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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1940

Page

4

On the Air Today Radio Schedule Highlights

A detailed Australian era broadcast list shows 2FC and SAR programming from early morning to late night. Highlights include Essential Services, News, Daily Dozen, Hospital Half Hour, music, serials, devotional services, and special talks. References to The Canberra Times and Goulburn Past appear among notes.

2FC SAR the Watchman Ata. We. al Ananias Sir Thomas Beetham Neville Cardus Alan Coad Regiments Clowe Canberra Times Goulburn

Canberra Rifle Club Spoon Competition Results

Thirteen members fired ten shots each from the 300 yard mound Saturday. C Sutton scored the possible with handicap. N Capham shot 50 and led the scotch section with 48. Other results included Button 46 and 480, Canham 48, Thompson 46, Hassey 46, McLeod 47, Napthabi 44, Lingd 47, Hintsey 440, Webb 44, Webb 47, Walton 48, Simper 44, Tindall 64. The trophy and event will be fired again next Saturday from 600 yards, with ammunition shortages forcing a cessation of range activities afterward.

C. Sutton N. Capham C. Button WN. Canham W. Thompson A. O. Hassey L. McLeod H. Napthabli J. Lingd A. N. Hintssey C.in F. Webb L. Webb J. Walton D. Siniper L. Tindall Trephy Ate Ketry Cli Farge

Maiden Hurdle Race Results at Flemington

Atticus wins the two mile maiden hurdle in a tight finish over Lord Tolgus with Inter national and Cantland close behind. The card features the SIR RICHARD and FRENCH GEM events, with British bettor values and multiple long-odds performers across the day.

Atticus I Mater Lord Tolgus Johnsent Parris Canthend Insion Yosemite Lautus Dorset Mighland Benchiman Lord Tolqua International Cantland Mchlandt Eachman Plane

Pennant Tennis Results From Saturday Matches

Pennant tennis results show A grade Kaslinke defeated Barton 7-0 with Cadeta 12-8, Northbourne 4-6, Forrest 11-8 by Bell 7-6. Mixed divisions feature Forrest Li 4-6 over Woestangerry 4-3, Northbourne 13-5, and various close bouts across divisions. Mixed division 1 includes Kingston and Griffith contests with tied scores at 4-39.

Kaslinke D. Barton R.M.C. Cadeta Ud. Northbourne Forrest Ud. Bell Forrest LI Woeetangerry Braddon Northbourne Reid D. Northbourne IL Railway Ainelle Barton A. Forrest I Kingston Kingston Iti Griffith Reid I Braddon I Ainslie Weetangerra I D. Forrest Hall D. Kingston II Eastlake D. Griffith II

Jewellery Gifts Prove Generous War Support

Women in Anattasia send jewellery to the Treasury to fund war efforts. A diamond necklace donated to the British Government reportedly realized over £24000 at auction. The Treasurer urges agents to receive gifts and notes the realized value will aid war purposes.

Anattasia Treiaurer Armingeld Mr. Spender

Easts Clinch Narrow CT Rugby Premiership Victory

Easts win a hard fought CT Rugby Union first grade match at Manuka Oval. Northern Suburbs showed strong form while Norths lagged behind in the second half as Easts edged ahead with late scoring to secure the win.

Nortits Rugby Union Baste Manuka Oval Karts Haitime RMAC No. 2 Ok Bupoh Ley

Cheery Jack wins Grand National Hurdle at Flemington

Cheery Jack, Sydney owned, charms Sydney crowd by a four length victory in the Grand National Hurdle at Flemington over First Brigade with Dark David third. Beaulivre, NZ colt, was beaten in the Doomhen Newmarket as Expressman and Beaulivre ran strong. Local football and racing notes follow with results from Sydney clubs and other clashes.

Sir Nichard Hartney Sun Valley Breasley Lartoer Portico Prairie Princes Madame Coue Phoeton Canterbury Ankara Sir Richard Prairie Prince Phocton Goldamith Quixotic Partoer Diva Fiat A. Dewhurst el Golea N. Creighton Sir Grey Ami Cheeny Jack Dl. Meenan First Brigade Mak David Fullarien Cheery Jack Dark David Exmoor Kenny Bay Whernside Harley Borzengo Val Lois Mamburds Jeacst Peevie Penfield Napoleon Betlinge T Chek David Farley Paul King’s Warden A. McCay National Debt Martext Reef Sarno Wakerite Hearty Laugh Si Muslin My Blarney Kent Beau Placid Reet Sarno Sir Muslin Brightello Gracatello King's Warden Ana Prince Artel Crossingham Barametric Martin Marcus Att Temple Coyn Hale Thine Con Burn W. Williameonh Greenwich Hreasley Comic March T. Webster Carpentier N@apuna Tourist Citadel Bomeorac Good Boy Atlas Galleon Fourgates Wynunda Ngapuna Somerset Citadnel Atina Flemington Beaulivre New Zealand Expressman Newmarket M. McCarten Sydney

Old Canberrans and Kingston Triumph in Hockey Matches

The Checks defeated University 3–0 after leading 2–1 at halftime with goals from Colwell Townsend and Tsawn, while Kingston beat the Golds 3–2 to share first place. RMAC beat Staff 4–0, moving to fourth in the premiership.

