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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

6

Jockey Dewhurst Seriously Injured After Fall at Ascot

In the First Division of the Dartmouth Encourage Handicap at Ascot, leading lightweight jockey Arthur Dewhurst suffered serious injuries when Midas fell early. Course surgeon Dr Maurice McKean reported two broken ribs, a fractured right lung, hip bruises, a badly bruised eye and severe shock. He was taken to hospital as stewards opened an inquiry to await his testimony.

Melbourne Midas Arthur Dewharst Maurice McKean Dewhurst Antil Dewhurst

State junior golf final set between Borthwick and N

In Sydney on Wednesday the semi finals determined the finalists for the State junior golf title. Misga P. Borthwick (Manly) defeated Mias J. Low (Armidale) by 7 and 5, while Misa George (Lithgow) beat Mrs. D. J. Windsor (Canberra) 1 Up to reach the final.

Sydney Misga P. Borthwick Mias N Borthwick Manly Mias J. Low Armidale Misa George Lithgow D. J. Windsor Canberra

Canberra Club Bowling Matches Scheduled for Saturday

The Canberra bowling club outlines Saturday events including Singles Championship Dee versus Lott and winner of Cook versus Bale, Pairs Championship Piper with Hammersley against Hinchcliffe and Crease, Minor Singles Waterman against Joyce, and Pairs Handicap Blahop and Binns versus Francis and Heyes.Weekend also features Singles Weathernton nok pairing with Bale, and several Wandicap matches among McKinstry Rogers Brackenreg Courlan der Cleaver Chidgey Piper Cooper Heyes Lucas and Francis Bishop winner.

Dee Lott Cook Bale Piper Hammersley Hinchcliffe Crease Waterman Joyce Blahop Binnson Francis Heyes Weatherntonnok Wandicap McKinstry Rogers Brackenreg Courlander Cleaver Chidgey Cooper T. Heyes Lucas Vo Francis-Bishop

Mrs Roosevelt Praises Australians in Radio Broadcast

Mrs. Roosevelt spoke to Australians in a radio talk praising the courage of their men and women. She expressed kinship with Australia and said Americans understand their battle and wish to help.

Washington Mrs. Roosevelt

National Football Club Notes Highlight Local Coaching Moves

Amalie officials secure Joe Russell as junior coach with senior Melbourne experience. Bob Bloomfield, famed in Canberra, plays through injury. Intermediates and juniors strengthened, sub-junior plan under Mr M Rogers. Eastlake eyes full strength against Fairbairn with Brodie and Hill returning. Fairbairn rides confidence after defeating league leaders. Queanbeyan shows form after losses. Rowley back boosts strength. Manuka and Acton rivalry tight as teams prepare for weekend fixtures. All players available for Saturday.

Amalie Joe Russell Carlton Melbourne Bob Bloomfield Canberra Haslam Sunder M. Rogers Reg Wateon Jr Acton Manuka Jkeen Eastlake Brodie Hill Fairbairn Snan Maher Helller Tilley Wilson

Benzol Production to Rise in Australia

Melbourne reports plans to lift benzol output from 5.9 million gallons to about 9 million gallons yearly. The increase still covers only 2.4 percent of prewar petrol consumption in the country.

Melbourne Australia

Patriotic Boxing Show in Queanbeyan Parish Hall

Queanbeyan police stage a boxing tournament at the Parish Hall on Saturday night. The main bout features Gavan Doyle versus Kid Walker with several supporting fights. Proceeds go to the Queanbeyan patriotic fund.

Queanbeyan Quennbeyan Har Gavan Doyle Kid' Walker

Osborne Teal Hurdle and Related Races at Ascot Vic

Race card details list winners and placings across multiple events including the Osborne Teal Hurdle and related Handicap races. Notable results show Larkesm taking first in the 2m hurdle with Napaleo second, while Portico and Beal Willer secure wins in other divisions. Wagers and payouts accompany each event.

