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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

3

Derby or Darby Triumph Highlights Weekend Racing

Derby or Darby crowned as the standout result at Warwick Farm with Grey Derby showing form, while Doomben saw mixed showings as Bolwing beat rivals. Henneberry left for England eyeing a middleweight clash, and Pebblestone scored a double at the Turheadcap meeting. Canterbury-Bankstown lost to St George in a league trial, and Laver earned a boxing decision in Melbourne.

Darby Ihey Merby Warwick Farm Sat- Thy Atiwe Femvworth Fred Henneberry England Ani Torvune Henneberry Jon Idehardy Jack McNaimye

Fishing season closes in ACT rivers for trout and perch

The fishing season for trout and perch in the ACT rivers closed yesterday. The season in New South Wales opened on September 1.

A.C.T New South Wales

Rugby Union Thrills in Opening Premiership Play

Royal Military College No. 1, University and Eastern Suburbs won in convincing style in the ACT Rugby Union first-grade premiership opening. RMC No. 1 defeated Northern Suburbs 35 to 18 at Manuka Oval, while University beat RMC No. 1 17 to 7 at Telopes Park. The ceremony featured Senator McLeay and Mr. Woodger, praising the season and fitness demands for national defense.

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Opening season hard fought as ATC hockey hosts 10 teams

Ten senior teams contested the season kickoff with keen matches at Griffith ground. Kingston and Barton produced a tight affair with Kingston scoring first but Barton answering, final 4 to 3 in Barton’s favor as Cane and Shand provided key plays. Old Canberrans beat Queanbeyan 6 to 3, Pigg scoring three times. AMC and University split 2–2 with Monaghan and Burgens finding the net. Reserve action saw Militia edge Barton 2–0 while Grammar beat University 4–3.

ATC, Hockey Association Associaton JA. Brownewale Griffith Groutn Waaean Grace Kington Barton Ute Snjurion Kingston Rodds Morton Stan Perry Berton Whic Rudds Anderson J Barner Barn D. University Avengulnr University Queanbeyan Canberrans To One Old Northbourne Militia Grammar University Gli Canberrans BMC Pang Sydney R.A. Ellwood

Randwick Holds Premiership Lead In Close Round

Sydney rugby results show Randwick tied to first with a narrow win over St George. Northern Suburbs upset by 24 to 8 as Manly and Western Suburbs posted gaps. Drummoyne beat University and Parramatta edged Emera Suburns, while Gordon suffered a 14 to 6 defeat.

Sydney Canterbury-Bankatown St. George Neviousy Everal Fair Kid Korth Sydney South Sydney Newtower Randwick Winbraten NSW Rugby Union Northern Suburbs Manly Western Subir Drummoyne University Parramatta Eamera Suburns Gordon

Spanish relief gift preserves ruins in University City

Spanish relief news notes Madrid saying Britain's first consignment of 500 tons of food is being distributed. General Franco has decided to preserve several ruined buildings in University City to memorials.

Madrid Britain Franco University City

Queanbeyan Meeting Postponed Due to Rain

A Queanbeyan meeting was postponed because of light rain delaying schedules. Morning showers softened the ground while officials delayed duties and postponed the event until later on Saturday when clearer weather returned.

Queanbeyan

King and Queen Plans for Canada Departure Similar to Previous Voyage

London reports the King and Queen will depart for Canada aboard the Empress of Australia with plans set to mirror the earlier voyage of Repulac. They will travel by special train to Waters station and leave Portsmouth, with Linton Australia due to depart 13 hours later.

London Canada TMB Waters

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