Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

8

Morrison Oration to Feature Arch Bishop Mowll as Speaker

The Morrison Oration committee has secured Arch bishop Mowll as this year’s speaker. He will discuss Western China Through the Eyes of the Westerner, focusing on Chinese culture and art and Western influence. The lectureship honors the late Dr George Ernest Morrison for linking China with Australia.

Archbishop Mowll Dr. Mowll China George Ernest Morrison Australia

University Students Association elects officers at Canberra College

The Canberra University College Students Association met at Hotel Civic and reported resilience amid wartime disorganisation with optimism for the future. They welcomed new accommodation at the Acton building and elected officers including President M R Milltt and Vice President P G Gilbert, with R W Brack as hon secretary and V T Chanman as hon treasurer.

Canberra University College Students Association Hotel Civic Acton M. R R. W. Brack Tressurer V. T. Chanman Misa G. Wing- Heli G. H. Temperley W. DD. McNiven J. Q. Fivena College Enittee Jessra Anderson Am A. Jangea

Flemington market sales disrupted by restrictions

There were no sales of sheep and cattle at Flemington today due to gas and electric restrictions. Sales were scheduled to resume, with items to be offered normally from Monday next.

Sydney Flemington

Ballarat Loan Request Refused During War Emergency

In Parliament yesterday Treasurer Mr Spender indicated Ballarat’s request to raise a £50,000 loan for a new public hall had been refused. He noted wartime needs, urging curtailment of other spending despite some recognized need for the hall.

Spender House of Representatives Ballarat

Royal Canberra Associates Golf Scores Report

Yesterday's round featured Mrs Drake posting a standout 64 nett to win. Fraser recorded 81, Wallace 0, Clayton 100-23, Rolfe 93-19, Cooper 5-18, with other scores listed in the event results.

Drake Fraser Wallace Clayton Rolfe Mia. Cooper

Randwick Hurdle and Flying Handicaps Feature Weekend Racing

A crowded Randwick program includes the RANDWICK HURDLE RACE over 2 miles 44 yards starting 1.20, plus the NURSERY HANDICAP at 1.55 and the FLYING HANDICAP at 2.30. Entries include Mag Mort Pharaoh, Trekster, Climax, Mohican, Laurel G, Nebrask a, and many others as trainers, riders, and weights are listed for each race. A second card features the ENCOURAGE HANDICAP at 3.5, the TYRANNUS THEORIZE race, and the WARWICK MAY HANDICAP at 4.10 with a WELTER HANDICAP at 4.45, showcasing a full day of jump and flat action.

Spearbine Tweedalde Enderby Plimad Martheur Magnette Mohican Snow Queen Laurel G Lockray Sidcup Brisiu Thuonderelaip Burgel Fearless Goss Herarde Mischief Tinker Bell Hilarioua Ila Osculum Buszmond Iy Fl Rathlin If Madson Fountain Abo

Moonee Valley Races Report Mixed Hurdles and Handicaps

The page lists multiple races at Moonee Valley including the Federal Hurdle over 2 miles with entrants such as Mac Devon, Dark David, Exmoor, and Peerip. Also featured are The Handicaps for six furlongs with riders including Kir Agrion and Fleet Career, plus the Wealth Steeple and other Weight races with numerous named horses and runners.

North Caper Devon & Dark David Bureaucrat Exmoor Peerip Fi el Banado Lo Grand v Restfords Paul Dols Revasta Napoleon Y Glowing Happy Pil Davanthus P & Een Fighting Cock Piccania

Queanbeyan Club Draws Greyhound Races Meeting

The Queanbeyan and District Touring Club releases the Canberra Stakes draws for the Tomorrow afternoon meeting with divisions for 473 yard sprints and a 660 yard event. Included are entrants such as Bill Markee Clearaway Car rose Inai Kathatina Pacific Pride of Cooney Sear Law Wastmore Winwood and numerous others with emergencies listed for each division. The meeting is scheduled to run fortnightly in June with hospital meeting on June 16 and another on June 29.

