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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1940

Page

6

Today's A Grade and Reserve Hockey Fixtures

A Grade matches begin at 3.90 pm with Grate Staff versus Barton at Duntroon and Kingston versus Canberrans 1 at Ren Park. Canberrana 2 faces University at Griffith while R.M.C. has a bye. Reserve Grade games start at 2 pm with the same venues and pairings.

Grate Staff

Queanbeyan Cycling Club Races Youth and Senior Riders

Queanbeyan Cycling Club will stage a five mile junior handicap and a ten mile senior handicap over the same course with riders from Kingston University Canberrans Old Canberrans Barton and Griffith noted among entrants. Nominations for the Zone Carnival are due to the secretary next Friday.

Queanbeyan Cycling Club University Queanbeyan Old Canberrans Canberrana M. Knowles J. Webb Whiteford Williams Eason T. Brack J. Colwell Martin Piggin N. Townsend Temby McMillan Garrett Yeend AR. Brack Stirilmes Mwebb A. Townsend Joyce Goodwin Hopkinson F. Colwell Kingston F. Hi M. HM Hulme Haslam Gellately F. Shann M. Shann Rodda Howard Sates Carney de Salis White Jamieson Durie McNiven Grey Bilaton Rance Gilbert Barton Guntafson Pike Anderson J. Hil Hunt Welch Barnes McCullough Gardiner Perry Millett Phillips Baker Lawrey Bell Temperiy Kuskie Hauff Orange Healey McIntosh Studman K. Goodwin Mordiwan Gilcox Jones Monaghan Dean Jeffrey Schenk Evans Traynor Laird Gray Nicholson Lamb Day Conran Ingram Harding Smith Shannon Duffin Percival Clarke Rauncliffe Heyes Clothier R. Knowles Weatecott Caneldy

Colledge and Ryan to contest Queensland Victoria final

A. Colledge of Queensland and M. J. Ryan of Victoria reach the final of the State Amateur Golf Championship after semifinal wins. Colledge beat D. von Nida 6 and 4, while Ryan defeated G. Thompson 4 and 2.

Brisbane A. Colledge Queensland M. J. Ryan Victoria Colledge D. von Nida Ryan G. Thompson

Tennis Mid Week Matches Reported for Ladies Games

The Wednesday results show players Forrest Griffith Kingston and Enatlake competing in several rubbers and games. Final tallies include Forrest defeating Griffith with scores listed and Kingston edging Kingston with multiple rubber counts and games.

Forerst Ela Grifth Neta Forrest Aeta Kingstin Eete Enatlake Oela Griffith Santa Kingston

Queanbeyan Pennant Unfurled In Big Local Match

The article reports Queanbeyan hosting a major match with the pennant from last year to be unfurled by Stan Mason and attended by Canberra league officials. It notes possible absences of Primmer and Wilson, and outlines changes and injuries affecting Queanbeyan and other local teams plus intermediate and junior squads.

Queanbeyain Queanbeyan Stan. Mason Digger Queanbey Ald H. &. Taysony Canberra Fotball League Primmer Mastlake Cli Martin Gladwin Allan Ware Mulrooney Manuka Acton Wut- Hon Een G. Westcott Rogers Eastlake Dickenson Brath Cell Lately Gowing Kermode Malone Bean Manders Ashton Rodda Wilson Trevillian Lewis Harris Gill Scott Edlington Drayton 19Th Néale Ainalle Moore Jones Blackmore Kennard Walsh Cleary Backhouse Curtin O'Sullivan Lovelega Froherteen Taylor Vant Stevens Caracan Stokes Hart Pogson Niedersling Wells Amalle Juniors Ray Ceorge E'dea Young Mulligan Cahillo Marryat Axelby Bull Barley Armstrong Kelly Capsticks

Autumn Steeplechase Handicap At Restford

The field features horses Restford Sarno Imitari Kent Henry Tudor and Man of Ayr in Autumn Steeple at Restford with entries such as Graedtella Rhymater and Firewood in a 2 mile 7 furlong event. Final weights and race details list numerous runners and odds for the autumn meeting.

