlin

Report from Berlin says by tomorrow no Jew will own a shop or motor car in Germany with thousands facing the new year without prospects. The notice outlines state confiscation and anti Jewish measures affecting property and livelihoods in the capital.

Berlin Germany

Man Charged at Canberra Court Faces Theft Charge

A man was charged and taken into custody by Genior Constable Ae Goodall. He will appear in court on Wednesday for theft related to a drive in Ronarene.

Man Canberra Genior Ae Goodall

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