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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1941

Page

4

Communal feeding in Britain could become permanent policy

Wartime communal feeding, born of air raids and fuel shortages, gains popularity in London and beyond. London County Council operates Rest Centres and Mobile Canteens serving tens of thousands daily, with government grants and voluntary groups supporting warm meals and nutrition in shelters and evacuated areas.

Winifred Holmes Britain London Dalgarno Germany Lomion London County Council Ministry of Food Orst

Roosevelt cites large profit from stabilisation fund

President Roosevelt announced that the government earned 46 575 000 pounds from its 65 000 000 pound stabilisation fund created after the 1934 dollar devaluation. He credited fiscal experts for stabilising world trade before and after the war.

Washington Preadent Roosevelt

Greyhound Racing Results Queanbeyan Meeting

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club held a Saturday meet. Canberra Stakes division results list YARABOU, Constant Silver, Thistle Doone, and others with multiple betting notes and winning margins. Second division and Hurdles show EASTERN LADY, OUR PRESTIGE, and YOUNG NELL among winners with times and margins.

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club Canberra Yarabou Constant Silver Thistle Doone Boating Bermagul Bengarry Thutle Doone Yarra Wanna Nab's Float Annie Zora Firry Bon Pop's Wonder Ume Cash Duke Felluse Shortage Little Gold the Boss Another Nick Lt Beca Mupalla Pride Gold Falcon My Barney Muralla's Prides Varmint Antrigue Jolt Falcon Shirlene Ginger Rovin Dawn Port Young Demi Wit Val's Choice My Gosh Bermandre Crown Witness Lord Lancelot My Goah Peter Valley Waluvan Easern Lady la Sopressa Trimmer Mac Eastern Lady Jerilderie Lad Young Nell Kreuger Encenada

Matsuoka May Visit London After Berlin Trip

London dispatch says Japanese Foreign Minister Matsuoka plans a London stop after visits to Berlin and Rome. The report notes the possible timing and diplomatic context of the trip.

Matsuoka London Ankara Berlin

Rain Delays Final Pennant Bout Between Canberra and Goulburn

Rain disrupted the Federal District Association rink pennant final between Canberra and Goulburn after 10 to 19 ends on the City green. With three rinks won by Canberra but Goulburn leading overall at 68 to 63, the match was halted and rescheduled to resume later to settle the score.

Federal District Association Canberra Goulburn City Black Mountain Forrest Green Forrest Discuamon C. E. Francia Barnes Ecoregs Chidgey Loughrey McKinatry Weatherston Cummins Fitin Ballard Helller Gray Willlis Whiteford Fc Dudde Robertagn Nicholson Gould Hinchliffe Gratton Fawcett Lott Poidevin Adams U Wulson Marshall May Rath Hodgson Granger Wynn Davidson Loche

Queanbeyan Triumphs 103 84 Over Canberra In Tennis Style Match

The Canberra contest yesterday ended with Queanbeyan 103 defeating Canberra 84. Notable results include singles winner Hinchiffe 31 20 over Fawcett in a 37 end affair, and Crippa 32 8 over Briton in minor singles.

Hinchiffe Fawcett Crippa

Japanese Reverses in China Near I Chang

Chinese army headquarters report a one day battle south of the Yangtse opposite I chang with Japanese losses in the thousands. I chang, a treaty port, had been occupied by Japan. The Chinese News Agency cites the I chang victory as their greatest since the Talerchwang clash on April 7, 1083, when 7000 Japanese were killed and two divisions retreated.

Chungking Yangtse I-chang China Shangwa Saya Talerch-wang

Moorefield Race Day Details and Winners Summary

At Moorefield a three year old handicap led to Loyal Lad winning the first division by a neck over Pen Bird with Dublin Lad and Lady Nerth also prominent. The second division saw Kama emerge by three quarters of a length over Ceres, while Escutcheon won the juvenile handicap first division by two lengths. Master Piece won the jumpers flat, with Dollar taking the Brighton Handicap and Royal Sceptre prevailing in the late races. Time figures and multiple placements are noted for each event.

