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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1940

Page

4

Greyhound racing results from Queanbeyan meeting

Canberra Stake, 473 yds Fifth Division Northern Lass won by a length and a half over Car Rose with Kathalina third. Time 27.45. Maiden Stake 473 yds Petite Cash led Prestige Kirana, Eggnog, Winabou and Andymore in order. Time 2.74. Open Flying 290 yds Golden Dots victorious over Frisco Slim with Dongola Lad and Shirbel notable. Time 18.11. Fourth Division Canberra Stake 473 yds Frivolous Peter topped Blue Reems and Jack Bradbury with a three length margin. Time 27.7. Heat 2 Mobalsom led a field including Valley's Golf and Jim's Elect with four lengths to Jim's Elect. Time 27.41. Hurdle Jerilderie Lad won ahead of Chakola's Pride and Boy. Time 29.13. Canberra Stake Second Division Wannaboy won by a half length over Leall. Time 27. Time 38.38 President Stakes 40 yd Askating defeated by Lady Tadema by a head. Time 38.31.

Queanbeyan Canberra Northern Lass Carrose Kathalina Pacific Some Law Nan's Hope Sadie Pride of Cooney Red Mulgo Petite Cash Kirana Eggnog Winabou Andymore Bilver Bray Redburgh Mick the Mighty Leannie Golden Dots Frisco Slim Wee Needa Betlng Dongola Lad Just, Smiles Flying Whizzy Conguna T Anne Zora Fawwater Peter Papa Choice Jack Bradbury Blue Reems Summer Tan Val Yarra Wanna Brinley Innes Pop's Glendalough Aiden Stake Mobolom Valley Jim Evens Mosolom Jim's Elect Bonnie Eimes Lady Abbott Valley's Gold Walla Boy Andy Bent Gibber Girl Misa Coy Paddy Moncree Jerilderie Lad Chakola's Pride Boy Evens Ll Southern Boy Huon Brook Cha

Whiskard Cup leads with nett 56 by OL Bourke

In the first round of the Whiskard Cup at Federal Golf Club Sir Geoffrey Whiskard presents the event. OL Bourke tops the field with a nett 56 while G Turner and H Horsburgh follow at nett 58. Several players posted scores in the 60s and 70s with Crombie and Rainaark close behind.

Geoffrey Whiskard OL. Bourke G. Turner H. Hornburgh Grosa R. Cromble L Bourke H. Horsburgh R. Woods W. Madigan F. de Vis KR. Crombie J. Rainaark BE. Jamieson D. Reynolds T. Robinson F. Jensen C. Woods W. Ware L. Wallace Davis Fia

Canberra Printing Note From Federal Capital Press

The notice states the paper is printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company offices on Mort Street Braddon Canberra.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mort Street Braddon Canberra

Ascot Victoria Wimbourna Trial Hurdle details

Racecard notes from Ascot Victoria listing results and betting for the Wimbourna Trial Hurdle and supporting races. Includes finish order Romulus Afghan etc with times, margins, and payouts. Montrow Handicap results. Charlemont Trial and Imperial Handicap details. bets on Magic Circle Pam elus etc. multiple divisions and weights noted.

Randwick Hurdle Trials and Two Year Old Handicaps

Race day results from Randwick include Blackie Miller winning the hurdle with Tweedside second and Bogan Boy third, time 3.2681. In the Two Year Old Handicap Overjoyed and Lejong dead heated for first, with Black Banter and Lejong close behind. Denis and Forward lead the Flying Handicap, with a long finish by Denis and Brazandt. Novice Handicap sees Whunderclap win by six lengths ahead of Live Maid and Penyw. Welter Handicap outputs Lockray winning by four lengths over The Kite and Opportunist, with a tight finish among major contenders.

Blackie Miller H. Paton Tweedside CA. Ellis Phil Il. Hynes Bogan Boy Trekater Sir Disc Montague Diva Place E. McMenamin Lejong Nicholla W. Cook Enderby St. Elmo Jymson Nichdala Cumberland Bronze Veil the Elk Leong Toderby Status Sally Rich Sylish Claudette Henbielita la Vallee Conmelle Bel Amour Lady Neith Weon Denis McMenamin Brazandt Shean Forward I. Thompson Radical Neki Dungala Roedborough Mohean Caesar Benburb Imurda Bidvop Tuckerbox Crediter Aapapelo Silenus Lewial Saratewa Diaorle Giemieei Dicey Tao Woeslaowa Sonny Col Cryon Betting Cryon Whunderclap Pennywise Spearana Liege Maid Secon Timmy James Barnes Welter Lockray Cowki Hilarious Tow. Thompson Phitus Tal Duncan Bristol Tickle Dashing Cavalier Salazar Early Bird Fearless Being Trishing Cavalier Plutus Tickle Jengihe Trerous the Kite Whineys Tj. Coutts Foun'sin God Serpent Gilltown Stalin Rathlin Bel Oiscau Kurrawid Uberous Kite

