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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

6

Moorabool Trial and Handicap Results Across Multiple Races

The report lists finishing orders and times from Moorabool race meetings including the Two Year Old Trial Handicap won by Brimboal, Bronze Mark and Fleet Career placing, and other events such as Gesseng Handicap and Barwon Highway Handicap. It records winners, runners, betting, dividents, and times for each division.

Moorabool A. Dewhurst Fleet A. Breasaley Extraordinary Cann Erasure Spellboy Star Boarder Farrand Ambrosia Lynn Court Birdcall Garbo Melenca Meadow Lark Meg Rania Burebang FR. Bailey Tente J. O'Brien Gusher Ron Hann Speech Alba Wang the Pathan Palencia Clyde Kirk Sea Cadet Fullian Natty Morang Taw Hetting Burbang Glenfino F. Brown Somerset H.morria Gay Dell EB. Preston Royal Jubilee High Commissioner Pooley Bridge Caragoni Happy Dinah North Capa Sackville Tingold Nicholly Mulberrygong W. Box Taylor W. Hooton Gortred Quen Baccha Querdon Riolot Tyngold Ors Barwon Thorne Lad Bonnie Laddie King Alfred Mamburd Phil Wirth Timi Alacrity Hostilins Stonecastle Brain Fioriat Botting Bonniere

Petrol price cut verified by minister's briefing

The minister for Bup enene Frederick Stewart said yesterday that a reduction on petrol charges by major oil companies had been made and that initiatives had been renamed. The remarks reflect government response to fuel pricing concerns.

Frederick Stewart

Kensington Races Juvenile and Handicap Winners

Kensington card reports multiple races led by Royal Exchange in the Juvenile Handicap with Ceres and Wartime following. Result times show 1.81 and close finishes across divisions, with bets listed and selections noted for the Flying Welter and Kensington Handicap events.

Royal Exchange E. McMenamin Ceres J. Thorpeon Wartime H. Darke Sans Anne Mattheus Radio Girl Misa Novaka Prehistoric Contestor Miss Tantrum Magnette Tress Miss Scape Tunisia Spirit of Progress Rotal Exchange Devotll Womin Bie G. Kans Alliwamy Quintero Brothers the Music Makers John Townsend Sydney Orchestra Lord Lurgan Melody Haven Close

New South Wales Population Count Report

Sydney dated estimate shows New South Wales total population at 2 770 348 for December 31 with 1 306 234 males and 1 374 124 females. The figures reflect ongoing demographic trends and gender distribution across the state.

Sydney New South Wales

German Letters Expose Nazi Horror and Prewar Privation

A critical prewar volume Uncensored Germany compiles letters from Germans abroad and inside the Reich. The excerpts condemn Nazism, depict shortages, and reveal fear, lies, and the stigmatization of Jews and professionals.

Germany Sidgwick Jackson Ltd London Reich Ufe

Death of cyclist in Northbourne Avenue crash verdict

At the Coroner s Court Lieut Colonel J T H Goodwin returned a verdict that Charles Theodore Murphy aged 25 died on May 8 from injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by D B Waterhouse at the Northbourne Avenue and Cooyang Street intersection. Skid marks extended 86 feet. The coroner noted speed as a factor and recommended moving the Dinger sign north.

J. T. H. Goodwin Charles Theodore Murphy D. B. Waterhouse Northbourne Avenue Cosyong Street Murphy C. W. Davies Waterhourne Dor. Nimmo Constable PL J. Egan Civic Centre Uve Ronal Waterhouse Waterhouse Charles W. D. Sells North Ainslie Northhow Avenue Duglas B. Waterhouse Braddon Flats Cooyang Street

Kingston Club Prepares for Sunday Match With West Queanbeyan

Kingston Club lists its special Sunday teams for the clash against West Queanbeyan. A Team at Kiniaton features P Gow ing J Gowing D Duff C Werner R Reynolds J Hook Mra Thorpe Mra Smith Mra Ryan Mra Reynolds. BY Team at Queanbeyan includes C Churchill K Trainor A Smith N Sainsbury AR Kirkby H Trevillian Mrs Hawke Mrs Denton Mrs Gee Mins Patmore.

West Queanbeyan Kiniaton P. Gowing J. Gowing D. Duff C. Werner R. Reynolds J. Hook Mra. Thorpe Mra. Smith Mra. Ryan Reynolds Queanbeyan C Churchill K. Trainor A. Smith N. Sainsbury Kirkby H. Trevillian

On the Air Today Schedule Highlights Daily Programs

A dense radio timetable lists daily shows across morning to late evening. Include essential services, news segments, music, talks, concerts, and special features with multiple stations referenced.

Jane Speed Bob Parish Italy Colin Badger Wilfrid Thomas Fohene Antonio Jim Davilson Lydnl Wireless

Canberra Motorcycle Club Plans Wyndalaina Tour and Races

At the Canberra Motorcycle Club meeting the first tour is set to Wyndalaina on King's Birthday for motorcycle races. Events next Sunday include rolling and braking test and a flying quarter mile. Members to meet at Kingston Club Rooms at 9 50 am and proceed to Miles Pad dock West Queanbeyan. Three new members M Brill J Genders and R Knowles welcomed. Future meetings move to Canberra Cafe Kingston on Tuesday nights.

Canberra

Government tightens War Savings to curb dummy buying

The government will amend rules governing War Savings Certificates to impose penalties on individuals holding more than 25 pounds. Certificates remain free of Commonwealth income tax. Assistant Treasurer Mr. Fadden said the changes will deter dummy buying.

Fadden

Leather drives war time boot and glove production

The article notes leather's crucial wartime role with 281000 boots weekly and 2 million pair of bows for the French Army. It highlights extensive use from gloves to straps and binocular cases, sourcing hides from cattle goats sheep and even whale skins, across 63 overseas ports.

Brens Howlsert Britain

Mickey Miller Retains Featherweight Title in 13 Round KO

In West Stadium action Mickey Miller of Ost. South Wales defended his featherweight crown with a technical knockout over champion Harry in the 13th round. Bout produced decisive late burst as Miller retained the regional title.

Mickey Miller South Wales Harry West Stadium Mel Bouin

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