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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1939
Page
4
Conditions were good on the range as shooters fired for the Big Robert Garran Trophy and the Almaltr Cup. Jesse wa plse's Dees! recorded a notable performance despite a long challenge, with Teo and Wend contributing solid scores.
Maud Poney aged 60 a Canberra resident was struck and killed by a motor car on Constitution Avenue between St Johns Church and London Circuit shortly after 8 pm on Friday. The driver Mr Kane of Russell Hill dimmed lights to pass another vehicle. A coronial inquiry will begin at Canberra Courthouse next Tuesday at 10 am.
In Sydney on Saturday R. G. Sheaffe of Canberra Grammar School won the shot putt with 7 ft 1 in. He also placed third in the long jump and in the broad jump during the Country Seniors section.
Royal Canberra Club hosted a stroke handicap on a cold windy Saturday. J Campbell won with a nett 60, with five O grade players within two strokes, including W C Thomas and Hattard noted for strong stroke play.
Pleasant weather drew a strong turnout at the Federal Golf Club for the monthly medal. Tod Grimts led the field with a solid handicap result, while Doug Williams posted a good net score of 08. The Jack Fainsford Summer Cup was scheduled for late February with attendance noted as high, and the Milius Camp weekend dates were aligned to weekend play.
In the Australian Championships men s doubles the Davin Cup pair Bromwich and Quist defeated Long and Turnbull 6 4 7. Bromwich to meet in the final of the men s singles. Boys singles saw W Sidwell defeat D Patle 7 5. Gilks doubles J Wood and A Burton beat D Whitaker and W Haig 2 7. Mixed doubles Bominisl H Hopman and Mrs Hopman beat J sees and Mrs Westacott 6 1.
Saturday night results list Canberra Stakes events across 473 yards with divisions and heats, naming top finishers such as LITTLE PACOLET, SOME MAC, NED MAC, DESERT LUCK, FRIBCO SLIM, and ROSEALDA. Betting odds and times are recorded for each heat, with margins noted and multiple divisions named across the program.
Patrick Ryan of Capital Hill Canberra was injured after being run down on Saturday evening near Molonglo River. He sustained a fracture of the right leg and was taken to Canberra Community Hospital. Police and ambulance attended and are investigating the incident.
Race day at Cairnsmor featured Exmoor leading Exmoor Niddrie Handicap with Vanitare Cyclist and Proot close behind. Diva and French Legion posted strong showings as Prince Bion and Inkin competed for placings in the Caldermeade Handbal. Time noted near course record.
Turkish general election announced to be held immediately due to alarming international situation. Government seeks faster stabilization of internal affairs to meet contingencies.
A dense OCR of Randwick race results reports multiple races with listed horses drivers and times. It logs winners like LORD BELMONT and BRAXFORD, mentions betting, distances, and margins such as a half length and a dog end, with race times around 1.24 and 3.15.
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