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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

4

Radio Schedule Details for The Canberra Times Broadcast

A dense list outlines daily programming from early morning to late night featuring music news and talk segments. Notable items include 2FC and 3AR Essential Services priced segments, with varied programs like Daily Dozen Mu New Music and several news wraps from Canberra Times and Goulburn Penny Post.

Ctone 2FC Canberra Times Munlc Sporting Goulburn Penny Post

Irobbery at Civic Money Stolen from City Butchery

Thieves burgled the City Butchery Co. at Civic Centre on Saturday night stealing a large sum. The owner Mr FPJ McGirr is away on honeymoon, with the business run by his brother Mr Chas Meller and employee Mr Albert Driver. Investigations are led by Bergt E.8 Bailey and Bergt J Perriman.

City Butchering Co Civic Centre FP. J. McGirr McGirr Chas, Meller Albert Driver Bergt Bailey Bergt J Perriman

Technical School Sydney Results and Enrolment Dates

Technical education results announced with grades A to D and P for pass in early stages. Enrolments for 1940 session open February 16 and classes reconvene February 26. Names listed include Harold Williams, Glen Cappello, Robert McJannett, Stan Streetfield, Ron Brown, Ronald Smith, and many others across Stage 1 2 3.

Ron Brown Gordon Hyde Ronald Smith Ernest May Alexander Rourke Thomas Edlington Robert Howe Phillip McAppion Douglas McAndrew Patrick Egan Geoffrey Phillips Frederick Smith George Lewis Patrick Pritzler James Walls James Shea William Alder John Couch James McIntyre Ron Gavan Thomas Blake Leslie Gruber

Bowling Resurtat Canberra Club Singles Championship

Canberra Club bowling singles championship results with multiple match scores including Chapman defeating Joyce and Muay, Heyes defeating Hodgson, and De Ville in Cock o the Walk. City Club results list Chase over Carroll and Turner over Garnham, plus various handicap pairings and mixed team results.

May Cottingham Chapman Joyce Monahan Heyes Hodgson Muay Willock Fleming Rain Braddley Hobday Johnston Maguire Thorpe Gray Percival Forbes Benfry Yates Dickean Galbraith McIntosh Thomson Parsons Beattie Trevillian Crease Britten Cook Weatherston Cripps Courlander Holmes de Ville Temperley Wrnsiale Binns Prunt Will

Reynolds shoots 58 nett in Federal Golf Club effort

Reynolds again carded a 58 nett as W Ware took gross honours with a Ta. Notable scores included Reynolds 83 20 63, Ware 71 8 45, McMeel Sa 1 5, Richards 83 16 67. The Sunday event was won by Reynolds with a Afmec, and the Kic tectic competition is set for the 12th.

Reynolds W. Ware D. Reynolds J. McMeel G. Richards

Moderate Play at Royal Canberra Golf Club Par Handicap Wing

Royal Canberra Golf Club members played a match in the par handicap competition on Saturday. Winners were L. H. Cole in A Verade and J. M. Ore in B grade, both one up, with wind and conditions shaping scores throughout the round.

Royal Canberra Golf Club Weisher Wil L. H. Cole Avérade J. M. Ore Cole Hest Carda

North's Rugby Club Holds Annual Meeting Tonight

The Northern Suburbs Club meets at the Subiters Club Civic tonight with all players officials and supporters urged to attend. North's has a strong season track record including a Canberra Cup victory and a semi final run in the premiership. Leo Colquhoun's return admission and a keen breakaway competition are noted as key topics for the coming season.

Northern Suburbs Othe Subiters Civic North's Gunherrt North Harry Vincent Drummoyne New South Wales Cole Sydney Wallaby Leo Colquhoun Moore Frager Williams R. N. Harrison Northe Rugby Union

Sport Flashes From Many Fields At West Melbourne Stadium

Kong Young stops Merry Mickey Miller by technical KO at West Melbourne Stadium on a Saturday card. Pen Name wins Berala Handicap at Randwick 20/1 while Sleeque proves fastest at Harold Park. Kong Promising, Banner Back in Gift, Grimmett’s cricket form cited in a busy sports page.

Kong Young Mickey Miller West Melbourne Gray Chiang Kai Bhek Miller Mickey Wellington Young Jeckie Wilson Randwick S.P Rag Brigade Our Barney Mias Lorna Doone Christopher Robin Cheer Welcome News Man

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Shakespeare Ter Tha of Australia Ltd Ite Company Mort Diree, Braddon, Conberme

Randwick Maiden Handicap result overview

ASNAZU led in the Randwick Maiden Handicap race with Evertrue and Brazen Lad close behind. Multiple starters and values are listed, with ASNAZU winning by a head and the field finishing tightly. Time recorded 1.493 for the race.

