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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 22, 1940

Page

4

Queanbeyan Meeting on Saturday Crowded Coursing Event

Queanbeyan Coursing Club drew a large crowd on Saturday night with close finishes in most heats. Canberra Stakes results include Athol's Hope J Gyinktsunt Miss Jiulervick and Muss shana in a tight race. Intruder? Surndvo's Diseau Lucky Breeze Le Tos Prince. Won by a length with two lengths separating second and third. Time 28 seconds.

Queanbeyan Athol's Hope Miss Jiulervick ATIOL Diseau Lucky Breeze Prince Intrier Art Hind

On the Air To Day Exental Services Schedule

Radio program schedule lists music news talks and performances across the day. Notable items include The Thirty-Nine Steps serial, Jim Davis and the Dance Band, Harry Bloom presents, and Flying High entertainment. Also features cricket commentary, stock quotations, devotional services, and various music interludes.

Exental Dineer Harry Bloom Winnifred Carey John Buchan Songe of the People Jim Daviis Hie Professor Arias Frank Chane National Military Band Buiiney Inglenook Malcolm Menchern Hass Albert Lanier Newn Close Sean 1Lo Prple Joan Lindsay Landry Vienna Stock Exchange Spe Aheraltan Emis Campton Mualechia Diggers Spore Lng Magazine Shield Harry Blimx Blane Tn Maxwe Flying High Royal Air Force Alan Y, Russel Charles Brewer Pearitickers Trin Kenneth Mckenzie

Boy Rescued Amid Guilford Bush Fire Rescue

A nine year old boy rushed into a Guilford bush fire to help his father trapped by flames. A sudden wind change pushed the fire away from their home as the boy, watching his father fight the blaze, ran into the burning brush and was carried back to safety by rescuers. His father was hospitalized with injuries.

Sydney Guilford Howe

Youth Arrested After Taxi Driver Shot Incident

A youth was arrested after a taxi driver was fired upon between East Multan and Paterson. Guests describe a gunman firing through the panel and paneling in the dashboard. The suspect faces charges of intent to murder and possessing an unlicensed pistol.

Astle Sunny East Multlan Paterson Latitive East Multan Hum Baterion Lhe Years

Bomb Thrown at Car Near Wahroonga Tour Stop

A car carrying William and Eric Draws of Wahroonga was hit by a bomb near Penrith on Saturday night. The missile created a hole in the rail. A man is arrested in connection with the alleged bombing.

Sydney Willian Eric Draws Wahroonga Penrith Rand

Travel by National Airways Daily Service to Sydney and Melbourne

National Airways operates daily air service to Sydney and Melbourne. The schedule lists arrivals at Sydney at 8 a.m. and Melbourne by 9 a.m. Initial timetables reference Lenvox Methoure and Canleris among crew and passenger names with times and destinations. The fragmentary text indicates after hours operations and passenger movement through Banvee and Canbosin routes.

National Airways Sydney Melbourne

Canberra Football League price inquiry sparks season plans

The Canberra Antie Pratteering League reports price increases prompting the national Football Commission to review costs. Canberra officials promise ongoing supervision of prices as football arrangements press toward a March Carnival in Hobart. Education on finances follows a season ending with a surplus over £40 and assets around £30, while awards honor W Rogers and S Thomas among others.

Canberra Antie Pratteering League Ian Japan Ay Inna People Office League Canbérria Football League J. L. Mulroney Actua National Sat Sual Netiejer Australian Foothill Council Hotart Countie Adelaide Tasmania Clu J. Mo Orrt Camgratus Mesdames Annews Hughes Perry Sussen M. Hardy V Foster M. Lea J. Lea P. Clarke G. Thurbon Mestre Hoes Tam Samuels O'Brien Carnegie W. Rogers Ro Wat S. Thomas Masham F. Westcott D. Huy L. Perry Acton F. Westcott Keicked R. Watson A. Kukhum 1. Perry R. Setan IR. Hiesiam Messrs Maslam G. Carnegie B. Buttswood L. Kirkham de Aniletn Law M. Rogers Messi Thusman R. Haslam K. McMillan Me CG. Westott S. Thoms

Wool Exports From Australia Reach England

London reports that merino twins from Australia arrived as rationing notes fixed by the Wool Control Authority. The 10,000,000 pound asset moved through government channels with hopes direct exports to Britain continuing via normal trade routes.

London Australa Duiy Kinglani New Zerland United Kingdom

A. F. Commemorative Stamp View From Australia

Mr Woon of Waddington, presenting to the Philatelic Society of Australia, expresses that if the Basta Department adopts special stamps to commemorate the AWSP, the value will be tied to the limited five numbers.

Sv Saturdy Mr Woon Waddington The Philatelic Society of Australia Expressene Basta AWSP

Radio Magpies Cause Short Circuit At Canberra Station

A faulty transmission near Canberra interrupted service for an hour when three magpies alighted on high-tension lines and were electrocuted after one touched a live wire with its beak. The incident caused the line to fail as investigators traced the birds.

Canberra

Melee at Dee Why Ends in Arrest Over Wounding Case

A man was arrested and charged in connection with wounding Aircraftsman John Coates from Richmond during a melee at Dee Why on Saturday night. Coates is reported in critical condition.