Racing Odds and Result Summary From Evening Card

In a mixed harness and flat betting card the race results show Won by a head with three quarters of a length between second and third. Bet totals include figures such as 136 Won, 1100, 8 and £2 8 pence with entries like French Gem, Night Train, Benchman, Old Med, and Trendel among others.

Sard Old Med Trendel Kingswear Barham Somerset Ellinon Snow White Roundabout el Banado Viulsard Benchman Prince Ariel Diva

Inaugural Canberra Kennel Show Opens at Kingston Park

The Canberra District Kennel Club opened its first show at Kingston Park with Minister for the Interior H E Foll officiating. President Dr L W Nott thanked exhibitors and donors while the Goulburn Kennel Club received praise for assistance. Judges Mr J J Dwyer and Mr Rowe led a broad line of awards across many breeds, noting strong set ups and potential spring shows.

Canberra District H. E. Foll Kingston Park L. W. Nott Goulburn Sydney Melbourne Koll Ite Committee Ite Enterprise Canberra JJ. K. Dwyer Judge's Society of New South Wales Fox Terriers’ Association Rowe Bruce Auceesa

Tennis A C T matches yield tight third round games

A close round of ACT tennis produced several tight results across divisions. Winners and scores include Barton and Kingston in mixed divisions, Forrest and Northbourne among others, with multiple 4- to 5-game margins and several draws and upsets across Divisions I III.

Bisishor Druin Northivame Tan Forrest Reid Ls Ik Thea

FOX HOUNDS EXHIBIT RESULTS AND AWARDS

Open class shows Mr G OG Cribb\'n Happy 1. Exhibit by boy or girl under 15. Robin kennels sweepstake winners include Mrs PF McKay Golden Glow greyhound 1, Mr A Burgess Rosalind kelpie 2, Dr L W Nott Duke 3. Pekinese luppy Wee Chu Chang 1, Mrs A Reid Ah Wong of Kul Chow 2, Miss EE Rooke Laure More 3. Best Exhibit in show Blue Logie dep and Uralla Rosalind biteh.

Mrs. F. McKay Ma. H. McaArthur A.C.T Mr. W. Cooney Mr. H. Reidy T. J. Law Jack Wright J. Dunbar Terry Scotch Terriers C. H. McNeil Royal Stuart N. Cook Bonnie Heather N. Grunsell F Chubb Dougal J. Parker Strathclyde Mrs. Dere BR. F. Croft Mr V. Gray Mr. F. Bull F. Ae Hunto Kim Regis Meloen Mr. V. Gray F. A. Hunter Mcleen Mr. W. Gray Dr. L. W. Nott Duke Mr. N. Cook Bridget T .W. Nott Gerald Hill Mick Mr. Dimant P. H. Hall L. W. Wnott L. W. Nott Peter Ard Patrick B. Weston Kiora E. K. Cameron M. Tracey Noview Gerald Hall Mack J A B. Bur W. Cooney RO O'Keefe O'Keefe Any Breed K. Baird Aralia Rosalind FR. O'Keefe Daschunds Abdul Cameron Mayhell Mastery Don Bailey Duehy Mr Te Choerow Saleanut Regis Moleen Meltoy Kennel Review Mra. PF. McKay Golden Glow Mr. A. Burgess Rosalind Dr. L W. Nott Ei. Rooke A. Reid Ah Wong EE. Rooke Laure More E. EK Chameron K. F. Baird

Listing of Radio Programs With National and Local News Slots

A dense broadcast schedule lists 2FC and 3AR programs with times for essential services news sessions devotional services music and talk segments. It includes references to The Canberra Times and The Weekly Post, and notes exceptions for certain services.

Canberra Times Fea ‘Wah Euny Post

Dutch Ships Warned Amid Allied Naval Warnings

Fragmentary report notes urgent warnings issued from London to Dutch, French and Belgian vessels about immediate danger near inland waters and coastal lanes. The text references naval movements and potential threat to merchant and military ships.

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