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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 29, 1940

Page

4

Radio schedule fragment with music news and talk shows

A fragmented radio timetable lists programs from morning devotion to evening film reviews including News segments, music, talks by Walter Mur, and a Shakespearean serial. It mentions racing talk, cricket, tennis, band performances, and special broadcasts celebrating Australia.

al Mamie Faith Wenries Walter Mur Winfred Carey John Buchan Jim Jim + Cadaciphon Pilgrimwe Adam Lindsay Gor South Municipal Orch Close Ina Sheffield Shield Crici Muate Ner Bloom Roadera Orney H. J. Oliver My Lady's Window Kenneth McKenzie Australia John Wheeler

Jap Blockade Tightens as Barricades Go Electrified

Sunday reports from Tientsin state Japan hardens its siege with electrified barricades around British concessions. Homes are disrupted as food markets close and residents fear further supply cuts while Japan threatens to extend the blockade tomorrow.

Tientsin Sayapanese

Boy Scalded in Coffee Furnace Incident

Eight-year-old Mex Blumenthal, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Blumenthal, was scalded yesterday when a kettle of water spilled on his back and chest at the coffee fire. He received first aid and returned home. injuries were not serious despite pain and swelling.

Mex Blumenthal J. Blumenthal Jed

Is There a Way Back in British Minds Says Penton

Mr Penton argues morale and propaganda study shows Britain’s liberal center group gripped by disillusion, fearing vague war aims and money values under capitalist democracy. He warns propagandists oversell unless the public is prepared for hard truths and sacrifices.

Penton Alma Vernon Bartlett House of Commons Bartlett Mr. Penton Democrati Mr. Perton Britain John Stracheys Pollitt Maxtons

Propagandists Discuss Postwar Policy and International Commission

Speaker urges closer international relations and an immediate International Commission with global experts to shape postwar policy. He warns against returning to national isolation and advocates a balance of world government steps and short term postwar plans to build trust and prevent a repeat of punitive reconstruction.

Audh Boyer Aes Tall Australia Commission Empraia

Canberra Bowling Club hosts weekend spoon competition results

May's rink won Saturday's spoon contest at the Canberra Bowling Club. Today a Monahan-McKeown trophy event was scheduled at 1:30 PM. Saturday results include multiple match scores such as May v Phird 24-20 and Monahan 24-14 in stages, with numerous pairings and final scores listed for the day.

Canberra May Monahan-McKeown Grinsdale Greenwood Percival Phird Stafford Peters Wetherley Jalbraith Francis Hodgson Dee Cottingham Crease Whiteford Lott Newman Beattie Cooke Adamson Loughrey Chapman Ingram W. Monahan Chidgey Rainey Bradley Stevenson Brackeoreg Monahan Marshall Helller Prust Somerville Renfrey Fleming Edwards Johnston Temperley Lucas Trevillian Chubb

City Club practice results and associates events

City Club practice results list team wins and scores including Grooms Fawcett Martin Brack 28 16 over Howe Challen Lamb Turner. Gartham Keene beat Lancaster Smith 17 16. Roots Love beat Ashton Hanley 17 16. Fox Beaton beat Stevens D Arcy 18 8. Lancaster scratched beat Peterson 21 18. Associates events report Miss Budd beat Mrs Horgan 23 8. Mrs Roper beat Mrs Grooms 21 19. Consistency competition scores Moss Clarke 108 92. Whitley Budd 103 97. Monthly picnic day results list several pairs and scores.

Grooms Fawcett Martin Brack Howe Challen Lamb Turner Gartham Keene Lancaster Smith Roots Love Ashton Hanley Fox Beaton Stevens D'Arcy Scr Peterson Miss Budd Horgan Roper C.H Moss Clarke Mra Whitley Meadames Bingeman Buda Moss Meadames O'Leary Roper Boekenstein Mesdames Sluee Ray Gronms Sorengen Mesdamea Scott Spendelove Ifoskite Bird Meadames Moore Palmeer Thomas Mesdanié Addison Kruger Lineham Kellaway Ith

Queanbeyan Greyhound Meet Yields Busy Canberra Stakes Results

The Queanbeyan Coursing Club held a Saturday night meeting with multiple Canberra Stakes divisions. Brinley Innes won the 473 yd South Division by four lengths, with Burndoo's Son second and Jack O'Nines third. Maiden Stakes went to John Toreador over L'Avion and Sleeping Doll. Additional divisions saw Laughing Joe, Carry All, Jerilderie Lad, Menia Bill, and Gold Ruffle among the winners, with times around 27 seconds and margins of a few lengths.

Queanbeyan Coursing Club Brinley Innes Burndoo‘s Son Jack O Bottingssa Carhaon River le Tocsin Jack 96 Carrase Aescend John Toreador L'Avion Sleping Doll Sleeping Lili My Cuddle Speedy Burn Mulga Laughing Joe Lady Fenebu the Boss Evene Renebu Lady Tadema Petit Joan Bigno Vinces Speedy Blue Lady Doxford Tine Jerilderie Lad Chakola Innes Joe Athol's Hope Cisco Verne Jerilderte Lad Kin Kuna Menia Bill Encenada Bermaline Media Pill Anne Zora Permaline Brenson Darn Kazele Nancelona Gold Puffie Shifty Briany Imav

Randwick Trial Hurdles and Beachside Races Reported

The Randwick program lists multiple races with winners such as GyMkhana taking the 17m hurdle and Lady Dunnot tar winning the novice handicap. Other results include Overbold winning the Bond Handicap by a half head and En Bign defeating Flying Knight by four lengths in the Widden Handicap. Time figures and betting pivot through the card highlight the meet’s competitive spread.

