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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 04, 1940

Page

3

Appeals Upheld in Cannells Point Oyster Case

Canberra residents appealed a Bega Court ruling over three men fined a total of £32 for depositing heads and bones on an oyster lease at Cannell's Point. The judge found the Fisheries and Ports Act did not apply to acts on a lease. convictions were set aside.

South Coast Clarly A.C.T Bega Court Bellana Niet Christian Banks Willam Banks Thomas Southwell Bateman’s Bay Andrew Nye Cannell T.he Maguire Louia Radcliffe Canberra Connell’s Point Frank Stephens Connell's Point Radcliffe Nye Hin Honour Costa

District Rangers Appointed in New South Wales

Sydney reports honorary rangers named under Birds and Animals Protection act. Appointments include John Thomas Moore, Henry Hardy, Benjamin Read, Os 4ldwin Southwell, Liam Henry Ashcroft Rossi, Alexander Wright, Clyde Retallick, Frederick Richard Kwan, John Gillies Killen and Finley Mec mid among others from Queanbeyan Bungendore and Canberra regions.

Sydney Birds and John Thomas Moore Lagoon Queanbeyan Henry Hardy Benjamin Read Sutton

Queanbeyan sweeps Ainslie in decisive innings

Queanbeyan, leaders, dismissed Ainslie for 358 all out, then chased seven wickets at the A.C.T. cricket final tuneup. Clarke top-scored with 96, power and Kendall contributed while Ainslie bowlers struggled on the Amalie wicket. Lion for the final remains unlikely for Ainslie.

Queanbeyan Ainslie A.C.T Uaey Amalie Tenoga Kelly Clarke Kay Power Kendall Strang O'Conner Hall Brench Amalic French Crase Savage

Northbourne tops Manuka in season finale friendly

In the last game of the season Northbourne bowled Manuka out for 79 as Lees took four for 46 and McInnes Tickner claimed two for 10 and two for 11. Hewson led Northbourne with 60 not out as they stood at 208 for two, aiming for a 220 total.

Manuka Northbourne Wark Alnsile W. Ryan Barton

Cricketers and bowlers tally in mixed innings

A fragmented scorecard shows bowling figures for Simpson Wark and McFadyen among others. Hayes Hartley and Lee post early dismissals while Jones remains not out and Sundries add minor runs. Final tally reaches 172 with Barton and Ryan contributing key bowling figures.

Firet Innings Hayes Simpson Hartley Hardy - Lee McFadyen Mason Byrne Gahan Wianiewski Hardy Nicholas Gallagher McFad Simpson Hayes Lee Lee Gallagher Hartley Jones Dean

Mildura Wins Fremington Newmarket in Rail Position Upset

Mildura started 40/1 and won the Fremington Newmarket Handicap from Hilton and Chatsbury. The race fueled debate over inside rail versus outside draw winning chances for sprinters, with Mildura noted as a middle distance horse securing a rail berth.

Mildura Fremington Australia Hilton Chatsbury

Rydalmere Mile Highlighted by Katanga’s Silky Run

Katanga won the Rydalmere mile at Rosehill highlighting a strong day of racing. Aanazu and Tel, A Asur chased in close, with Katanga never more than third at any stage. Norman von Nida continued to claim prizes in Sydney pro events, while Trucness swept the Sires Produce Stakes after a barrier draw challenged its route to victory.

Gladstone Harald Badger Sydney Valmiki Pageant von Nida Norman von Nida Manly W. Pickworth Barrier Trucness Trueness Lucrative Broadcaster

Northbourne Defeats Kingston In Low-Scoring Match

Northbourne dismissed Kingston for 77 after Kingston made 78. Stevens starred with 49 and four wickets for 22 as Northbourne’s bowlers Robbie 5-41 and Aston 4-33 wrecked Kingston. Nishper added five for 46 for Northbourne.

Northbourne Kingston Stevens Robbie Aston Nish

Boys Cricket Under 14s Roundup From Causeway and Northbourne

Causeway plays Boys Club in a tight first innings to 8 51 by Hop Winston and 6 for 43 by Rey Nolda. Boys Club reply 161 with Lee 63 Reynolds 42 Rogan 28, Hop Kingon 5 for 40 leads bowling. Nerthbourne edged Causeway 121 with Mc Canplen 30 not out, Trainer 28. Northbourne bowled 3 for 8 with Marryat 17 not out. Manuka posted 30 and Amelie 108 chasing as Ray 59 tops for Amelie.

Causeway Boys’ Club Causeway Hopwinston Granall Reynolda Neirbording Boys’ Club Lee Reynolds Rogan Brill Hop- Kingon O'Brien Linden Chalker Nerthbourne Causeway Causeway McCanplen Trainer Howard Blandon Burns Marryat Northbourne Mur Ray Kelly Rees

Cafe Brawl Ends in Fatal Shooting in Hay Street

Alexander Miller aged 27 of East Sydney was shot during a cafe brawl in Hay Street City early Sunday. Two men entered the cafe, attacked Miller at his table, a struggle ensued with tables overturned, a shot fired, another fired minutes later, and Miller died from his wounds.

Aydney Alexander Miller East Sydney Hay Street City Miller Spont Artling Ariting Fred Miula

Canberra Times Radio Schedule Recap

The Canberra Times lists a dense radio schedule including talks by Professor Bland, music segments, News bulletins, devotional sessions, and performances featuring Jim Davidson, the Rt. Hon. W. Hughes, and the Melbourne Orchestra. Apollo broadcasts cover education, politics, and entertainment across the day.

Canberra Times Public Administration Canberra Bland Goulburn Penny Post Jim Davidson Rt. Hon Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, P.C Dixon Communist Party Jeeves P. G. Wodehouse Richard Lane Kate da Costa Close

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