Queanbeyan and District Bill Markee Clearaway Carrose Inai Kathatina Pacific Pride ‘of Cooney Sear Law Wastmore Winwood Eggnog Harleich Canberra Bonne Femme Brindy Innis Conguna Chakola's Pride Golden Anne Zorn Blue Reema Lady Quandi Twice Shy Val Chiis Wee Neela Yarra Wanna Athol's Hope Black Brew Difficult Elusive John Hopeful Giscer Hormices Lal Lord Anthony Spruso Sen Beau Flying Merne Hopalong Sill Lady Tadema le Thoesin Moving Kreuger the Boss

Greyhound Races Announced Amid Restrictions Easing

Sydney reports the lifting of restrictions on use and electricity enables a Saturday Wentworth Park greyhound meeting. Gosford will resume racing on Wednesday, Wollongong meeting set for Monday, and a date for Darwin on Thursday is noted.

Sydney Down Wentworh Park Gosfork Race Inns Wollongong

Women's hockey results from Acton Broun matches

Saturday's schedule lists three games at Acton Broun with officials noted. Matches include Bor onia versus Hall vy and Y.W.CAI versus Ex-students Green at 2:15 pm, and YWOGAI versus Ex-Students Red at 3:15 pm. St Christopher's fixtures feature St Christopher's 1 and 11 with umpiring details.

Acton Broun

Motorcycle Club Plans Rolling King Event and Summer Schedule

The Motorcycle Club outlines a King event at Sony with members Rolling, Skinner, Hunt ingford, Foley, and Braking. A series of upcoming gatherings runs May 26 to August 11 including Flying Quarter Mike June 17 Wynstanes visit June 30 dirt track practice Burrinjuck July 13 Mt Franklin August 11 and future Tuesdays. New members J Clark S Lewis A Yen RL Aldrich welcomed and a Sunday 9 90 am meeting is requested for the flying quarter mile event.

FR. Skinner P. Huntingford K. Foley Skinner P.ingford A. Mally Mike Wynstanes Burrinjuck Mt. Frankin

Unclear racing card fragment with names and odds

Fragmentary racing notation lists horses and odds including Dannevirke, Rambler, Bar Prince, Ariel, Masterton Way, and Bolg with cryptic markers and partial race details, lacking clear event or outcome information.

Prince Ariel Masterton Way Bolg Misa’ Dee ' Knight

Appeal Against Winner in Canterbury Jumpers Race

Cridland owner of He donic appeals her second place to Sir Leighton in the Canterbury Jumpers race. He claims Sir Leighton was ineligible to alert in the event. Officials have been informed that if the appeal is upheld, Bil Leighton and connections may seek court hearing.

Sir Leighton Canterbury Cridland Hedonic Sir Laighton AJLC Bil Leighton Cri

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scott’s Christopher John Shakespeare Sab Capital Prena of Australia Ltd Atreet Mradtan Canberra Scott's Tuyer Kingston & Queanbeyan National Airways Dany SE Lesven Melbourne Douglas Tos Biticasts Dney Mel City University Students' Association Homebush Stock Sales Royal Canberra Associates J.B. Young Kingston Fancy Dept Shirley Temple Peton Air Force Loz Skein Al-Woel Jersele Usly Botany Berlei S.W J. B. Young Pty, Ltd Bankshaw Iit Olaphane Rose Princeas Prince Lion Temple Coy Ih Randwick Moonee Valley New Zealand Te Devon Goldsmithigh Deirdre Common Sea King Brightello Valimac Penfield Testudo Ali Ankara Rebecca Vaerrvayne Wealth Steeple Fecha Sarna Ayr Gracatello Vigerene Murcilla Minim High Commissioner Nonor's Hill Alorna Lariesa Celeris Citadel Beaufiler ii Prince Ranald Keilo Te Magic Circle National Npapuna T Con Naru Btote Cumulus Delvina O Bolnifex BOO Empire High Our Boy Tidylun Inspector Bev Temple Coyn Beaustons Motor Cycle Club Sony Fair Atlas Dannevirke Canterbury Jockey Club Rish King Orangeman Tmu Silden Paerdas Mount Ila Ruby Lou Der RUBY P!p Picar Tering The
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication