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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1939

Page

6

On Air Today Full Radio Schedule Displays Varied Programs

A dense OCR filled list outlines an all day on air schedule featuring news, weather, stock reports, music hours, dramatic readings, and sports commentaries. Includes multiple regions and stations with items like Market Reports, Weather, World News, and cultural programs.

Breck Exchange Sia England Europe Alap Wilker A.B.C Emme Jim Jin’ Gerald Norman Heathrow

Australia Clinches Davis Cup Tie Over Mexico

Australia defeated Mexico City five rubbers to nil in the Davis Cup tie. Singles results show Guist beating Hernandez 11-9 6-3, Bromwich dominating 6-1 6-3 6-1, with Mexico leading 3-2 before fading as the Mexican bench offered little resistance 6-2.

Mexico City Guist Hernandez Bromwich

Palestine Wind Beats Northern Dia Triangle at Deasneckporte Ground

In a Tuesday match at Deasneckporte Ground Palestine wind overcame Northern Dia Triota after a 1-1 halftime. Palestine scored twice in the second half to win 3-1 amid windy conditions and strong play from the home side.

Neewcastle Palestine Deasneckporte

Fraley Defeats Tynaen On Points In Newcastle Bout

Sydney wrestling report Pat Fraley defeated Leo Tynaen on points in Newcastle tonight. Jansen won a fall in the eighth round and Fraley equalised in the seventh, giving Fraley a clear edge in the bout.

Sydney Pat Fraley Leo Tynaen Newcastle Jansen Fraley

Apple Pie Filling and Meringue Topping Recipe

Crude recipe fragment outlines an apple pie filling with flour sugar lemon zest grated apple and butter in a prepared crust bake until browned then serve with custard or meringue. Mentions white sugar lemon rind and custard. notes to bake until pale brown and cool.

Football plans for Carlton Hawthorn match in Canberra fixture list

Tentative programme sets Carlton and Hawthorn travel to Canberra with trains to arrive by 8 50 am and buses transporting teams to hotels. Officials host reception at Hotel Kingston, buses run 3 pm to 1 am, rain insured. Fixtures include Bastlake vs Queanbeyan Kingston Oval and Ainslie vs Acton Northbourne, with Manuka Captain's Flat and Eastlake Kingston Oval games shaping premiership stakes.

ICA Goulburn Goulburn Beaston Ellis Price Women’s Radio Club Queanbeyan Nusic Canberra Fred J . Ev Initiah Empire Hazel Ig Kingston Hawthorn Otal Civic Amalle Carlton St Hotel Pe Ganberra Ainslie-Acton Ainslie Canbeyan Acton Uka Atoe Acton Olds Eastlake Kingston Oval Manuka Captain's Amalie

Sprint Contest Contenders Highlight Races and Selections

A sprint contest outline lists runners from McQueen and West as top contenders for the final, with B J Porter noted as last season’s winner chosen for an Australian team tour of Britain. Other names include Donohue, H C Beton, Moore, Snow, West, and McQuaker. The piece also mentions track troubles for Eastern Suburbs and a coaching push for Varsity, plus a July 21 departure for Jack Kelaher to join the Australian tour.

B. J. Porter Britain McQueen Donohue Anger H.C. Beton R. M Moore Norths K. J. Snow Eaats T. J. West R.M.C. No C. L. McQuaker Militia McCue T. West Eastern Suburbs Manuka Erie Leseh Hia R.M.C Bun- Oval George Draper Tom Tam Jan F. G Jack Kelaher A.C.T Locativé Union and Northern Suburbs Hotel Civic

Best and Fairest Progress Totals In Weekly Votes

Weekly points totals for Best and Fairest show Human pron brats ere ow 100 8 1 6 with players from Queanbeyan Acton Manuka Ainslie Eastlake and M Rovers. Names include Wateron Acton Strang Queanbeyan Yandell Elvine Rowley Street Dreyton Bladd Thurbon Kelly Cook Primmer Dorman Faux Wells Rabl Haslam Sharp McCarthy Carnegie Griffiths FR Williams Kneale McGinness MecCount C Moore Thomas Wade Martin McArthur.

Beroe Ae Falreat Wen Pram Wateon Acton Strang Queanbeyan Yandell Manuka Elvine Ainslie Rowley Queanbey

Blues Favoured In Carr Cup Clash After Goulburn Win

A Sunday Carr Cup contest pits Blues against Queanbeyan with Canberra and Reds draws and past results shaping favourites. A reserve grade match will precede the main game with a possible junior match at 1 pm, while no Massy Cup game is on due to Goulburn’s Queensland Railways clash.

Goulburn Blues Canberra Reds Queanbeyan Queensland Railways

Afternoon Rugby Matches Among Local Indies

This afternoon’s program lists several indies games including qqa de reigh2 versus Minees Freebody and Northbourne, Eastlake against Barton, Forrest 2 versus Braddon, Griffith versus Reid, Forrest 1 against Yarralumdla, and G grade clashes Yarralumla versus Griffith and Reid versus Forrest, with lineups featuring multiple named players and teams.

Eastlake Barton Forrest

Players convene at Manuka Oval for tomorrow night

Players have assembled at the Manuka Oval after training in preparation for Saturday's match. Tactics for the upcoming game were discussed and final plans outlined for the team's approach and lineup.

