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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1941
Page
6
A torn Rosehill racing card lists numerous horses with uncertain divisions and odds. Names like Indian for am and Portia appear amid many entries, suggesting a dense program with multiple races and handicaps.
A garbled meet draw lists many aliases and dog names for the Queanbeyan Pacanbeyea geetae Coursing Club event. The night draw mentions divisions and distances from about 400 to 600 yards with numerous entries such as Anne Zors Bonnie Edie Den 1 Gow and Adavn Boy Black Arbor Carlton Row. A Newfoundland artillery contingent arrived at the west coast port welcomed by the Newfoundland Trade Commissioner.
In unfavourable weather the royal Canberra associates held a single grade 18 holes stroke competition yesterday. The top three cards were Mrs Punshon 902 21, Mr Murray 07 23, Mrs Clayton 102 19, with Mrs Punshon leading.
A dense page from a Victorian racing section lists numerous horse names, jockeys, and odds across early trials. Entries include Medre, Farr, and Jam Farr, with various horse lines and positions, plus notes on distances and track conditions. The compiled card features figures like Port Purol, Merde, and Indian Princes, reflecting a crowded program and multiple events on the day.
Four young Englishmen captured in Madagascar after Britain collapsed escape by sailing a 13 ton schooner to Portuguese East Africa covering 450 miles in several days. The report also notes a Canada United States power agreement for a St Lawrence project signed by Prime Minister Mackenzie King and US Ambassador.
Organisers of the Far West Concert at Albert Hall promise a strong program with Canberra residents noted for culture. Reservations are advised and tickets may be bought at the door with special buses arranged. Local offices Cox's City Hotel Canberra Cleaver's News Agency Kingston and Manuka mentioned for information.
Sydney report notes Richmond race meeting postponed because of wet weather and rescheduled to a later date to be fixed.
Australia expands parachute production as the Empire Air Scheme drives growth. A Sydney firm received an order for silk used in parachutes, signaling major spending to meet increasing recruit training needs.
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