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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1939

Page

4

Finley’s Sheetings Double Bed Size Sale

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sale on double bed sheets from Finley’s with an usual 22/6 price. The readable text is limited and lacks precise numbers, dates, or locations beyond the retailer name.

Canterbury Races Nightcard Mixed Results and Bets

The Canterbury meeting features a complex night card with multiple handicap races and names such as LEIF, Caratan, Amerdale, and Time Flying. Notable finishes include Gubars first ahead of Old Marty and Amerdale by a neck, with Time Flying among top contenders. race times vary and betting slips list varied odds across divisions.

Park Makes Lelf Midecariany Officer W. Lappin Proceed A. Harvey Caraga Old Marty Amerdale Leip Carinya Oficer Old Party Nsl J. Coutts Bush Bee W Lappin Watterson Otheres Stuart Mf Royal Prince Lat Blip Gill Lenore Tan Gay Romance the Gard Botting Brazandt Othera Diva Inspector Boott J. Culliven A. Kaor Reval Gi. Duncan High Ranke Euign Ravelry Palawan York Tewhlst Bante Guobearer Binnia Hero Brotiles Ske Bird Quebec Winroy Igh Rank Inspector Roott Blum Baron Divas Ime Peat Fies Climax Magic Ring Dark Panick Brann Caprice Negiines Valacundi Ips Ambush Hectic Gretchen Weeshina Proud Belting Patton Pempel Cantarbury Hengican Tm. McBramol McMonomin Jan Bas Tupean Constant Mickey Dtharn Mainiaw Hramol Unatraig Jan Tax

Queanbeyan Meeting Recap Ball o' Silk Secures Double

At the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club meeting, Ball o' Silk won a double in a night packed with heats and stakes. The Canberra Stakes featured Spring Head and Whiskey, with Ball o' Silk claiming a second heat win and Ball o' Silk edging Burndoo's Son in a dead heat for the second heat. The President Stakes over 880 yards saw Ball o' Silk finish strong, clocking time 3% and securing another top placing amid a large crowd and delayed races due to a hare miscue.

Ball O' Silk Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club Wellshot Dona Surprise Gold Edge Bandalero Ross Joy Cutalong Usee Donnie Thatildo Little Service Wagganoy Shan Taff Flashing Bells Ini Use Donnie Andy Sarto Burndoo Miranor Dan O' Gloss Difficult Miranorad Field Poppy King Mill Mim Vale Double Luck Rammorle Brianey Image Southern Boy Brianey's Delight Distedit Tehlen Some Mac Belaney Aiden Snakes Swynstead Than River Kanowna Carry All Cavin River Lady Rock Eldon Curnes Yana Bermaline de Anne Evens Bermaline Crown Corner Queengia Damart Climbing Lily Mying Morne Wight Canberra Braken Blondren Pacife Petit Joan Snowy Mane Blonpeen Pacific Frinco Sim Prince Milanor Petit. Joan Ball OF Silk Delport x Talga Boy Betling Talgo Joy Cormack Delpori Bylodger Unee Donale Tom

Boxing Card in Brisbane Ends in Points Decision

In Brisbane last night Maxie Richards outpointed Ron Gorton over 12 rounds, scoring 8.12 to 8.4 as the crowd watched. The bout concluded without fanfare despite the crowd’s approval.

Brisbane Maxie Richards Ron Gorton

Women swimmers shine at Sydney carnival title holds

Mise Paterson dominated the N.8.W. Women's Amateur Swimming Association carnival in Sydney on Sunday, retaining both the 119 yards bathestroke and 130 yards freestyle events. Mian Joen Thomas kept her 220 yards breaststroke title, with Misa M. Dovey also noted among winners.

Sydney Mise Paterson N.8.w Mian Joen Thomas Misa M. Dovey

Reconstruction of Belgian Cabinet Reconstituted in Brussels

In Brussels on Sunday, Premier Dr. Spank reconstituted his cabinet adding five new ministers. Paul Emile Janson will take over the portffolios, including Perelen Affairs.

Brusbuls Dr. Spank Fils Paul Emile Janson Perelen Portfalis

Federal Golf Club Distance Event Ends In Tie

The Federal Golf Club Distance event saw V Dent and Th Brodribh finish tied at the 18th hole while others remained close on the 17th and 18th fairways. D Williams shot 75 and 61 with Griffiths and Crombie close behind. course improvements precede the Rainaford Summer Cup a 36 hole event scheduled for February 1th and 28th. the cup was presented by Jack Rainsford of Kingston for pen competition on the Federal course.

V. Dent Th. Brodribh D. Willams E. Griffiths R. Crombie Rainaford Jack Rainsford Kingston

Frat Atkins Submits Kopack in Sydney Wrestling Match

In Sydney on Sunday Frat Atkins forced Kopack to submit in the third round of a Leichhardt wrestling match.

Sydney Frat Atkins Doe Kopack

Prime Minister to Broadcast National Service Update

The Prime Minister will broadcast from No 10 Downing Street on Monday night to address national service. A schedule of reserved occupations is expected to be published Tuesday. Distribution to households across the United Kingdom is planned to begin Wednesday.

London Mr. Chambelain No. 10 Downing Street United Kingdom of Guide ‘ Nations

London wool sales show keen bidding amid irregular bids

In London the wool market opened with strong interest from home buyers and overseas dealers. Trading centered on staples like Tongibs as prices held firm, while several lots displayed irregular bidding and occasional drawn-out negotiations.

London Faturday

Eight-Year-Old Scalded By Kettle Cord Incident

Kenneth Howe aged eight stumbled over an electric kettle cord at 53 Kinghorn Street Goulburn yesterday. His foot tangled the cord, the kettle overturned, scalding his thighs. He was taken to the ambulance station by his father and then to hospital for treatment.

White Kinghorn Street Goulburn Kenneth Howe Howe

Newcastle Bout Stages Velasco Victory Over Cohen

Joe Velasco, 8.23, defeats Hay Cohen in a 12 round decision at News castle Tas. Velasco dominates from start to finish, improving his record as Cohen suffers a setback in a tough light bout.

Newcastle Joe Velasco Hay Cohen

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