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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

4

Tasman air mails cross Tasman Sea in flying boat service

In Sydney on Monday the flying boat Aoteroa completed the third weekly crossing of the Tasman. It carried two passengers and a fair quantity of mail on the Sydney Auckland air service, as reports reach Washington. The Australian Minister to the United States Mr. Casey is in constant contact with the State Department and the British Embassy regarding East Indies matters.

Washington United States Mr. Casey State Department East Indies Tasman Sydney Aoteroa

Pakenham Maiden Plate Races Turncoat and More

A crowded Pakenham race card lists Maiden Plate divisions with Turncoat favored at 8/2 and Lairdsburn, Hullabaloo among top contenders. Second Division features Lavaca and Bounteous as leading hopes while Juvenile Handicap highlights Jam Sahib and Son of Legend with several contenders. Additional races include High Falutin and Gusher in various handicaps with betting lines and top finishers noted.

Maiden Plate Turncoat Lairdsburn Hullabaloo Tenacy Grand Wind Sir Boxer Ben's March Florist Super Prince Lindigo Tulllan Theologian Colmar Porthos Dive Lavaca Bounteous Toorak Alsatian Kindred Akarva Glen Eden Lustre Gold Gil Laccin Chersonette Fulltime Dark Idol Diva JAM Sahib Ankara Son of Legend Portico Marabsir Narribil Gay Garde Licensee Vial d'Gamba Brayoca Royal Archer Barnaldo Aroused Mit Muzzle Tamora Othera Lady Collingwood Law Buatard Karman Fifine Nadbuck Gusher Sugarmagundi Mulberry- Fong Guttering Star Sheer Joy King's Message Pareem I'mory Park Sugarmagundis Aladale Bustard Rondeletia Barham Draknia Annie Rooney Perfect Idea Monulus Foreigner Patagonian Wellington Maid

Boxer Archie Moore Seeks Fights in New South Wales

Sydney notes Archie Moore the American coloured middleweight boxer, aged 49, during a brief holiday says he will accept engagements from promoters in New South Wales country districts. His terms per fight are a £100 guarantee plus travelling expenses.

Sydney Archie Moore New South Wales

Kensington Racing Juvenile Handicaps and More Races

A dense entry lists races at Kensington including Juvenile Handicap, Apprentices Novice Handi cap, Flying Welter Handicap with two divisions, Kensington Handicap, Fourteen Two Handicap, and Welter Mile. Entries feature horses such as Sans Anna Contestor, Miss Tantrum Change, Radio Girl Ceres, Prehistoric Tunisia, Gold Spur Buene Fe, Arcadia, and Sign On with bettors and starting times from 1.30 to 4.30. The card shows trainer notes, weights, and possible fields across multiple divisions and events.

Biff Marthella Magnette Ceres Tress Nooka Tunisia Enger Fox Buena Beily Gold Spur Buene Fe el Valor Hilo King Pyrrhus Yashmak Camsion Walforn Ti Mangrove Sanpam Cliquot Grand Billy Sydney Arcadia Melyssa Bid Merry Emile Ramphis Beryl Joyce Bulga Boy Winnipeg Biharry Lucky Lyn Biancont Berowra Sir Hugh Conasau Lady Gay Cisteria Brucas Brereton Tratheon Qin Kentucky ' Little Gracie Majorca Lady Limardi

Easts and Norths Set for Canberra Cup Clash

Northern Suburbs clash with Eastern Suburbs at Northbourne oval in a Canberra Cup showdown. Norths aim to extend their two-match win streak while Easts showcase key players including Kilgour, Fisher, Prowse, and Egan in a bid to upset the holders.

Northern Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Union Norths Beasts Northbourne Oval Duntroon State University Duntroon Oval N. Loughlin Referees’ Association Manuka EUMAC Hawkesbury College Richmond Sid J. McGrath Acta Duntroon Kilgour Gordon Ane Keith Fisher Keith Prowse Easts Flaher Meehan Ni White Egan St. George G. Tory Sydney University Drummesnae Mde Yarsally Iel Ward Canberra ALL Blacks Dunshem Duin Briain England Wille Wales Prince Obolensky Ruassian

Scratching of meetings at Menangle racing event

Scratching notes list several horses in various events at Menangle. Entries include Flying Cop Pantalan Ragitane and others in the Two Year Of Handicap and Novice Handicap divisions. Prince Elvira is referenced in another handicap.

Menangle Flying Cop Pantalan Ragitane la Capitana Loyal Tobin Smileaway Shotgust Prince Elvira

Rugby League Reconciliation Talks Open in Sydney

NSW Rugby League and Country Rugby League prepare for a Sunday conference in Sydney to seek a settlement and ease bitter divisions. If conciliatory attitudes prevail, a return to peace may follow. The dispute has already softened as talks are arranged.

