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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

6

Duke Caledon Triumphs In Maiden at Rosehill Meeting

Duke Caledon led a busy Rosehill program securing a first in the Maiden Handicap beating Generous Gesture by two lengths with King Otho third as Time 2.80. Rally Rich won the Juvenile Handicap with Trade Mark and Constant Chatter close behind. Discipline and Gill Town also claimed victories in later sprints with tight finishes and near three-length margins.

Duke Caledon J. Robinson King Otho L. Pryor J. Ryan Bogan Boy Saratoga Montague Sir Hugh Sir Julian P.W.H Lady Avon Aldrajac Generous Gesture Rally Rich EB. Battle J. Thompson Constant Chatter N. Watterson Tunic Lucky Timken Mentor Blackberry Henrietta Claudette Gorgeous Harmade Bohinj Sally Rich W. Cook Belle Battering J. Dumenan M. McCarten Aristocrat Flying Colours Red Brute Avant Tout We Rappa Helenik Boy Euphorbus Lord Denham Gilded Wings Flying Walter TOLE F. Shean Table Talk Lord Valentine J. de Guera Court Gossip Podmore Uberous Monogram Nehlin Bel Oiseau Gilltown Beau Frere Munro Eager Fox G. Whitney Gretchen Royal Head Veilmoss Irish Sea Step Out Dunkerry Confide Bothwell Dewar Upheld Quebec Haranul Connette Mandowle Wee Woo Strange Diva Evertrue Crackner Be Friendly Fisk Thompson Roy Cullen Timm

Air Schedule Fragments Highlight Broad Program List

A dense, partial listing shows daily air times across many programs from essential services to music and news. Notable entries include News segments, Breakfast Seation, Hapential Services, and Melbourne Orchestra performances amid scattered race results and parliamentary notes.

Mari Maxwell Scho Bob Parish Traby Colin Badger Accollan Gladys Monereff Tango Music Melbourne Dance Band Paul Whiteman Hia Close Deving Gosford B.B.C Jim Daviteon Master Singers Young Australia William Mason Bari

Fifth round tennis fixtures listed for Saturday

The article lists the fifth round matches across multiple divisions and event types with numerous players and clubs including Barton Eastlake Northbourne Braddon Weetangerra Ainslie and Kingston. The dense OCR provides names in grades doubles mixed and reserve divisions with many players noted for Saturday play.

Imper Sonator Triumphs At Ascot In Rich Hurdle

Imper Sonator ridden by J Maher wins the Gaberne Trial Hurdle at Ascot over 2 miles by a length and a half from Colyton and Knight Errant. Time 3.44. Other races include the Albscutya Handicap won by Exactly and the Dartmouth Handicap with Bluebeard taking first in division one.

Gaberne J. Maher Colyton C. Ouiey Knight Errant W. Beckwith Trafalgar Bay Afghan Docker's Plains Exning Great Fuss Destus Fiftieth Battery Romulus Clovelly J. O'Brien Remington Ralph Orcadian Phillips Bluebeard A. Breanley Cooloo A. Dewharat Moonganna S. Martin Drifting Star Perrybingle Livingstone Scottish King Ngarehu Lavaca Abo Benchman Grand Wind Rydney Eridge Gaelic Law Bracket Guerdon Ruling Voice Moon-ganna Diva Nomin IR. Bailey Fordstar Preston Mantalini J. Purtell Othera Princess Agnes the Pathan Double Loch Tente Mulberrygong Caleb Weet Wind Dareus Quietly Booroo Nugga Melitza Jessie Matthews Con Fordsatar A. Breasley Ajon A. Cooper the Decoration E Preston Gthera Tidylus Brightsead Mise Burn Tourist Limerick Lace Judy Born Hall Court Parilla Lady Normandie Kaipara Rendeavous Manja Betting Stratroy Dios Wallingford Harley W. Huartney Winchester N. Creighton Kingewear T. Webster Cul‘ra Madbuck Bonnie Lad Ate Erin‘s Prince First Brigade Toykunt Stonecastle Black Beetle Eddie Tolon Kingawear Villiers Walter Mandicap Colignan Pine Peak Dominion Monarch Barham Request Roundabout Dilva

Jockey Star Sets Sydney Win Record at Rosehill

W Cook rides Discipline and Gilltown at Rosehill pushing his season tally to nine wins and three dead heats. When dead heats count as half wins his total equals one hundred percent, surpassing the former record of one hundred. A separate note covers the Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club clock competition with entries including Golden Dot and Frivo Louz Peter among others, valued at £10 and spanning 12 meetings.

