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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1940

Page

4

On Air Today Radio Schedule Summary

A paged list outlines a full day of radio programming including Essential Services News Music and various sessions from early morning to late evening. The schedule notes multiple news slots, concerts, talks, and special programs along with sponsor and timing notes.

Creme Ems Beasion Fdna Horton Lewis Stock Exchange Rose Atkinson Probe News Sporting Mara Sporting Magazine Peter Idwal Jenkins Floraton King

Grand National win sparks Flemington finish

Blackford the early favourite wins the Grand National Steeple at Flemington after a tight finish with Man of Ayr and Laurie Meenan delivering a determined ride. Jockey Meenan, on ten year old Standby son, surged past rivals in the final strides as the trainer noted remarkable recent jumping form.

Blackford Flemington Standby Laurie Meenan Man of Meenan

Fire destroys outhouses at Duntroon

A fire at Duntroon destroyed an outhouse complex behind the pines of Dr. McKenzie and Major Ham. The double garage laundry and workshops burned about 11 30 in the morning. Canberra Fire Brigade failed to save the buildings. Cause undetermined.

Queanbeyan Hosts Six Dog Races At Hospital Benefit Meet

At Queanbeyan on Saturday the Hospital Benefit meeting featured multiple greyhound heats and stakes. Mystery Gold won the Thirty-Dog Stake heat in 27.2 seconds, with Outwitted taking the Second Heat by two lengths in 27 seconds, and Radio Comedian clinching a third heat by three lengths in 27.2. Beau Cash led the Mullen Stake, Qoonalong Valley topped the Nurses Stake, and Equal dominated the Doctors Stakes with clear margins. Final 10 Dog Stake saw Outwitted prevail by six lengths in 26.6 seconds.

Mystery Gold Speedy Wonder Katharina Yarra Wanna Black Brew Cashaway Tibby Cash Carrove Encenada Pop's Wonder Cleaveaway Bummer Tan Jerilderle Lad Petite Cash Whistful Maid Dan O'Gow Woggles Leall Eyeflip Datten Dan Beauregard Speedy Blue My Gosh Bonnie Femme Corryall Flying Whzizy Val'a Choice Wee Needa Desert Luck Askating Kiora Verse Cooney Image Anne Zora Pride of Canberra le Toncin Moving Dan O' Gow Twice Shy Another Woggles T Sy Cedy Wonder Kathalin Radio Comedian

Canberra Rifle Club ends shooting after ammunition shortages

The Canberra Rifle Club fired its last shoot on the 600 yard mound this Saturday and has ceased activities due to suspended ammunition supplies. Members will be notified if shooting restarts. the committee trophy was won by captain Claude Sutton, with F Webb posting the best score of 47.

Canberra Rifle Club Committee Claude Sutton F. Webb C. Sutton J. Walton J. Lloyd

Ainslie School Students Gift to Commonwealth Government

The Amalie Public School students raise £45 7s 2d as a gift to the Commonwealth Government. The funds come from quick efforts by scholars who sold bottles and papers, collected firewood and manure, while twins baked sweets and cakes and crafted toys and dolls to boost the total.

Commonwealth Amalie

Moorefield Races Brush Hurdle and Other Events Card

The Moorefield meeting features a Brush Hurdle won by Tickle by three quarters of a length from Brown Bomber with High Dividend third. Other divisions crown Guinness and Metallic winners in races including the First Division Derby and Carlton Mile, with close finishes and detailed betting.

Brush Blanconi Jaoe Pany Saar Heracles Diva Kogarah Guinness E. McMenamin Zel J. Thompson el Camarilla Ashmore Denis Ladenik Boy Harinesta Buckshee Excursion Dom My Dear Electra Panahil Hasaden Ei Cameétuijla Lectra Li Panahil Helenik Boy Antinor Passport Seblehallun Sir Val Home Rule Hea Firet Simple Bimon Petting Metallic Litigation el Menno Frey Mall ST. Andrew Shean Happy Lass Mulley Overjoyed Mufiro Glamour Star Loyal Lad Dawn Mary Hydra Martheus Dark Rose Don Byrne Alr Link Fletting Andrew Loya! Lad Davidson Mahongy Harinado Smart One Cader Magnette Gilemt Lady Paekakariki River Valley Flower O' Clutha Misa Nooka Thaledon Fell Anpapejo Monogram Vestal Enatic Evens Highborn A. Williams Bull Chase Sir Hugh Dagmar Dickton Maaveil Rovina Bandillo Paul Muni Snow Queen Bean Mari Sydney Roving Dive

Doomben Cup Beaulivre Triumph Details

Beaulivre ridden by M McCarten won the Doomben Cup by three lengths from Gilltown with Brown Bread third. Gilltown and Brown Bread filled the placings while a host of others including Spear Vale Hilarious and Dainty Revenue trailed. Record time 2.15 on a fast track.

Beaulivre M. McCarten Gilltown G&c W. Cook Moore Binnla Hero Agsegui Huko Spear Vale Hilarious Speuarshank Karnit Tooloogmba Dainty Revenue Lorna Brown Lance, Perfect Morn Creditor Spearbleu Bastona

CHEERY JACK WINS HURDLE AT FLEMINGTON

In a crowded Flemington card, Cheery Jack overtakes Bureaucrat by two lengths to seal victory in the hurdle. Time shown 4.10, with five lengths to the runner up. Other notable horses include Prairie and Prince in the 0 m handicap and a large field of contenders such as Meddelphin and Corredor.