Manuka Oval

Kingston goalie Pointon named in State team for Brisbane

A.C.T. hockey goalkeeper J Pointon of Kingston was picked by State selectors for the interstate carnival in Brisbane. Pointon has prior State and Australian experience against New Zealand, and his return strengthens the State defence while Kingston mourns his absence.

J. Pointon Kingston Brisbane Pointon Australia New Zealand Shalla Allis

Rosebery Races Programme Summary of Today’s Races and Entrants

The Rosebery programme lists races and weights across divisions including 1.80 First Division apprentices trial stakes with numerous horses and riders such as Miss Mary and Ibn Shipley, plus 2.20 Progressive Handicap and 4.20 Encourag e Stakes with entrants like Call Mag and Buzzal Ti Dover. The list covers horses names, weights, and odds in a dense historical racing card format.

Miss Mary Ibn Shipley Maggie Bold Honan Fernove Mr. Phelan Denila Litigation Lover's Glaucus Castle Paul Muni Rogstad Disraeli Saratoge the Gamble Cath Boy TO Mahmal Davencello Jan Ayres Front Val Grafin TE Digiand Lady Millon Edle'u Choice Misa Jundoh Ben Riz Balle Balle Mag Cina The Annan Mita Gambler Royal Ensign Roleys Sweet Choice Ao Boleiro Parlanse Fernacre Lady Curia Benburb Rotorua Taroo Montague Laurel G Pashalic Sir Ruf T Rosebery H'Cap Val William Dubonnet Palarang Constant Pep Stalin Woodsman Blinky Bill M. Call Sydney

Snooker Royal Canberra Draw Announced

The snooker tournament will be continued tonight with a draw listing matchups. W. L. McKerrow faces H. C. Newman, L. Thompson plays E. Murphy, F. McDonald meets F. Hungerford, W. Evans against H. Tappenden, J. Tickner versus R. McKillop, and C. Hughes challenges L. Dwyer.

W. L. McKerrow

Steeple Candidates Gallop At Melbourne Semi Final

Grand National Steeple candidates trained at Caulfield this morning with Deckard clocking 12 furlongs in 2 41 and Cape Race at the same distance four seconds slower. Other horses trotted varied distances at an easy pace.

Melbourne Caulfield

ELOPER DEAD IN STABLES

An eloper trained at Victoria Park collapsed and died this morning after training. The horse, bred by Secret Wedding and owned by bookmaker J Mandel, previously suffered a loss when Gay Lothario Ally cost 800.

Bydney Tuseday Eloper al Mice Tion Victoria Park E' Cacique Secret Wedding J. Mandel

Doomben Cup Trials Report From Brisbane Track

Doomben Cup trials in Brisbane on Tuesday showed Coo rang a excellent morning pace work finishing with three furlongs in 42 seconds on a heavy track. At Ascot Micawber did five furlongs in 1.7, Buazzal led Hilarious over seven in 1.354.

Brisbane Cooranga Ascot Micawber Buazzal

Bowling match links Canberra clubs with Canberra teams

The Canberra clubs matchup will see teams from both sides travel for the meet while elsewhere Sydney bowlers claim a representative victory on the same day.

Canberra Sydney al Burn

Shere Khan May Not Run in Grand National

Shere Khan, regarded as a doubtful starter, may miss the Grand National Steeple as trainer says an injury to his foreleg kept him from a recent workout. The horse’s future entry hinges on recovery progress and veterinary clearance.

Shere Khan Melbourne Foreley

Rebel Chief Destroyed After Flying Cap Injury At Gosford

At Gosford Races Sydney Rebel Chief broke a joint in the Flying Cap ride and was destroyed. The meeting featured the Stars and Stripes Ply Walter Handicap over six furlongs with Cistura and Linda Marsh among the notable entries. Time data and betting odds were recorded for several races including the Lincoln Mile Handicap and Hollywood Nevieg events with multiple divisions, detailing finishers and placements.

Sydney Chief Stars and Stripes Cistura Lappin Bramona Batredolgi Linda Marsh J. Bawyer Wee Joy Felicia Breeman Rebel Bramana Berjing Ileason Marlatta Dive Joylo R. Duncan Ladyship C. Doddo Dainty Joy A. McHugh Haze! Malt Hasaraigé Bracuss Deamless Balacla Steal Star Island Hose Diva Lincoln Bpaaz EB. McMenamin Inabiber W. Cook Sir Albert A McHugh California J. Wh High Crescent Zanbe A.harvey Hygiene J. Moni Goodie Goodie Ci Ge Scarf Javella Poppy Zanse Hollywood Nevieg Magic Ring J. Coutts Clare Joy Absconder Welsa Rival Spear Weachipeenje Negligee Walt Disney Ring Evens Absqonder White House Mandieap Chunuma A. Harvey W. Lappin Grand Hotel Salome Morton I'Rotest

Pooley Bridge Scratched From Grand National Steeplechase

Pooley Bridge was scratched from the Grand National Steeplechase at 2.85 this afternoon. The horse will compete in the Doutta Gail Birds otherwise his next objective will be the Australian Hurdle at Caulfield.

Melbourne Pooley Bridge Caulfield

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