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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1940
Page
4
The note directs applicants to attach four sheets listing name and address in block letters the desired gift the number of crosses enclosed and to include freight and packing costs. It instructs mailing to LINTAS FREE GIFT DEPOT BOX 4207Y G.P.D. SYDNEY.
L Bourke won the Federal Golf Cup with rounds of 56 and 58 for 114 total, ahead of E Jamieson 41 55 116 and G Turner 61 54 119. The secretary’s trophy went to Jamieson with Bourke 72 61 and Turner 65. A morning teams match favored the president’s selections 6 to 4.
A Rugby League charity tournament in Queanbeyan drew moderate crowds with eight teams. Queanbeyan Juniors defeated Queanbeyan Reserves in the semi final and then beat Braidwood in the final after extra time and a late dramatic finish. The Juniors impressed with speed and tackling while Braidwood claimed a runner up cup. Other results included Captain's Flat winning after overtime and Gundaroo, Queanbeyan Juniors, and Greentree contributing tries and goals.
Royal Canberra Golf Club hosted a Saturday handicap foursomes event with teams led by W Fanning J P Wood and others. Scores ranged from 68 to 88 with multiple pairings including W G Thomas and W K Hunt and L Cole with H Sloan.
Nineteen shooters faced rough conditions at 900 yards with L Webb scoring 49 to win the pol N Canham won the monthly spoon and with handicap carried the daily prize. Maloney trophy went to J Lloyd 149 2 5 with N Canham 140 1 5 and A Weatherstone 147 2 5. J Haslam 147 next. Red entries show scattered final scores and placements. Police arrested several Communist speakers after visiting meetings in London.
The report notes that this competition recorded a single official try as the sole registered event, marking the moment with the lone score and minimal further action.
Queanbeyan Juniors beat Queanbeyan Reserves 8 to 3 after a scoreless first half. Greentree set up a try and conversion, then another score by Greentree before Small crossed for the Reserves late, final 8 3.
Saturday tennis results show multiple divisions with Barton, Eastlake, Northbourne, Forrest, Ainslie, Kingston, Grifith and Yarralumla posting wins and losses. Notable scores include Kingston 6-41 over Barton 2-38 and Eastlake 6-46 over Hall 2-28 in Division I.
The final score is not stated but the Queanbeyan Juniors surged from the start, while Braidwood broke away frequently before being tackled firmly. Both teams missed penalties as the Juniors’ backs demonstrated sharp passing and pace.
Representatives of the N.5.W. Rugby League and Country League met for four hours to discuss the dispute. They decided to appoint a committee to inquire into the question and it will convene again next Sunday morning.
Postmaster-General Mr Thorby proposed on Saturday that the public be urged to support the Red Cross through special war savings stamps. These would not be postage stamps but booklets showing contributions to Australia’s war effort, with printing and issue facilities offered if a recognized daily approves. Similar stamps were issued in wartime by other nations.
A Saturday match saw High School’s first team draw 4 all with Kingston in a fast, balanced spectacle. Kingston scorers were I O'Brien BH Heffernan and L Rogers. High School’s Joyce 3 and B Kiddy. Hall and YW-CLA also played, with Hall later winning 4 1. Ex-Students Red defeated Grammar 10 1 and Ex-Students Green beat Borontas 12 7. St Christopher's II beat W C A 8 7.
Results from Queanbeyan show multiple Canberra Stakes and President’s Stakes with Briny Innis winning the Fifth Division at 473 yards and Kiora Verse taking the Grathon Stake. Other top finishers include Twice Shy, Were Need a, Palerina, and Skin’s Pride across divisions with standard times and betting notes.
Soldiers guard Broadcasting House for the first time in history. Extra troops have been assigned to protect the Admiralty and all government buildings in London on Saturday.
A notice states printing and publication by Christopher John Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Prean of Australia Ltd at Mort Street offices in Canberra.
The report lists multiple handicap races at Canterbury and Winnipeg, detailing winners, runners, betting odds, and times. Notable victors include Sir Leigh Ton, Evercello, Our Barney, Bona Fide, Lord Valentine, and Benburb with margins ranging from a neck to a length.
Long list of race results from Williamstown at Moonee Valley including Kororoit Trial Hurdis 2m 11s with Oakey Dark David Bureaucrat etc. Multiple horses named with times and betting figures. winners include Penfield Pen Field and Ten OClock with varying distances and placings across divisions.
North Suburbs defeated Suburbs 6-0 in the Canberrie competition at Nooe, with a strong backs display and packed forwards controlling line-outs. Canberra University fell to Duntroon Stalley 25-0 as Varsity’s youngsters impressed, and B.A.A.F. beat 28-3 in the reserve grade.
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