Retuha Canterbury Ten O'Clock Tannomla Manatar Portillo Thinatave Phocion Woodville Rebecca Iarisfohn Yarrayne Autumn Bteeple Restford Sarno Imitari Graedtella Rhymater Kent Henry Tudor Man of Ayr Rubical Montargla Brightello David Bo

Canterbury Races Jumpers Flat Race Results

Report of Canterbury Jockey Club meeting at dumpers Flat with winners Hedonic Lejonjy Ver gure Gilltown and Winnipeg among top placers. Notable horses include Lasting Lejonjy Loyal Lad Wedding Belle Grand Bill Winnipeg and related placings in turf club and progressive stakes events.

Ib St Ib Hedonic Lockslea Everceile Sir Leighton Trekater Cay Lejong Gold Rim Our Barney Kroner Veil Loyal Lad Progressive Stakes Handi.cap, &F O Td Willian Pitt Goml Earth Tul Pannade Hazaden Consonance the Bard Panpabi Prince Ca Protona Winnipeg Sir Regal Heaburb Reunion Merton Plum's Madson K @ Veiltrin Baldinon Land of Hope Dom Eastbourne Mantilin Canterbury Park Turf Club Hedonic Lothalea Lejonjy Loyal Lad Wedding Belle Vergure Denia Brazandi Buzzul Lord Valentine Gilltown Pannabil Grand Billy William Pitt Herarde Oxculum Gold Pan Benburb Mantilla

Selections and Front-Runners in Juvenile and Handicap Races

The card lists race results and top placings across events including First Juvenile Handicap with Hemula Parcisan Ten O Clock in order, Second Juvenile Handicap led by Batkon Chief Goldsmith Throttle, Autumn Steeple with Beastfor Rhymater Henry Tudor, Bay View Handicap showing Zonda Dia phane Hathersage, Gellibrand Handicap led by Lord Walla Bev Rose Confagration, First Beach Welter headed by Strategy National Silver Reign, and Second Beach Welter featuring Austration Dannevirke French Gem.

Fighting Cock Dark David Gay Knight Hemula Parcisan Ten O'Clock Batkon Chief Goldsmith Throttle Beastfor Rhymater Henry Tudor Zonda Diaphane Hathersage Gellibrand Lord Walla Bev Rose Confagration Strategy National Silver Reign Dannevirke

Vampire Extortion Case Sentences Woman in Darlinghurst

Ruby Gladya Evelyn, 27, pleaded guilty to demanding £100 from Dr. Francis Brown Craig. Sentenced to five months imprisonment at Darlinghurst Gaol for fabricating she knew the missing daughter’s whereabouts. Judge Holt described her as attempting to prey on a distressed father.

Sydney Ruby Gladya Evelyn Francis Brown Craig Darlinghurst Seaslon Brown Craig Holt

Coaching Line schedules updated for Canberra routes

The Coaching Line announces new operating days from Canberra Tourist Bureau routes to Albury and Sydney with departures Monday Thursday and Saturday and returns Wednesday Friday and Sunday. A change moves returning day from Albury from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Canberra Albury Sydney

Queanbeyan District Coursing Club Draws For Afternoon Meeting

The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club outlines race draws for Canberra Stakes and Maiden, Prialdent and Marathon Stakes events. Box positions will be drawn on the ground with divisions labeled Fifth Fourth Third and Beyond.

