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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1937

Page

4

New 3rd Battalion HQ Planned at Goulburn War Office

Military reorganization foreshadows changes following the unit’s disbanding on August 1. The 3rd Battalion will be stationed at Government House with 60 officers and men under Lt Col HG McVicker, transferring Wander to the unattached list. Adjutant Coxhead moves to the 54th and Ky Rheeles becomes adjutant of the Bird Battalion at Goodburn. Detailed postings include Rakm, Green, Mellor, and Byearley at various garrisons as Lt Col Euther tours camps July 31 to August 2 to brief Major Paul and others on the new administration and distribution plan.

Auauat HG. McVicker Wander Ard AD. Coxhiead Siresent Aed Bird Kallmon Good Burm Linu Ky £ Rheeles Star Corps ALC Rakm Omert & Henrya Cai Buen Roms Ortorrt W. Green Goulburn Omery A Mellor Mi ¢ Berta J. T. Byearley Bowral Euther Canferme Tewis Paul Ind Battalion

SLY GROG SELLING SYTINRY. Friday. After commenting Hint Snowe.

A labourer Northover was fined 801 for selling beer without a license at Granville Hon uly 40. He denied perjury and claimed no reason for the beer sale. A magistrate questioned the evidence and noted doubt about the witness Patsy located at another place.

Snowe Ki Av Manonny Arumir Dati Northover Granville Hon Uly Hnartog Patsy Bn Hall Qwer Rlila

Canberra light horse troop raid noted in Canberran report

A fragment records planned events involving NCOs and E Company at a range near Duntroun, with references to Company I Queanbeyan and Canberra activities. The legible parts indicate an appointment, inspection, and musketry exercises of a Canberran light horse unit on a Tuesday evening.

NCO Tan E Company Ncos Civic Evenine Duntroun Cansbern Queanbeyan Canberra Light Horne

The Blazing Field Opens in Australian Bush Life

The scene frames Mehard Moyer and mates in a rural Australian setting at dawn. A rustic homestead, bustling farm, and family labor unfold as preparations for the day begin. Characters, landscape, and mood establish a vivid frontier atmosphere.

Racing Revival in Queensland Legislation Debate

Brisbane reports on the impact of new Queensland betting laws at the Turf Club annual meeting. Chairman MnP. J. O Brien credited off course and bookmaker channels with reviving racing, while a vivid scene described horses and handlers, including references to the Milly Black C Bona and trainer Dick Moyer, as breakfast preparations and recollections of a late father frame the day.

Brisbane Chaieman Queensland ‘Turf Chub Mnp J. O'Briea Queensland Bridis Orphem Dick Moyer Dad

Queanbeyan and Acton face key football clash at Northbourne

Queanbeyan and Acton row to a pivotal encounter at Northbourne Oval with win not only boosting finals hopes but also shaping team selections. Canberra club notes detail suspensions, lineup changes, and a push to third win over the Black and Whites in 1987.

Cunborni Tony Mulquinnaya Hi June Manuke Tam Queanbeyan Aleady Des Kearney D. Koore Dee Gram Dan Moore Dave Thompain Canberra Sydney Jeff Buld Martin Wivans Pierce James C. Moore Ainslie Hall Northbourne Oval Starp Ixam Beck McMillan Spendelove Lyng Loftus Moore Brown Hvazn Pieres Torwards Savage Atkinson Cheol Donohue Connelly Schenk Jumen Bald Rovky Bryan Ethman Acton Ainstie Wil Cok Hadlam Khaw Wertonth Ranage McCount Gallagher Saitiuel4 Seto McJannett Robbie Knight Perry W. Rogers L. Rogers Dullard Hayes Clepson Gardiner Cordy Kingston Oval Sharp Elliman Jenkins Drayton Demy Wer Cottrell Fillingon Eyre Kevid Gindwin Jianit H. McGuine Fen McDonald McGrath Maloney Plaisted Trevillian Wharton McEwan

Rosebery Race Card Displays Multiple Handicaps and Entries

A detailed programme for Rosebery features Welter and Two Mandicap events starting at 2.0 with horses such as Gay Wallace Blonde Bulldozer Silvana and One More KO in the Welter Handicaps. Later there are the Two Mandicap and Cape Solander Handicaps with names including Pacowal Spasm Lonfort Panda Gordon, Grouvenor, Sir Regent, and Vmipan in the Cape Solander lineup. The Eastlake Mile closes the card with entries like Black Imbiker Kaughter Leone and Nu Sliver.

Bury Oak Trish Bard Pat Ol Oak Florida Glen Idy Gay Wallace Gipsy Moon Silvana Tweedale Lord Sun Lond Hebrus Orciton Booma Saviours Asaai Kilinloe Gaylitte Glenwitch Whistling Berkeley Pacowal Lonfort MT ePanda Valeria Miss Billie Brereton Tonga Grouvenor Sir Regent Lllon Stuart Me Vmipan Pashale Gipay Little Princess Pattie Bir Lion Ged Bour Fanci Danger Zone Ste Sobupst Banks Siandicap To Et Ory Jeanne Cid Ware Monogram Confab Vaalmure Eastlake Mile Fi eCupeanio Ox Remannia Black

Selections from Moonee Valley Seafield Trial Hurdle card

Racing readers are shown a crowded Moonee Valley fixture with entries across hurdles and handicaps. Notable runners include Rach Rage, Thrice, Madero, The Bigotist, Othello Waterloo, Barham, Vita Gingy, Alhambra, Lord Cor, Denmarco, Black Mac, Conchita, Somerset, Benedict, Whirry, and many others, with various weights and starting times featured for each race.