Sydney Gilltown Rosehill W. Cook Cook RE. Henry Henry Daga Queanbeyan and District Qalden Dota Pop'a Choice Frivolouz Peter Chakola'y Pride Brindly Innis Black Brew Conyuna i Wannebou Krenger Yarra Wannae

Gowries to Attend Empire Day Scout Service at Albert Hall

Guide notes announce Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Gowrie will attend the Empire Day Service at Albert Hall Sunday at 4 p.m. Guides and Brownies should assemble on the lawn by 3:45. Air im burances gifts will be collected, and Canberra officers will transport the A C T mailbag to Sydney for presentation to NSW officials in Hyde Park.

Lord Lady Gowrie Albert Hall A.C.T Sydney Canberra Wourth Br. John's Mra. de Via Ant

Federal Golf Club Seeks Canberras Return Visit

The Tilley Park Club plans a return visit to Canberra on Sunday with local members asked to be available for play. L Bourke won the Whiskard Cup by a stroke over FE Jamieson who took the secretary's trophy. Queanbrynn aims to wrest the Chinnery Cup from the Federal club.

Tilley Park Canberra L. Bourke FE. Jamieson Queanbrynn

British Identity Cards Plus Address and Signature Required

London Tuesday The government orders national registration and identity cards already issued to include the holder's address and signature and to be carried at all times.

London

Local Names Mentioned in Odd List

A string of names includes Miss Hughes Miss Midgely Ainslie J A Thomas St Sweet ing Miss McPherson and Miss Hl Cun ning, suggesting a roster or social note with multiple unfamiliar spellings. No clear event or context provided.

Forrest Club Championship Ends with Bennett Victory

Forrest Club Forrest Tennis Club concluded its annual championship over the weekend as RF Bennett defeated opponent 6-2 9-0 6-2 in the men singles final. Trophies and consolation prizes will be awarded at the club dance on July 26. A mixed doubles tournament is planned for the first weekend in June with draws to determine pairings.

Forrest Tennis Club Bennett Gon

Scout Notes Highlights Albert Hall Service Plans and Training

The United Scout and Guide Empire Service will gather at Albert Hall Sunday at 4 pm with the Governor-General and Lady Gowerie leading a parade from Commonwealth Offices by 5 45 pm. Cub and Brownie groups assemble at Albert Hall, with troops to wear full uniform. A State-wide Day of Prayers is urged before local services. District events include ambulance tests, campfires at Forrest, and Patrol Leaders training. Preparations for new Canberra Troop and ongoing training programs are noted along with badge work and cycling qualification plans.

Scouta Cuba Commonwealth Offices Weat Block Canlecape Commonwealth Avenue Albert Hall In the Hell Parenta Maughan Panday Aefaro Candesa A.B.M A “Heano Herons

James retires as coach captain of Canberra club

Lionel James, captain and coach of the Ainsiie National Football Club, retires from playing due to an old injury but remains an official and delegate to the Canberra Football League. Tom Evans named as possible successor, with junior and interstate fixtures listed for upcoming Saturday at Kingston Oval and other venues.

Lionel James Ainsiie National Football Club James Tricolours Tom Evans Kingston Oval Ha.a.f Manuka

Canberra Bowling Handicap Matches at The Green

Canberra Club set single handicap games on Saturday with Bryan versus Whiteford and Bale versus Weatherston. The winner faces Crease. the final is hoped for this weekend. Goulburn Club invites Canberra rinks for weekend visit. interested members to contact Mr. W. H. Bale.

Bryan v Whiteford Bale Weatherston Inal Spalle Goulburn Canberra W. H. Bale

Petrol price up in London as rate rises

London reports a rise in petrol cost with fuel up to 1 shilling 1 penny per gallon for tomorrow. Unclear source notes indicate a per gallon increase and new pricing.

London

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