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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1940

Page

4

Queanbeyan Club Hospital Benefit Greyhound Draw

The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club announces the draw for the Hospital Benefit meeting. A list of dogs and heats is provided with entrants such as Zopasist Bast Ali Hil eck Brae Grey Kadi and many others. The event is scheduled for July 27 with prizes and a fee to compete, under the publication of Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Ones eSee Ltd.

Quean Beyan End Zopasist Bast Ali Hileck Grey Kadi Boothy Wonder Tibby Cash Vesta Viris Wauns Mn . Seskes Bonne Stake Cleavenway Ine Jeriderie Lad Coonalong Valley Emerch Minsk Dean O' Gew Gosh Gual Renebs Tadema Linsore Anne Ors Iskauing Cooney Pride Bonear Prisco Alin Christopher John Shakespeare eSee Ltd Offices & Company Mo Street Braddon Canberra

Queanbeyan Cycling Club to Host Tully Cup Handicap Races

Queanbeyan will stage the Tully Cup match against Goulburn along with senior 12 mile and junior 10 mile handicaps at Queanbeyan tomorrow. Strong riders will form the teams with B Robinson captain of Queanbeyan and listed riders for Goulburn and McLaren events.

Goulburn Queanbeyan B. Robinson R. Pepper B. Kelly M. Rogers R. Stumbles P . Goulburn J. Pooley H. Laker W. Busch P. Eldridge McLaren

Local ACT football umpires and match schedule listed

Umpires named for Manuka Ainslie Queanbeyan Acton and junior ties. Intermediates Manuka Ainslie Eastlake Rovers Queanbeyan Acton. Juniors St.Chathier Queanbeyan St Johns. Teams drawn from ACTON intermediates list. ground 1 45pm. Injuries Kane Maunder McAppion unavailable. Transport times given for St Johns juniors.

Manukavu Ainslie Manuka Oval Miller Mauger Hland Eastlaker R.A.A.F Kingston Peeks Heller Wright Chenk Queanbeyan Acton Queanbeyan Field Bishop Mangan Wetherly Manuka Pialligo Av Hartley Eastlake Rovers Kingston‘ Wright Reid Park Tonkin Corcoran Rattigan Cottingham A. Bain G. Bain Benl Wait Dunner Hilton Guest Tormey Bartlett Graham Browning Rogan Samuels Carnall Timbrell Nieberding Southwell McCormick Slater Bray Wiheanleaki Maunder McAppion St. John's Amaie Hitel Big Gun W. Coombs Heyes Harding Peterson Brown Hart Fittard Dunshea Boottawood Hamilton Dwyer May Hughes Wallace Traynor Harrington Shumack Maddigan Dunn Strong Love Ome Smith Capsticks Holgate Weatherstone Polmer

Doomben Cup Favorite Beaulivre Tied for Lead

In Brisbane at Doomben on Friday Beaulivre drew strong support and joined Binnia as equal favourites for the Doomben Cup.

Brisbane Beaulivre Binnia

Race Day Selections From The St Hugh Park Meeting

The selections list includes winners for several divisions across races. King Othe Jac Mac Trekster Kogarah Encourage Stakes first division Electra Guinness Beau Frere second division Metallic Dunky Morn El Kenny Juvenile Handicap Mattheus Duke Cullen Mark Twain second division Moderation Gold Earth St Elmo Carlton Mile Denita Mohican Brazen Lad Moorefield Handicap Anpapejo High Dividend Balivant Flying Welter first division Beryl Joyce Belvoir Novice Monveil Dag mar Pruning second division

King Othe Jac Mac Trekster Electra Guiness Beau Frere Metallic Dunky Morn el Kenny Mattheus Duke Cullen Mark Twain St. Elmo Denita Mohican Brazen Lad Moorefield Anpapejo Flying Welter Beryl Joyce Belvoir Monveil Dagmar Pruning

Rugby Union climbers chase semi final spots in tense matches

R.MAC No. 1 and Eastern Suburbs hold top two places with three teams Varsity Norths and RM.C No. 2 fighting for two semi final berths as results today could shift final standings. Key players Colquhoun Bellchambers Elphick Moore backline changes and refereeing by Mr. A. J. Porter noted.

