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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 04, 1939

Page

6

Monck Wins 24-Mile Queanbeyan Cup Road Race

R Monck won the 24 mile Freebody Cup event by a sprint at the Queanbeyan Cycling Club on Sunday. Tagers and McAleer finished in prominent positions, with McAleer briefly leading at the 12 mile mark before Monck surged late to claim victory. Ragera placed second, McAleer third, amid a claim of the fastest lap and postponed junior race notes.

R. Monck Queanbeyan Monck Tagers McAleer Ghead Bentley Hoovey Rem Stogers

Canberra to Play Queanbeyan in Carr Cup Challenge

Canberra will meet Queanbeyan in the Carr Cup challenge match next Sunday after Cooma and Bombala defaulted, triggering a right of challenge. Queanbeyan initially resisted the standard terms and threatened a forfeit before agreeing to play on a 60 40 basis with a Sydney referee, the match set in Queanbeyan.

Canberra Queal Cooma Bombala Camberra League T. Coffey Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Sufficiada Mr. Coffey Wes Berrima District Sydney Quenobeyan

Queanbeyan Reserves Beat Braidwood In District Match

Queanbeyan reserves defeated Braidwood 7 to 3 in the district reserve grade opener. Miles kicked two goals and a late penalty goal sealed the win while Hibberson impressed in the forward division and may return to first grade.

A Beyan Braidwood Flay Queanbeyan Miles Hibberson Boores Johnson

Queanbeyan Defeats Bombala in Woolridge Friendly

Queanbeyan and Bombala met in a friendly match on the Woolridge. J Ingram and Wilton were most conspicuous for Queanbeyan, with Griffiths Thompson Corcoran and Pola providing solid service.

Queanbeyan Bombala Woolridge J. Ingram Wilton Griffiths Thompson Corcoran Pola

Massy Cup Clash Ends With Goulburn Victory Over Berrine

In the Massy Cup challenge at Goulburn the holders defeated Berrine District by 17 to 8. Goulburn led 2 0 at half time and at one stage were ahead 17 2 as the match unfolded with strong defense and scoring runs.

Goulburn Berrine District

Rink Selection for Federal District Bowling Match

The rinks Felconer Challen Turner Gray Podvin Locke Fits trick Gould Ross Folkard are chosen to represent the Federal District Bowling Association in the match against Metropolis at Sydney on ta Lama.

Federal District Bowling Association Metropolis Sydney On Ta Lama Felconer Challen Turner Gray Podvin Locke Fitstrick Gould Ross Folkard

Doubles Discussed at Sydney Affects Epsom Metropolitan Entries

Sydney reports a day of open betting for doubles at Epsom and Metropolitan. No clear favourites emerge as 17 Epsom horses share support and five Metropolitan horses share favour. Leading Epsom contenders include Adios Beau Par ti Bradford Bramel Destiny Etay Venus Early Bird Gilktown Lockslea Gold Rod Micawber Mildura Nightguard St Constant Spear Chief Tetreon Ta Amir. Metropolitan Pavoutites list Defaulter Feminist Malagigi Royal Chief Spear Chief.

Sydney Epsom Metropolitan Lkely Epoom Adios Beau Parti Bradford Bramel Destiny Etay Venus Early Bird Gilktown Lockslea Mildura St. Constant

Green Cape Plans Grand National Bid Amid Steeple Stakes

Melbourne racing notes say Green Cape may run in the Grand National Biceple if Giant Killer tunes up well this week. The decision hinges on the stable’s assessments and training progress ahead of Saturday’s event.

Melbourne Green Cape Giant Killer Pooley Budgs

English Horses to Train in Melbourne

Frank Bullock Jr. will not renew his license to train horses in Melbourne. His father, Frank Bullock, Sr., has returned from England and will apply for a permit. If approved, Bullock Bear will manage a number of horses expected to arrive soon from England.

Melbourne Frank Bullock England V.flc

Wrestler Disqualified After Referee Clash

Chief Ligilo Wolfe 11.8 was disqualified in the seventh round for striking the referee during his bout with Bill Hansen at the stadium. Hansen charged a flying tackle, crashed into the press seats, and was knocked upon admission as Wolfe began an altercation with the referee leading to the disqualification.

Sydney Ligilo Wolfe Bill Hansen Hansen Littles Wolfe

Land Expert Sought for Territory Office

See Government seeks a highly qualified man to fill the office of Superintendent of Agriculture in cultivation. The ad calls for a land expert to oversee territorial farming initiatives and agricultural development.

See

Salvage Efforts Continue Toward China Maru Freighter

A further attempt to tow the Japanese freighter China Maru from the reef at Balym Island in the Beni group 100 miles from Rabaul was combianced to night.