Tay John Coates Richmond Dee Way

Rosehill Maiden Handicap results and Canberra Stakes details

Racing notes from Rosehill show Prospector winning the Maiden Handicap over 1 mile by a half length from Brazen Lad with Ashment third. Canberra Stakes divisions list LADY LOXFORD, Speedy Wonder, and Dan O Gow among winners. times around 27.2 to 27.8 seconds for 473 yard sprints and multiple divisions with betting outcomes.

Prospector D. Munro Brazen Lad A. Knox Ashment J. Dunfan Grace Woods Evertin Khancoban Mineral Conundrum Beau Frere Moon Lady Denise Sir Julian William Pitt Evertrue Beauer Dios Munro A. Harvey J. Thompson Our Bu Hey Mack ‘Twain Blondin Hydra Hytaran Chalude Angus Mark Twain S Que Harney Phons Ale Link Atlas Iinet Fies Canaan Ae Halyaatite Sans Stae Peggy Mulg Pedy Macree Amie Tere Canberra Yus Dan O'Gow Banji's Own Speedy Wonder Banjo's Own Inverness Chakola’y Pride Lady Tadenus Pacific Signo Vinces Spedy Wonder the Boss Editorial Speedy Blue Askating J Askating Agst Flying Memne AD Astra Aileen’s Bronson Icon's Choice Mystery Gold Fvens

Rosehill and Carlingford Mile race card notes

A garbled horse racing page lists Novice Handicap results and placings, naming horses such as ADIOS GOLD SPARK and GOOD MORNING among others. It records betting odds, divisions, lengths, times, and multiple race outcomes with various contestants and finish orders.

Tim. Gold Spark Andrews Kurrawid D. Muney Bobby A McMenamin Cable Boy Ginnie Vai Gold Spark Hunby Hal Jest

Federal Golf Club Par Spoon Sunday Result

The Sunday morning event for par spoon was won by L Bourke with ap. He was followed by G Richards, Uilown, 8, Harker, 2 down, W Mecerrow, 2 down. The write up notes the player’s strong handicap challenge and marks the field as a large element in the competition.

L. Bourke G. Richards Uilown Harker W. Mecerrow

Caulfield Races Hawithorn and Holiday Stakes

Column lists Caulfield races with Hawithorn hurdle and Holiday Stakes for two year olds. Includes horses such as Lady Montague and Con Devon with betting notes and placings across divisions, plus multiple entries like Neutron, Madame Coue, Trela, Warwick, and Pibroch. Details cover times, lengths, and approximate placings in a dense race card format.

Goyd Kornpoid Dougie Enya ALL. West Marting Damwetes Bers Frord Pauline Petcival Madame Coue Neutron Unetion Darrawell General Havetues Eval Havelock

Canberra Club Defeats Kenmore In Grade Pennant Match

Canberra Club blanked Kenmore 108 to 76 on home turf in the grade pennant. The day featured standout showings from Canberra players Deiaile K Galbraith Crease Bate Dee and Hal May Willis Lott with strong efforts by Manaley Gulson Hewitt Young and Somerville. Goulburn results included a 28-17 score and a 20-17 tally in subsequent fixtures. City clubs noted a crowd favoring Canberra with a 101 to Sl result in another pennant.

Canberra Kenmore Deiaile K. Galbraith Crease Bate Dee Canberra Knight Folkard Roxsuigh Herty Hinchliffe Cook Heyes H Xigaon Tatala Air 8 Tiyan Cowes Mursyen Fitzpatrick C. W. Mor Wilkie Loughrey Ily Bishop Chapman Davns Baxter Thomas Murphy V. Fleming Castioat Hamawraly Chubb Goulburn Grinvtile Witlock Hobday Cripps Percival Jiwanla Temperley Binns Mubbs Elliman Dickson Keith Trevilian Menfry Parsons Yatet de Bel Pay Castlean Heute Francis Eilman Hinehtlime de Hinsdale Bradley Rain Ant Lat Couper Annt Gray Statfort Pau Willock

Stableford Par Competition At Royal Canberra Golf Club

In a Stableford event at Royal Canberra Golf Club on Saturday B grade saw C. T. Young and D. M. Vautin tie with 42 points. A grade featured strong rounds from H. G. Richards C. J. Hughes and L. H. Ce with 7 points leads, while numerous players posted high counts including H. G. Weh ardy C. J. Hughes L. H. Cole and L. Dwyer. Courses credited as shortened by fairways and handicap adjustments influenced scoring.

Royal Canberra Golf Club C. T. Young D.M. Vautin Stableford Pai HG. Richards C.J. Hughes LH. Ce

Young girl dies after fall from car in Brooklyn

Beverley Menkes, 4, of Marylin, was fatally injured today when she fell from a moving car. The child was riding with her mother and father when she toppled through an open window and suffered a fatal skull fracture. She died en route to the hospital.

Sunny Beverley Menkes Marylin

Jockey to Appeal Sydney Ruling at Rosehill

Jockey Andy Knox, who served ten months at Prospegtorim, faces an appeal in connection with his Rosehill riding challenge. The case will be heard Sunday as Knox seeks to overturn the decision.

Sydney Andy Knox Ite Cnce Rosehill

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