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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
4
In Canberra a brassiere in tea-rose lace is advertised for $2. In Sydney and regional listings the Garden Fair subscription payments are acknowledged with several donors including G. Breil of Gundaringa and Mrs. Roffe of Sydney as totals reach a reported amount.
A rent collector from Eastwood identified as Arthur No. 55 was murdered late Sunday near mevirday night. Police arrested a suspect after a chaotic scene where a woman vanished amid surrounding crowds. Further details and the motive remain unclear.
In a close match at the Fideral Golf Club R Broadribb W Dent and T Wharton tied for top honors while others posted 2 down scores. A Sunday morning distance event was won by P Moroney after reaching the twentieth hole as flood damage struck San Francisco leaving five dead and millions in losses.
Miss McLean, Auckland-born candidate, leads a campaign in Canberra for Queen of Fair. The Chamber of Commerce backs her, noting her support from business friends as key to the fundraiser. Born in New Zealand, she studied at Auckland University College and joined the Ladies Rowing Club.
Harold Williams brings an Australian program to London with Dorcas McClean and Isolde Menges as featured soloists and John Hannell as pianist. McClean, a child prodigy turned international performer, recalls milestones from Sydney to London while Menges gains praise after debuting in London. Hannell, Newcastle born, studied in Leipzig and Italy and returns as Williams’s accompanist for a tour highlighting Australian talent.
The Northbourne championships begin in fine weather with rounds continuing next Saturday. Notable results include Misa V Treweeke advancing in singles and doubles alongside Misa M Treweeke, while several matches feature tight scores such as Murray 4-3 10-12 6-1 and Wilkinson 6-2 6-2.
Excellent cards returned in a monthly medal at Royal Canberra Golf Club on Saturday. Low net scores led the day, with B Grade players A Hungerford and W Hunt posting strong totals. Calvert won last year with 102 off handicap. this year the target is under 130 to win the Canberra Cup.
Canberra defeated City 106 to 44 to win the A pennant and claim the Federal Capital Association's shichi after sweeping all rinks. Goulburn could deprive Canberra of the B pennant, with City 2 sides determined to influence the outcome next Saturday.
The Canberra Club final saw Heyes edge Chapman 32 to 28 after a tight finish at 27 all. Other results included Hellier and Ward 110 to 0, Cook and Bale 31 to 0, Hodgson and Deener 4, Horan and May 61 to 25, and the race of the walk won by De Ville 21 to 20. City Club singles handicap saw Smith 1-6 21 beating Turner 120 16. Lancaster and Brack 31 beating Harney and Challen 10. Grattan and Ross 24 beat Pike and Mona 21.
Glowing wins the Pines Hurdles at 2 miles with Glenlonan second and Terka third as betting favors Glenlonan and Celtic King. Tru eness and Luera lead the Sires Produce Stakes, with Thueness prevailing by a length and Sun Valley close behind. Newmarket Handicap sees M N Dura and Chatsbury among top finishers, while the Victoria Steeplechase features Siello and Tea finde in a tight finish. Gladstone captures the Flemington Centenary Handicap ahead of Vaimiki and Round Up.
Race notes show Rival Speak beating Cyron by two lengths in the Rosehill Granvilla Novice Handicap. Vulpine and Ras Desta also ran strongly, with other contenders including Diva and Wedding Bell in a tight finish. Time figures and bettinglisted values accompany the event.
Quearing delays and wire breaks mark Saturday night racing at Queanbeyan and Canberra venues. Canberran Lad wins the Jerilderie Stakes division with a neck margin, while several races feature close finishes and long photos finishes among mixed fields including Lord, Lucky Lord, and Pride of Canberra across multiple stakes divisions.
Eleven members fired a ce oe pertion from the 700 yard range amid gusty wind and fading light. Hussey junior won the spoom handicap with scores led by A N Hussey and J Lisyd, while other shooters listed included Sutton Webb Tindall Dunham and Metntoph. A practice shoot is planned for March 14 at the 100 yards mound.
Fragmented race notes list horses, divisions, and times with dead heats and necks between placed runners. Mentions Yellowstone and Sleight of Hand among many names with inconsistent spellings and figures.
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