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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 06, 1939

Page

6

Queanbeyan Club regulates chalice race draw and ballots

The Queanbeyan Club announces a 16 person committee petitioning for a race over a 0 mile course. The event begins at 1, with drivers and names such as Deriver, Tonmne Mobs, A. Goldthorpe, F Burn, Kéeiey, Hartin listed. Various participants and officials are named, with voting for junior and senior champions and donations by Rengrhy for the trophy.

A. Goldthorpe F Burn M, Kéeiey Hartin

London wool sales show steady demand for crossbred New Zealand offerings

London buyers remained focused on New Zealand crossbred wools with most lots cleared at firm rates. Demand held firmer than previous days though inferior lots were frequently withdrawn due to cautious sentiment. Catalogues listed items from New Zealand, Canada, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with total offerings 3,988 bales and 11,000 sold.

London Thurstay New Zealand Wales Queenalina Marinerim And Victoria South Australia Western Australia

Minority clashes reported in Poland amid unrest

Reported clashes involve minority groups in Poland with authorities responding to protests. Details remain sparse but tensions appear centered on ethnic or regional rights. No clear casualties or official statements yet.

Import Ban Reflected In New Zealand Trade Concerns

The article reports on import restrictions hurting New Zealand commerce with retailers closing and seeking alternatives. It notes statements from Mr. Savage and mentions Germany Poland and the Young German Party in Blain, highlighting overseas obligations and proposed policy responses.

Emia Rae N.Z To Sine Seer Savage Poland Young German Party of Blain

War leaders set for weekend cricket and football clashes

Teams from the region prepare for a busy day at the Oval with Hobart’s premier match and a fast schedule of rovers, half forwards, and forwards. Travel parties depart from Hotel Kurrajong at 11.30 am, with arrival at 12.30 pm for kickoff and subsequent play by Rovers, Captains, and local clubs.

Queanbeyan Nthe Masich Oval Rastinke Uel Etrong Acton Fiat Rovers Dompeter H. McGinnens Noonan Powell Elliman Cottrell Parry Haalam B. Seton Gallinogie Thomas G. Robertson Wiliams Rodda Macdonald Harris Brodin Fyfe Acott Bowring Rover Kinge, Oval James Satut Wade Macauley Law Sore

Rugby Union Premership Prospects At Northbourne

Northern Suburbs meet R M C aiming to rebound after a tough Saturday loss. Dumbleton sidelined, Tancred RM C to include West, while Dantroon contends with Brooker absence. Militia v Canberra Grammar Colts match looms as key midweek race with special buses to Duntron oval.

Fern Wade Ay Troyil Uemtary Frtalbu R.M.C Dantroon Rm.c T. J. West Shore Vicplay Dumbleton Midridge University Ain North Mukia Northbourn Winl Militia Baker Canberra Freel Garrible Bell Varaity Watson Whale McCue Northbourne Canberra ‘Grammar School M. Kevens R. Jackson J. Jackson J. Kelly J. D. Welsh G. Lambert A. Hobday H. Gerrard J Duffy J. Bradley D. Metnnes Crogen J. Malloy K. Ficker C. Prowse R. Peterson Duntron Oval Duntroou

Canberra autumn leaves amid drought and bush fire resilience

A Canberra tourism feature from Vacuum Oi Company and Interior Bureau highlights a new tourist map and a vibrant season. The piece muses on Canberra as Australia’s capital, noting autumn foliage along Northbourne Avenue and the city’s appeal to visitors amid drought, fires, and growth. It mentions Canberra’s appeal across science, administration, and culture, and ends with a reference to American wine.

Canberra Vacuum Oi! Company Lte Inerlor Tour- Int Bureau Aratme Northbourne Avenue

Travel by air booking details and agent contact

Australian National Airways Pty. Ltd. booking agent J. W. Ireson offers travel assistance. Phone W303 from 9 am to 9 pm with next door in Brighter Homes.

AIR Australian National Airways Pty. Ltd J. W. Ireson

Dreamlike Aussie Rail Timetable Fragments

Fragmented OCR text outlines a train schedule with mentions of Daly Sunn y Bights Albury via Tans Gundagel services to Behues Awan Hill Mildura Reumoun and Sydney via Goulburn Macquarie Per and Comdhen. It notes connections with trains to Canberra and Valle y Passenger, with a 10 90 a.m. booking reference, implying a complex regional timetable.

Albury Tans Gundagel Behues Awan Hill Mildura Reumoun

Three and four year olds handicap at Cragitean Last Chance meet

The Moorefield Race Club card shows multiple handicap divisions with horses named Te start atta, Tony, Lord Valen, Fire Bivinter, Mstalic, Beott, Vangykot Bacond, and others. Notable entries include Eastbourne, Sir Hugh, Hola in One, Squadron, Inspector My Friend, Bold Bob Kalola, Ronaldo, Waration, Absconder, and Good Morning Gemland. The Flying Welter and Monogram events list horses such as Heroic Faith, Morning Bradley, Stalin, Benburb, Whisper, and Vulpine among contenders, with weights and divisions detailed for each race.

Tony Lord Valen CoWa Guiding Fire Bivinter Tethet Mstalic Panne Eastbourne Sir Hugh Hola Squadron Inspector My Friend Beott Whights Tba Mainridge Bob Kalola A Canveser Dunnybrook Opportunity Ronaldo Waration Ganphar Raieo All Watts Gemland Ing Mohave Fiy Tia Yvonne Walpuna Caluran Winters Avonuide Piassey Belvoir Regent Land of Chstura Hope Améranthus Fogerty Moorefield Race Club

Roving horse names and races listed in Old Melbourne card

A fragmentary ledger of horse names and handicap events from a historic meeting. Entries include Gulf, Warrogna Hargar, Monarch, Bluebeard, Shere Khan, Golden, and other steeds with assorted handicaps and track positions. The garbled text shows multiple race titles such as GLEN ELOIN HANDICAP and MAGDALA WELTER with various horses and figures.

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