Queanbeyan Ands District Coursing Carros Chakolay Pride Cleageaway Bill Markee Brindy Innia Jerriderie Lad L’ Avian Northern Lass Southern Boy Rome Law Maiden Andy Kent Black Panetta Glittering Flame Kiarona Lord Anthony Min Falcon Miss Coy Twice Shy Walla Bry Winabou Our Prestige Gibber Girl Gila Alleby All Bid Anne Zora Blue Reema Sprusa San Wee Needa Yarra Wanna Conyuna Black Hren Hushland Queen Careema Harmless Ladye Hopeful Ginger Jim's Elect Miss Marcus Pardy Macree Redfern Lad Mick the Mighty Betay's Lasa Flying Merne Encenada Jolly Balleull Masolom Miving Kreuger Redburgh Spaniah Queen Secure Cash Silver Bray Canberra Beauregali Cashaway Linga Queen My Gosh Petite Cash Palermo Cash Golden Dots Just Smiles Lally Loxford Leall Menla Bill Skin's Pride Wannabeha Ae Aakating Flying Whizzy Ora Ve le Tocain Laughing Joy Lady Tadema

B H P Plans Expanded Ship and Aircraft Production

Melbourne report states the Chief Justice Sir Frederick Mann grants to the Bro ken Hill Company Limited authority to extend its objectives to include shipbuilding and aircraft manufacture and related parts, broadening its corporate pursuits.

Melbourne Frederick Mann Broken Hill

Norths and Easts Set For Canberra Cup Showdown at Northbourne

Northern Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs clash at Northbourne Oval with Norths back Col Quhoun at full-back and Easts’ Rowley at five eighth. Varsity changes, Duntroon and RAAF lineups noted as teams prepare for a clash of rival captains Egan and More Northat.

Northern Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Northbourna Oval Norths Colquhoun Easts Rowley Fisher Het Varsity Ir Seines Northbourne Oval Northbourne Greens R.M.C. No. 1 Baats Egan Bass Milton More McGrath Bullock Cordy Prowse University Gamble Ashton Canberra Grammar Daley Appen Hollins Miller Mary Carmindy McCue Trowbridge la Ameron Tory Untl EK Peterson la Iapt MecCosker H. Day RF. ‘Turner Fi Leech C. Gumley R.A.A.F. Vy Eastern Susurm AL Northbourne Oval Bert Oeson J. Turner W. Weale W. McGrath M. Millnon Kevans

Rugby League Knockout At Queanbeyan Eight Teams Entered

A Queanbeyan Club organised knockout Rugby League showpiece draws eight entrants from Canberra Quaana Sutton Captain's Flat and Gundaroo. Prizes include £5 and a cup for the winners with a runners up cup. Seven early matches start at 1 pm with an under 16 opener. Canberra side to play tomorrow with Gribble Keys Kearney Watts Bartlett Allwork Hackett Moore Burgun and Canberra Reserves listed. Entries for seniors close on the Show King’s Birthday weekend.

Thebeyan Club Ura Canberra Quaana Sutton Captain's Flat Gundaroo Ted Non Queanbeyan Club Cosa 'Omorrow Gribble Keys Kearney Watts Bartlett Allwork Hackett Moore Burgun Ford D. Dorman McKls Clore Thomas McAppion Ilonley Sullivan Day Malone Smart Hill Caverner Gibson Noonan Arteton Jones Horgill Hammond O'Brien Grenail

Three Politicians Enlist in Melbourne Artillery Tail

Three politicians announce joining an artillery unit in Melbourne on Monday. Mr Holt of UAP is noted as the youngest member in the Commonwealth Parliament with 31 years of service and is expected to be an assistant minister. The others are Meg Hutchinson of UAP and Gian K Wilson of USA P I.

H. Holt U.ap Meg @ Hutchinson U.A.P Mandi Gian K Wilson USA P.I ALF Melbourne Holt

University Full-back and Eastern Suburbs Forward Line Listed

In a clipped report, players from University and Eastern Suburbs are named for positions including full-back and five-eighth. The NSW Union notes a visit by the Country 1, Blackwood, and Tarleton to observe trials ahead of a Combined City match in Sydney.

N.S.W. Union Country Blackwood J. Tarleton Sydney

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