Sydney New South Wales Rugby League Country Rugby League Cose New South Wales

A C T Tennis Ladies Mid Week Matches List Teams

The A C T Tennis ladies list for Wednesday matches includes Kingston with Mrs Douglas, Mrs Thorpe, Mrs Smith and Mrs Ryan Braddon with Mrs J O Sullivan, Mrs R O Sullivan, Misses Freebody and T South Northbourne I with Mrs Ayrton, Mrs Rees, Mrs Allbright and Mrs Kent Northbourne Ul with a long roster including Mrs Griffith, Mrs Kempson, Mrs Moore, Mrs Kennett and many others Braddon again with Mrs Ryan, Mrs Vant, Mrs Kellie and Mrs Shakespeare Kingston with Mrs Denton, Mrs Hawke, Mrs Johnston and Miss Gowing Eastlake with Mrs Condron, Mrs Fleming, Mrs Parker and many more players including Mrs Eyre and Mrs Limbert Several entries extend to Griffith I Griffith II and assorted Abbots, Ainslie and Clancy members.

Ainslie I Mra. Marcuson Huntingford Mra.Neilson Clancy Ainsliell T. Gillard Mra. Robinson Stent Lansley Braddon Ryan Mra. Vant Mra. Kellie Mis. Shakespeare Kingston Denton Mra. Hawke Johnston Gowing Eastlake Condron Mra. Fleming Parker Miss Crapp Griffith 1 Kingaley Croas Droop Davidson Griffith IL Eyre Limbert Keefe Smith

Kingston Club Singles Tournament Ends With Winners

The Kingston Club finished its Singles event on Sunday with Mrs. A. Smith winning the Ladies' Singles and Mr. H. Maloney taking the Gent's Singles. A social match against West Queanbeyan is planned for next weekend at Kingston and West Queanbeyan courts.

Kingston Club A. Smith Gent H. Maloney West

Queanbeyan Club Distance Event Winners Include Drever Glenn Cadd

Queanbeyan Club held a weekend distance competition with winners H. Drever N. Glenn and J. Cadd. Saturday scores feature Drever 14 at 19th hole and Glenn 14 at 19th hairpin, Punshon 11 at 18th green, Morfett 17 at 17th green. Sunday results include Sf-14 66 at 19th hole and Dreyer 83 1468 at 18th green.

Queanbeyan H. Drever N. Glenn J. Cadd J. Edwards OW Punshon DD. Morfatt Silenn Sf A. Dreyer W. Punshon W. Elson W. Veoshon J. Dowards Eogett KY Nell AG Copeye Beeld Mo Fonn

Cycling meet results and handicap standings

A fragmented report from a cycling meet lists junior and senior handicap results with times and places. Duncan from Loam posted a 10 second gap in one race while Thornton claimed fastest time with 28 minutes 82 seconds. Beasley, Rogers, Monch, and Mcinnes are among riders noted with varied times and placements.

Duncan Bo Rogers Mcinnes Bo. Aiowe Gurl Ovh Thornton Beasley Monch M. Rogers

Lottery numbers and prizes from Sydney drawing

STAT LOTTERY SYDNEY listing several prize numbers and syndicate names. Prizes include second and third categories with names and addresses such as Mosman St. Meters and Katoomba. Drawn Thursday morning with multiple syndicate entries and participant names.

Sydney Muncy Ahan Parss Souths Lace Cat Syndicat Mosman Fo O H. Bensley Yelderton Street St. Meters A. M. Auld Raglan Street Mosmin Dianetism Syndictate Smith Stewar Road Katoomba

Rifle Shooting Williams and L Cooper trophies event results

Shooting for the Williams and L Cooper trophies over SU yards on Sunday saw A K Johnston score a possible. Carda results list A K Johnston 40 40 L Cooper 37 340 J McGwen 38 136 Storey 87 239 G Beecher 36 4 34 C Stephens 34 139 H C Taylor 38 558 BE G Lewis 37 1 383 F Morton 35 3 38 R ee 44 338 J Ward 35 3 38

Williams L. Cooper A. K. Johnston Carda J. McGwen Storey G. Beecher C. Stephens H.C Taylor BE. G. Lewis F. Morton R.ee J. Ward

Ainslie v F A A F football match report notes mixed form

The article lists Ainslie and Eastlake players and staff, praising several names while noting inconsistent strengths. It mentions officials Bowen and Acton and hints at upcoming matches and trials as both sides prepare for tougher opposition.

Mae tel Clit Show Highlights Band Performance

The Inver Band and Inverra Pipe Band provided a programme at the Mae tel Clit Show on Saturday. The band has made considerable progress in the past six months and aims to improve public functions. Efforts are being made to build a uniform fund so the band may be seen more often at future events.

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