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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 05, 1940

Page

6

Autumn Flowers Exhi bition Opens at Albert Hall Canberra

The twelfth autumn exhibition of Mowers fruit and vegetables by the Horticultural Society of Canberra opens at Albert Hall on Saturday with Sir William Clemens as featured guest. A Government Garden Fair stall will promote ready or rue may be readied for sale, arranged by Mesdames Brockenreg Wright and Miss Hayward. Schedules are available from the secretary and local firms ahead of the Thursday closing day.

Horticultural Society of Canberra William Clemens Albert Hall Mesdames J. C. Brockenreg J. Y. Wright Mron, Spencer, Crifth Fo, Harris and Co Manuka McKinatry's Shogaten Nat “Eimes Olive Cary

Death of apprentice jockey ruled accidental at inquest

An inquest at Randwick returned an accidental death verdict for William Wright Lappin 14 apprentice jockey who died February 10. Evidence cited tracks and betting details with trainer Michael Pilgon and stewards noting no track fault. The coroner praised Lappin as highly esteemed by jockeys racing men and the public.

Aydney William Wright Lappin Randwick Michael Pilgon Lappin Evid Pasabert Logroin Ingleburn Ranelwiel Leppin

Weights for Wednesday Apprentice and Handicap Races

The card lists weights and runners for Wednesday racing across several handicaps including 5f apprentice and novice events at St Pancras. Notable entries include Lady Gay Cisteria, Kalooln, Balmarch, Majorca, and Gracie in the 5f event, with Flying Welter divisions featuring Denitn Dungala and King Pyr Tosameadi among others. The program also shows a Three Year Old Handicap over 5f with Lady Genta Castalia and Merry Smile among the contenders.

Lady Gay Cisteria Kalooln Aere Balmarch Kentucky Little Gracie Majorca Predustim Denitn Dungala Rhos Qrontes Blackfern Lady Genta Castalia Merry Smil Clive Jay Melrose Bachant Navier Nimble York If Widden Cheeky Boy Deelai Pegey Pan Brave Bird

Kruschen Liver Tonic Claims Quick Relief for Headaches

An ad excerpt touts Kruschen liver tonic as a remedy for headaches tied to sluggish kidneys and bowels. It argues waste buildup poisons blood and pledges clear skin and steady health after regular use, citing a Mrs Law testimony of prior pain and later relief.

Cycling records fall at club meeting in Sunday events

Burn sets two club records at the cycling gathering defeating Masin for best one lap time while RK McInnes posts a flying start mark. Sunday results include Junior Lap Dash won by McInnes with Mason and Rogers close behind, and Senior events feature Half-Mile and One-Mile Handicaps with Burn and Rogers among top finishers.

Burn Reuuke de Burn Ma Onds A. Masin McInnes Shanda Hamilesp — McInnes R. Mason K. Rogers Molloy Ter KR. Mason R. Rogers B. Kelly Abit R. Pepper Secape M. Rogera B. Shi W. Broadley Hech

Rugby union plans mark 1940 season committee meeting in Canberra

The 4.0.T. Rugby Union committee will meet at Heliel Civic to set dates for the annual meeting prepare the annual report and align competition rules. NSW and interstate fixtures loom with potential visits by All Blacks and Australian teams to Sydney Canberra Melbourne and other centers as teams and players from universities secondary schools and clubs prepare for a busy season.

T. Rugby Union Committee Helel Civic Toucht Eerly Dani Ryouml J. A. Betly Sydney University Transfess Adadasiee N.8.w. Union Calberra Victoria Mon South Wales Melbourne Melqurne New South Wales Great Britain West Austrniian Union Nat Lady Acoaude J. M. Wilkingon Mannay Mir W. al. Spence Major OH G. Cardale Darw Shoe Trnton iCal H. Robertson John Donohue Rusty Uwolgers Can Perth Geelong Sydney University M. F Begin RM C Mam Carpenter Canberra IMG Jim McGrath Bob Urn AL Aer Lipai T Cunberra Bill Key Wal Mackney

Bourke Handicap Start List At Hilton Race Day

The field includes Lady Mon French Lady Rideton Captain Sir Drake and Wind Robe with handicap by Bourke. Top runners such as Adios Rambler Pure Gold and Rosado appear among a dense lineup for the event with starting positions and weights listed.

Swift Koritas Sir Drake Drake Manurerescent Wetbl Glengeld Lady Marth Swettenhamaly Hilton Ry Ui Rambler Rosado Fanolfort

Flemington Autumn Handicap Race Start Time 3 30

The Flemington Autumn Handicap is listed with entrants including Foven Fifty Tiny Invader and Too Cooranga Dignitary. Early Bird Mororen and Alam are noted among the field with tentative positions and numbers for the 11m race starting at 3.20.

Alam

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