Nominations Open for ACT Resident Championships
Intending entrants must note nominations close next Monday. Entry forms are available at Sports Depots and club courts. The Northbourne Club finals saw A Nish and Miss V Treweek defend titles with Nish dominating in men's singles and Treweek defending the ladies crown. Reid and Braddon clubs also completed championships with notable victories across singles and doubles events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.T
Northbourne
A. Nish
Miss V Treweek
Miss V. Treweek
Miss M. Treweek
Nish
Speed of Bombs and Planes Sets Ground for Sonic Debate
The article compares velocity scales from lightning to fighter planes and bombs, noting the 186000 mile per second speed of light and the sound barrier. It cites bomb and parachutist speeds, bullets, and an A-12 interceptor purportedly reaching 620 mph, with land speeds claimed at Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Lt la
U.S.A
A. McDonald
Aduit Beyont
Bonneville
Road Safety Figures Show NSW Gains and US Increase
Road safety data reveal New South Wales cutting death rates by 4.4 percent while the United States rises by 6 percent. NSW and US show different progress with specific accident reductions and years of preventative programs. Last year 621 people were killed and many injured, urging motorists and pedestrians to cooperate with the Road Safety Council to promote courteous road use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Americas
United States
America
Roai Safety Council
National Football Aims to Moderate Enthusiasm and Boost Longevity
Senior clubs bring experience to rising national football scenes while modern coaching and new records competition spark anticipation. League officials warn against over enthusiasm risking mid season slump, plan open-age and interstate matches to sustain keenness and finance, with F Primmer named coach and Canberra training reforms introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirtta
New South Wales
Aome
Queanbeyan
F. Primmer
Greyhound and Horse Racing Night At Queanbeyan Club
The Queanbeyan Courting Club staged a night of greyhound racing and hurdle events with multiple divisions. Winners included DAN O GOW in the Canberra Stakes Fifth Division, PETER VALLEY in Fourth Division, MY BARNEY in Olden Stakes, TRIMMER MAC in Novice Hurdles, and YAKABOY in Fly Stakes, with various betting odds and close margins noted. The meeting also featured Canberra Stakes Third and Second Divisions and a Can berra Stakes final, all completed within fast race times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queanbeyan Courting Club
Canberra
Dan O Gow
Pop'a Wonder
Kreuger
Je‘rilderie Lad
Murall
Pride
Ben Kagal
Pop's Wonder
Dawnporte
Peter Valley
Careema
Constant Silver
Betling
Careemsa
Min Falcon
Bengarry
Ileengtha
MY Barney
Adzon Boy
Prince Charlant
Evens Adzon Boy
Zarkov
Chariton Rose
Bonnie Folie
Saint Tareena
Waxmint
Trimmer Mac
Southern Boy
Cahran Prince
Jack Bradbury
Thistle Doone
My Gash
Bermagul
Bermandine
Brinley Innes
Lord Lascatot
Bermagol
My Gosh
Menta Bill
Menia
Wilow
Beauregard
Royal Canberra Golf Club stableford winners named
L J Eddy and J G Davies won grade trophies with 38 points each in the Royal Canberra Golf Club event. J Mulcahy posted 33 points with a No 2 Iron after a poor previous week, while top A grade scorers included J Wallace and C J Campbell and B grade leaders included M E McCarthy and A Turner.
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L. J. Eddy
J. G. Davies
Royal Canberra Golf Club
Stableford
J. Mulcahy
J. Wallace
C. J. Campbell
J. Hibberton
W. FE. Davidson
C. P. Moroney
M. E. McCarthy
A. Turner
B. R. Roberts
H. Yeand
Haridelle Fights to Narrow Win in 7f Handicap
Unclear field including Haridele Proud Fox Emerge and Metal ic battle for win in 7f handicap with War Trophy high on ante post betting. Won by a length, followed by a length and a quarter to second, with other notable runners such as Happy Lass Gobershics Many Ways Pantura and Chlewlu in the mix. Second and third place gaps tight across a busy racetrack card.
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Whitson
W. Cook
M. McCarten
Happy Lass
Emerge
Mortine
Lady Neith
Proud Fox
Pantura
Chlewlu
Metalic
Lay Nerth
War jTrophy
Haridelle
Diva Otor
Mace
Secord
Bie Whittington
If. Shean
Henchman
E. McMenamin
Two's Company
TAZ
A.ward
Shining Night
Whisper Low
Battle
Its Funny
McMenamin
Soho
Wilson
Tailor
Surtic
Thorax
Pur Zing
Rosabelle
Grand Pere
Gollbrook
Beijing
Ita Funny
Diva
Im. WI
High Caste
E. Bartle
Gulf Salute
Shean
Mosaic
Reading
Moonee Valley Woodlands Trial Handicap Bronze Mark Highlights
Raucous Moonee Valley meeting features Woodlands Trial Handicap bronze mark results led by Ingoda Boy and Shandon Belle with Spearwings Home Secretary and others in the mix. Winners time 1.14 and 1.15 show Gallopers posting narrow margins. final placings include Hollymount Handicap and La Veur with notable finishes by The Trapper and Prince Ronald.
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Woodlands
Grant
Wantgert
Ingoda Boy
Box
Shandon Belle
Ankovitch
Spearwings
Sheer Joy
Ore
Cuba
Narrame Gipsy Way
Pambina
Flashlight
Nekandler
Ankara
Profuse
Abo
Midos
Spear Wings
Cuyla
Ingola Boy
Scyros
Gipsy Way
Miss Iskander
Te Karere
Narrania
Finshlight
Midas
Diva
S/ ELST
Anl
Hollymount
Barger
Calonus
Ralph
Rosmarine
McDonald
Colous
Leo James
Basalt
Naval Teamarine
Harith
Endeavour
Sunrocks
Rothwell Steaplewhses
La.veur
L Meenan
Glento
McKee
Nevizes
Dynan
Leichar
Tornauk
Ballasair
Ninh
Gracatello
Strathian
Bold Brat
Ol London
Betting
Laveur
Nevies
Glentoiin
Babiassir
Tormsuk
Reluht
Bathing Beauty
Saki
Dark Felt
Old Daya
Prince Sion
Sir Rona
Morvren
Lady Sykes
Sir Locket
Hathersage
Throtle
Marauder
Sun Belle
Prince Bion
Morrren
Prince Ronald
D. Walker
Deroration
Beresforn
Contact
True Flight
Moonray
Astounding
Cumulus
Procyon
Royal Comet
Atticus
the Decoration
Washine
Gilmore
Parilla
N. Creighton
Lockmont
Ft. Hayes
Cy- Bill
Deo
Bir Drake
Dollar
Fox Wins City Bowling Championship in Narrow Finish
In the City Championship final on the City green, B Fox defeated A Chase 32-28 after a closely fought 36 ends. Fox led early 7-3 on end nine and 15-7 on end fifteen, but Chase surged to 18-17 and 25-23 by end thirty, before Fox sealed victory with two twos on end thirty six.
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Bfox
A. Chase
Fox
Chafe
Lamb Jacrd
Martin
Vivian
Williams Norman
Brack
D. Smith
Harris
Stevens
Chase
Ridley
Pike
Rookes
Hankey
Falconer
Darcy
Morris Turner
Rootes
Scott
Mors
O'Halloran
Camberwell
Vic
Graf
Carroll
Fike
Clarke
Hearne
Fryer
Howe
Glenelg
Smith
Hanley
Norman
Hammond
Marchant
Mra
Chamion
Mra. Spendiove
Elmer
Sorensen
Mrs. Lancaster
iMra
Goulburn Wins District Pennant in Close Final
The postponed Federal District Bowling Association pennant final was continued at Goulburn where Goulburn edged Canberra by two points to claim the title. Canberra Club results included Wollongong rink victory 34 to 9 and multiple close Canberra pairings with scores like 24-19 and 28-27.
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Canberra
Goulburn
Federal District Bowling Association
Annual Meetings for Rugby Union and Referees Association
Mr. J. Darvall Hunt will represent the N.8.W. Rugby Union at the ACT Union annual meeting tonight at Hotel Kingston. Delegates and club members may attend. voting limited to office bearers and accredited delegates. The Referees Association meeting starts at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Darvall Hunt
N.8.w. Rugby Union
A.C.T. Union
Hotel Kingston
Refereea’ Association
Paramedie and Star Leaf race results at Priory Park
A racing card lists Turncoal Paramedie Star Leaf Moongana Stentor and others racing at Priory Park with final placings 1st by three lengths 2nd geconi and 3rd, times around 1 14. Sherwood Highway and horses including Limerick Lace Mollie Con and Con Naru compete with purses near £441 and £1 2/6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turncoal
Parmedie
Star Leaf
Moongana
Stentor
Mb Roalta
al- Merle
Maney
Priory Park
Retting
Paria
Cyden
Con Naru
Linkboy
Mannade
Beaufiler
Moorameng
Woolcumbe
Neutron
el Ren
Carndale
Mualavu
Radio Schedule Fragment From Canberra 2FC 2BL and 34R
A dense listing of day long radio programming across networks 2FC 2BL and 34R and regional stations. It catalogs times for News Music School broadcasts Sermons Talks and special segments including Christmas programs and Empire exhibition features.
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Janet Mitchell
The
Roosevelts
B.B.C. New
Melbourne Wireless Chorus
Waltsing Matilda
Edmund Barclay
Montague Brearley
2FC
Canberra Times
Sporting
Goulburn Post
Bennel Knocked Out by Terry Reilly in Melbourne
In Melbourne at the BStadion Bennel outboxed Reilly for seven rounds but fell to a knockout in the eighth. The referee counted Bennel out after Reilly delivered a decisive knockdown ending the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bennel
Terry Reilly
Reilly
Bennet
Canberra Miniature Rifle Club last quarter shoot at Duntroon
The Canberra Miniature Rifle Club held its final quarterly shoot at the Duntroon range on Saturday. C Sutton won the daily cash prize and the monthly spoon, with N Canham second in the quarterly scratch and handicap aggregates. Sutton led the scratch with 484 and handicap 564, while Canham had 473 scratch and 558 handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Miniature Rifle Club
Duntroon
Sutton
H. Napthalt
J. W. Grinham
C. Sutton
L H. Hughes
J. Lloyd
N. Canham
Melbourne RAF Pilot Killed in Action
Melbourne pilot Irvine Scott Owen Gaze of the RAF was killed in active service. He was the son of Squadron Leader Gaze of Melbourne and served with the Royal Air Force.
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Melbourne
R.A.F
London
Omicer Irvine Scott Owen Gaze
RAF
WH & Son
Gaze
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