Asnazu Munro Evertrue Cracknells Brazen Lad A. Knox Obhett Mineral Prospector Khancohan Ashment Jamaica Fisk Grace Woods le Conter Bland Princess Lain Wood Conundrum Quebec Danelec Aeneid Panchio Sheant Our Barney Black Banter Robiner Air Link Modernilon Hla Lordship Tuckool Sid Denis Air Mail Welcome News Yulf Tide Diva Secon Rosy Morn D. Munro Kebration Watterson Kenthesda Murphy Dark Rose Decree Drava Kiwi Cornette Lucky Number Lady Pay Gonfala V. Dark Rose Celebration Dive Place ADIOS J. Coutts Cacaur W. Cook Tarn Hughest Storters Merry Emile Sigh Good Morning Juno Melrose Hamurah Velruchio Petruchio Farm Encourage Marson Til A. Harvey Bora Fide DH. Darke Monte Carlo O. Ashmore Woull Rogers Narita Tower Hil Slip Along Belting Bona Fide Will Rogers Marlon Meanie Car Santa Mildura Korimake Cable Poy Cold Spark Win Lenge Berata A. Whitney Scarlet Circle Thinley Bramel Me- Men Phe

Kong wins in rough Ascot Normanby trials headline

Hurdles at Ascot feature Kong defeating rivals in a chaotic Normanby trial with 2 mile event showing strong entries including Mamburd and Surat. Protest over win noted as officials assess results while other races list Luckless, Old Jack, Sway, Speedy Bill and more in a busy card.

Normanby Kong McKee Mamburdi LL Braokens Stratheny Ky MG Shell Old Jack Surat Napoleon Sway Speedy Bill Strathroy Mamburdi Sway Jenayth

Canberra Rifle Club Shoots. Webb and Blwkman Lead Scores

J Lloyd scores 48 and 49 for 2 and 7 1 1. Sa L Webb posts 48 with 2 6 5. H Napthali 43 and 4 4 5. Windle 49 with 2 4 4 1. Luton 44 with 2 3 5. Webb 40 2 3 8 and 43 3 5. Next shoot is a 400 yard practice on February 2 with Palmer Cup visitors expected next Sunday from Goulburn.

J Lloyd Aa. W. Blwkman Sa. L. Webb St. Webb H. Napthali J. Windle C. Luton On. H. Aughes: 36, 10, 4, W. Webb Goulburn

Farm College Destruction After Peninsula Fire

Melbourne reports a fire razed a main building at Lenpgerong Agricultural College. The blaze burned for four hours and was visible from Horsham seven miles away. No injuries reported.

Melbourne Lenpgerong ‘Agricultura Horsham

Queanbeyan Greyhound Races Stir Canberra Stakes Night

A large crowd watched the Queanbeyan track meet the Canberra Stakes events over 473 yards with multiple divisions. Winners included Wistful Maid, Ad Astra, and Cuban Churn in sprint heats. times ranged from 27.3 to 27.9 seconds as dogs raced for top placings and purses.

Queanbeyan Suttele Woxully Wistful Matc Jeri Levie Burndoo Sen Gers BelUng Burndos Theriderie Lad Lathe Chakola'a Pride Lawly Festua the Boss Banjo'n Own Siete Wintea Ufiler Stukea Silver Coat Reno Speedy Barn Time Sam Boling Eveny Silver Pore It 'Regnog Doe Anne Specny Burn Peggy Mulgu Prince Tilleurcer Canberra AD Astra Kruger Lady Tadema Seca Stelling Kreuger al Apra Prince Milner Vesuydent Diveions Menta Bill Encenads Pride of Canberra Tims Encenada Bermatine Brensan Darn Waazim Shifly Imbing Lily Hetling Pett Joan Wootfern Femeth Thi

Pine Peak Short Head Wins at 8.12 CA Dewhurat

The race features Pine Peak winning by a half neck over Buoy nney and Casira in a time of 8.12 CA Dewhurat with Buoy nney and Brensiey close behind. Course record noted for Pine Peak and Barham, Triton, and Owen Roe noted among other runners.

Weeteria Winifred Carey John Buchan of the People Jim Davidson Professor Ann Frank Clune National Military Band Balon Trilby Boston Promenade Orchestra Herd Windburra Morvren Gerald Prince Lion Hrustone Marianne International Sandhuret Wetter Pine Peak Dewhurat Buoynney Brensiey Trimea Ron Halt Dagaling J Sint Owen Roe Barham Triton Casira Owen

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