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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

4

Flemington Leamington Hurdle Distinctive Race Notes

Details of the Flemington Leamington Hurdle and related races show Bureaucrat and Bridge of Dee among the contenders with times around 4.21 for the mile and a half distances. Winners included Bureaucrat by two lengths and a further two lengths to third with varied placings across divisions in a packed card featuring horses like Distinction and Flashlight and jockeys such as Watts and Maher.

Bureaucrat R. Watts Atteur Maher Bridge of Dee Sweetnam Ienlonan Corowa Lail Belton Atticus Ghnonda Bridge of der Iar Iilimur O'Brien tRon Hall Triusim Pxarite Tune J Rao Partoer Whorien Ack Felt Geldaruth Emenal Mavelok Juma Tenner Tae Abel Goldsmith WAR Lark Felt Ankara Cieneral Haycock Dive M- Eft Lecoths Secord Vind

Canberra Catholic Young Men's Society to-night meeting

The Canberra Catholic Young Men's Society holds its quarterly general meeting at Acton Hall tonight to arrange the fortnightly syllabus for the next three months. A farewell to members leaving to join the ALF will be offered, and a wobbell will be played after.

Canberra Acton Hall ALF

Canterbury racing results with multiple races listed

The page lists numerous race results and placings including FESTOON and Sir Hugh in a Canterbur y meeting. It notes wins by margins such as a head, length, and three quarters, with horses like Pharaoh Overjoyed Tunis ia Deser t King and others mentioned alongside jockeys and times.

Dumpers Fiat Gollop Speed King Windle Pharaoh Ryan Trekster Sir Hugh Grosenor Square Jack Mune Jack Mar Pharah Spee King Grosvenor Square Plance Crate Decent Tunibla Arazen Boy J. Thompson Mr Menemin John Hamas Sally Rich the Elk Plogoll Mnoober Thiver Valley Tukool Harvands Shem Foxorm Gold Earth Tunisia Shen Plaimed Eli Tuckool Brennen Bey Bi EL Wen Hate Fladical Ashmage Winnipeg McMenamin Sologram Thoempsond John Peel Desert Kink Canvasser Feedling Radical Desert King Turn Climax Arisigerat von Lard Jlathlin Hee VJ .Ggutts Mischie Pan Shipley Atl Dark Anpapejo Bes Ettof Shean Hier Uhuin Bas Feileon Efortra Nineteenth Drowthy Finglint Ubsup Tium Electron Elson the Nineteenth Drouthy Little Man Diva Leng'ns Tim

Federal Golf Club Championship results and finals set

The event was won by G Ryan and FP Ware with 74. Gifford and F De Vis followed on 75. Semi finals saw Ware beat Reynolds and Broadribb beat Robinson. final over 34 holes scheduled next week. B grade saw Harker and Jordan win in semis. final over 36 holes to follow. A par competition yesterday morning won by G Ryan.

G Ryan FP. Ware Gifford F. de Vis W. Ware G. Ryan D. de Vis A. Madigan D. Reynolds Stansfield R. Coggins R Broadribb W. Dent A. Robinson W. Madigan R. McNance R. Broadribb J. McNeal R. Alder W. McKerrow F. Jensen R. Jordan C. Smith Harker C. Woods J. McNeel Square

Mixed Division pennant results from Saturday competition

The report lists multiple divisions with results between teams such as Bartin Weetangerra Braddon Forrest Northbourne Yarra lumla Ainslie Railway Reid Barton and Hall. Scores include Bartin 7 48 over Weetangerra 1 20 and Northbourne 1 84 over Yarra lumla 0 24, among others, across mixed and grade divisions.

Bartin Weetangerra Braddon Forrest Northbourne Yarralumla Railway Ainslig Reid Barton Griffith RM. Ordeta Hall Palmn Kingston Ainslie Eastlake Arton Beas Hull Athealte

University Triumph Over Barton In Five-A side Clash

University defeated Barton 3 0 with Barton playing one man short as Pinkerton scored twice and Rance sealed the win. Barton’s missing players and strong University attack dominated the match, while Kingston beat RMC 6 3 and the Golds upset the Checks 3 0 in a reserve upset.

University Barton Barton Barton Rance White Barton Anderson Varsity Pinkerton Starkey Stephenson Welch Golds Hopkinson Joyce Kingston R.M.C Old Canberram

Queanbeyan Wins 16 15 In Canberra Rugby League Clash

Queanbeyan edged Canberra 16 15 at the Queanbeyan showground in a fast finish for the Howell Cup. A late try after the final bell sparked protests as Burgun of Canberra was sent off amid the dispute over the decision. Gate receipts reached £42 16s, with mixed junior and reserve results noted and Bowral forfeiting a Massy Cup match due to ATF enlistments.

Canberra Queanbeyan Crows Blues Burgun Queanbeyan Subjuniors ATF Bowral Yass

Stroke Play At Royal Canberra Golf Club

Royal Canberra Golf Club members enjoyed fine weather for a Saturday stroke competition after a cold spell. A E Shepherd of Dubbo Royal Military College shot 75 gross, nett 66 to win A grade by four strokes, while L Palmer netted BH grade by one stroke over W E Davidson.

