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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 25, 1940

Page

6

Weekend Radio Schedules for 2FC and 3AR

Radio listings show a dense schedule across two stations with programs from essential services and news to concerts, talks, and sports descriptions. Notable items include musical performances by L. G. Smith Pianists, Walter Kingsley, Desmond Tanner, and the Melbourne Orchestra with various interludes, news bulletins, racing and rugby descriptions, and night entertainment like Dance Night and Theatre talks.

L. G. Smith B.b.c Brown Keith Theatre Orchestra Wireleas Eee Legion Morocco Jim Davidson May Webster Paul Daly Desmond Tanner Queenie Ashton Boprano Melbourne Orchestra Wireless Desmond Teange

Prices boost approved for motor oils and industrial ollas

The Prices Commissioner Prof Copland approved a rise of four cents per gallon for motor oils and two pence for high grade Industrial Olla. The new prices take effect today.

Prof Copland

Hockey A Grade standings and fixtures for zone carnival

The A Grade hockey standings show Old Canberrans leading with 6 points and 9 points from matches, Kingston and University on similar totals with a deferred Staff vs RMC game. Today’s schedule lists RM v Kingston at Duntroon at 3.50 pm, University v Barton at Reid Park 2.00 pm, and Kingston v Barton at Griffith 3.30 pm among others, with teams and reserves named for University, Old Canberrans, and Kingston.

Old Canberrang Barton Staff Kingston A University R.M.C. Mil. University Kingston R.M.C. Nowlnationa Kruger Starkey de Salis Durie Jamison White McNiven Grey Woolley Bilston Gilbert Kushie Carney Gardiner Hunt Welch Barnes Anderson Pike Gustafson J. Hill McCullough Perry Freeman Henderson Old Canberrans M. Knowles J. Webb Whiteford Williams Eason J. Brack J. Colwell Martin Piggin N. Townsend Tomby McMillan Garrett N. Webb R. Brack Stirling Holmes A. Townsend Joyce Goodwin Hopkinson F. Colwell Pointon F. Hill Hulime Bath Gellately F. Shann M. Hill Rodda Howard M. Shann

Tasmanian Apricot Crop Aid Declined by Commonwealth

The Minister for Commerce Mr McHwen announced that the Commonwealth would not provide Tasmania with financial assistance for the apricot crop damage in that state.

McHwen Commonwealth Tasmania

Randwick Programme For Today Race Watch

Randwick programme lists race one start 1.20 with entries Pharaoh and Trekster among others. details include horse numbers and weights.

Moonee Valley Hurdle and Handicap Racing Cards Detail

Racing card lists races at Moonee Valley with horses and weights for hurdles and handicaps. Notable entries include Spearbine in hurdles and May Mort in the nursery. Scratches note Encourage Handicap and Flying Handicap horses with winners Lavengro Hermes and Tyrannus Haza den Peckmond.

Warwick Farm Randwick Moonee Valley Spearbine North Cape Mac Devon Mag Mort Dark David Ucreat Oo Bimoor Lockslea Ramado le Grand Paul Lele Napoleon Fannee Mattheus Sree Balkan Ener Public News Buzalong Laurel G Hemureh Nebraska Moavell Chioitle Rebecca Nubian Harinesta Deirdre Mm Tayie Rt Yarrayne Lavengro Glaanevini Hormes L'Amond Melpridge Caotwin Brightello Gracatello Ae Valimar Vigorene Miss Poppy Penfield Boldican Stonemarten Testud Roswin Var Mra Candle Sir George Hankehaw Great Eastern Ee Marcius Paul Muni Donor's Hill William Pitt Clouston Hegatta Lockruy Sidcup Brite Thunderclan Bursa Fearless Mischief Tinker Bell Ailarious Bilenus Joan Old Berpent Bidénp Osculum Bummond Rathijin Madson Fountain Tweedside May Mort Tumie Enderby Loyal Lad Winnipeg Tuhitarata Hamurah Lavengro Hermes E! Camarillon

Keilor Handicap and Empire Highweight Races Listed

The page lists Keilor Handicap entries with Magic Circle Neapuna Bow Tie and others, showing placements and odds like 4 13 8 8. It also notes Empire Highweight with Tidylus Silver Reign Old Days St Fervent Our Boy Temple Coyn and more, plus results for Hurdle Race and several named divisions and handicaps with winners such as Cumulus Diaphane and Dannevirke.