Balym Island Beni Group Rabaul

Easts and University Set for Manuka Oval Showdown

Indications point to Eastern Suburbs and University offering a thrilling match at Manuka Oval on Saturday. Easts sit second after beating RM No.1 while University improve and threaten a top four place. Northern Suburbs and Militia lurk in the race as RM No.1 and RM No.2 contest passes. details focus on team strengths and key players like B Moore and Tancred. Newcastle Union weighs a unofficial championship status for a Canberra match with NEI Union involvement pending.

Eastern Suburbs University F.m.sc R.M.C. No R.A. No B. Moore Hay Uni W. Vousg Tancred AMC West A Herrin F du Mane McCue Dawe Degham Moore Curtents Snow Murphy AMAC Org Pta Viet Newcastle Mewcastle Unies Canberra N.E.W. Union A.c-T.r.u. A Vv. A. Griftitha Messrs I. Prowse BH. Maguirsa Manuka N. Loughlin Howard Duntroon EO Doran Easts Manuka Oval G. C. Watson Tom Rytey

Canberra football title race tightens as Manuka leads

Canberra league standings show Acton Queanbeyan and Manuka near top after a weekend where Manuka defeated Acton by nine points. Eastlake powered a win over Mines Rovers, Ware and Elliman starred for Manuka, with leading goal kickers listed and a forthcoming Manuka Oval Hawthorn clash highlighted. A return match against New South Wales in Sydney on July 20 is planned with a large Canberra contingent.

Canberra Acton Queanbeyan Alasie Kaxtlake Manuka Manuke Mines Rogers Ware Hed Ainslie Eastlake Mines Rovers Sharp Elliman Ed Bator P. W. LL Manuka Ware A Haslam Yandell Oe Queanbeyan Ainstie Kelly Kay James Alalie Esatlake Mines ‘Rovers Elliman McCarthy Haslam Yandel Thia Hay Adnalie JamesAialie Westcott Strang Beni Rabs Delaney Brown Rennie Ainslie T. Kelly Cook Ainsie C. Martin Barnes Mines Hawthorn Carlton Manuka Oval New South Wales Sydney

Printed and Polished by a Federal Capital Press

A fragment references a printing firm linked to an Australian sounding entity, noting Christopher John Fhakeepears and Mort Birest with obscure titles and company names. The garbled text hints at an official printer instruction or publication by a company possibly named Federal Capital Press of Ametralia Ltd, with mentions of an office and individuals in unclear roles.

Christopher John Fhakeepears Federal Capital Preas of Ametralia Ltd Oficer Erte al Pompany Mort Birest Myaddon Cea

Qusimbeyan Rifle Club Amal sheot results of year over 700 yards

Members of the Qusimbeyan Rifle Club competed in the Amal sheot of the year over 700 yards on Saturday. Results list E. G. Lewis with 4 66 percent, J. Charlton Sr, C. Stephens, R. Emond, L. Cooper, J. Metliven, T. Watson, J. Charlton Jr, A. Johnston, J. Ward, and A. K. Johnston among others with varying scores and handicaps. E. G. Lewis won the championship from C. Atorey with 544. Annual Aggregate standings show A. K. Johneston, O. BBR, B. Storey, R. Storesy, and G. N. Gregory among top scorers. The C. W. Stepheny Trophy went to E. G. Lewis with 3 possibles, beating T. Watson, J. Ward, S. Storey, and G. H. Gregory (1).

Qusimbeyan E. G. Lawig SiGe J. Charlton, Sr C. Stephens R. Eemond L. Cooper J. ‘Metiiven T. Watson J. Charlton, Jr A. K. Johnston Sloaa J. Ward A. K. Johneaton Oo B. OM. Butt G. N. Gregory C. Storesy M. Storey le Cooper C. W. Stepheny Trophy E. G. Lewis Storey G. H. Gregory

Rosebery Races Acceptances For Wednesday

The Rosebery meeting lists Wednesday acceptances across divisions including apprentices and the 20-Second, Flying Handicap and Progressive Handicap races. Notable horses: Denita, Clarion Tu Miss Mary, Disraeli, Saratoga, The Cath Boy, Royal Ensign, Lady Curia, Ming Jumdah, The Gambler, and Pooley Budgs not running in the Grand National Steeple. Cheery Jack had a hurdling lesson with rider H Windle after a previous fall.

Micawber's Engagements and Bribe Shock Brisbane Racing

Brisbane racing scene reels as owner Alan Cooper claims to have bribed for Micawber to run in Doomben despite a 3 pound penalty. Trainer W Jan opposed the plan but Cooper maintained his position, implying possible broader consequences under Brisbane racing authorities.

Alan Cooper Cee Ber Doomben Cooper Micawber W. Jan Brisbane Bbeap

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