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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1941

Page

6

Randwick Hurdle Back and Multiple Handicaps Report

The page lists various race entries and results at Randwick including The Hurdle Back with horses such as Belmore and Xerxes, the Two-Year-Old Handicap, Flying handicap, and Novice Handicap events. It names multiple horses, jockeys, and plate races with placements and odds scattered across the card.

Jack Lord Belmore Holden Tower Mill Xerxes Berrima le Carique Ith Wu Portege Opies and Galdings Marche Grand Lewgiver Ponar Ubimplon Celene A Ag Marconigraph Ter Speer Aag Attead Slivervida Harprey Amiable Annott Hadieal Climax Mieawbor Ol Irleh Bea Winnipye Sign Oway Ca Wintec

Across the Midwest Americans support Britain says Menzies

Australian Prime Minister Menzies notes majority Midwestern Americans favor the British cause but differ on how to proceed. He recalls wartime Australian unity after initial Labour opposition and says U S defense production and resolve will shape actions. He also mentions Greece and praise for defense effort.

Chicago Mr. Menzies Middle West Australia Jon Labour Tesus Low Countries Lavour Greece

Taxation conference to submit amendments for uniform taxation

A conference of Taxation Commissioners at Canberra concluded with plans to submit recommendations to the Commonwealth and States. It urged uniform taxation methods and new payment schedules for the next financial year, reviewing 1940 increases and disallowance of rebates on dividend income.

Commonwealth Canerra Laos Air BE. Nixomy Australia

Britain Accused of Stopping Copra Sales to Japan

Tokyo reports Britain accused by Wehi Nich newspaper of obstructing Japanese copra purchases in the Western Pacific Islands. The article says Britain ordered natives not to sell copra to Japan to ease its own shortages, with prices stated at 100 yem per tea for manufacture.

Washington Armstrong Cilof the Quarterly The Foreign Affaira Association Menzies Tokyo Pacific Islands Japan

Invasion Ports Bombed London Hit by RAP Attacks

War dispatch reports Royal Air Force attacked French coast targets for several hours late Friday night. Large fires were seen across the south coast of England from Calais to Boulogne. Belief persists that additional targets were struck.

London England Warhous Points Calais Bowlogie

Army Boots Maker to Answer Indictment in Sydney

Fosters Shoes Pty Ltd were today ordered to file a matter of appearance within 14 days to answer 10 indictments alleging misrepresentation in supply of army boots. Opeliet director Henry McEvoy and employee David James Watson were also issued summons. Next step expected is a volume date for the trial.

Sydney Fosters Shoes Pty, Ltd Dohin Menry McEvoy David James Watson

Retiring British High Commissioner Sparks Australia Social Service Debate

Sydney reports that Sir Geoffrey Whiskwed criticizes misperceptions about social services in Australia. He notes Australians once underestimated migrants and asserts native-born citizens should align with government aims. Minister Sir Frederick Stewart will respond on social services policy.

Sydney Geofffrey Australia Hie Frederick Stewart

Scratchings Victoria Park Track Trials

Local racing notes list entries and results from Victoria Park with horses like Ariel and Tabke mentioned. Officials record scratching and training moves as Monday trial sessions proceed.

Victoria Park Munudayt

Sydney Selections Huntte Race and Handicap Highlights

A brief listing of race results and placings from Sydney selections. Winners include The Winger Huntte, Ponurge, Good apa, Winifred, Fox Track, and St. Andrew among the noted events and handicaps.

Juvenile Handicap Races and Runners Listed Across Meeting

A dense list of juvenile handicap divisions shows multiple horses with assigned weights and runners such as Endeavour Loy n Khokesr and Gold dormer Prince David. The card includes names like The Barber Spanish Main and Edmonton Reon, with various entries across Meadowlands style tracks and classes.

Mentone Selections Horse Racing Card Summary

Kororoit Hurdle results Kinga Warden leads Ti Trat and Harley in a three horse finish. Juvenile Handicaps split with Harith Dapper and Demure top in first division and Pierre Linge Gold Strand in second. Spotswood Trial Chamberlain Profuse and The Barber contest. Procyon Fur Trader Curla fill top three in Gejilbrand Handicap. Pay View Mand True Flight Sir Lecket Our finish order. Rendh Welter sees Strategy Denis and Bomerget in position.

