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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1941
Page
4
A partial OCR text lists numerous names and divisions such as First and Second divisions, Canter bury Handlosy and Brazen Bay with several figures like 3 and 4. The garbled content references races, locations, and people, but details remain fragmentary and uncertain.
Local rugby fans await a high grade clash at Manuka Oval between Noprinern Suburfen and Buburbe with both sides angling for a strong performance. The program includes strong lineups and a key second grade tilt, while coaches discuss tactical plans and the impact on upcoming fixtures.
The article outlines mixed and men’s divisions with Northbourne and Barton leading in various pools. It notes Barton Morreat and Barton 1 flank strong showings, while several teams such as Mlaid, GriMh, and TAC contend for mid placements. Local then-regional names appear amid a complex, spell‑corrected standings report.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a meeting in Queanbeyan with references to a national session and precautions. The readable parts mention an intermediate Hugh Selnaat and a general discussion preceding a further meeting. The details remain obfuscated by errors.
Telopen Park No 1 remains undefeated after a 24 nil win over Telopen Park No 2 in the Primary Schools Ryoka Association competition. Axelby, Muir, Howard, and Wooda starred for No 1 with Oglivieey Taylor and Dickinaan top at No 2. Ainslie earned a meritorious win over Mt Christopher's Convent School as Taenae showed improving form alongside wide leaders Fintwintle and Wogan with McKenzie Midridge and Murray.
National football notes Manuka shows strong form from two recruits and prepares for a clash with Queanbeyan. Queanbeyan coach guides confidence while Hawk pressure targets wing. Selection lists for Acton and Queanbeyan feature a mix of players across positions in a busy interstate season preview.
The report lists selections and results for several races with entrants such as Burdig, Liquid Asset Phil Wirth and Two Year Ol Handicap winner, and others. It notes placements including 1st through 3rd in multiple divisions with limited readable names and numbers.
Racing note from Flemington records scratching and hurdle event details. Hatt Two and Your Okt are affected by scratches in the hurdle race section.
J Kennedy was dislodged from his horse during a Randwick hurdle trial this morning. He sustained a double fracture of the spine and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Melbourne Friday report suggests Robert May will probably start in the Godfrey Watson Handicap at Flemington tomorrow. The odds imply a cautious forecast with Robert May unlikely to miss the event.
Puxturea and umpires for today are yen Hage 1 a Grammar 1 Ml Inemel and D Cox Boronia v Wx Buidents Green J Lea M Borraw youn Grammar 2 v .W.GA 3 Le Colwell 41 pam Hall y .W.C.A. 1 iP Tilyard Le Whyte High 3 v Bt chiefs 1 id Lea E Thomp son Bt Christopher'a 2 y High 2 it Whitehead Teruel
The Canberra City Bowling Club held its annual meeting on Thursday. Officers elected include President Dr J A Suman, Vice Presidents J L Lain, Mesare Brack Gurke Martin Turner, Secretary Sq Chalten, Assistant Secretary OA Ferrin Scott. Auditor W A Howe. Committee members Ashton Carrol Graf Grooms Hanley Kruger Marchant. The club reported issuing 403 War Savings Certificates in the year and members donated £38 to fund relief efforts.
Nominations for the Mose Vale Carnival close with the secretary by Friday. Teams listed include UNIVERSITY players Molfiven Kruger Rance and Durie, CANBERRANS Laird Mill and others. Schedule shows 2 pm and 4:30 pm starts at Duntroon and Raid Park with umpire assignments.
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