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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1941
Page
4
Fragmentary list shows horse names, jockeys, and odds across several stakes events. The text includes race names such as HANDICAP events, horse entries like Melata and King’s Cross, and scattered results but lacks coherent outcomes or complete details.
Novice Handicap results list Ginger Hugh Crowon Decelea. Bond Miller War Trophy Atylish. Widden Heau Port Melvale Kimbell. Valicare Astrid Papil ion Stainless. Challenge Stakes Gold Salute Trimmer Panchio. January Handicap Feminist Waddington Handicap Blonce Brazen Lad Leeds.
Handicap results from Queanbeyan show riders and times across events including one mile and quarter and half mile races. Notable entries include W Britten K Moore C Staples F Parsons H Smith and J Miller with varying distances and scores listed.
Trimmer will be ridden in the Challenge Blaken tomorrow with Sydney as the mount. Earlier reports suggested D Munro would ride the horse in the event.
The document lists greyhound racing entries and betting odds for the Queanbeyan Wee and District Coursing Club event. Notable dogs include Pacific, Pensive Heauty, Whistler Maid, Jeriidette Leet, Bear La ford, Guaberri vate, Cuban Chief, Betsy Leas, and Barvard with distances ranging 500 to 800 yards and events such as President's Stakes.
Unclear OCR text describes a cricket game within the Tyree Cup. Mentions Berry scoring 12th, and an over or wicket detail likely involving the Guernverener team in a match context.
A listing of weekend radio programming for aFC 630 2BL 2FC and ICT stations detailing news, music, devotions, Luncheon music, orchestral concerts, talks, cricket and stock market updates, and special events including Australia Day commemoratives and local sport coverage.
The listing shows a Sunday program lineup on 2FC JAR and BBC with music blocks, talks, and mass. Highlights include Muzic is Ours at 7, Muse at 9 15, De Groot Orchestra at 10 15, Famous Singers at 10 30, Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral at 11, Luncheon Music, Pleas Sandler Trio, Rogers Quartet, and BBC News updates through the day.
In a crowded Moonee Valley card the 1 0 Cildermeade Handicap features numerous runners from Malderon to Romany Chief and Porteldes among others. The midweek meeting includes favorites such as High Song and Forhow along with a diverse field. final placings appear to be tightly contested across the card.
Race card list shows multiple handicaps with top finishers in each event. Notable entries include Niddrie in Caldermesde and Leicester Aquare with placements for Gold Token and Royal Jubilee in various handicaps.
Radio listings show Neville Cardus program Joyment of Music at 7.00 with Melbourne Chorus and Alan Coad, followed by World Affairs, BBC segments, and various Australian programs. The schedule includes Musical Quiz, All Australia Session, a play by Alex Turner, and later gardening, stories, and news.
Sectional draw lists mixed doubles pairs for a charity event at Manuke courts on Monday. Names include Nish with Miss Treweek, Wilkinson with Miss Taylor, and many other male female pairs across six sections.
Sydney AWJd C committee met to review the pending stewards report on Darby Munro and an alleged betting connection. They deferred a decision to February 7 after evidence showed Munro rode Cryon at Ascot on December 18 and was offered £150 odds if Cryon won, but the horse failed to place and the backer complained.
Beau Vite faces possible withdrawal from Australian autumn races due to shipping difficulties. If he stays, he may run in New Zealand weight for age clashes such as the Haslett Gold Cup at Dunedin next month and the Awpuni Geld Cup in March. Royal Chief will retire to study and will not travel to Australia.
Alice Marble falls to Hardwick in a three set match 6 4, 4 6, 4 3 with the final score unclear due to damaged OCR. Hardwick defeats Marble in a tense tennis encounter.
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