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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

4

Queanbeyan Show Glorifies Home Made Produce Highlights

At the Queanbeyan show many home made goods and preserves are listed with exhibitors like Mrs J W Cartwright Mrs E J Beaver and Mr J W Cartwright winning across categories such as preserves peaches nectarines cherries and plums. Prizes cover amateur classes decorative items bouquets and floral designs with judges led by Mr Bert Burn.

Oessracae Howley Meagher Carew Paul Pe Carew BE. J Miss Deaver D. W. Cargill W. Cartwright G. Cartwright Mrs. J J. Cartwright W. H. Veat J. W. Cartwright J. W. Cartweight O._Cartwright EJ. Beaver T. Beaver G. Carl Hyde Troot J. Beaver

Plain and Fancy Work Displayed at Ladies' Exhibition

A local article lists numerous names and items from a 1939 exhibition including embroidered nightdresses, aprons, table centers, pillow shames, tray mobiles, and knitted garments. Entries credit Mrs. Munro, Miss Cartwright, Mrs. Urquhart, Miss Rowley, and others for needlework, crochet, and woollen crafts amid a long catalog of colored embroidery and lacework.

K. Creasy Mira. L. Lirquyhart C.D. Munro Mra. L. Urquhart B.W. Parsons Mra L. McPhatt Miss Eunice Cartwright W. Parsons Mra A. C. Bridaon Princean H. L. Norman Mes Rowley D. Cartwright Bima BR. Rowley Min Bouthwatl Bruce Moore Mixa L. Kelly E.W. ‘Porson G. Paul Mine R. Rowley Mira, Streng Norman Be “Gregor Mra Strang Mies B. Dye Mre Lawler Mine M Kilnge C. Meagher Mrs.m. Dye R. Mowie

Art Exhibition Awards Recap At Callingleidge Show

Judges awarded prizes across oils watercolors and pastels honoring artists including Mrs A Dick Mrs H Leicester Johnson and Mr H Labratnr-dohn. In life and animal studies separate categories recognized Caldwall Lite ral c and Flowers with multiple winners in each section.

Honey Product Catalog Entries and Beekeeping Names

Fragmented OCR lists multiple honey types and beekeeping names including A. Scattergood, Vernco, F. Litthe John, Bernard Mentinon, A. H. Boattermoud, and E. A. Lack. Also references colony products, wax, and apiary items.

Goulburn A. H. Gcattergood A. Hi Litthe Vernco Bernard Mentinon A. H. Boattermoud EA. Lack A.W Bambterpeod F. Littlejohna E. A. Lack F. Littlejohn

Flowers show prompts and honors listed for local exhibitors

The clipping lists names and entries in a local flower show including Mr. Prod, Judge Mr. ferren agrarde, and many exhibitors such as G. Colman, Mrs. Sera! G. Casterighe, Rex Clayton, Dr. A., Mrs. G. Paul, Colman, and J. W. Cartwright. Several categories like Cut Flowers and Vanes Flowers are noted with top placements and participants.

Colman J. Southwell W. Namie Res. Clayton Rex. Clayton L. McPhail Prod Ferren Agrarde Nontares Co G. Colman Sera G. Casterighe Rex Clayton Dr. A H. G. Colman Mina Emietius G. Paul Dr. Sout Pix Ae HO Rex Cu 'Aetaagnd Vans Ope Mae M B. Wright Alr P. Carew FP. Carew

Exhibition entries and credits in pencil drawings and studies

A list of entries across pencil drawings, pen and ink figures, animal and child studies, water colors, and photographic sections. Names include Mrs E T Bailey, Mra Cameron, H C Leicester Johnson, Mra Mucgle, and others with multiple pieces noted such as animal study and collecting photographs.

Mise Cameron Jmree Bailey Leben Johneon H.C Mra Alk Wyle T. Bail Leitecter-Jonneon A. Ki ‘Wylie Mina Avin Bouthwell Misa Cameron A. Dick Mucgle Minn Avia Southwell H.C Mrs. la Cooper E. J. Beaver J.P. Carney K. J. Beaver Mra. L. Cooper P. Carew Beatter Good Cartwright A.he

Arts and Crafts Exhibit Winners Details

A Canberra event lists prize winners across categories such as Stewardesses Handbags Woodwork Cushions and Woolcraft. Entries include Mrs R Me Fry Mesdames Alan Byrne V and Mi J Kain J Mamdworked and others with multiple awards for cushion work woollen items and usable articles.

