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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 03, 1941

Page

4

Earthquake Wrecks Greek Town and Local Meeting

An Athens area quake devastates the Greek town as residents seek shelter. In Larinsa a large gathering of the Football Club officials and townsfolk discusses relief, honors Joe McMillan for overseas posting, and lauds George Mamin der for junior work. The Ainslie Club meets at 8 pm to review financials and the Hore Kingstan hosts the annual winner tomorrow at 7:15 pm.

Athens Larinsa Pepo Mins Routhwell Mr. Barchell Hodgaon George Knowles Mosers J. F. Murphy L. 8. Jackson J. R. Minter Ralph Meore Mesers T. Thompson J. Moir F. Gordon H. Clapson R. Andrew J. L Mulrooney G. A. Wencott L. M. Rogera M. M. Lee Mesere McQuinneas H. Buttaworth Reeton R Wateon G. Bain FR. Gallagher L. M. Flogera G. A. Weatcott J Cartledge George Maurier J. McMillan Meere McMillan Plao George Mamiinder Ainslie Club Amslie Club Ainslie Hall M. F. Kildea Hore Kingstan

Air Today Radio Schedule Overview

A fragmented radio timetable lists programs across morning to night including broadcasts, music, news, talks, and patriotic notices. Entries reference Kim Davidson, Phyllis Macdonald, Jeffery Black, BBC segments, and National Military Band with various start times and some unclear names.

Kim Davidson Phyllis Macdonal i Scotland Preby Laurence Macaulay Jeffery Black Max Afford

Banta Anita Prize Winner At New York Saturday

The Banta Anita Prize in New York was won on Saturday by a horse trainer and horse owner team defeating rivals in the 100000 dollar event.

New York

Radio Industry Notes War Impact and Local Bowling Results

The report details wartime shifts in Australian radio manufacturing led by AW A with 2900 workers, supplying navy planes beacons and Sperry gyroscopes while radio clubs report scores from weekend bowling events. Notable results include Chub Ringler champion with Turner and Chase as runners, and multiple pairs winning or posting high scores in various contests.

Australia Free Countries Amasgemeted Wireless Army Air Force A.W.A Lta Great Britain U.S.A Australi Aw.a Sperry Smith Aircraft

Australia Ltd. of company Mort Canberra

A garbled OCR fragment references a company in Australia linked to Mort Canberra. No clear event, date, or individuals are discernible. core facts cannot be established from the readable text.

Whespeare Ral Premat “ Australia Ltd Mort Canberra

Boxing and Wrestling Roundup From Sydney and Bathurst

Pat Meehan outpointed Arthur Schiska in a Leichhardt Stadium wrestling match. A Bathurst bantamweight title bout Hayle y Miller vs Rollo Hinton ended in a no contest in round five after two warnings. Ritchie Bands defeated Jimmy Thurcell at Newcastle Stadium. Mickey Miller’s featherweight title bid sparked a Melbourne crowd riot injuring Miller and his associates as 10,000 spectators filled the arena.

Sydney Pat Meehan Arthur Schiska Leichhardt Stadium Bathurst Hayley Miller Rollo Hinton Australia Ritchie Bands Jimmy Thurcell Newcastle Stadium Purcell Melbourne Mickey Miller Wre Billy Rathabury Sam Gray Miller

Canterbury Races and Betting Evening Summary

Race card details from Canterbury include multiple handicaps and divisions. Notable entries include Mab Boy, Forest Age, Roasjoy, Belmon t, Garden Scholar, Diva, and others with varied odds. Final times and placements reference Eight lengths and three lengths margins, with divisions and mares noted.

Lord Herment A. Or MAB Forest Roasjoy Lord ‘Belmont Garden Scholar Senate St Wean Trisl Giakes Tuhitarata iJ. O'@ullivan James Th. Knox Ramurel Grand Boy Merry Wacrah Sir Regal Binnia Hero Tel Deur Fan Dancer Overbold Tel Asur Bona Fide Meckhead Telal Pakes Hardicap Mortine Ashmore Regatta J. Thompson Blackie Miller Morallio Shane's Castle Fettina V. Regatta Murcery Manditag Henchman Lagoon A. Knom Jesterine As If Davidson Dick Whittington Gramada Haripur Grenfell Melfleur Pureing Puchong Chatham's Choice Handicai Divician Dublin Lad A Mulligan Loyal Lad O, Howard Miss Pentheus Davilson Cave Amber Lorchatall Festoon el Valor Bracand Moocher Winsons Brasandt Lovel Lad Canterbury Im. M.— Gilltiown Horton Climax A. Muller Prince Cacique G. Young Plutus Teddie Rion Calrain Gimme Val Eaton Teddle Rion Calruln Gill Town Cousia Omiree Bandicay Young R James Atatua Tohn Peel Beaucaire Celebrity Toy Time Dungala Sonata Reaucaire Atatus John Peel Elson Waterwean Diva Eae

Flemington Pines Hurdle Race and Meckhead Time Notes

Race card details include BUREAU CRAT Dominex and Coylton in hurdles with times 3.378. Sires Produce Stakes with ALL LOVE Primavera high betting. Newmarket Handicap results with DARK DA and Turf Boy protest upheld. Fremington Handicap and Brunswick Stakes listing winners, placings, and betting.

