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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

4

Women’s Hockey Matches Update From Acton Round Weekend

Saturday featured several women's hockey matches with varying outcomes. Renal edged Boronia 2-1 after a fast first half seeing Hall and Rowley among standouts for YWCA, while Ex-Students Green defeated Christopher’s 4-2 with Thurbon and Mulligan among scorers. High School defeated YWCA 10-2, while the Christ Church side beat Ex-Students Green 4-2 and Umpires prepared for upcoming exams with lectures.

Hall YW AG M. Adon D. Boronia Jur Asore Boronias Borwalat L. Blundell Atudenis Green Stufenta Green St. Christopher's PB. ‘Thurbon M. Gia H-Staenta B. Mulligan

Federal Golf Club Whinkard Cup Records Set in Fine Conditions

The Whinkard Cup 36 hole match play at Federal Golf Club Queanbeyan saw strong scores led by G Ryan 67 and W Ware 71 while J Wood and J Jamies among others posted solid rounds. The Chine nery Cup holders retained the trophy by a large margin as home advantage helped the Federal team win 12 matches to none with Kelly and others securing notable wins.

George Tyan Iwhiet Cqunellet Markera Jay Wood Jamies Lovey Wal Wwe Bay Ware Iran Queanbeyan Bophy Tleam Jone Kelly Ass. Retition G. Ryan W. Ware le Wallace B. Foraieson Griffiths F. Jenain R. Woude III Davin K. Carnal R. Crombie H. Robinson J. McMeel J. Ruinford W. MeKerrow F de Vis W. Dent R. White Jer S. Gribbs JT. Stunatelit R. Brodribe H. Dreyer F. Jensen R. Gallebury J. Brown J.’ Fogarty Gruffthe A. Steele

One Hughey Shield and Black Long Range Rifle Meet

Sixteen shooters contested the One Hughey Shield and Black long range trophy at the Witter range. Scores show Napthan won with a top total of 60 700, Cantor posted 7 on the best string, and Webb, Loyd, McLeod, and Downton among others posted mid to high marks under moderate conditions.

Neconil J. Cantor Witter J. Taoyd Iso Weare Napthan A. Loyd

Egyptian Phoenix Legend and Afterlife Beliefs

The article recalls the phoenix as a single, beautiful bird that dies in a funeral pyre and rises anew from the ashes. It notes Egyptians worshipped the bird as a symbol of immortality and believed a twin personality formed after death, inhabiting the tomb and receiving food and familiar objects to aid the sleeper.

Northbourne Dominate Mixed and Grade Matches in AX.T.

Northbourne upset Braddon in A Grade while also posting strong showings across Mixed and Reserve divisions. The event featured Braddon, Garran, Young, Edwards, Curran, and others amid a dense schedule with multiple no-contest scores and close doubles pairs.

Urade Reld Neue Braddan Gibbe Garran Young Edwards Curran Tarael Bell Garren Ainelle Grifith Braddon Forrest Mixedombion Kaatiake Neta Kamen Byrne No Elliott Dickinson D. Higgins Mra Cantion Mise Crapp Cartledge Richardan M. Billott Condron Biliott Hig Xine Richardson Fraiway Amelie Northbourne Biviaion Alnally Hail Reid Ford GRADE_MEN'S Feld Grimt Halt Alpaila Ainslie Eastiake C Mired Divibion Ainalis

Tattersalls Corinthian Handicap race report

Race results show Mec Faith winning the Corinthian Handicap at Tattersalls by two and a half lengths from Melcendo with strong finish times and betting quotes for Taron Heroic Faith Lockray and others. Multiple events listed include two year old and maiden handicaps with detailed placings, times, and betting in a dense, OCR-heavy page segment.

