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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

4

Canberra Hockey Carnival Team Seeks Canberra Representation

The Canberra association selects its squad to represent Canberra at the Berrima District Hockey Association Carnival at Mose Vale on August 6. Kingston Def. Gold Canberr records include goals by Hill Rodda and Piggin, with Poynton and McCullough notable in defence and attack.

Canberra Berrima Mose Vale E. Gardiner R. Bay G. Whitford 3. Hil L. Willams T. Bath J. Goodwin J. Garret A. Martin G. Figgin F. Grey J. Colwell N. Townsend R. Prowse H. Grey R.M.C. Stalf Leam

Kurrawild Wins Ascol Handicap Amid Discontent and Scandals

Kurrawid, a second favourite at 4/1, wins the Ascol Handicap amid irate owner trainer reactions. The report notes betting turmoil, a baffled public, and follow ups on related sports events, including Babe Didrickson’s Newcastle golf and football protests, plus referee and rule criticisms affecting Melbourne Sydney matches.

Kurrawld Doling

Henneberry's England debut and looming title bids

Fred Henneberry impressed on his first appearance in England but faces a grueling schedule with five fights over three weeks. He is slated to meet Jack McAvoy for the Empire title, Ginger Bain, Boat London champion Rusavil, an unnamed French boxer, and Lamar the Mexican challenger. The McAvoy match date has been moved three times, pressuring Henneberry for a title shot.

Fred Henneberry England Henneberry Jack Mc-Avoy Ginger Ban London Rusavil Scotland Lamar Fred

Royal Canberra Golf results and handicap adjustments

R F Clayton took the B grade handicap at Royal Canberra on Saturday and reduced his handicap by two. In A grade P H Cardale led with 35 points, followed by H B Mitchelman and E G Doddrell on 33. In B grade R R Clayton led with 39 points, with W Evans 35 and G J Hughson 34.

R. F Clayton Royal Canberra P. H. Cardale Stableford R. R. Clayton W. Evans G J. Hughson J.C. Merrilees G. l Lang

Canberra High dominates second round with big win

Canberra High beat Canberra High Ex-Students by 20 goals. J Carter D Brodie and H Hopkins starred for Canberra High. Ex-Students' P Hellier and T Sharpe also stood out. Queanbeyan LH School Ales, WCA won 7 to 2. Telopea Park saw Canberra High defeat Sviney High 19 to 7 with LD Brodie and H Hopkins pivotal.

Canberra High T. The!echoolgirls J. Carter D. Brodie H. Hopkins P. Hellier T. Sharpe Queanbeyan LH Ales W.C.A Telopea Park Sviney High Brodie Sydney High

Jewelry Heist At Kingston Jeweller Guiltless Break-In

Burglars forced the double-locked front door of Mr. F Anthon Jensen jeweller on Giles Street Kingston and stole jewellery valued at £231. The crime was discovered around 7 am by a newsagent. Police recovered housebreaking tools. No safe was opened though handbags, brush sets, watches, rings and brooches were taken from show cases.

F. Anthon Jensen Giles Street Kingston

Cars Collide at Queanbeyan

Two Queanbeyan cars collided near McQuoid Street yesterday. Mrs. Phillips, a passenger in J. Phillips’s car, suffered internal injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Phillips and another occupant were uninjured. Powell escaped injury.

J. 15. Phillips A. A. Powell Queanbeyan McQuoid Street

Federal District bowlers beat two Metropolis teams in close matches

Federal District defeated Sydney Marrickville 151-128 and Goulburn 123-111 in a Saturday bowling outing. Canberra Queanbeyan Cooma and Goulburn players represented the District as some senior members played elsewhere. The Canberra Club AGM is set for tomorrow night at the club pavilion.

