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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented report notes movements of two forces near the coast and fortifications along the sea line. The text references retirement lines and attempted penetrations aimed at disrupting coastal defenses and advancing toward key positions.
Eastern Suburbs beat University 3 0 at Monuka Oval to firm up their title challenge. Meehan 3 and McGrath 2 among the scorers for Eastern Suburbs, while PF Carmody crossed for University’s lone try. Northern Suburbs defeated Duntroon 41 nil at Duntroon Oval with Jackson leading the scoring.
At Kingston Oval 700 spectators watched Eastlake and Acton stage a high speed opening display as the 1939 grand finalists led a busy round. Highlights include Trevillian and Noonan for Eastlake and Westcott and Kirkham for Acton while Northbourne Oval saw Eastlake, Acton, and Ainslie deliver strong showings across the day.
Hall dominates Kingston 9 to 1 as forwards execute short quick passes and teamwork outshines Kingston. Boronitas defeat Ex-Students Red 7 to nil with Lea and Paul starring in defense. YWCA beats Ex-Students Green 8 2 with Chase and Howard in form. Saint Christopher’s upsets YWCA 12 to 1.
Canberra dominated the Carr Cup match at Queanbeyan Showground to win 18 nil over Goulburn. Key plays by D Bartlett and Watts propelled Canberra with strong backline work and precise movements. Curtain-raiser saw Canberra Reserves beat Goulburn Reserves 8-0. Massy Cup Queanbeyan defeated Yoos 35-5 with £72 gate take.
Officiating at the Southern Tablelands Show Societies Union Conference in Goulburn, L Broadhead warned lighting cuts from a coal strike led to the cancellation of the Breyhound meeting. Denis the Iron Horse won Randwick's Flying Handicap with Ted McMenamin, while Brazandt trailed in mud at Moorefield.
Rifle shooting at the Canberra Rifle Club featured the Ainslie Cup and the second stage of the Maloney Trophy at 800 yards in good conditions. J McIntosh scored 48 and beat J Li and J Haslam in the scratch. Weatherstone led the handicap with 45 6 50. Other scores included Haalam 48 4 00 and McIntosh 48 16 404.
All residents of Canberra may join Discussion Groups with courses in International Affairs Economics Politics Science Thought and Conduct Books and Drama. The charge is 5 shillings for any course. Details from R F Archer Secretary Organising Committee University Association of Canberra.
In a gripping set of grade matches, University rallied to beat Checks 54 with Piggin and Martin keying the late comeback while Kingston edged Old Canberrans Golds 5 0 after a sharp first half surge. Earlier, University led 3 1 at half time, Gilbert and Piggin converting penalties, and Kingston benefited from Hill and Max Hill scoring to seal the win.
The Victorian horse Thunderclap won his first race in New South Wales by taking the Novice Handicap at Randwick in 2.153 minutes. Jockey M. McCarten guided Thunderclap to his initial Randwick success, his first win since Lucrative’s Sires Produce Stakes victory in the autumn.
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