Hanalla Napoleon Lorglyth Hurley Dapper Kooning Ben Mlerith Ace Colonne Adword Lugano Gort Clowdy Boy Npoeter Iizy Aoa Bev Rowe Iss Dannevirke Hown Diay Byker Viehad Denis Moonrsy Larinaw Sir Hans Brreen Miner Tiay Fourtan David Spear Nijivan Irvine Oty Lord Walle Portho Y Monmerh Manpiewer Hinieah Cro Eid Mentone Kororoit Kinga Warden Ti Trat Harley Harith Demure Pierre Linge Gold Strand Spotswood Chamberlain Profuse the Barber Gejilbrand Curla Procyon Fur Trader Pay View True Fiight Sir Lecket Our Rendh Welter Bomerget

Canberran Hockey Day Features Mixed Results at Duntroon

A GRADE fixtures list Canberrana 2 beat Canberrana 3 3 0 at Duntroon while Canberrana Grammar Grimm suffer losses Barton and Griffith prepare for a practice match at 3 30 pm. Reserve Grade RM C meets Queanbeyan Duntroon 9 pm with RAAF 1 and RAAF 2 also playing. Teams for today feature Barton Dunner James Freeman Stander Barnes Reynolds Henderson McCullough Rodda Hill fimmott University Stephenson Rance Kruger Durie Allen Beesley Mearham McNiven Crawford Star Key Hinckley Canberreans 1 McMillan T Webb N Webb Brack Williams Holmes Day J Colwell Townsend Hickingon F Colwell Canberrans 2 at Griffith 245 pm Knowles Garrett Yoond Micholasn Radcliffe Hunt Parker Joyce Goodwin Conran Multun Reserve Grade Canberrans 2 Laird McCaulsy Yeond Pike Grey Cridgey Jardin Foedpath Eni Jerrimam Pittuard University Nichola Purcell Alimond Anderson Gleeson Amos Jacobs Gilte Temperley Charles Orange Barton Reinte Cleaver Hill Barnes Casey Owens Chap man Smith Hopkinson Jefferies McDonnell reserve Alexander

Barton Dunner James Freeman Stander Barnes Reynolds Henderson McCullough Rodda Hill Fimmott University Stephenson Rance Kruger Durie Allen Beesley Mearham McNiven Crawford Starkey Hinckley Canbereans McMillan T. Webb N. Webb Brack Williams Holmes Day J. Colwell Townsend Hickingon F. Colwell Canberrans Griffith Knowles Garrett Yoond Micholasn Radcliffe Hunt Parker Joyce Goodwin Conran Multun Erserve Canberkrans Laird McCaulsy Yeond Pike Grey Cridgey Jardin Foedpath Eni Jerrimam Pittuard University Nichola Purcell Alimond Anderson Gleeson Amos Jacobs Gilte Temperley Charles Orange Barton Reintc Cleaver Casey Owens Chapman Smith Hopkinson Jefferies McDonnell Alexander

Football teams for today in Canberra area match selections

National football mixed program lists Fairbairn RAAF versus Manuka with changes to the Fairbairn lineup. Queanbeyan meets Amalie at Kingston and RA AF 4 TT meet Eastlake at 23 TT Oval. Junior selections for Ainslie and Manuka outlined. buses depart from city hubs at 12 30 to 12 50 pm.

Air Force Manuka Fairbairn Barrow VV Yarroville Weller South Australia Queanbeyan Amalie Kingston RAAF Eastlake T.T. Oval Fatirbairn lColling Borrow Furler Taggart Mauger Carrer Gale McGibbon Kilby Maher Bamber Rushton Tilley Cook Furness Pratter Wilks Mahoney Jen Oings Winaon Fueld Hartley Ware Hurley Weale Toomey Rendle A. O'Neil Bunting W. O'Neil Grange Dwyer Lee Yandell Sharp Golding Handcock Blair Rover Johnston Venning Alder Thomas Noonan Duck Pritzler Croas L. O'Neill Wilkinson Brown Luton McConnell Perry Dunn Keir Bigg Goughwin Southwell Hunter Brophy O'Reilly Nutt St. John Acton Dunshea Rogan Peterson Browning Roberts Pittard Falconer May MacFaorlane Haslem Benjamin Raynor McApplen McTaggert Harding Spotswood Kelly J Baralton Ainslie Hotel City Commonwealth Bridge Manuka Arcade

New U S Battleship Philadelphia Commissioned Ahead of Schedule

The battleship Wilmington was commissioned today at a cost of ten million dollars. The vessel was completed six months early and will join the fleet from July.

