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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 02, 1939

Page

4

Horse Races and Handicaps Listed With Winners

A summary of race cards shows winners across events: furdle Race with Cheery Jack, Ver dos, Materra. New Year's Gift with Eastern Maid, Publicity, Lady Curia. Nursery Handicap with Progress, In Gpestor Scott, Bonny Lock. Wiying Welter Handicap with Aureus and Bee. Royal Ensign 38. Club Cup with Young Crusader, Red Sails, Sedunum. Trial Stakes with High Dividend, De Wert King, Cliquot. Alfred Hill Handicap with Grand Boy, Troy, Tapestry.

St. Su. Ut. Ib Verdoc Keswick Royland Naterra Maki Jan Baz Loomibah Diamond Publicity Wedding Inspector Scott Crosspatch Good Morn Climax Bleasandt Beau Faith Sun Beau En- Senora Short Wave Stuart M Lat Bilp Gille B Bull Chase Bull Chase 8 0 0Ndbraska ® 6 Gymkhana 8 Bee Tattersall’s Club Cup, Jjm Eo Golden Fouce Cru Treasure Lance Sob Edible Woodsman Womble Dedborous Bank Ies Linbul Ctiquot Desert King Retort Troy Bonnie L Eclogue Nee Anne

New Year Hurdle heads to March racing slate

Mates of Mar 1 leads a busy New Year hurdle scene with Erua 2 and Stradbroke Stakes facing strong opposition. Limerick Lace 4, Pure Gold 3, and Captain Kettle 3 are positioned for key showdowns as race cards unfold.

Heroic's Pride Bridge of Erua Mar Il Frisco Killer Beau Placid Cairnamore Pure Gold Thunderclap Rattle Balken Duralium Maid Grand Erato Patrol Proof Limerick Tarpad Ball Buoy Princess Mutable Ada Pam Sackville Welter Fearnought Lautus & National Prince Sardis T Victoria Racing Club

Jupiter gains a new moon with retrograde orbit

Dr. Paul Herget of the University of Cincinnati confirms Jupiter has a tenth satellite, following Dr. Seth B. Nicholson's discovery at Mt. Wilson. The moon orbits in retrograde, with an average distance near one fifth Earth to the Sun, larger than other Galilean moons.

Jupiter Paul Herget University of Cincinnati Seth B. Nicholson Mt. Wilson Observatory California Nicholson Herget Earth

Randwick Forecast Fine and Warm Weather Outlook

The Randwick forecast calls for fine and warm conditions with east to north winds. Winds will be steady through the afternoon with temperatures easing into a mild evening.

New Moons Discovered Shape Orbits Around Sun

Two new moons are identified with highly elongated orbits ranging 7 to 50 million miles from the sun. Observations and calculations continue to prevent loss of these bodies. Each moon likely spans about 15 miles in diameter. Dr Nicholson is credited for the discovery and for previously finding the ninth moon in 1914 at Lick Observatory.

Nicholson Lick Observatory California

Mentone Races Beaumaris Handicap results

Romant Chief led Beaumaris Handicap win by a half head over Snow White with Mac Rob third as Snow White placed second. Rosebud Trial Handicap saw Birdplay win by three lengths over Our Boy, with Lalmoni third. Sorrento Handicap winner Bridge Law by a length, then Atticus and Coronation Day. Demagogue won Summer Handicap by a length and a half over Kingom and Mate o Mine. Woodleigh Handicap crowned Bank Shaw by a half head over Trandel and Grand Hotel. Talgarno Welter saw Manetis prevail by a long head over Barham and Benedict.

Beaumaris Handicap Romant H. Badger Snow White H. Mornement Mac Rob Ralph King Arthur Rendezvous Swarthy Lozere Sir Romeo Air Hostess Tostanin Florist Birkenella Romany Chief C. McLauchlan Dewhurst Lalmoni Star Leaf Forthaven Geld Fox Duchess Kentdale Our Boy Bonvue Rain Hazard Duchess Kensdale Bridge Law W. Elliott D. Lovekin Atticus E. Preston Finch Trimon Grand Song Aerostat Eastern Lover Bridge Law Eastern Maid Demagogue H. Olsen Princess Pam W. Hartney Mate O' Mine R Bailey Kingdom Elmdale Silver Bond Windmar Beiting Wind Swettenham Fifine Ralpicon Wantage Pebblestone Marianne Bankshaw Grand Hotel Trendel Diva Talgarno Welter Manetis Barham Benedict A. Dewhurst Beau Spear Shining Star Palatinate Caeira Masterton

Briandish Handicap and Steeplechase Results

The Briandish Handicap lists Amiable first with Man rico second and Aurie's Star third. January Steeplechase shows Reciprocal first, Fulham 32, Sir Maslin third. Bagot Handicap results place Avenger first, Donaster second, Bell Buoy third with Welter Handicap noting Eligible Spray second and Evening Mist eighth.

Amiable Manrico Aurie's Star Reciprocal Fulham Sir Maslin Avenger Donaster Bell Buoy Spray Evening Mist

Training Scheme For Chiefs Sons In Bantu Law

The Native Representative Council approved a plan by Dr. W. Esselen to establish a special training centre for sons of native chiefs. The program would teach official languages Bantu law administration animal husbandry general knowledge social work and community service to prepare future tribal leaders.