Marrickville Sydney Goulburn Federal District Canberra Queanbeyan Cooma Canberra Green Marshall Prunt Greenwood Briton Galbraith Fry Brown Newman Hellier Whiteford Joyce Stevens Piper Edward Adamson Chapman

Surf Carnival Waikiki Boat Race Narrow Finish

The final aquatic event at the surf carnival near Waikiki saw a half mile out and back surf boat race with Australia and Hawaii neck and neck until 30 yards from shore. Australia won by a boat length. In the mile third race Australia were edged by a yard.

Honolulu Wakiki Beach

Saturday's Racing Juvenile Handicap and Related Events

Race card details list Castalia as winner of the Juvenile Handicap with Megir Ring second and Widden third, time 1 20. Various divisions follow including the Encourage Stakes first and second divisions with exactor results and betting, plus the Flying Welter and Ascot Handicaps with winners and notable placings. The report records times, betting odds, and outcomes for multiple races and contenders.

Castalia M. McCarten Megir Ring J. Coutts Widden Bonny Avon Lady Cerealin Fern Altitude Gelden Picture Mannaki Mercurial Crimea Gaedle Temple Magle Ring Wihiden Diva Wen Exactor W. Conk Lucky Omen F. Roffest Bulge Boy KE. Battle Ponto Prince Cacique R. James Mahmal Bartle UF Hickey Litigation All Heroes Protons Valcrest Jorinn Pride Pancake Royline Prince Cacioqe Lingeaion Val Bed Mahrnoal Scened DE Jnita W. Cook L. Dungala Il. Snuwyert Reception M. MecCarten Light Dragoon Klemm Encle Bombala Martingale Roley's Choice Fiying Patrol Buckshee Rummage Strathroy Golf Glare Tereption T2 Denita Rummaege Light Dragoon Junta Ascot Wid Lappin Alan Verdi R. Duncan Blancon Cook Fernclod Tickle Exning Keevers Val William Plutus Gidcup Brtting Kurrawid Bianconi Cidcup Fernelod Alan Verde Wondy J, Coutts Edle Silver Joan W. Lappity Laurel G Talor Duncans Rooha Lithgow Thetusemaster the Jin Glenwitch Heracles Sniimaker Snow Queen Silver McCarten Oviers Cragie Calmita Speirnmsin the Brush Mas Moar FOX Footer Croutt & Nord Rotorua

Moonee Valley Seafield Trial Hurdle results and races

The Moonee Valley program shows STAR LOVER winning the Seafield Trial Hurdle by three lengths ahead of Bridge of Dee with Terka third as 10,766 spectators witnessed the event. The St. Mongo Handicap across two divisions saw NIFTY prevail in Division One by a neck, and FELICITY winning Division Two by a half length with Cairnsmore second and Vanitare third. Time figures and bet details accompany the results for a packed racing card.

Seafield Star Lover Il. Meenan Wongawill McMahon Bridge of Dee Wvenm Ih Cmiers Terka Nawabandsa Our Bo Kent Kialla Kate Galvais Tord Black Watch Lord Tsytion Aent Prairie Weed McLachlan Ghippla Gilmore Bonnie Laddie Night ‘Train Havall Dominien Monearch Skirl Confagration Crandon Miss Gallant Grratvisun Havull Misa Gallant Ghippia Dominion Monare's Cond Felicity H. Badger Cairnsmore PR. Heather Vanitaire Green Prine Seal A. McCow Wakerife N. Bracken Eastgar Reminder Tongalin Whirling Home All Blarney Brightello Tornasuk Ardmillan Dilaphane R. Bailey Guy I1vader J. Gilmore Heather Minim Valemrd

Unclear Racing and Rifle Results From Historic Meet

Fragmentary report shows Kinross Handicap details with horses Beaustone and Queen Ese among entrants. includes time splits and margins. Rifle match at Royal Australian Naval spoon club features J McIntosh and L Webb with scores around 96 to 50.

Endorsed Candidate Kilns Quietly Fatiour Dow

A fragmented note indicates an endorsement for candidate Kilns in a local race with limited readable context. No further details on full names, positions, or party affiliations are clear from the OCR excerpt.

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