Philadelphia Tom

Rugby Union Three First Grade Games Today at Troon

Three first grade premiership matches are set for today at Northbourne and Duntroon. Northbourne hosts Northern Ruburbs with Bellchambers and Hay among notable backs, while Duntroon Oval features RMC versus RAAF with new players like Gallard and Thechunkeon in a high scoring expected clash. The Easts and Varsity renew rivals at Duntroon No 2 as Norths face RMC No 2 and a reshuffled back line aims to thwart strong opposition.

Northbourne Duntroon Bellchambers Hay Cook Brogan Mahon J M Byrne Hamilton Cregan Inew ADF Norths Tomina Faust RMC RAAF Duntreon Oval Gallard Thechunkeon AeNanita Dunsmore Thimpson EASTS Rusts Duntroon No Annie MelDermott de la Salle Callege Baath Molloy Cooter Varsity Cordy RMC No 2 RMC No

Canberran Greyhound Draw For Quzanbeyan Races

The Quzanbeyan and District Courting Club announces the afternoon program with Canberra Stakes events over 500 yards and several divisions. Entries include Suh Div, Alert Girl, Antrigue, Adzon Boy, Bonnie Edie, Black Arbour, Cuban Chief, On Patrol, Penaive Beauty, New Btyle, Huon Brook and other runners across divisions including Maiden and Novice stakes.

Canberra Alert Girl Antrigue Adzon Boy Bonnie Edie Black Arbour On Patrol Penaive Beauty New Btyle Huon Brook Constant Silver Dan of Gow Hopping Along Kinteal Lady Sherbert Lord Bardia Merry Toy Moving Kruegar Bengarry Blue Reema Ginger Robin Sandy Innis Shortage Valley Shade Young Snider Easy Coin Kinchkler King Mara Lucky Pay Mr. Bil Pacific Again Queenall Robin Wren Rob's Hope Shirlene Witing Encenada Ginger Robin New Style Another Nick Careema Cagzhanna Harmer Miss Dusty the Pooks Bermandre Brindy Innis Equal Menia Bil Pride of Canberra Young Nell

Union defies New York auto workers strike action

The Flint Automobile Workers officials refused to dispatch night shift workers to four General Motors plants that struck this morning despite a 24 hour truce for negotiations. President Thomas flew to Flint from Washington for a mega meeting and ordered the 24000 men to return to work.

New York Flint Automobile Workers Huta General Motors Mr. Thomas Flint Washington Adding & Mega

All-India Pioneer Corps Acknowledged in London

The Indian Pioneer Corps, a diverse group from Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian and Zoroastrian backgrounds, gains praise in London for quick work and unity under Lt. Pathy. Recruited in Britain, trained in France, they helped clear London after air raids and worked from dawn to dusk, earning respect for adaptability and teamwork.

Nema India Britain C. K. Pathy Madras London University Prem Biheri Mathur Cambridge Khan Salb North West Provinces Ormer Pediara M.A. Bac Pathy India Office Pioneer Corps Fry London Indian Pioneer Corps Debria Londing

Negotiated Peace Talk Spurs Roosevelt Backed Plan

In Washington to day Thurseat Wheeler advances a proposed peace accord. Roosevelt supports a negotiated settlement as key to ending hostilities amid wartime tensions.

Washington Thurseat Wheeler

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Randwick Tram Wallamba Fox Track Saust Molleray Kogetwood Wymijon Pacourtie Lidiae Emperor James Barnes Im Bucatene Meieon Welink Im Werthley Boon Frere Monaro Tablelands A.C.T America COPRA Social Services Sir G. Whiskard Corman Phole Courtery Department of Information Winston Churchill British War Office Home Guard Department of Information Canberrana M.C Staffy University Reid Park Grammar Grimm Rm.c U.S. Battleship Rugby Union Northbourne, Dun Davies Hard O'Shea Dee Inger Wiebe Preatom Elphlek Thei Quzanbeyan and All-India Unit Scientist Pedler T. A. Raman
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