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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1939
Page
5
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Acceptances list for Saturday racing features multiple races with numerous runners across Hurdle and Juvenile Handicap divisions. Notable names include Jack Man, Speed King, Camarina, Bramene Vineege, Wedge Girl, Manador, Camaron, Naughty, Mariela, and several others across the First and Juvenile divisions with start times around 12 to 4. The card shows multiple contenders, weights, and starting positions for the day.
Queanbeyan and Baataan reshuffle teams for senior games in Canberra and Kingston venues. Kelly moves to full back and Strang remains a leading player, with Maroney trialed at centre and forward. Eyco ill or fit, Cottrell to be included, and Denpeter back from leave may play as Eliman leads the side.
A fragmentary rugby cricket style card lists team names and lineups for Mines Rovers and Manuka. Players are cited by position across backs halves centres forwards and rovers with notes on captaincy and transport, plus a note of a Capitol Theatre gathering for 1145 am.
The document lists selections for Melbourne and a stream of horse and rider names including Rastford Doutta Calle Hurdie Pooley Bridie Green Cape Carga Inspector Boot Bunachine Boy Trial Hurdie Jungler Methuen Beye National Steepie Clan Hitter Deckard Turt Boy Fooscray Brample Jolly Boy Bite Aysin Beau Placid Tuly Handtony Rumbler Attloua Carre Biles.
The listing shows Moorefield race selections across divisions with horses including Radical, Cilmx, Jaubeau in First Division and Sir Regal, Excel sior, Lady Corentin in Second. Handicaps name Last Chance and Morning Girl among others, with entries such as Horimak Frying Weber and Tolerant in various divisions.
A coming Dunfoon match between Barton and Canberra Checks promises a keen top level contest as both sides rely on experience and youth. The day’s draws list RMC vs University at Reid with Umpires Major Crellin and Teaaup BAU Stam vs Canberra Gold at Reid. Kingston vs Queanbeyan at Dunroon. Canberra Checks vs Barton at Grimth with McGregor and Ellwood. Reserve grade fixtures include Canberra Checks v Barton at Reid, Grammar v Kingston, and York Park games with lineups featuring University and Barton reserves.
Miners Rovers clash Manuka at Captain's Flat in a local cricket card.
A powerful storm caused considerable damage across Wellington and coastal districts. Trein and ahipa were delayed today while heavy snowfall reached coastal areas. Floods affected Christchurch and air services were disrupted. Washoute disrupted railway liners nationwide.
Jockey Darmont lost an appeal against a 12 month disqualification. He stated plans to start a business. He answered that he would not resume riding until the term of the ban ended.
Several junior and intermediate teams name their training lists and travel plans. Acton Intermediates will assemble from players including Knunle Wade Kennedy Merrett Bladd Wren and others at Plaingo Avenue ground at 2 pm. AINSlie Intermediates prep from Kingston shore for transport to Queanbeyan at 1 30 pm. CANMEARA ROve and AINSLIE Juniors also list their selections for forthcoming matches.
Telopea Park maintained its uni fatented record in the Primary Behops competition while Bt Christopher's Convent suffered its second defeat. Grammar led at half time and won a frat match, with Lewin and Lyell strong in the forwards for Grammar. Queanbeyan Convent School failed to fill an engagement due to influenza, and Queanbeyan players Gates Warner and Davies were standout for their side.
The Hobart Tattersalls prize draw, valued at £19,000, lists the principal winners with numbers and addresses. Top prize goes to No. 160,277 Our Byndicate in Winchester Street Moone Ponds, followed by other prize entries including Ray’e Gitt at 38 Bromfield Avenue Fairfield, and The Two Goats at 341 Timberhurst Melbourne, among many entrants.
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