Mra. Macvie W. Neale L. Urquhart A- H. Scattergood Ny Novelty L. C. Moore Dean Apres Mra Howard

Second Day Jigs and Races at Hunt Meet

Record of events from the second day featuring Mr. Fred Moore and Hugh McCormack in pony and hack classes, driver and rider results across pony and harness divisions, with champions named as Fitzgerald, Heaney, and Edlington. Includes turnout, lady riders, and light horse classes with multiple entries and placements.

Fred Moore Nevin Hugh McCormack Pny Ander Tad Mandy Bioter Fitzgerald EA. Wheatley Stone Heck D. W. Heaney Bieter Fitzgerald Gelloway Hana Iden Siater Piingereld W. Baliinton Bietor Pitegerald BW. Bantqutan Binwie Harrean Pitswvald Fy W. Beattie Fuege Edlington Oldpold Mise Edwarde Smrn Laswellyn Misa Cocke John Morrison Binar Gallaways Wheatley Mua Pat Cocke F. Sullivan D.W. Meaney W. Hnanny Sinter Fitzyerad District Pony and Galloway Hunt KC A Whenney Quen Pony Hunt Blater Fitzgerald Blater Fitgerald Sylve Gruen Fitzgerald Felix Dr. Aine J. Corkbill N. Faun

Military events at Trnt Poxgings and related races

The report lists military event results with ranks and names such as Bergt, Lance, and Cpl among participants. It includes Bearve Race winners Kinnune and Lanew with N. Faull and F. O Sullivan plus J. Naylor in the top placements. Additional names appear in the long list of results and captions like Most Quilt: "pr. Nowt Moore."

Beryl J. Tuten J. Xinnang Lance Cur Fr. Cullivan Kinnune N. Faull F. ‘O'Bullivan Sergt J. Kinenae J. Luton Lance-Cpl O'Sullivan Lance Pr. Nowt Moore

Trotting Events Show Close Finish at Ratlam Meet

Ratlam trotting card reports Open Trot won by Jongth by two lengths ahead of Silott with Lord Nejar third. Time 3 48.7. Also note Walkav e Rubbog handicap results and other heats with irregular spellings.

W. Miles F. Miliott Lord Nejar Silott Jongth

Fire Mystery in Wellington Raises Ghost of Mackay

Pathologists in Wellington report bone fragments from Plehatire site confirm human remains but stop short of identifying them as Gordon Robert Mackay who was rumored to be killed in the blaze. Mackay held £40,000 in life insurance. Doctors face uncertainty due to scant remains. Dr Walter Gilmour to continue examination while police keep reticent about investigations.

Wellington N.Z Bunday Gordon Robert Mackay Shack Mackay Walter Gilmour

Donor’s Daughter and Copper Rock Shine in Tight Purses

In a series of heats and finals the event features Donations Daughter and Copper Rock delivering narrow wins by necks and lengths. Key figures include P. Andrews, G. Crossley, R. Reid, F. Wallis, and A. Egan, with multiple heats clocked around 3.8 to 3.41 minutes and unexpected upsets amid a busy card of races at Park.

A. Tegant Allen R. Reid G. Crosse Jey Renim L FR. Reid Dancini ‘Bell P. Andrews M Leangtt Tim Firat Sor. iMyy R. Rel BP. Andrews Mindagien F. Wallis Egan BP Anerrews Ray Rock J. F Wall Rib P. Andrewa Andrews P. Wallly Ton Step A. Egan Disle Park Act A. Bgan A. Bgan), 1; £. Boreham Medway Vnal. P. Andrews F. Wallies A. Kyowa Stork Station Agente G. Cromley Crowley Tiolt Andrewn Walling Ribber Bley A. Byun Crdmmey

Dog show results list many named breeds and winners

A historical clipping lists multiple dogs and handlers across classes including snipe notes on Sinewrs Norman McZatents J. Lee and various winners. It records Toy Dog, Box Terrier, Bitch, Greyhound and Bite categories with placements and owners such as Mrs O Keete and A Wingate. The fragment shows numerous names and ranks for Best of Breed and Champion placements.