Royal Canberra Golf Club A. E Shepherd Dubtman Royal Military College L. Palmer W. EB Davidson Palmer Vance A. B. Shepherd Thisyea C. Whitley C. Ruswell W. C. Thomas E. Waring R. EK. Richards C. P. Moroney L. M. Palmer W. F. Davidson J. R. Nimmo PF. B. McGovern A. E. Hopkins F. Cox

Canberra Club Spoon Competition Yields Close Bowling Victory

Five rinks played in a spoon event at Canberra Club on Saturday. Brown Hellier Peters Lott won 28 11 against Fleming Cooper Chapman Francis. Hodgson led Monahan late but Monahan finished strong. Other results included 31 15 Loughrey Briton De Ville Hodgson over Stevens Hargreave Hammeraley Monahan and 25 20 Prust Rain Bale over Fry Cook Chafe. Pike Bazley Galbraith Weathergion v Hobday Digman Heattle Whiteford 21 17. Stafford Adamson McKinatry Somerville Burgan Burchell Cottingham Hayes 25 17.

Brown Hellier Peters Lott Hodgson Monahan Fleming Cooper Chapman Francis Loughrey Briton de Ville Stevens Hargreave Hammeraley Prust Rain Bale Fry Cook Chafe Pike Bazley Galbraith Weathergion Hobday Digman Heattle Whiteford Stafford Adamson McKinatry Somerville Burgan Burchell Cottingham Hayes

Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association gains official patriotic funds role

The Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association receives official recognition under National Security Regulations to run The Canberra Volunteers Welfare Association Fund in the Australian Capital Territory. A Patriotic Funds Board is planned but not yet appointed, with the association to approve fundraising and ensure proceeds are promptly paid to the fund.

Canberra Volunteers' Welfare Association Commonwealth Patriotic Funds Board Australian Capital Territory Commission Welfare Association Canberra Volunteers’ Welfare Association National Security Repatriation Commission Canberra Arritory Association W. G. Piper Mr. Piper Australia Piper Patriotie Funds

Death of Greek Restaurant Owner Sparks Police Probe

Sydney police seek public help in solving the death of Victor Moules a 30 year old Greek restaurant owner from Manfay. He died from severe head injuries after being found on Roseville Road Brookvale with possible hit and run clues though the Medical Officer doubts motor involvement. Police note Moules carried large sums and had many female friends suggesting jealousy as a possible motive.

Sydney Victor Moulos Manfay Moulos Roseville Road Brookvale Moules Jeaiousy

Norths edge RMC in tense premiership clash

Northern Suburbs beat RM C No 1 by 8 6 after leading 4 3 at half time in a fast impassioned match. Gardiner and a bruising forward effort defined a gritty contest as Norths defended stoutly to secure the win.

Rm.c Eastern Suburbs Norths RUMLC Flm.lc University Northern Suburbs Rmc A. J Porter Coleman Moore Greens Gardiner Carrie Ticks HMC Dawson Brooker Cook FMC Sceals R.mlc Jackson Lynch Colquhoon Triffe TUMC

Unexpected Semi Finalists Rise in Rugby Clash

R.M.C. No. 2 defeated RAAF 91 to 3 after leading 15-8 at half time. Molineux and Gurr starred for R.M.C. while Runge and McCaffrey impressed for RA.A.F. Sheaffe debuted for Sydney University scoring four tries after a 60 yard run for one score.

R.M.C. No. 2 RAAF N. Loughlin Varsity Woul Air Force R.A.A.F Molineux Flm.c. No. 2 R.M.C Gurr McCaffrey Runge Ra.a.f Delen Gorton Benham Jast Sydney Sydney University R. G. Sheaffe Canberra Grammar School Sheaffe Sheatte Canberra University A.C. Rugby Union

Easts Narrowly Triumph Over University 32 6

Eastern Suburbs beat University 32 to 6 at Telopea Park after leading 19 to 0 at halftime. University were hampered by missing MecCar Cordy Peterson Trowbridge and Draper as the backline struggled to contain Easts fast backline. Referee Mr RRO Maguire officiated the match.

Eastern Suburbs University Semling Rro Maguire Telopea Park MecCar Cordy Peterson Trowbridge Draper

Soldiers Hut planned in Canberra with Defence Force aid

Canberra Volunteers' Welfare Association advances a rest hut project for Defence Forces. The executive seeks cooperation with the Department of the Interior and support from the Canberra Master Builders' Association and the Trades and Labour Council. Interior approval includes free site, utility connections, and materials. Site choice contested between Griffith and Kingston near Baptist Church.

Canberra Volunteers’ Welfare Association Department of the Interior Canberra Master Builders’ Association Trades and Labour Fall Department Finaway Moll Hag Griffith Kingston Baptist Church W. G. Piper T. D Leaper Trades and Labour Cronnell Masonite Corporation Australia, Ltd Young Men's Chrwutton Association Lord Mayor's

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