University Ted Rance Inter Pinkerton Hoilie Eveniny Townsend Colwell Stirlinge Wick Starkey Stephenson Tsawnsend Nicholson Williams Kingston Golds Day Galds Joyce Fred Hill Rodda Scone Howard RMAC Staff Duntrou

Massy Cup Victory as Yaes Defeats Queanbeyan in Tough Showground Match

Yaes clinched the Massy Cup with a 10 to 7 win over Queanbeyan at the showground amid a hard fought game. Gate receipts reached £81 reflecting strong interest. injuries disrupted play with FS Carmody of Yass and C Slutver of Queanbeyan leaving the field. Queanbeyan Royal scored a try and A Corcoran converted after opening with a field goal. Earlier, Queanbeyan Reserves beat Sutton five to nil.

Queanbeyan Yaes FS Carmody Yass C. Slutver Qurahbeyan Royal A. Corcoran Queanbeyan Reserves Sutton Nik

Canberra League to Meet over season continuation

The Canberra Rugby League calls a meeting tonight between the committee and players to decide on the course for the remainder of the season. Ordinary play is possible next Saturday but doubt remains about the Canberra team's engagement and Bowral may not meet Yosa, with Malay Cup matches seen as possible.

Canberra Rugby League Canberra Canbere Bowral Yosa

Captain's Flat Defeats Canberra Reserves 18 to 5

Captain's Flat topped Canberra Reserves yesterday with an 18 to 5 victory. The win highlighted Captain's Flat's decisive attack and strong defense in the match.

Canberra

First Qualifying Round Leads Club Championship

Federal Golf Club reports the first qualifying round completed on Saturday with the second round set for next week. K Hrosdribb posted the best score of 74, while J McMeel led B Grade with 89. A Grade top cards included Brondribb 74 and Ware 75. B Grade leaders featured Mfc Med 53 and Harker 84. An 16 hole stroke event Sunday morning was won by S. Harker with two over par.

K. Hrosdribb J. McMeel Brondribb W. Ware Ay Me- Namee W. Madigan S. Harker Metti

Doomben Races Newmarket Handicap Outcome

EX PRESSMAN won by a head with a new course record in the Newmarket Handicap G1 at Doomben. Vergure second, Beaulivre third, with Den is and Micawber among the notable runners as betting listed.

Newmarket Expressman Moore Beaalivre M. McCarten Vergure A. Knox Denis Wing the Albatross Godfrey M Credita Micawhber Karait Nothidinn Monash Star Bona Fide Bon Bouche Glarrydon Royal Gamble Beauli Giultown

Undefeated Hall and St Christopher's Lead A and B Grades

Hall remains unbeaten in A Grade and St Christopher's tops B Grade in a hockey season early standings update. Other results include Boronia vs Ex Students Red 2–2, High School I over Grammar 1 4–0, Ex Students v YWCA 1 8–1, Hala over Kingston 4–1, and High School I defeating High School III 6–2 with Browne and Morcombe contributing multi goals.

HALL ST. Christopher's St. Christopher’s Graue High School Stedenta Boronia Y.woc.a Grammar School St. Christopher's TE Wocla LK Blundell Thompson Weorml Boranias Y.W.C.A L. Chalfo M. Harney N. Howard H. Daley HALA Kingston L. Diley L. Rogers G. Browne J. Morcombe

Runners and Bets From A Narrow Turf Race

In a crowded 4.12 meeting, Gilltown led the betting at 7/4 with Lorna D at 9/2 and several others including Dainty Revenue and Perfect Morn. Won by a neck after a 1 1/2 length margin. time 1.551.

W. Geck Lorna Sinclair Spear Vale Overdraft Hilarious Dainty Revenue Brown Lance Cavette Spearbleu Tooloomba Limoux Gilltown Lorna D Rinnia Hero Diva

Fullington Wins Royal Canberra Medal With Solid Iron Play

Royal Canberra Golf Club reports J Fillington secured the monthly medal after 38 each way for 74 par on a tough course. P Moponey chased closely, while H Reeve won the B grade medal with 64 net. Best scores in A and B grades highlighted strong drills and improving form across the field.

J. Fillington Royal Canberra Golf Fullington D. A. Bull H. Reeve E. Slater J. Bollington P. Mironey A, EK P. Hunt KR. J. Maloney R. Rick J. M. Merrileen C. V. Morris Rf. C. Binnie G. W G. J. Hughson C. Peragon L. Rowling

Lorry Burnt Out After Oil Tank Fire on Federal Highway

A motor truck owned by W. Trae of Gundagal overturned on the Federal Highway near Yass Road on Saturday evening. Petrol spilled from the tank, ignited, and the wrecked vehicle caught fire. The driver and a passenger escaped unharmed as flames spread over the lorry and roadway.

W. Trae Gundagal Yass Road Can- Derr

Osako Chamber Urges Direct Wireless Link Australia Japan

The Osako Chamber of Commerce urged the government to establish a direct wireless circuit between Australia and Japan as reported on Sunday in AUSTRALIAN JAP and RADIO TOKYO.

Tokyo Osako

Heavy Rains Hit Central Coast and Sydney

Beneficial scattered rains reached the coastal and metropolitan areas. Mr Mares reported 215 points in Sydney for the 24 hours to 9 am, the highest daily total since August when 240 points fell. Isolated parts of the state also recorded rainfall.

Sydney State

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