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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

4

Air to Day Radio Schedule Fragments and Features

The listing compiles a dense, fragmented timetable of radio segments and performances across the day. It mentions music, news, devotional services, cricket updates, and entertainment from late morning through night, including a radio play and speakers.

Newa Brisbane Light Orchestra Berenade Harry N’s Ensemble Ficcital Vera Bradford Thomesd Gichtist Percy Pledger

Federal Golf Club sees rising attendance as links shine

Doug Reynolds wins one of the new type I monthly medals amidst solid club play. Richards posts a net 62 in strong form. Harry O'Brien and Jim Brown play well. Eclectic competition closes Saturday January 27 with Bill Ware and Charlie Davin leading.

Weother Doug Reynolds Richards Harry O'Brien Jim Brown Bill Ware Charlie Davin

Long Drive Victory for Doug Bachli at Kingswood

Doug Bachli of Royal Canberra Golf Club won the long drive contest at Kingswood Victoria on Saturday with an impressive 310 yard extramilitary drive.

Kingswood Victoria Doug. Bachli Royal Canberra Golf Club

Court House Raid in Dark City Details

London dispatch reports ten armed men raided the Dark City Court House on Sunday. They held the caretaker’s family and broke into the record room defacing files. Three suspects were arrested.

London Court House

Canberra Times Weather and News Relay

The bulletin compiles weather and news from 2BL and 2FC Penny Post sources. It notes sports and essential services coverage and references Canberra updates and the Goulburn area news relay.

Canberrra Times

Water Conservation Plea to City Households

The Department of the Interior urges continued water conservation by city residents as heat continues. Despite prior appeals, the water position remains tight and households are asked to cooperate, reduce waste, and use water frugally for home and garden needs.

Department of the Interior

Cycling-Meet Crowns Hawke Cup and Spendelove Cup Wins

Queanbeyan Cycling and Athletic Club held a Sunday meeting with Robson and H Robinson prominent. Garroch won the Hawke Cup, while Miss H Robinson led in the ladies half mile and several juniors contested sprint and handicap races.

FE. Burns R. Pepper Kelly Am. Magon R. Stumbles RK. Rogers Ming T. Mozr N. Britten K. Rogers AH. Robinson Britteniser Mise B. White J.ford R. Rogers R.mcinnes R. Sarioch R. McInnes R. Brumblas P. Wallih K. Kéorey B. Sheedy

Queanbeyan dominates on home ground in round three cricket

Queanbeyan District defeated Cooma by 44 runs on first innings as Tharwa’s Tharwa? spellacey scored 120 for Queanbeyan Rovers. Bungendore’s D Wark hit 137 in an entertaining innings as East Queanbeyan and Bungendore matched the day’s action with multiple wickets and fall of sundries.

Queanbeyan District Cooma T. Spellacey Queanbeyan Rovers Tharwa Bungendore East Queanbeyan D. Wark

ASCOT Total Bowing Totals Ignore Context

A fragmented cricket score snippet lists players and figures for ASCOT and COOMA with partial innings and bowling figures. The text then shifts to QUEANBEYAN and provides incomplete first innings details and dismissals, ending mid phrase with survivor counts and partial summaries.

Printers Quarters vs Ex Quarters at Kingston Oval

Ex Quarters, former Si residents, faced 14 present Quarters at Kingston Oval in a friendly. Ex Quarters posted 88 led by Wharton 36 and Walker 36. Jang Burneson took 2 for 7. Quarters were bowled out for 44 by Evans who claimed five wickets.

Kingston Oval Mulford Imaliny Wharton Walker Stears Fiyre Smith Love Nicholas Tozer Jang Burneson Queanbeyan Evans

QUEANBEYAN ROVERS BEAT THARWA IN FIRST INNINGS THRILLER

Rovers bowled Tharwa out for 46 with Jeffries taking multiple wickets. Beery top scored for Rovers with 14 as Barker and Wheeler led the bowling. Rovers then marked a 149 run win on their first innings, with Jeffries and Beery starring for the bowling side.

V. Jeffries J. Seery Crammn Martin T. Wheeler C. Beery Rovers

Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap Dominate Sydney Card

Doubt over Waireka’s run looms but bettors back a strong field. Favorite status rests with a likely contender as a crowded list including Waits Trimmer Caesar Bradford Brag Denis Mariners Anne Diamond Wedding and others vie for major placings in the Challenge Stakes and Anniversary Handicap at Mildura and Sydney venues.

Sydney Waireka Haokninktre Waiteks Trimmer Caesar Bradford Brag Denis Anne Diamond Wedding Haniurah Leois Milian Marenia Allunga Bristol Elilaviens

High Blood Pressure Linked to Obesity Claims

A dubious health ad claims fat people have high blood pressure and that losing fat cures it. It promotes Kruachen and Kruachiea Salix with testimonials about rapid weight loss and improved vigor, urging readers to take a half teaspoon in hot water each morning.

Deter

Racing Coup on Pen Name at Warwick Farm Meeting

The report describes race odds and tote quotes for a horse named Pen Name and others at a Warwick Farm fixture, noting some confusion about the venue and tote odds. It mentions delayed settlements and unsettled bets outstanding at the time of reporting.

Sydney Tandwick S&p Warwick Farm Randwick

Manolive to Retire After Recurring Tendon Trouble

The owner announces Manolive will not race again this season due to tendon issues. He will be confined to stud duties as precaution. Marginal signs of recurrence prompted the decision to retire him from racing duties this year.

Melbourne Spencer Spence

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