Keilor Magic Circle Neapuna Con Naru Stole Cumulus Delvino Spinifex Atorna Larisen Ronolive Celoria Fourgates Citadel Beaufiler Prince Ronald Bilent Sentry Empire Highweight Inspector Scott An Our Boy Temple Coyn Meteorical Dannevirke Prince Ariel Rambler Masterton Somerset Park David Kevastar Exmoor Piccaninny Sir Agrion

Queanbeyan Cycling Club Prepares for Tully Cup Races

Members will travel to Goulburn on June 7 for the Tully Cup and other events with seniors racing 24 miles and juniors 10 miles. The senior race follows the Brodies Garage circuit with required brake fittings. Handicaps list riders by time, including R Stumbles and E Burn among seniors and J O Mara among juniors, detailing gaps up to 10 minutes.

Queanbeyan Cycling Club Goulburn Lestern Club Brodies' Garage

Queanbeyan Meeting Draw Lists Canberras Stakes Divisions

The Queanbeyan and District Touring Club announces the race draw for this afternoon. Canberra Stakes divisions feature 473 yard heats with named greyhounds in 5th 4th and 3rd divisions, plus 2nd division entries and the 660 yard President Stakes. Moving meetings slated for June 14 16 and 26.

Queanbeyan and District

Country Week rugby clash Group 8 vs Group 17 at Queanbeyan

Group 8 and Group 17 meet in the opening eliminator at Queanbeyan with Canberra Queanbeyan and Yass players for Group 8 facing Leeton Barellan Griffith and Wamoon for Group 17. Strong lineups include J Williams Royal Kerr Corcoran Dowling Slatyer and Moore with notable transfers from Canberra and Queanbeyan to the Group 8 side.

Queanheven Mavere Wil Canberra Queanheven En Yass Lerten Griffith Enda Wamoon Barrellan Goulburn Country Rugby Lesagur N.S.W Sydney Country League Newcrastle Williams Royal Kay Ton Williams Doug Williams Yassi Kerr Canberras Moore Dowling Bartlett Cameron Corcoran Slalyer Riverina Blight Queanbeyan J. Williams R. Royal RF. Williams D. Williams Yass R. Kaye C. Kerr C. Mears D. Bartlett W. Cameron R. Dowiing A. Corcoran R. Moore Barellani F. Garner Wammon G. Hutchins E. Emmerson L. Carter Barellan J. Muir Yenda Gribble Curran L. O'Brien Kearney Keys Watts Stanwell Allwork Hackett Hunter Smith Emblem Wilson Noonan Gifford McKie Dorman Thomas Claire Penfold Knight McApplen Sullivan Harvey Day Ongley Constance Drayton Brill Granall Bladen Jones Newman Taverner Southall Harrington Malone Cargill O'Reilly Hammond O'Brien

National Football clubs eye honours in tight title race

Review notes confidence across clubs in securing the season honours despite Eastlake’s strong showing and Will be without its star Sharp. Kingston hosts fast-paced play with Maloney and Lovell starring in attack while Rabl shows deadly form in forward spots. R.A.A.F. expected to clash with Manuka as Kingston oval tests speed and defence.

To-Ilay Eastlake Queanbeyan Tories Fastlake Maloney’s Kingston Tigers Lovell Brown Rowley Reg. Netting Wis R.A.A.F Manuka Kingston Oval Kana Rabl Bombera Ainslie Lionel James Cilit McConachy Rochford Fettes Colina Bloomfield Nevski Acton Atw Chutetophar Misna

AJ J C Dismisses Appel at Canterbury Park

A committee of the ASC upholds a dismissal of MW Espl Dewsbury’s appeal tied to events at Canterbury Park. The decision comes after a Saturday review with communication about May connections and related proceedings.

AJ J.C Appel ASC Dewsbury Sea Canterbury Park

Fragmented OCR News Teases Identity and Graft

An OCR damaged clipping hints at political graft involving a figure named Peron and a wider faction or party. The fragmentary text mentions an alliance and widespread intrigue but lacks clear dates or full names.

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