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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

2

Canberra Swimming Club Carnival Ends Amid Records And Cancellations

The Canberra Swimming Club final carnival saw Morcombe set a 66 yard backstroke record before Brophy edged the mark in the Mixed Backstroke Handicap. Open diving final canceled due to competitors’ illness. Sir William Clemens donated trophies to L Chalfe and J McGrath. Results list multiple age group events and times across freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and diving.

Canberra Swimming Club J. Morcombe Seea M Brophy Sir William Clemens Sir William Mise L. Chalfe J. McGrath P, Brophy M. Hill M. Brophy J Schneider Brophy B. Brophy J. Schneider J. Dear J. Duker Mina G. Terkel A. Chay G. Drayton J. Dean D. Campbell E Mauger F. Thomas G. Israel Eastlake RAAF Acton W. Burns R.A.A.F Rh. Hill East-lake Wolflick Flalai A. Bailey Der W Burnsser

Racing in Manila and Sydney Hints at Bloodstock Market Growth

Racing news from Manila and Sydney notes rich buyers eager to improve bloodstock in Australia and abroad. Jockeys in Ascot Two Year Old Handicap fined for barrier disobedience. Spearace racing outlook in Queensland fades due to muscular trouble. Rider Critley suspended a month for interfering at Ascot. Scratchings listed for several stakes events.

Manila Sydney Robert Cooper Melbourne Filip Pinos Ascot Cook McCarten Davidson Spearace Brisbane Queensland Turf Club Fan Critley Old Red Delvyino Ajon

New Army Chief Gazetted Promotion in Australia

The promotion of General Sir Charles Brudenell White to Chief of the Australian Army was gazetted yesterday. He will receive a 2000 pound yearly salary with a traveling allowance. The appointment also links him to the First Member of the Military Board and Chief of the Australian Section of the Imperial General Staff.

Australan O Army Ay Charles Brudenell White General Staf Military Board Imperial General Staf

Canberra court fines in illegal betting cases

Two women faced petty sessions on illegal betting charges in Canberra. Lily May Luton and Edith May Harrington admitted running or using houses for betting, with Luton fined five pounds and Harrington five pounds plus costs after police found bets and paraphernalia at the premises.

M. J. Ryan Canberra Lily May Luton Manuka Sergeant Bailey Bailey Maguire Luton Costa Ryan Luten S.p Edith May Harrington Westlake Bhilley Ln Goble Balley H B Dickson Harrington Dn Defmudt Inge

Forrest Club Tennis Meeting Sets Club Roles and Prep

The Forrest Club committee filled vacancies after the Ford departure with Mrs. Lott as General Manager Mrs. L Bennett to head the Ladies Selection Committee and Miss A Mildenhall on the General Selection Committee Entries for the Mub's annual championships are being received for April 6 and 7 A working bee is planned this weekend to remove lead lines from No 4 court and ready it for resurfacing.

Ford Lott A. Mildenhall Anc L. Bennett Mub No. 4 Court

St Andrew’s Church extends call to Rev Hector Harrison

The congregation of St Andrew's Presbyterian Cathedral Forrest unanimously calls the Rev Hector Harrison of Claremont WA. The call goes to Goulburn Presbytery next Monday week and then Fremantle Presbytery. Harrison has led St Aldan's Claremont for three years after Melbourne University and Theological College studies.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cathedral Forrest Hector Harrison B.C Claremont W.A Goulburn Presbytery Fremantle H. Harrison St.Aldan's Church Melbourne University The Theological College Melbourne

Canberra court fines driver for liquor use in road crash

Harry Davey aged 23 of Causeway Way fined 17 and costs 30 days in default for driving while under the influence. His licence suspended pending regrant. Evidence showed a March 20 incident on Commonwealth Avenue Bridge with a swerving car. Several other drivers faced fines for lighting offences and a collision case noted.

M. J. Ryan Canberra Davey Harry Davey Stanley White Sutton McKay Mill Creek Urinrra Holp Trath White Harold John Long Kingston Long Ryan

Two Killed In Moth Crash In Perth

Perth reports a midair engine failure killed James Tailor Evans from Maryland a Marylania instructor and Allen John Mc Pherson from Medlanda a cadet. Their Moth Minor plane stalled at 3000 feet and struck trees during forced landing. Both remained strapped as rescuers arrived.

Perth James Tailor Evans Marylania Allen John McPherson Medlanda Matey

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