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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
6
Fragmentary text mentions war elements and names but lacks coherent details. The content is unclear about location, participants, or outcomes, hindering a precise summary. Further legible context is needed to craft a factual T and S.
In Melbourne. notable stakes events loom as trainers target the Australian Cup and CLM features while Haifa fields contenders. Favorite Valeulike faces stiff competition from Coonna and Gladstone with several mounts including HH Badger set for key races.
Violent demonstrations disrupted Victoria Market as police faced apples hurled by protesters and growers. Officials barred entry to buyers for hours while fruit vendors reported losses and some officials were struck as crowd control measures finally restored order.
Fragmentary OCR text referencing the British Red Cross Fund and a May appeal. Mentions a donor or organizer named Thomas and a fundraising event or drive with uncertain details.
The Sydney legislative assembly faced a censure motion as opposition member Mr. Kell moved to condemn the government. He accused ministers of poor planning, a patchwork approach, and costly mismanagement that harmed public finances and eroded trust.
A series of theft incidents resulted in fines for suspects in the town. One man admitted stealing an overcoat valued at £1 from a motor car nearby. Police reported the incidents occurred around Abbey and nearby streets, with witnesses naming several involved individuals and the court processing the cases.
A rough altercation in Caft led to two men facing serious charges. Names appear garbled in the report but identify Leglie Mirrresi Doe and Leslie odie Garou as principal figures. The incident involved a violent exchange and subsequent legal actions.
The report details multiple race events at Flemington including the Northcote Handicap with HIVI REA and Night Train high in the field, listing numerous horses and placings. It notes stakes, apprentice handicaps, and specific performance details such as margins and positions for several divisions.
A fragmented listing of horse racing events at Kensington with multiple handicaps and divisions. It catalogs starting weights, runner names, and placement order across categories including Fourteen-Two, Flying Welter, Three Year Old, and Progressive Handicaps, plus various entrants and odds references.
The Forrest Club held a mixed doubles event with three divisions and strong play. Division winners were C M Drake, Hewitt and Mil arred, and W W Cottingial with Miss Littlechild progressing to imminent finals. A departure to Mt Ford from Canberra was noted with a presentation from club officials and thanks to retiring members.
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