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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

6

Enlistment and Dockyard Plans In New South Wales

In New South Wales 22 men enlisted in the ALF in the 24 hours to noon. Preliminary exams numbered 517 with 485 passed fit and 422 drafted into camp. Camp totals 1082 at Wagga. At Walsh Island dockyard Newcastle, Premier Mair said he would seek private enterprise to use the dock for shipbuilding with sufficient plant to build hulls.

Sydney New South Wales Wagga Walsh Island Dockyard Newcastle Walsh Island Mair

Tennis War Fund Tournament Opens With Ladies Doubles

A wartime charity tennis event begins tomorrow for ladies doubles on multiple courts. Play starts at 9 30 am with numerous pairs listed including Mrs. Griffiths and Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Jamieson, and many others at Forrest Reid Manuka and surrounding sections.

Illness limits day to two school football matches

In the Secondary Schools' Sport Association, only one first grade game R M C versus St Patrick's College and third and fourth grade games High No. versus High No. 2 will be played due to player illness. Competition tables for primary schools show Queanbeyan Convent School versus St Christopher's influencing premiership chances alongside Telopea Park and Q.C.S. results.

Illneas Sport Association R.M.C St. Patrick's College Queanbeyan Convent School St. Christopher's Q.P.B Wwa Amalie St. Patrick Grammar Technical Gao of Grammar

Nurse Rosberg Committed for Trial in Sydney

Aurore Rosberg, a nurse from Wollongong, was committed for trial in Sydney on August 22 on a charge of administering poison by putting it in a glass of milk. The alleged motive arose after a dispute with the matron at Coledale Hospital, who later drank the bitter tasting milk.

Wollongong Aurore Rosberg Sydney Anne McIiveel Rosberg Coledale Hospital

Canberra Court Remands Paul Kelly Stevens in Kennington Case

Paul Kelly Stevens, 19, a Canberra clerk, was remanded at Canberra Police Court yesterday until July 17 on a charge of defrauding George Francis of 24 Avenue Kennington with menace and pout.

Paul Kelly Stevens Canberra George Francis Avenue Kennington

Cheery Jack Withdrawn From Melbourne Grand Trial

Melbourne racing update notes Cheery Jack scratched from the Grand Trial at 12.40 p.m. The horse Sat was not listed in the final lineup.

Melbourne

Gosford Races Two Years Old Handicap Recap

Race card results from Gosford featuring two year old handicap results. Pendulate and Miss Silverburn headlined a day with multiple runners including Lucky Number Fort Song and Lady Lustre. Winning times ranged from 1.34 to 1.43 with close finishes and betting details listed.

Meneen E. McMenamin A. Harvey Miss Silverburn A. Ward Lucky Number Fort Song Lady Lustre Posen Sedate Belfino Game Boy Frantic Don Meneen Flying Welter Ensign Alemap W. Cook Botting White Ensign A. Knox N. Parker Whitney Vandyke Tartrim el Viento Thompson EB. McMenamin Clouston Mary Benita Elgon Little Maan Morsillo Beau Mari Elson Little Man Sir Milton J. Jones Ronalas R. Stevenson Silvanda J. Ryan Avoneside Comet Misa Crimee Robin Aries Grand A. Podmore Silver Arbor Sentimental Lady Evens Charles G Frandon Diva

State Championships Cancelled in NSW Tennis Face

Sydney Tuesday. NSW Lawn Tennis Association secretary H Marsh said state championships cannot be held in November after a letter from the Australian Association declined to encourage this year’s Siste championships. Some delegates want the event, with Strathfield Club likely to arrange. An honorarium of £100 was paid to Harry Hopman for Davis Cup captaincy.

Sydney N.8.w. Lawn Tennis Association H. Marsh Strathfield Club

French Troops Repatriated From Portugal

Two British steamers arrived at Lisbon with 2,000 French troops repatriated to France at their own request.

Lisbon France

National Football league standings after Saturday matches

Manuka and Eastlake sit level in second place eight points behind leaders Queanbeyan. Acton holds fourth, with Ainslie just behind. Air Force has yet to win a game but shows improvement and eyes a clash with Eastlake next Saturday.

Manuka Eastlake Queanbeyan New South Wales Acton Ainslie Air Force Serain Gove Wealcott Nex Fastlmakeral

Militia Seize Rosebery Race Course News

Military authorities will take complete possession of the Rosebery race course on Thursday. No further race meetings or training will be allowed while troops remain in occupation. The club’s meeting is moved from Saturday week’s planned date, and the next gathering will be held elsewhere.

Sydney Rosebery

Record Wool Clip Sets Australian Output Record

The Central Wool Committee reports the past season total wool clip at 8,404,316 bales, a record for Australian production. Aggregate payments reach £59,841,898 value and £4,880,723 adjustment to maintain price at 13 4 "7d per lb, comparing with 2,029,548 bales in 1838-39 and 2,760,780 bales in 1937-38 with varying cheque totals and average prices.

Central Wool Committee

Flemington Card List of Races and Names

A dense list of horse names, weights, and positions across races at Flemington. The fragment shows numerous entries such as Gienlonan, Kevestar, Mamillive Mambardi, Lorglyth, Paul Lois, OCorewa Lad, Gen Sarkub Gold, Tetreen, Pathan, Nevitra, Hearty Laugh, and others with assorted numbers and annotations.

Ereilor Bandicaf Gienlonan Kevestar Mamillive Mambardi Lorglyth Paul Lois Ocorewa Lad Locksien Lawn Ranbocap Peeree Gen Sarkub Gold Rational Auap Mulue Collier Hanolive Grand Patra Tourist Citadel Magnetic Koight Somerac Foo Bathing

Doomben Cup Rivalries Show Beaulivre Under Pressure

Brisbane report notes Beaulivre solidly backed for the Doomben Cup with bets totaling £12,000 on Gilltown and others. Trainers await a definite decision on whether Beaulivre will start as Doomben Cup entry bets rise while bookmakers rate him lower on the 11 furlong trip.

Brisbane Beaulivre Doomben Gilltown Binnia Hero Credftel Graceful Rover Bi Hero Spearvale Hilarious Dainty Ukhuko Beaulivre Lorna D Brown Lance Spearshank

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