R.mac No. 1 Eastern Suburbs University Northes Eaats Morths Varsity R.M.C RAMIC R.A.A.F Northa Rm.c FMLC FLM Duntroon Oval Norths Northbourne Oval Northbourne Colquhoun A. J. Porter

Liquor Sales in Australian Capital Territory Report

Departmental figures show last year ACT liquor use totalled £44,243 14s 2d with per resident average £4 4s 11d. NSW officials note ACT consumption of beer 168,632 gallons wine 4,543 gallons spirits 3,924 gallons. Canberra and Jervis Bay hotels sold liquor worth £39,006 and licensed clubs £7,397 14s 2d.

Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Canberra Jervis Bay

Flemington VBA Trial Burdle and Steeple Chase Notes

Racing notes from Flemington include a 1.40 trial marked AVUEPLE-1 with Cheery Jack and Dark David among the runners, plus a 2.60 trial BURDLE-2m Dolphin and several steeple entries. Other listed horses and placements feature Libertas and Proirie Prince Corridor among mixed fields, with commentary on brewers and jockeys.

VBA David Libertas Prince Corredor Reedian Dolphin Ringford Conredian Metebue Dorset

Turf Boy Surges in Steeplechase Talks at Melbourne

In Melbourne the final steeple discussions named Turf Bay Collier Blackford Bully Hayes Bigmater Brightello National Debt and Turf Boy among leading contenders. Trainer M McGrath said Turf Boy’s conditions are fair but the horse firmed in the field as talks continued.

Carter Bully Hayou Sarno Wakerife Brightello Blackford National Debt Kent Man of Ayr Montargin Grarstelle Ie Lareur Inssuma Lo Il Farno I Dargals Dovanthue Melbourne Turf Bay Collier Blackford Bully Hayes Bigmater Brightello National Debt Martext Man of Ayr Sarno Kent Wakerlie Montargis Gracatello Turf Boy M. McGrath

Moore Fractures Hand After Fight in Sydney

Archie Moore suffered a fractured left hand in last night’s bout with Ron Richards at the stadium. Medical opinion says he cannot punch for at least six weeks and Moore will return to America immediately.

Sydney Archie Moore Ron Richards Moore America

Golf Associates Silver Spoon Competition Results

The Royal held an 18 hole stroke one of two grades. A grade winner was Mrs Clayton on one count K from Mrs Wi six, both with 7 one. B grade lead cards include Mrs Williams 106-32-74 Mrs Dinan 108-35-75 Mrs Hodgman 106-30-76 and Mrs Ryan 113-36-77.

The Royal Clayton Williams Dinan Hodgman Ryan

Umpires Examinations Set For Kingston Hockey Meet

The N S W hockey umpires examination occurs Friday July 26 at the Trades School Kingston. Today's schedule features A and B grade matches including Canberrans against Barton Griffith and University against Canberrans with several reserves listed for each side.

N.S.W Trades School Kingston Btaff Barton Duntroon Fletcher Fisher Isingston Canberrans Griffith Owen Deshi Caamberrioe University Reid Poster Bradbury FLMC Queanbeyan RAAF York Park Gordon and Arthurt Goodwin Willkimet Uniersity Kee Park McNivent H.M.C Laird Webb Yeend Nicholson Willams Brack Martin Colwell Piggin Townsend Temby McMillan Garrett N Radcliffe Stirling Holmes Day Joyce Harding F Colwell Dunner Freeman White Barnes Welch Perry Henderson Anderson Pike McCullough Gustafson Twite Stephenson Sturkey Kruger Gleeson

Telopen Park Grips Primary Schools Soccer Title Race

Telopen Park extended their lead in the Primary Schools Sports Association competition by beating Ainslie 6 1 at Northbourne Oval. Kelly stood out for Telopen Park with multiple tries and Southwell set the pace on the ground as the leaders dominated play. Queanbeyan Convent’s chances against Telopen Park diminished after a draw with St Christopher’s and a forfeit by Queanbeyan Public School.

Telopen Park Queanbeyan Convent Christeiphers Convent St. Chritopes Queanbeyan St. Christopher's York Park St. Christoph Ai Ae O Soorling Rowan Byrne Newman Noonan Cleary Christopher's Rowan and Lazarus Canberrahammar School Queanbeyan Public School Northbourne Oval Telopea Park Ainslie N. Southwell Kelly Owls Bewl Adialie Juil

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