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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1941

Page

6

Kensington Races Duvenue Handicap Result Summary

Lucky Bon led the field in the 5S event at Kensington, blue metal gear, with Silveredias and Silverel dia close behind. Wave Length won the Wave Length 6.01 sprint at Rotonde Wallamba meeting, while Grand Billy edged Arrow and Sign On in a tight finish. Majorca by Miss Armidale, and Shot Gun by Bally Rich and Silver Arbor also showcased close finishes with several scratches and a disputed protest noted.

Lucky Bon Blue Metal Silvereida Evene Lucky Son Silvereldia Secon Rotonde Wallamba Sylveroni Bonny Col Rondeval Benpure Casicuendo Hazaten Vorgure Chiaw Rk Reitingava Benburh Haenden Captain Gore Casi-e-aio Billy Sign On Grand Billy Eixactor St. Elmo St. Majorca G. Whitney Miss Armidale W Cook Kentucky Wilson Miss Arm Dale Majorca Brocas Bally Rich Silver Arbor Pliny Sally Rich T Merton Bellenoo Martine Fell Kensington Hedonic Beau Frere Hedon Lottray Lmerge Lak Lon Balmore

Fearless wins AGGA Cup Wagga by a length and a half

The AGGA Cup in Wagga was won by Fearless by a length and a half over Many Ways with The Squire finishing a close third. Davis rode Fearless with 4.12 and N Watterson rode The Squire for 748. Cushla Ma chree and Finater scratched. Betting 6/2 on The Squire was the favourite.

Wagga Bimmin Toslay

Jockey Suspended at Sydney Races

Jockey Horton received a one month suspension after careless riding in the apprentices novice flame at Kensington. Stewards ruled his mount caused interference to Violin Well and Wallarmba toward the finish, affecting the Quinella.

Sydney R Horton Flamihap Kensington Liorten Wallarmba

Suspected death of man at Brighton Beach investigated

Detectives probe the death of David Duggan 34 of Or em after he was found on the Brighton Beach foreshore by bathers. He reportedly drank with companions before the ambulance arrived and a nurse prepared an injection, but he died.

Melbourne David Duggan Orem Brighton Beach Jan

National Football League catalogs junior to senior growth surge

The league reports rising junior participation with two new teams formed to accommodate interested boys and revised fixtures for a six term sub junior competition. Queanbeyan and St Johns Acton juniors shine, while Queanbeyan aims to extend a three year home unbeaten streak in Sundays big game with RAAF Fairfax side debut anticipated.

National Football League Messrs. Fyfe Polnd Withers James Saeton St.ohn's Acton Amalie Ainslie Oma Ramke Anidauke Queanbeyan RAAF Fairbairn Canberra Mlaud Phieomer Yeatentay Het LAA Wrness Queanbeyan Joy Oak Fps

Rugby Union Players Named in Casualty Lists

Rugby players including Gar J. L. Brill of Manuka and O G. D. Vincent, a University and Canberra forward, are listed as missing or wounded. Western Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs figures such as F C Kelly and W J F Phipps are reported wounded or missing, with prior NZ or NSW ties and a 1924 tour noted.

Gar J. L. Brill Manuka Eastern Suburbs D. Vincent University Canberra West Australia Kelly Western Suburbs Sydney Nsw Australia Phipps Sydney Vrmorcity Astern Suburbs N.E.W

St John’s Church of England Centenary Festivities Arrive

Messages from across Australia mark the 100th anniversary of St John’s Canberra. The Primate and other church leaders laud Canberra’s growth from pioneer settlement to a regional center of the Church of England and pledge blessings for future work in church and school. The bishop and visiting clergy attend the centenary events including a Youth Rally and Centenary Ball with local and regional church figures in attendance.

Australia St. Joh the Austalia Canberra Commonwealth Church of England Dunburra Anheru Queanbeyan St. John's Church Arthur HI Geoffrey Whiskard Rey Nell Ti. A. Jettson Hotel Cline F. Hill Diocesan Commission For Youth F. Rettie North Goulburn Robertson St. John's Fo Dowthwaite Lurgmillon Albert Hall

Rugby League Free Match Ends With ISU Victory

The free match of the season at Goulburn saw Goulburn AJL and ISU clash. ISU led 14 to at halftime and ended strong to win 28 to 23.

Goulburn Othe Goulburn Ajl ISU T.T Mis

Conference Debates Stock Financing Scheme For States

A Canberra conference discussed a common financing basis for emergency stock schemes in all states. Victoria favors compulsory wholesale retailer registration while New South Wales supports retailer co operation with promissory notes. The Commonwealth regulates and may approve state plans to ensure financial soundness. The gathering will continue for several days.

Canberra New South Wales Theother C. Critchley Messia J. F. Murphy J. A. Tonkin Commerce Department Commonwealth Professor Copland Victoria New South Waiulea New South Walesa

Munitions Efficiency Drive Targets Administration

Dr H V Evatt and Mr Bewley call for an overhaul of munitions supply and administration to boost wartime production. They criticise the recall plan and demand better incentives for skilled workers, emphasizing national needs over cabinet changes. The push argues for rapid, effective reforms in the vital services of supply and labour distribution.

Sydney H. V. Evatt MUP Bewley McBride Ministry of Munitions Beasley Dr. Fvat

Guides Seek Funds For Mobile Kitchen Drive

Last May during a World Guide event Brownies and Guides aided by commissioners were urged to donate to a mobile kitchen project. From May 2 to June 1 a dedicated drive aims to raise about £750 with concerts and appeals to support the kitchen was to be funded by contributions from units and leaders.

Canberra St John Nm Wo Uek Guides

Imperial forces advance in East Africa capital wording

A London issued communique says Imperial forces advancing from Desale seized Quormm and Anhillagi, capturing a number of prisoners including a general. In the south, enemy concentrations north of Neghelli battled as casualties were few. near Bendar Cassini on the Trullan Somaliland coast, a disruption occurred with troops captured and quantities seized.

London Desale Quormm Anhillagi Aditia Ababatana Neghelli Bendar Cassini Leanet Trullan Somaliland

Labour to Press for Vigorous War Production Drive

Melbourne reports a Labour proposal to grant the Acting Prime Minister full control of munition production in Australia upon Mr Mengies's return. The Labour Leader Mr Curtin urged a tougher industrial program at a heated War Council session, with Menzies awaiting.

Melbourne Fadilen Mengies Curtin Menzies Sa War Council Labour

Morse's Root Pills Offer Promise In Stomach And Kidney Relief

A historical ad column promotes Dr Morse's Root Pills as a universal remedy for constipation and digestive discomfort. It claims improved bile flow and kidney function, urging readers to try the product amid broader geopolitical references.

Uae Morse

Furnace Heat at Sollum Readies Allied Forces

Report from Sollum notes heavy sand storms and furnace-like heat as Allied troops endure the desert conditions. German forces reportedly press in as the Sollum-Tobruk area sees intensified military activity.

Sollum London

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