Pines Bureaucrat R. Watts Dominex W.) Smart Coylton L Hynes Rong'la Conandale Metabus Green Thorne Perfect Idea Stanton Penfield Purcam Betjing Rongjim Metahus Stentor Parcem Diva W-t Cofte ALL Love Bertie Primavera In Hartney Newton High Title Basalt Portable Kingsdale Skerries Beau Port Newmarket Ali. Veil H. Badger Phobes Ralph Zonds A. Breasley High Caate Gold Salute Miljura Ramarc Industry Bearet Tol Operatic Quean Baccha Orcattian Diogenes Speatwing Victoria Bt Chase Abt Meenan Turf Boy Sweetnam Baldasair A. Driscoll Dornford Leichar Nevizes Laveur Parentena Musical David T Leichar Dark David Ne. Vines Fremington Tim Creighton M. McCarten Wilson Pantler Positron Companion Hathersage Lanarus Ardashir Washing Cavalier Sir Romeo Dark Felt Lord Walla Nightbeam Sun Balle Glenfine Mollie Cen Carpentier Bun Valley Sun Belle Gir Romeo Lord Wadla Nightoeam Mollie Glenfan

Canberra Stages and Races Feature Cramped Results

The meeting at Canberra shows multiple divisions with close finishes. Winners include BENGARRY in Fifth Division at 487 yds by one length, Maiden Flying Makes at about 700 yards, and MY GOSH in Air Division with a half-length victory.

Canberra Bengarry Wanna Kitty Pacific Burndoo Prince Bolo Antrique Shortage Prince Snip Dawnporte Muralla'’s Pride Young Snider Young Demi Madcap Folly Prince Charlatt Summer Tan Constant Buver MY Gogh Felluce Mrar Kreuger Ben Kagel Walaven Cuban Chief Nick Canberra Giakes OUR Prestige Bermandrie Val'a Choice Peter Valley Accuracy Lady Leaford Capertree Valley Val's Choice Wannabou Jerilne Lad Jack Bradbury Flying Gurnarnt Batling Flying Whiery Jerilderie Lad Lucky Pay Flying Gurnard Jack Hradbury Elusive John Canberra Brakes Evens Calateral Cash Duke Dyana Mela Bill Abi. 660 Yee. —Moving Kreuger 1. Miner's Cash Thistle Doone Thistle Noone Min Falcon Miner's Cash Kreuger

Royal Canberra Medal Round Yields Mixed Golf Scores

At Royal Canberra Golf Club on Saturday L H Cole won the A grade medal with a net 66 after a 74 gross. In B grade, several players contended before C V Morri a posted 64 and R Woolley finished with 62, while many others posted strong nets in a busy medal day.

L. H. Cole Royal Canberra Golf Club L. Thompason C. V. Morrla R.woolley Woolley L H. Cole L. N. Morrison P. W. Gilhome G. W. Grigg L. J. Eddy R. E. Richards P. Luton J. Wallace H. G. Richards Bo G. Hughson H. J. Samuels E. Waring V. Morris L. Thomps R. Godley Zon A. R. Rix A. G. Turmer F. Marcuason K. Taylor J. M. Orr R. Bible Mckerrow BO W. RR. Harrison OH M. Farrell

Tennis Northbourne Club Championship Tourney Results

The club held its championship week with singles and doubles finals in a series of matches. Winners include Keni and Ayrion in men singles, Mias V Treweek and Yates in ladies events, and Treweek-Boag in men’s doubles with mixed results across divisions.

Keni Ward Wilkin Carrucan Avrian Ayrion Harriott Adama Brown Braakapear Storr Boag Jef. Canavan Fitzgerald Allen Sutherland Franleis Mias V. Treweek Mias Bullman Mias Yates Canavan Mrs. Bolly Miss Easter Miss E. Thompson Miss McDonald Mian D. Griffiths Miss WM. Treweek Miss Hughes Mirs Boag Mise N. Thompson Treweek Ant Boag Wilkinson Ant Ayrion

Married Militia Men Face Hardship Claims

The Minister for Army Mr Spender addressed a complaint about hardship for married militiamen after long training periods. He discussed concerns that these men may be unable to support their families during service.

Sydney Army Mr. Spender

Naval Attache Reveals British Navy Secrets

Captain Alan Kirk, recently named Director of U.S. Naval Intelligence, has returned from London where as naval attache he was shown the inside activities of the British Navy in a secret briefing.

U.S. Naval Attache Washington Alan Kirk U.S. Naval Intelligence London

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