T. Mong Handican Madero WA Riening Petra RY Sprawler Davis Othello Waterloo Garabow Barham Usteen Mancarades Vita Gingy Fatboy Alhambra Lady Powell Monuargie Vigorene Monkey Carbone Aim Syd Lord Cor Denmarco Tington Hartigan Tepetlsry Om Bevon Conchita Somerset Benedict Great Feast Whirry Belle Sil- Ngupuna Houstte Spanisih Daily Bey Ag Quet Geval Brown Ben Savin Northwood Walter

Unclear Horse Races Meet With Mixed Entrants and Handicaps

Fragmented OCR listing of horse names, handicaps, and placements across multiple races. Readable items include Seaforth Hurdin, Beaforth Hurner Carn Camb, Othello, Waterloo, Compensation Handicap Tapestry, Lota Carrington, Phoenix Handbey, Wal, Usy Blonde, Deputy Ruler, Streamline, Gold Spur, Sir Joseph Hanks Handicap, Eastlake Mile, Fireman, and Speardaly, with varied placings such as 1st to 4th.

Seaforth Hurdin Beaforth Hurner Tarn Luck Thrkow Mongo Hendicap Waterloo Petra Lota Carrington Strymon Phoenix Handbey- Somerset Grb Winn Jolly Boy Sky Oak Old Wal Tut. Div Bulldord Assal ‘Turbine Joseph Hanks Speardaly

Greyhound Racing Divisions Feature Large Card and Prizes

The meet lists multiple divisions with 350 to 680 yard races, prize amounts around 10 to 80 shillings, and names of greyhounds and handlers such as Milonor Lait Peter Dawson Kathleon Society Plasainterie Gay Mary Joni Dewar Gold Mae My Delight. Bets and payouts appear across events including Special Stakes and Emergency notes.

Apeciod Blakeways Yun Wecony Prigna Milonor Lait Peter Dawson Kathleon Society Plasainterie Ail Bhat Guy Gia Emery Tangeno Laws Queen Gay Mary Joni Dewar Gold Mae the Viking Amiling Hluke Mia Char Master Johnny Bea Brewer Sidey'a Cholve Juannie Signo Vinces Tangcoo Queendla Prien Ray Clair Susan Glenna Fortunes Long Aye Rela’ Melba Cumbing Lily Mich Cholce Woxgies Emer Miss Clair Chi Chauwhc Prizad Paclic Cuswaway Willow Glen

C Y W A Team Farewelled On Tour

The CWA Junior Rugby League team left Canberra for Sydney to play matches against junior sides. Civic representatives farewelled the group at the railway station, presenting each member with a blazer and urging good conduct on tour. A farewell dance and presentation of the Association standard followed, with plans for five football matches and entertainment during a comprehensive Sydney itinerary.

CWA Canberra Sydney Civic Ch) Daley Sydney Vialt Acton Finll Association J. J. Dent C. 8. Daley Nll Laeut Cot H. Goodwin T. Cottey Aascelalion B.T. H. McNamare Mellor SA. le V. Rogers Hi Beton

Scratching Roapbery Wallin Sweeps Second Division

A clipped report notes Sle Mont ATE Aipkomi eatin Chip in a second division race with unclear detail.

Roapbery Wallin

Spevlil Blaker and Stakes Winners in Amateu r Divisions

A garbled race list presents results from the second division AM event with entries such as Gay Mary, Huron, and Farewell Stakes at Pivixion. Other lines mention Bonnie, Signo Viren, and Navier Hurdles with placings noted in fragmentary form.

Spevlil Blaker AM Bive Bociety Huron Pivixion Wooglew Line Wille Livinions Bonnie Ee Signo Viren Navier Hurdles Jehonies Pal Line Stan

Homebush Stock Sales Report at Flemington Yard

At Flemington sale yards in Sydney the third week's trial concluded with 288 head in the sheep section. Yields ranged from good to fair with small buyer attendance. Wethers 17 to 25 shillings, ewes 15 to 28 shillings, lambs 17 to 32 shillings per 100 pounds. bullsocke and cow prices noted.

Sydney Flemington Sale Wayers Nts Wethers

Petrol Price Rumor Echoed by Oil Firms In Sydney

A Sydney report notes expected petrol price rise of one penny per gallon for standard and premium grades amid a rumour. The piece lists local racing references and mentions Farewell Stanes and several club events, including Willow Glen and Queenola stakes, with brief mentions of specials and tonic products.

Sydney Farewell Stanes Queenola Climbing Lily Buy Chair Bs Club Willow Glen Womeles

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