H. Robinson Mag Mort A. T. Pearces Beau Ideal Lady Dunnottar McMenamin Beau Frere A. Harvey Stanton Marlong John Eldon Marlon Lady Dunottar Gradgery Khancoban Diva W. Lappin Bona Fide Hl. Hughes TH Hickey Widden Enbign Seeshon Panchio F. Shean Othera Roxford Decree Flying Knight E. McMenamin Trimmer the Kaiser Petruchio Whireka Pen Merry Smile Jarbeau Tara Gold Spark Allunga Caesar Denia Brothers Dilvs J. Duncan Own Folk W. Cook Bigh J. Thompson Might Not Marengo Braidwood Boy Legion Hird Round Up Santa Bet- Ang Goldspark Sigh Waltney Curiosity Bramol Radio Queen Sydney Court Gossip Cherry Ber Fountain Breeze Leeds

Moonee Valley Niddrie Handicap Results and Odds

Race card summary lists LINKBOY and Juma as leading contenders with odds 7/4 and 7/2 respectively. Won by two lengths from HEARTS DESIRE and THE AISLE, Time 1.2. Other races include Tweedside Handicap divisions and William Reid Stakes with MAGIC CIRCLE and Aurie’s Star among finishers.

Niddrie Linkboy Skidmore HL Bastian E. Preston Berry Throttle Ghetto Counsel Hearts Desire Meiling Retfuhu Rangi Bra- Vantin Lord Walla Purell David Innis T W. Burke Mollie Con H. Marnament Lucky Hoot Ore Themis Tremolo Naugust Hectare Shy’ Night Errant Miss Bankhead David Inns Molle Con Knight Lipa Soul Dive Comtanlon Preston Brettenham Dewhurat Owen Roe R. Elliott Contact Imitart Decurlo Marek Morn Tudor King Swettenham Companion William Reid Magic Circle Williamson Aurie A. Dewhurst Campanula Grand Prince Monica Cromwell Vigilance Selkirk Botting V. Croumour Menkaura Melitza Old Serpent W. Williamson Buoyancy G. Hope Morvran Gilmore Conchita Montaza Eligible Winterset Sir Romeo Sir Grey Hetting Morvren Con F. Grierson Greenthorne Quoble Bilger Bond Barapic

Randwick Second Hurdle Race Opens At 10

A.J.C. schedule lists the Randwick second hurdle race around two miles starting at 10. Entries include Beau Ideal Tweedside and T Mungle with odds noted for Mort Moon and others.

Spearbins Gymkhana Lockales Beau Ideal Tweedside & T Mungle Mag Mort Moon

Selections from the Day’s Races and Placings

A list of race results and selections across multiple events. Notable finishes include Adios Dia mond Wedding Caesar in various placings, Waireka Anne Good Morning, Roxford Panehio Yule Tide, Mildura Bringa Yours Truly, Sydney Valhalla Prospector, Scarlet Cirete Overbald Glorious, Terku Mamburdi Kong, Big Warwick Heart's Desire Linkboy, Triumvir General Havelock Montezuma II, Pibroch Lady Montague Lusaon o, Havers Bureaucrat Super Iviner, Graceful Mover Parodier Bunkshaw Sun Cal Atina.

Laverton Muarnell Corows Brrathboy Morton Case Son Pauline Livonia Walters Big Warwick Havelock Ing Damocles Sif Montesuma Togo Remington Panchi Roxford Plymouth Splaliex Plymouth Splaliex ’ Ab Hia Lordship Buke Cullen Air Mail Air Link i Moltain Lord Wind- Con Cragite Ana Court Crossip Marlong Prospertor Rockne el Golea Bu Mabaon Jamaica Citadel Wilpole Conundrum Double Bard Graceful Kai Chrels Fiem & i Soren Arrowim Black Fern King's Park Marcus Diamond Wedding Caesar Anne Bringa Sydney Valhalla Prospector Phillip Scarlet Cirete Glorious Terku Mamburdi Kong Heart's Desire Linkboy Triumvir General Havelock Montezuma II Pibroch Lady Montague Lusaon O Havers Bureaucrat Super Iviner Ana Graceful Mover Parodier Bunkshaw Sun Cal Bevteh Atina

Four Ball Golf Winners Earn Six Up Victory In Cold Wind

In anti cold weather on Saturday J A Bull and Byrne won the four ball event with a six up score. They led one up after the first nine and won five holes while halving four on the second. Strong wind affected play as pairs battled to square holes and two up won the afternoon session to the turn.

J. A. Bull Byrne Beslarorea

Unclear Racing Notes Mention Princess Farndon and Silver Bond

Fragmentary race record lists Anne Princess Farndon Fatting and Silver Bond with dates 9 4 29 2 10 6 17, noting won by a half head with three Time 1359. Mentions multiple names Burne Vale Green Thorne and Barapia in a miscellaneous jockey or horse list.

Anne Princess Farndon Fatting Royal Jubilee Baki Silver Bond Suliman Marianne Silver Collar Burne Vale Green Thorne Quohite Bylphide Barapia Dive

Canberra Races Weights for Consolation Stakes

Weights published for today’s Canberra races page listing entrants in the Consolation Stakes. Details include weights for horses such as Asano and gaps in the field. Racers prepare for the afternoon run with assigned weights guiding the race strategy.

Broken bottle causes injury in Canberra incident

A fragment of a broken bottle injured Betty Shepherd, daughter of Mr and Mrs cre in Canberra yesterday. She tied on a broken bottle and received first aid at the ambulance depot.

Betty Shepherd Cre

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