Higgins Leads Open Amateurs in Canberra Cup Golf
W. A. Higgins sets a net 62 to lead the Open and Amateur Championships at Canberra with strong showings from J. C. Barker J. R. Pendergast and Mayo as the field pursues the Canberra Cup and Foursomes. Higgins shines in the singles while Barker and Petterson also post notable scores amid a crowded, record-setting event.
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J. Patterson
Royal Canberra
J. c. Barker
Petterson Has & Brakes
A. J. Senior
FG. Doddrell
M's
Higgins
Barker
Petterson
Mayo
Carnarvon
May
Hig
J. R. Pendergat
N.S.W
A. N. Waterson
the Lakes
V. Richardson
N. von Nida
J. A. Kelly
B. K. Thorson
Balgowish
Kelly
Tterson
C. R. Gaffney
Northbridge
Martin Smith
L. Chaplin
H.W. Hattersley
T. Tanner
The
Laken
J. R. Pendergast
von Nida
Royal Canberra Committee
Fairway We
Baila
Richardean
FE. Lee
Booth
Cremin
Wolf
Canberra
Larnach Castle Sells At Public Auction In Dunedin
Canberra auction history marks a first as Larnach Castle and 35 acres fetch a surprisingly low price. The estate dates to 1871, built for £100000, inspired by Scottish castles, with W J M Larnach bringing a Scottish legacy to Dunedin and a team of carvers completing the interior.
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Dunedin
Larnach Castle
Noone
A. F. Cinestrong
View Street
Enero
Ita
Larnach
Scotland
W. J. M. Larnach
Otago Bank
Rey
Francia
War’s impact visible in Australia car registrations
Commonwealth Statistician Dr. Roland Wilson reports January registrations at 2 601, down from 4 000 the previous January. Officials say demand signals affect import policy and currency conservation amid wartime pressures.
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Australia
Statistica
Commonwealth Statistician
Roland Wilson
Petrol restrictions slow Otago stock agents operations
Owing to petrol limits a Otago stock and station firm has cut clockback twenty five minutes. They supply agents in centres with smart cabs and gigas. Cars retained for trips and bad weather while local rounds are done by the C. Petrol price has risen six times since the outbreak of war to 2/64 and 2/5 a gallon, up from prewar levels of 2/- and 1/11.
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Otago
Racing Results and Trials at Ib Dark and Point Cook
Chronicle of today’s racing cards with multiple races listed. Horses such as Giant Killer Frisco Terka Glowing Bobken and Old Vienne appear among varied placings and weights. Includes EAGTER CUP 1 mile trials and Barrier Positions with horses like Makai Mosaic Royal Chief and Old Rowley noted.
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David Conandasle
Terka
Bobken
Bozzago
Grim
Maikal
Geebung Boa Royal Chief
Mlanage
Igpecuth Truly
Cavalier T
St. Conown Folk
Old Rowley
Fountain
Makai
Royal Chief
Mosaic
Plymouth Hoe
Round Up
Constant
Feminist
Cooranga
Geebung
Elanage
Yours Truly
Dashing Cavalier
Own Folk
Gold Spark
the Blizzard
Exmoor
Giant Killer
Tranquil Alarm Fur Trader
Old Vienna
Alarm
Mac Rab
Rose Princess
Wanderer
Lucky Heo
Lord Walla
Operatic
Zonde
Aurie
Mildura wins Doncaster as Gold Salute balks in Sydney
The Newmarket winner Mildura claimed the Doncaster Handicap at Randwick on Saturday beating stablemate Beaulivra with Darby Munro aboard. High Caste and Geebung followed as major contenders, while Gold Salute owner Alan Cooper criticized handicapping before signaling he would not race in Sydney again.
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Doncaster
Mildura
Alan Cooper
Gold Salute
Cooper
Sydney
Randwick
Newmarket
New Zealand
Beaulivre
el Golea
High Caste
Geebung
Darby Munro
Beaulivra
Easter and Sydney Cup racing results and owner notes
Arch ie Crofts owner of Valiant Chief won In luck on Saturday. El Golea ran third in the Doncaster and Prairie Prince won the Maiden Two Year Old Handicap at Flemington. Manrico was headed by Kaplin in the seaside Handicap while controversy swirled over jockey under rating. The Sydney Cup is run this afternoon with Yours Truly the favourite carrying 7 12.
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Stavelon
Hawking
Jim
Smith
Western Australia
Alex Reid
South Australia
Foyt Northeast
Ossie Burton
Archie Crofts
Prairie Prince
Flemington
Manitoba
Breasiey
Bressiey
Critica
Manrica
New Zealand
Horace
Special Race Forecast Weather Update
Warm sultry conditions giving way to cooler cloudy skies with a chance of a shower at night. South to southeast breeze expected throughout the period.
Unclear horse race odds and rugby league notes
The piece suggests potential winners Maikal and Gold Spark in a race with Old Rowley and Femin iat as rivals. It notes Old Rowley finishing behind Maikal on Saturday and mentions a half mile longer today. Rugby League conference discusses group quotas and plans for a country carnival with three finals at Newcastle during the King’s Birthday weekend. Harold Park dog heats saw Speedy Cis, Bonny Wit, and New Mongolia winning, with other backed dogs also performing well.
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Maikal
Gold Spark
Old Rowley
Feminiat
Menta Mathal
Pid Rowley
Newcastle
Harold Park
Cis
Od Bonny Wit
New Mongolia
Easter Holiday Mail and Bank Services Adjusted in Canberra
Easter Monday 25 March 1940 Canberra GPO opens from 9 am to 10 am for most services except money orders and savings bank. Brisbane Mall postings and Canberra suburbs show limited delivery with early closure. Canberra East closed. Manuka follows same arrangements. a single letter courier clearance at 9:30 am.
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G.P.O
Canberra
Southern Air Malls
Northern Air Mall
Brisbane
Canberra City
Neas
Money Order
Eavings Bank
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Kingswood, Vic
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E. G. Doddrell
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Woodlands
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Murdoch's
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