Johannesburg W. Esselen Transvaal

Randwick Races Maiden and Handicap Results

Maiden Handicap first division led by Grafin with Retort and Leeward close behind as Sun Streak and Sigh trailed. Second division won by Feminist over Aristocrat and My Dear with Gay Fortune in fourth. Juvenile Handicap saw Bel Oiseau prevail ahead of Good Morning and Penticides. Carrington Stakes won by Delmestor over Early Bird and Grand Bay. Novice Handicap topped by Tartanu s with Call Mag and Wallace Foote. Pace Welter won by Bramel over Gilltown with Braidwood Boy third. Denman Handicap captured by Rodborough with Hedonic and Sedunum following.

Grafin J. Duncan Retort W. Lappin Leeward K. Watterson Sun Streak Peekmond Sigh Lakshmi Ringleader Khancoban Cable Boy Grey Lee Dignus Lorn Val Cable Hoy Divi E. McMenamin My Dear H. Darke R. Parsons King's Park Gilded Wings Blackie Miller Sun Play Freveil Gay Fortune Bel Oi- Seal M. McCarten J. Foxga Penthides J. O'Sullivan Electra Bothwell Diogenes John Peel Cheeky Boy Gunbearer Squadron Revelry Bel Oiseau Dios Delmestor Davidson Early Bird EK. Battle Grand Bay A. Knox Nebraska Lord Bine Bradford Diamond Wedding Hamurah Moonray Fakenham Petruchio Royal Prince Bonheur de L'Ere Eastern Maid Monenza Bonheur de Pere Grand Boy G. Cook E. Bartle Wallace Foote Mary Strathroy the Blizzar The Brush Officer Blue Ray Pimm's Lornice Blizzard

Ellsworth Plans Antarctic Flight From Capetown

Wyatt Earp carrying Lincoln Ellsworth's expedition sails from Capetown with two planes and two years of provisions. Ellsworth aims to reach the Antarctic edge in December and fly reconnaissance up to 600 miles inland. He hopes to fly 2,000 miles to the Bay of Whales if conditions allow.

Capetown Wyatt Earp Lincoln Ellsworth Antarctic Ellaworth Northrop Ellsworth J. H. Lymburner Bay of Whales Antarctica Mr. Ellsworth Falkland Islands Longtitude Byrd United States

South Africa Plans to Reform Parliament in Modernisation Push

The Union Government plans far reaching reforms to Parliament to modernise democracy in the Union. Proposals include limiting bill debate occasions, restricting financial debates, adopting a guillotine system, and trimming committee stage discussions to speed work while preserving opposition rights.

Johannesburg Union Minister of Posts and Telegraph C. F. Clarkson House of Commons Union Assembly

Bowling Carnival Finals Decide Fours and Pairs

Mona Monahan's Canberra rink defeated Heath of Sydney 24 21 in the fours after an extra end. McKinstry and Heyes beat Lott and Hodgson 21 20 in the pairs to claim the title at the City green, with both finals played simultaneously before a large crowd.

Monahan Canberra Heath City Sydney Parry McKinstry Heyes Lott Hodgson City Green

Canada Parliament Eyeing Empire, Trade, and Election

Ottawa notes the fourth session of Canada 18th Parliament will tackle Empire affairs and domestic policy. Debates will cover King George and Queen Elizabeth visit in May, Anglo-American trade, Empire preferences, and possible general election later in the year.

Ottawa Canada Empire King George Queen Elizabeth United States Althourh Mackenzie King House of Commons Royal Economic Commission Europe Germany Toronto King United Kingdom

Handicap Showdown at Royalberra Golf Club

Thirty five members played a New Year handicap event at Canberra's Royalberra Golf Club. Only seven finished square or better as R H Hyles beat C L Steele two up while C V Mackay and EK Waring were among leaders with close scores. Other results include J Mulcahy and I C Charlesworth square, HK Smith one down.

Royalberra Golf Club Canberra R. H. Hyles C. L. Steele C. V. Mackay Cc. L. Steele EK. Waring J. Mulcahy I. C. Charlesworth HK. Smith W. BD. McDonald L. Hatfield Cc. Thomas

Two Killed in Truck Capsize at Rose Bay

Sydney report says a utility truck overturned at Rose Bay killing Thomas Nixon 40 and Phyllia Smiddy 28. Two others Jean Smiddy 20 and Jack Dykes 20 were taken with skull fractures.

Sydney Rose Bay Thomas Nixon Bondi Fhyllcia Smiddy Jean Smiddy

Radio Schedule Snapshot Across Networks and Cities

A dense listing of daily air times across stations 2FC 2CY 2BL 2CA and regional nets. Programs include music blocks, news, weather, religious services, sporting recaps, theatre plays, and special features with numerous named programs and performers.

Musilea Sporting Magazine of Sport Adrian Quist Jack Crawford Bradfield Scotland Jim Davidson A.B.C Darjeeling Baroness Trene Vor Oertzen Elizabeth the Times Young Peopeu Beazslon Bee

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