Weber Graham Melcendo L. Quinlan Laura Klemm Eagle Lockray Tredonner Melorado Writ Tel Abur Munro Valorao Battle Thompson Widden Binnin Hero Rival Chief Grand Billy My Friend Reuniom Hole In Onn Diogenes TEL Amur Reunion Vater Hllies Air Kinon Merry Amilo Conk Pansdey Fell Decelan Fay T Mohave Lady Zenta Coron Gloryland Parmara Wintoro Enchant Merry Smile Corolla Fay Plaaney Mind Others Dive E. Bartle A. Knox Adonis J. Thompson Othnra Dever Felicia Homeric Val Bind Baldman Brown Oak Cable Boy Adonin Daledon Hope R Parsons Catharian Otharw Plutus Gimme WU Rogers Speardate Monogram Hilarious Cathartes Witt Rogers Phutus Belwoan W. Lappin Wartormont Normandy Parlmont Forestage Val Exton Etrusive Bruin Dragoon Estusive Parlmond Palarang Tony Considerate Clovis RM Ta Breasley Othera Romany Blaenelly Wanderer Cavallo Susake Luambard Golden Aura Rising Grass Madea CIA Wellington Maid Wander Blaenelly Sussire Riving Glass Bard Medes Diva Request R. Bailey H. Skidmore W. Kilfott Albany Morvren Kovaster Lanatus Green Thorne Hostilius Bazenr Sun Well Bagsar But Veil Kevasiar Suavell Aleman Bemaar Hostitius Divas Wheed Tne

Trafalgar Bay tops Ascot hurdle trial at 2m

In a dense card at Ascot Bourne, Trafalgar Bay led the 2m trial for PEE RIE with In Arma and Man of Age in close pursuit. The meeting featured multiple handicaps and a win by a head or two lengths in several races, with Time 9.425 noted for the hurdle event and a strong field including Dignitas and Blankenough.

Biankowvagh Fabsle Finxford Dignitas Diva Tines

Bribe Attempt Tells Of Kennington Handicap Scene

Sydney Sunday report details J W McNamara owner of a winery in Korea who faced a bribe attempt before the 142 Handicap at Kennington. A man offered 125 to swap jockeys. McNamara refused and warned stewards. The race saw Majorca win at odds on as the jockeys were warned of jeopardy for interference.

Sydney AWC Lmwuing Kensington J. W. McNamara Korea McNamara Majorca

Boats Collide Off Coast Leave Eleven Missing

Eleven men are missing after a collision between two Gabihog schooners 115 miles off the coast. Nine were rescued after drifting 48 hours in night clothes. others were picked up later. One man died of heart failure. Both schooners’ crews are among the missing. survivors were rescued in sight of clothes and were exhausted.

Schoonara Col- Tapas

Kingston vs Canberra A1 Hockey Clash Ends In Draw

Kingston and Canberra A1 Hockey produced a fast paced game at York Park with 2-2 final. Khigaton and OM Canberrans each scored twice as Barton and Queanbeyan pressed the attack. The match saw strong individual efforts but failed to settle the result before the final whistle.

Kingston Canberra OM Canberrana Reds Canberrans Khigaton OM Canberrans York Park Barton Queanheyas Tree Lions Quranbrynn

Outstanding Canberrans edge university in fast hockey clash

A weeklong Canberra hockey match saw Canberrans triumph 6 to 2 over the University after rapid attacking play. Goalies produced key saves as Manchester? players fractured a wrist in a second half collision, while Kingston defeated Huston 6 to 2 and 3rd Battalion beat University 3 to 1 in another open style game. Canberra also fielded a school team due to Grammar holidays.

Northbourne Nets Belween Northbourne Bredon Wilkinson Hichard Braddon Braddan Amen Hold Yorratumia Neta Gaies Warton Aety Nor University Duntroon L. Cooney Wrin Amac Kingston Barton Rheinal Adoret Barton Huston 3Rd Battalion University ‘Thie Ulverslty Canberra No. S Gramaar Canberra

Greyhound Racing Night At Subusstay Shuffle

The meet at Subusstay features several races with dominant performances. ANOTHER MODEL and Zambuk Baker headlined early heats with wins by narrow margins, time around 44.45. MISS MIA ONA led the Third Division, while MAJURA LAD and BANUD’ OWN staged a dead heat in the planter division. The program also noted Lingl Queen and Shantaf in sprint events, with close finishes and varying times.

Tuxtinw Mia Ona Une Poonmie Mottin MTR ONA Unel Thatta My Bay Wally's Gift Kathalla Uave Danae Axtec Shantaf Jongih Bet Vnen Zambuk Devlon BANUD Frisco Bas JO Frisco Big Krouger Bilver Jone Burndad Planter Marabou Northern Ladd Anne Zora Etting Bol

Capital Press of Australia Office Address Note

Publication imprint indicates printed and published by Chit John Anakeapoute at the Capital Press of Australia offices located on Street Braddon Conberm, detailing the firm's address. The text records the publishing entity and venue, suggesting a local statutory or business notice.

John Anakeapoute Tor

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