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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1939
Page
6
Detailed programme listing multiple divisions and races at Rosehill Race Club including Maiden and Juvenile Stakes, Granville Novice Handicap, Westmead Handicap, Club Handicap, and Rydalmere Mile Handicap with start times, horse names, and participating stables. Includes notes on entrants such as Adonis, Regalia, Prince, and various entries across divisions and juvenile takes.
With the football season near, Amalie club starts its trials hoping to field a team as strong as last year. Manuka invites old and new players to attend practice at 5 p.m. on the oval, signaling keen competition and squad building.
Berlin reports a plan involving 290 million pounds aimed at standardizing freight wagons and improving goods transport. The article notes negotiations and broader railway modernization efforts.
A Grow Rugby League Association sub committee submitted recommendations and draft rules for B grade interclub play to club presidents. If clubs disapprove a Group meeting will be held in Yass on April 2 to discuss. Wally Cameron quits Queanbeyan for a New Zealand club aboard the Mariposa on March 41 after a long Canberra connection. Cameron began with South Sydney in 1935 at 19, coached by Eric Lewis, rising from third grade to first, then to reserves. A farewell dance is planned Tuesday as Cameron receives best wishes from his club mates.
A girl once unable to straighten her knee after illness regained function after six months at Drummond Far Went Home. She now captains the basketball team. An entertainment by Sydney’s eight leading figures will be held at the Albert on Saturday April 1 at 8pm with tickets 3d and 2s. Secretaries of Canberra societies assist.
The list shows selections for the Maiden Walter Handicap with Wlaon, King's Park, Politease. Second Division includes Baveon, The Frenchman, Trumpeter. Juvenile Stakes Division lists Eaperanto, Blue Baron, Melrose. Other races include Granville Novice Red Eagle, Fe minist, Sigh. Westmead Handicap Gold Rod, Korimako, Caesar. Club Handicap Sal Volatile, oile nus, Hedonie. Rydalmere Mile Jocular, Fear less, Tucklar.
Australia’s champion racehorse Ajax travels by train to Sydney and is to be quartered at F Morrath’s stable on arrival tomorrow.
The Wellington Boxing Association moved to disqualify any member who promotes matches. The decision followed a claim that two contests last year were not run straight, as stated by president R. W. Nicholl.
The semi finals of the Boys' Cricket competition begin today At Haig Park Ainalle faces Northbourné and Boys' Club meets Manuka at York field venues continue the bracket setup with two matches scheduled for the day.
List of acceptances for today at Caulfield across races including Narong Hurdle 2 miles and several two year old events. The card shows top contenders such as Bas Rhin Padale Heroles, Shadow Shere Khan Moon and Meteorical Cairnsmore Platero Mac Rob and others with weights and odds-like values. The day also features major events St Kilda Handicap and Gordon Steeplechase with multiple entries and likely contenders.
The report lists placing results across several races. Notable finishes include Orrong Two Year Old with Anne first, Meteorica second, and Bas Rhin third. Other divisions show Fratorlan Xavier Mitosis in order, and multiple handicap events with named horses like Jolly Boy Turf Boy Lone Boy and Pibroch Trimon High Commissioner.
The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club compiles tomorrow's program with many races including Broken 473 yards and Canberra Stakes 473 yards. Weights must be weighed in before 1.18 p.m. with remaining weigh ins by 1.40 p.m.
The Minister for the Interior Mr McEwen said yesterday the conference on transport would be deferred to suit several states. The agenda includes a unified railway agreement and a timetable convenient to all governments.
A government inquiry found meat prices rise mostly from demand for high quality, with some price fixing by butchers but not beyond wholesale cost increases. It cites licensing as a possible remedy, notes transport rules affect Canberra’s costs, and observes regional price differences for fruits and vegetables with no evidence of excess profits.
The Commissioner found no factor under Canberra authorities that would unfairly affect bread prices. He noted keen competition among bakers and that retail prices remained justified at the time of the report, with changes tied to a flour tax affecting cost of living.
The report finds living costs in Canberra are influenced by distance from suppliers and limited coal use. Rail freights and building costs push prices up, while electricity inquiries may adjust present rates. High brick costs reflect labor and inspection fees add to home construction expenses.
Mr Q Rainer arrived in Sydney by mail plane and warned that American gangsters offering protection extend to Arabia. His company ran a bus service in Damascus and faced a £2200 annual protection payment to avoid theft or violence against their buses.
In London on Friday Len Harvey defeated Larry Gains of Canada when Gains retired in the 38th round of their Empire heavyweight title bout.
In Queanbeyan yesterday Licensing Magistrate Mr Lalding approved the transfer of the hotel licence from the farm to the new Captain's Flat Hotel in Capital. Sergeant Gray supported the transfer, praising the building's suitability and noting the erection of the new hotel.
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