Osborne Winlar RB. Greenley Larkesm

Jockey Duncan Survives Narrow Escape at Kensington

Jockey Duncan had a lucky escape at Kensington as Sally Rich nearly fell near the post. Duncan clung to her neck to secure second place, then Van managed to mount and fell to the ground.

Sydney Duncan Kensington Sally Rich Inki Puuomitu

Women’s Hockey Fixtures Set For Acton Saturday

The matchey at Acton includes Boronia vs High Lo, Grammar 1 vs Ex-Students Green, Hall vs Fx-Students Red, High 111 vs St Christopher 1, St Christopher 1 vs High Wn, and YWCA 1 with a bye. Grammar School on holidays. Grammar 1 vs YWCA 1 not played. Eix-Students Green to face Grammar with a listed lineup.

Acton Boronia High Lo J. Lea M Borrowman Grammar 1 Ex-Students Gree L. Colwell EF. Paul Pan Hall Fx-Students Red L. Chaffe M. Whitehead High 111 St Christopher 1 P. Tillyarcd G. Israel St. Christopher Li Yw.c.a Grammar School Grammar li Vw Y.W.C.A

Maiden Welter Handicap at Kensington Falls to Indian Emperor

The Kensington card features the Maiden Welter with Indian Emperor and Fern among the contenders. In the Flying Handicap first division Post Man and Tarn lead the field with a four length margin. Benburb wins the second division with John May close behind. multiple other horses race in a crowded program with varying betting.

Iran Ch Hughes Aitth Folly Fern Darltes Harinage Mount Melleray Hanjo Mac Cedric Major Boy Weaver Hex Vixen Vickess Ageond ST. Imo N Wilson Postman James Cook Captain Gore Grand Billy Omapo Melrose Cheeky Boy High Flyer Koomeluck Arcadia ST Elmo Tarn Dive Benburb Mears John May Torrelli Poi Moras M Morriseau Bruce Wood Belvoir Tarmn John Mae Pol Morse Shop Girl J. Morcillo Little Guni Podmore Majorea Whitney Thompson Fire Lame Thonpeant Sun Gift Blue Metal Queen Anne Amithield Marcoperi Arena Beau Rusade Edigram Poor Jogn Vaio Air Netting the Hussy Meneval Rose Fire Leaf Diva

Flemington Rin at Plemisgton on July 6

A fragment notes an event in Flemington titled Rin at Plemisgton dated July 6. The readable text offers no clear context, participants, or outcomes beyond the date and place.

Rin Plemisgton

Alterations at Royal Canberra Golf Course underway

Construction near the present eighth hole at the Royal Canberra Golf Course underway. A new Breen and tee are being built behind the Acton colleges, changing the course layout.

Royal Canberra Acton Collages

Government munitions drive expands to railway workshops

Senator McBride reported railway workshops in three states are producing airframes for Beaufort aircraft and armament annexes for shelling. Central planning favors a unified approach with Area Boards coordinating factory output and resource pooling to support national war needs.

Commonwealth Man Power Committee Senator McBride Beniter Mebrides Talington + South Avustentiat Australia Commonwealth Melaryle Arex Management i

Labour proposes Man Power Priority Committee to control labour

The Labour government plans a Man Power Priority Committee to curb labour supply for key industries and private employment. Minister Holt has submitted the cabinet minute. The move targets rural and primary production while tightening National Security Regulations to prevent munition workers from switching occupations.

Labour Mr. Holt Commerce Department Heen Skro

Damages Awarded Against Broken Hill Pty Worker

Edward Dallas of Tighes Hill was awarded 7500 pounds damages against BH P Maitland Broken Hill Pty for loss of both hands except one thumb while employed at the 10 inch mill on A9 Dallas had claimed 10000 pounds prior case notes indicate compensation and liability in a industrial accident verdict awarded in Wednesday proceedings.

War effort questionnaires reveal factory man power details

Senator Mel notes early voluntary surveys during the war, later compulsory forms covered nearly all factories. A special questionnaire focused on materials and plant, with up to date details provided to the New South Wales Committee for full cooperation.

New South Wales Mr. Mekhell Ken Umpongel Leen New South Wales Committee

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