Prairie W. Hooton Counsel N. Reveival Exactly O’brie Jen Maarlla Portico Parlan Tosr Juma Light Libertas Mercury Bay Corredor Aboriginal Hetting Delphin Doreet Fublpareve Ware Widrend Hallondl & Io

Competition games report from Saturday pennant matches

Saturday pennant results list by grade and division with multiple matches across clubs including Barton Northbourne Reid Forrest Eastlake Braddon Yarralumla Weetangerra and R.M.C. Cadets and Staff. Individual scores and points totals identify leaders in A Grade B Grade and mixed divisions with final point tallies for each club.

Barton D. Northbourne R.M.C. Cadets D. Reid Forrest D. Eastlake Barton I D. Forrest II Weetangerra Braddon D. Yarralumla Aislie V. Reid R.M.C. Staff D. Weetangerra Griffith T D. R.M.C Kingston II D. Noathbourne Ainslie TI D. Forrest Reid D. Braddon Griffith I D. R.M.C. Cadets Griffith Ainslie Hall I Forrest I Barton II Yarralumla D. Barton Ainslie I Ainslie Tl D. Weetangeria Hall Eastlake Northbourne Railway Alnalle Weerangerra R.M.C Kingston Reid II Yarralumia Reid I Ainslie II Grade Reid Grifth I

Yass and Canberra Play Draw in Massy Cup Match

A hard fought rugby league contest at Yass ends 5 all as Keyes scores a brilliant try for Canberra and Glanville nets a Yass try. Kerr adds a goal for Canberra and Shumack kicks a Yass penalty goal to level. Bowral may challenge Yass next Sunday if the scheduled game proceeds.

Yass Canberra Yaas Glanville Bell Kerr Shumack Keyes Hari Kerr Bowral

Australian contingent presented mobile canteen in London

Australian business men in London presented a mobile canteen to the ALF contingent. The Australian High Commissioner Mr Bruce officially received the canteen on behalf of the troops.

London ALF Bruce

Astounding handicap race time matches course record

Spectators saw Footecray Gteeple lead by half a length with three lengths to third, time 65 equaling the course record. The field included Se Robert, Brimbeal, Prime Beal, Bachem and others, with Betting and placings noted among the heavy entries.

Footecray Robert Abrahams Brimbeal Sweetnam Prime Beal Porter Bachem McKee Galage Prime Seal Fervent Hart Ney Windle

Norths overcome Varsity 30 7 at Northbourne Oval in rugby clash

Northern Suburbs surged in the second half to defeat University 30 7 after a 7 3 halftime lead at Northbourne Oval. Seton Bellchambers Gardiner and Waters scored tries with Youn adding goals. Varsity showed grit despite setbacks. Norths great back line movement and strong pack, led by Byrne and Bell chambers, foreshadow a key match versus RMC No 1 while RMC No 1 edged No 2 17 6.

Northern Suburbs University Northbourne Oval Varsity Norths Seton Bellchambers Gardiner Colquhoon Waters Youn Lynch Universality Meldrum Cordy A.M.C. No McSweeney Webb Keane McNamara Hardcastle Seeste de Lohery Robertpontries Eastern Suburbs R.A.A.F Northern Stourfoot University Virraity Tad Ad Porter Varelty Terwaard Bellahimbers Uni Jackson Ward Nortis Byrne Kirkwood Varaity McCue ALF Canberra R.M.C

Rugby clash reports Union and R M C teams

Union led by 17 at halftime but failed to score in the second half as R M C No 1 and No 2 dominated. McGregor McPherson McNamarra combined with Hardcastle and McSweeney to pierce the defence. Hardcastle scored a solo try after a perfect dummy. Forwards exchanges were intense with Eldridge leading R M C No 2. A postmatch committee meeting to discuss competition rule changes is scheduled after tomorrow’s special general meeting at J M Wilkinsons Cafe Manuka.

RALC No. 2 McGregor McPherson McNamara Hardcastle McSweeney Curlewis R.M.C. No. 2 R.M.C. No. 1 Johnston Eldridge Sndes J. M Wilkinson Manuka

Christian Brothers Defeat St Patrick's in Annual Match

In the annual match between Christian Brothers College Waverley and St Patrick's College, the visitors won by 2 points. Half time stood 21-0, with St Patrick's scoring tries and Trad kicking a goal while Brendan added a score for the home side.

Choulburn Christian Brothers College Waverley St. Patrick's College St. Patrick's Tiie Brendan Trad

University and Staff win hard fought hockey matches

In a tense Saturday doubleheader, Staff defeated Barton 3 2 after surging from a halftime deficit. Golds beat University 6 2 with Rance scoring twice and Goodwin Joyce Colwell contributing. Dee and the Checks triumphed 10 1 over Kingston after a close first half.

Winver University Goodwin Joyce Rance University Golds Colwell Ing Besters Holmes Jett Varsity Pinkerton Gilbert Dee Checks Kingston Twy Fg Kg I Etely Arity

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