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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1940

Page

5

Shield cricket Victoria's 9d for Wurbane

In a damp Monday match at Barnet the Shield team posted 343 for 8 against Blythland. Harnett scored a rapid 76 while Barnett led Victori a with 73, supported by Rogers and Fallon. BowlersPrestword-Smith and Tang claimed key wickets as Blythland struggled to 0 for 38.

Wurbane Ae Ae Amy Ave Harnett Afar Wen Qumanbland Heown Rivetwood- Bolt Cook Barnet Fleetwood Rogers Let Johmton Barnett Joonson Fallon Sundmien

Scant details from sudden interval track meet at Queanbeyan

Amateur meet at Park track over weekend yields a world record lowering in halles mile by three seconds, with competitor distances and times muddled. Melken secures a double by winning Handicap events, others place in Senior Mile and Saymar Mile finals amid a crowded card of races and handicaps.

Queanbeyan Athiate Maw Hine Wibin Ehe Halles Mian Denier Melken Freight Inter Snes My. Rogers R. Mennen Saymar Tannoe Molloy Jac Maen Rime Mena Johnson c W. Menn C Meane Davie Job Am

Meld Uy and Urccratuly Triumph in Rainford Summer Open

A misted Saturday at the Federay Golf Club saw Meld Uy and Urccratuly halt Doug Rayne in a tightly contested round. The handicapper’s bendable timing and a late improver’s surge fueled a comeback, with Liu Mourke reappearing and George Cindy posting a secured second place in improved form.

Doug Rayne Rainford Dent Liu Mourke George Cindy Wa Ieee

Merkur Refloated After Grounding Near Sydney

Merkur steamer, previously aground several miles off Dat in, was refloated this morning with no reported serious damage. The vessel resumes its voyage toward Briabano, according to authorities.

Sydney Merkur Datin

Digestive Ailments and Patent Remedies Highlighted

The article discusses indigestion and claims a home remedy from an Indian Root Pill to ease digestive issues. It mentions a mineral elixir and a pill touted to improve digestion, blood quality, and stomach upset. Readers are urged to consider this patent remedy during meals and note claimed health benefits.

Norve

Advisory Council Minutes Open at Civic Centre Chambers

The 60th meeting of the Advisory Council was held at the Civic Centre Council Chambers yesterday afternoon with Lt-Col J. Goodwin presiding. A Percival and Dry We Notts, C. A. Daley elected chair, and discussions covered pathways, paint plans for Canberra Aerodrome apron, afforestation, and service routes.

Tne Advisory Counci Counci Civic Centre Aft Yarnoon Lient J.tie Goodwin Proaiding LiewteCol Hi. Goodwin Council For the Gaming A Percival Nott C. A. Daley Downey Mr. A. Baty Fy W Canberra Huah Aroun Bremen Percival Arco Kingston Tmill Tees Vel-Col Goodwin Wild

Timber Protection Ordinance Concurred In By Council

The Timber Protection Ordinance 640 was concurred in and adopted without amendment. It adds that timber unlawfully removed from land is payable from the person and references amendments to stock drain provisions and ministerial authority for travel stock reserves. Discussion covers consular area development, water supply questions, and potential issues around the Gattter Dam storage capacity.

Dr. Nott

Weights and entries for Midweek Horse Races

The page lists weights and names for the Wednesday meeting including drivers and horses such as Nine tenth Forty Lord Rais Grecian Art and Brunswick Lorchatall. It details Flying Handicap First and Second divisions with horse names jockeys and weights, plus a Robbery Handicap entry and an Encourage Stakes lineup.

KFL Mickey Fener Ae Bigue Palracottiee Brunswick Lorchatall Joy Callotors Tad Bury Bhidy Winton FC Stylin Lana Paddy May Artie Calures Mode Aidrajac TAD Gin Brian NASA Hoerat Prince Pytow Wero Golere Usne Betty Trip BeUery Princess Merrow Mani Reema Aunt Oo Mantle Flamorl

Unclear OCR items mix racecard and notices

A garbled OCR snippet blends horse racing cards with notices and disjointed headlines. It mentions Maiden Handicap and Town Plate race entries, plus unrelated items like Accommodation Vacant and Polish Navy fighting on Paria. No coherent single event or subject emerges.

Eam Nemore Tatas Red Lee Bolette Prompter Rolie Mital Rage Atmadey Lady Just Crystal Nondeval Haibeen Caminthian Belling Rage Blip Ak Coenen i . Eth Bilge Cheame Monee A. Todas

Anniversary and Handicap Scratching List for January racing

Latest scratchings show Challenge Slakey with Bamy and Frere Hemuran. Anniversary Handicap includes Tusculius Old Rowley and einnie. Whidden Handicap lists Welcome News Mickey Rooney Hydra Tunisia. January Handicap features Bedunwas with a stray note on aiti engoyenentes siarouy Coa.

Bamy Frere Hemuran Tusculius Old Rowley Einnie. Org Welcome News Mickey Rooney Hydra Tunisia Bedunwas Ait Engoyenentes Siarouy

Anniversary Double at RUSSIAN COAL RYDNEY

The event features two horses listed by Weir in the Challenge Anniversary doubles. Trainers Georges Price and names like Walveke and Mir Guim are noted with Walveke Ix favored for a sprint and Mildurate at the bed. The fragmentary text mentions the Anniversary Wandicab table and a Jalen order.

Rydney Weir Youtuy Wheywand Walveke Mir Guim Georges Price

Poor Start for 1940 Own Part Alluoge Sringa Old Rowley

Moscow reports a weak early 1940 start as output rises stagnantly at 17 percent with unclear details. Budapest notes possible railway restrictions amid coal shortages tied to German supply reliability. Windsor on leave in London after recent travel.

Moscow Metaburgins Gans Hungary Quke Windsor Molie London Monilay Switzerland

Alien Registry Ruling Restricts Foreign Long-Term Residency

A government order in Sydney restricts residency and naturalization for foreigners living in the area. The decree, issued by the alien registry, requires compliance with national control regulations and entails penalties for British subjects marrying foreigners.

Sydney Regiebry Tim

Bunge's Earnings Hint at War Impact on Tennis Pro Tours

Milamirach reports Panlld Budge suggests a sharp dip in earnings for the Beenuae professional circuit as players like Lenny and Mya on a united tour face war-related disruptions. The Devis Cup notes may stay paused, with amateur and professional players navigating lawful status.

Milamirach Pannld Budge Lenny Rile Tim

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