Loval Lad Whitney St Andrew W. Cook Pen Bird O'Sullivan Dublin Lad Happy Lass Jean Melfort Bally Rich Lady Nerth Status Haran Black Art St. Andrew Loyal Lad Lady Nelth Divatfor Kama J. Leguara Bylveroni G. Young Ceres TIS Ij. Thomason St. Elmo Cape Amber Sweet Auburn Panturn Gay Romero Victorine Thaber Edun Tunisia Paotalan Auburn Cape Am- Sylveroni Chatham A. Knox M McCarten America War Spear Harprey Awake Jesterine Chatham Cho'es BKY High EB. McMenamin Arahura E. Barte Miss Leonard King’s Deputy Penthea Thekill Lenore Mian Leonard King's Deputy Masterpiece AR. Young Heracles FR. Kelly Mab's Boy H. Rebingent Berrima Saratoga Blackie Miller Montague Berrima Dios Perond Brighton Handicar Dollaim Troiw Conk Mathlin Tal Ta Knext McMonamint Cuorange Pinna Hero Goo Morning Hilarious Hope Hroyal Sceptre A. Mulley F Smith Morrissey Australasia Calruth Wan Flying Welter Handbag ELSON Young Trish Sea Rosmetl Davidson Water Wagon Gallop Tarn Old Sport Bonny Loch Beau Breil Grand Billy Response Bruce Wool Melrose Chiswick Camsion Tolerant Trinh Bea Roameni Blson Diva MY Friend F. Smith Welcome News Parsons Beau Frere K. Cook Brunswick Joy Zel Wise Laddie Captain Cook Winsons Theorise Merry Brigade Duke Clare Kilda Velocity J. Purtell Saki E. Preaton Sir Rona N. Powell Bathing Beauty Wilson Pantler Morvren Acdashir Blancs Bir Rona Throttle K. Parris Leichare Tornasuk Whernsiide Parentena Musica David Nevizes Shere Khan Leichar Whernalde Tornaml Musical David Etymology Dive Zonda A. Breagley Historian W. Box G. Lessuc Pure Gold Aspire Bob Ob Moocramong Woolcombe Prairie Prince Colignan Beijing

Northbourne Club Tennis Championship Progress Report

Rain disrupted play but the Northbourne Club championship advanced with semi finals and finals set. Nish and Adams won the men's doubles over Byrne and Fitzgerald in three sets while Nish beat Wilkinson 6-2 6-3 and Byrne defeated Adam 7-5 4-4 in the singles. Women’s results saw Miss Yates beat Mrs Solly 9-7 6-1 and Miss Treweek defeat Miss Thompson 6-2 3-6 6-1 with consolation marks incomplete.

Sersons Nish Adams Byrne Fitzgerald Wilkingon Byrne d. Adam Easter Miss Bull Mist Tuckwell Mig McDonald Nishland Adams Ayrton Wile Aon Pa Byrne Fuegera Griffiths Bell Yates Y Nie

VENETIAN RACING NOTES FLEMINGTON RESULTS

Racing card reports multiple finishes from Flemington with prices and times. Spirank and Southern Night win, Frisco places. Trapper and Neville win two mile events. Locity and Zonda score in mile races. Ve Locity and Shere Khan headline Thoroughbred sprints with close margins and protests noted.

Four Ball Victory at Royal Canberra Golf Club

H. C. Coombs and L. J. Eddy won the four ball beat ball match at Royal Canberra Golf Club 1 up, finishing 13 holes to 12 in a strong team display. Nette and D. Vautin led in early rounds but were surpassed by eight other pairs as best scores include Coombs 18 and Li J 11, 12 up, with numerous 6 to 8 up finishes. The club hosts an aid for the war fund next Saturday. results reflect a competitive event with multiple standout pairs across age groups.

H. C. Coombs L. J. Eddy Royal Canberra Golf Club Nette D. Vautin Ald of War Fund Li J P. Nette D. M. Veutln R. B. Parker H. Yeesd M. Farrell W. J. Mildenhall L. Thomber

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