Wlan A Ryder Sinewrs Norman McZatents J. Lee Mir Metnnoy Ming Prt Hill Mrs G. O'Keete Lorraine Mey Okeafe Mie It O'Keete Mra RC Cuicy Mew Hi Shold W. J. It Berlon Hapling Dows I. Tang i J. Olomon

Sheep Dog Trials at Mage Maiden Trials Result

Mister J F Donnety leads a sheep dog trials event at Mage with D Tully and South's Dumy OM Points. Southeyn Drummer and A Holton score 75 points.

Mr. J. F Donnety Auingensore D. Tully South Southeyn I Doli A. Holton

Wood Chopping Miso and Pirate Heart Neville Penwon Event

Historical notes describe a wood chopping event with contestants from Canberra and Goulburn regions. Names include Hy Weston, Jack Clarke, H Newlyn, H Nichols, N Fenwyn, and A Willie among others. The segment lists heats, distances, and final placements with multiple Braidwood and Canberran participants.

Kreen Braidwood Hy Newlyn Canberra Geen Winaly N. Rengomi Tark Clarke H. Newlyn Tim Fiyat Uneat N. Fenwon Wenton Uend J. H. Newlyn H. Nichols Goulburn J. Touwelta Fenneyy

History of the football game in ancient times

The article traces early forms of football in Greece and Rome, noting indoor and gymnastic precursors, an inflated ball kicked within boundaries, and later spread via Rome’s conquests. It mentions calcio in Tuscany and similar games among Maori, Philippine sailors, and Pskimos, with Britain adopting rugby and colonial diffusion. The Romans are debated as introducers, with others claiming Ireland or earlier Irish roots.

Piranta Canberra Ithern Kookun Utum Greece Emtekures Europe Rome Calcio Sulna Thi Philippine Talaniers Pskimos AL 14 Mgr Britain Tilu Lonnton Pikastephen Ghime Uiitas Cardilevae Kawait Pune Lennon Geirman T. Stansbell Henry Vim Eisabeth Wallace Hines Banders Gedikel Howard Mare Treland

Saint Anita Handicap Result Attracts 65 000 Crowd

Surly Kayok the Serond won a major stakes race at Santa Anita in front of about 65 000 fans. The event featured early clear led field and substantial purses totaling around 191 000. Winners included notable entries from Hewner neoed and Mila, with further races and payouts listed for the day.

Arcadia Surly Kayok Hefner

Federal golf notes and historic references in Lennon game

An item blends a historical golf match featuring City E. Griffith and the Geis squad with scattered notes on early football, London society, and a 47th reference to a 16th century legal statute. The writeup weaves sports, lore, and archival names, concluding with a dated pointer to a future cup match.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Queanbeyan Mrs. McPhail Mr Bert Burn Toorang Meanrs B. Hi Dhes Etters Campbell and Hira Beaver Divide Pestinas Allostone Fi Pringle Pax Clothier J. J. Beaver Bouthwall Beaver Brame Beavwer Big Pant E.G Calitard-Smith A. R. Hunnaford Denver Granny Smith Blidowsy E. Cameron Southwell Win Ples Ss Nathan Lancre Crome Bouthwell Clogpetrs E. Bouth G Ron Harhard Morrison Eoltbee Our “Wariilen BJ. Beaver EK. Bouthwell F. J.bea Mise Mbight Men T. Lawler Fajr Booteen Gills Unier Gwen West Hagel Rowley Nina Cart Nina Cartwright Norma Bates FINE A, Callingeidge (Cane ‘Berra the Wall HC Miro Caldwall Animal Life Mrs. A C, Caldwell H. Leicester-Johnson Balley H.C H. Labratnr-dohn Letcoater-dohn Laicoater John Misa Howerd Mra. E T. Balley W.carteripht W. Cart W. Cartit Johneon T. Bailey A. R. Vert Mine FB. Meinnos Santa Anita Handicap Kayek Sam Minna van Tebre Dallas Federal Golf City E. Griffith Eam Geis Antaloa Fort Pointe Greeny Andy Wweve Coumbly Stableford Rad Reid Grong Cox Caeuely Boy X. Wallace Cooma Roberts Ashurdwood Ana Alan Tiertal Cie Rsa Sari Towal Perigee Shemeta Steel EAM Sncs Grau Gumnery Meay BPR Sav Jana Billy
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