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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
6
Radio guide lists daily programs from morning to midnight across 2FC and 3AR with news talks concerts and varied music. Includes Italian Season Devotional Service Racing results Sydney and Hobart coverage and special features from Hobart Adelaide and Brisbane with previews and orchestral performances.
The second round featured potent teams competing in Royal Canberra with the Blue and Yellow teams advancing to the final. The event was organized by the associations and included a 10 percent fee noted.
Reserve grade fixtures listed for University versus Canberrans at Reid Park 2 pm, RAAF 1 pv at Griffith 2 pm, Queanbeyan versus Kingston 3 30 pm Griffith, RMC versus Barton at Duntroon 2 pm. Canberrans 4 receive a bye. End of first round A grade scores show Canberrans 1 10 pts Canberrans 2 10 Barton Eu Kingston University RMC and Totley squads named with listed players.
The Umpires' Board released assignments for Monday games at Manuka and Kingston ovals. Eastlake vs Ainslie leads at Toda Northbourne Oval with Field officials Hellier Tonkin and Hartley. juniors Wright listed. Queanbeyan, RAAF meet at Manuka Oval with Bishop Boundary Mauger Hiland. juniors Field Morgan. Interv Air Force at Kingston Oval with Field Ton and Northbourne Juniors Field.
Canberra and Yass meet for the Carr Cup at Yass with reserves in a curtain raiser. Canberra holders lack last season form while Yass strengthened after beating Queanbeyan for the Tully Cup. Massy Cup draw and Queanbeyan defend against Bowral on showground tomorrow.
The draw for this afternoon's Ube Hospital benefit greyhound meeting includes 30 Dog Grake 473 yards Istheat Chakola's Pride Conyuna Crown Witness Kisrana Lucky Lord Mick the Mighty Mystery Gold Our Pres age Vaalmore Whishtful Maid and Emergencies field with 30 Dog Stake 473 yards 2nd heat All Bid Betsy's Lass Black Brew Burndoo's Bow Cleaveaway Fawn ater Jerilderie Lad Jolly Bailcud Mosolom Twice Shy 3rd heat Blue Reema Brindy Innia Carryall Mr Haven My Gosh Petite Cash Robin Cash The Boas Val's Choice Wee Needa Maiden Stakes 478 yards Black Panetta Blue Promise Careema Havanna's Choice L'Amic Min Fal con Never ht Olympic Nell Speedy Burn Tibby Cash emergency Lady Mbbot The Doctors' Stake 472 yards Ann Zora Beauregard Bonne Femme Dan O Gongfulp Encenada Flying Whitey Leall Radio Comedian The Matron Stake 470 yards Frisco Slim Frivalow Peter Lady Loxford Palermo Pride of Canberra The Danger The Nurses' Stakes 660 yards As kaling Cash Received Desert Luck Equal Kiora Verse Lady Tadema Moving Kreuger Wannabou
The InstructOrcharding program led by D. T. Kilpatrick of the Department of Agriculture visits Weet Tra Evan Cameron’s orchard on Thursday and Geo Southwell’s Hall on Friday, with Pint’s Narrabundah property Friday afternoon. A 10 a.m. Saturday Turner Turner orchard demo completes the series for city residents unable to attend weekday sessions.
Sydney reports the AJC committee upheld the appeal of W. Lawson owner of Sologram against a nine month disqualification imposed by stipendiary stewards at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club meeting set from April 11.
Hurdle race leads at 12.55 with escarpment field including Kerry Bay and Trekster. Nursery Handicap at 1.40 lists Royal Ex, Breezy Boy and Happy Lass among entrants. June Plate at 2.15 features Desert King and Winnipeg while Royal Mile at 2.50 shows Buralong and Climax contending. June Novice Handicap divisions run from 3.25 to 4.00 with Brave Bird and Liege Mald among rivals. Ellesmere and other handicaps close the card with Buzzal and Reunion highlighted.
North Cape hurdles include To Start at 140 with glancing entries. Notable performers include Whernside Glowing Regal and Border line. The day features Rosny Plate and Cambridge Welter events with Pant and Rose Princess Gizella among favorites.
In the Encourage Stakes at Randwick on May 26 Paul Muni was found ineligible after finishing second to Peekmond. Fancy Free and Gretchen were moved up to second and third, respectively, while bets remain unchanged as the protest was lodged after the meeting.
The appeal by W Rigby against May 14 Canter bury Park stewards decision was heard by the AJ C committee today. The protest upholding the stewards and awarding the race to Hedonie was upheld but the £10 fine was remitted as the appeal was dismissed on that point.
Heavy bookings were recorded at Canberra Railway Station yesterday for the Sydney express with 20 first class and 240 second class passengers. The evening train was also well supported as travelers favored rail over road.
Premier Mr Muir announced measures to convert facilities to producer gas for emergency charcoal gas and to ensure war transport can operate during shortages. He said high grade charcoal gas would be sold only by licensed producers meeting quality standards to mitigate petrol rationing impacts.
Telopea Park, the sole undefeated team, defeated Queanbeyan Convent 15 0 with Hodgson driving the forwards and Kelly and Wallace dangerous in attack. St Christopher’s beat Queanbeyan Public School 6 5 as Evenett and Weinman crossed, while Ainslie outpaced Grammar nil to 17 with Toone starring.
Full booking office facilities inaugurated at the Canberra Tourist Bureau by state and commonwealth rally authorities. Tickets and reservations available to any part of Australia. Residents in northern suburbs welcome improved rail access previously hindered by Canberra Railway State issues.
The Department of the Interior arranges a special bus timetable to suit mental staff working on Wednesday evenings. The services cover all resident suburbs.
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