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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1940

Page

4

Rosehill Races: Four Year Old Handi and Sprint Results

Race details show Four Year Old Handicap at Good Morning with bets like Pimm's and Bestop. Results: multiple divisions including Pancho, His Lordship, and Dashing. winners decided by short heads and lengths with times around 1.26 to 1.52.

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Canberra Autumn Meeting Set at Acton Racecourse

Canberra Racing Club to stage autumn meeting at Acton racecourse on Saturday March 14 featuring six races. An open trotting event draws attention as an innovation and may gain further support if responses rise. Secretary G Kilmartin will close entries at eight o'clock.

Canberra Acton Cre Kilmartin Christopher Meskeeprare Tal Press of Australia Mort Street Braddon Canverrs

Flemington Leonard Stake and Australasian Races Summary

Racing results show PURE GOLD winning the Leonard Stake at Flemington by a half length with three lengths to third. AMIABLE led the G M Lloyd Stakes at 1842 CN Creighton, winning by a half head. GOLD GLARE topped Autumn Steeplechase at about 2 miles with a four length margin. INDIGNITY won the Australian Cup by eight lengths. PANDECT won the Gibson Carmichael Stakes by a length. Multiple racing odds and participants listed.

Dreamcome Wen Vy H. Badger Mantho Ajax High Dante Mantheo Shell Sir Maslin Testud J. Reggan Sarno Beau Ilacid Wackerite Bully Fayre Montargis Nevizes Jehu Niello Actweon Bhoy Bully Hayes Testudy Beau Placid Bir Muslin Montergis Wakerife Actacon Diva Hanley Morvren Companion J. Gilmore Dark David Cootanga Gladstone Elanage Sir Grey Valmiki Mornement Partner M. McCarten General Havelock Air Link Positron Exactly Fur Trader Dollar Bill Berry Counsel Moonshine Te Hauwiri Hetting Dallas Bill Handiap Creighton Bastian A. Reed Courage Rose Princess Rex Felt Crojick Bavyta Gtrelia Panax Montaza Gay Prince Australia Australias WL Sound Port Adelaide Quay Nadewn Madetur Amaia Way Hover Sigh Morgren Beck

Autumn Show Gladioli champions and exhibitor notes

Autumn Show features Dublia as champion exhibited by G. Siebert. Gladioli judges J. P. Hobday and J. Wallace rate several entries led by Mr. Newman in multiple classes. A. C. Thurbon wins with a vase titled Mra 8. A Krrey, exhibited by Mr. Newman.

G. Siebert G.C Mra. B. Lewis A. C. Thurbon

Braddon Club Tennis and Canberran Pennant News

The Northbourne Club finals in men and ladies singles near completion with defending champions Treweek and Nish eyeing titles. Braddon championship highlights MacKinnon wins men’s singles, McMillan and Shumack take mixed doubles, and many floral and exhibition prizes noted.

Weik-Ers Miss V. Treweek A. Nish Theulte Ewen MacKinnon Babe" Curran Joan Shumack R. O'Sullivan J. R. A. McMiLlan RK. O'Sullivan McMillan Dr. McMillan R. O'Sulivan KE. MacKinnon R. Savage Miss Shumack J. Southwell V. Mesdames AW. Fiuwarda

A C T Pastoral and Agricultural Show Opens Tomorrow

The A C T Pastoral and Agricultural Show opens tomorrow with about 2000 exhibits including over 200 in ring events. A tradesmen turnout decision is set for 12 30 on Wednesday. Queanbeyan spearheads the district exhibit to shield from the A C T. Sheep entries exceed 200 with Romney Marsh among breeds. Working bees completed preparations for the event.

A.C.T Queanbeyan

Telopea Park School Open for Public Inspection

Telopea Park School buildings will be open for inspection Tuesday evening to show structural improvements and new equipment. The Parents and Citizens Association will host the event with Mr R Me D Fry organizing. Parishes at the school report 502 enrolled children across infant and primary levels.

Telopea Park Hendowste Med Fry Parents and Citizens’ Association Athana

Queanbeyan Coursing Club Greyhound Meet Results

The Queanbeyan Coursing Club held a Saturday night meeting with major races including Canberry Stakes 473 yards and Canberra Stakes 473 yards. Winners named include Southern Boy in fifth division and ThornCap in Maiden Stakes, with winning times around 27.1 to 27.8 seconds and multiple placings listed for each race.

Queanbeyan Coursing Club

Reynolds Wins Studman Cup In Tight Federal Golf Match

D Reynolds won the Studman Cup after a strong finish from 14 handicap. W Bent was one down and produced solid golf. Top scores included Reynolds 68 14 56 Dent 69 13 54 Torrence 81 18 63 Bourke 81 18 63 Broadribb 75 11 64 Madigan 84 20 64.

D. Reynolds W. Bent W. Dent J. Torrence L. Bourke R. Broadribb W. Madigan

Amble and Aqueduct Rivalry Stirs Carnival Highlights

The report covers racing events with Amable, High Caste, Ajax, and solo winners. notes the Richards Moore bout delayed due to influenza and state cricket appeals. It details Pure Gold's Flemington win, NSW rugby league split, and park dog racing at Harold Park with betting anecdotes.

Forced decision echoes in quiet debate

A fragmented clipping notes a public discourse on compelled choices and lingering tensions. Names and places are unclear, but the tone hints at political or civic pressure influencing a community response.

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