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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1941

Page

4

Race card fragment shows list of horses and handicaps

Fragmentary notes display entries and weights for multiple race categories including two year old and four year old events. Names such as Hawkesbury and Lord Valentine appear among the listed horses and handicaps, with some jockey and stake details partially legible.

Scott Olalnge Mardevon Brinawa Srukes Fishea King Bhutile Oplaly Avy Mark Guality

Weekend Radio Programmes List Shows Busy Airtime

A fragmented listing outlines weekend radio schedules with numerous stations and segments. It mentions daily domes, celebrity instrumental, news slots, concerts, and various music programs involving bands, comedians, and talk segments across multiple times and channels.

Fragmented 70 Afuair and 9.5 Pennion Notes

A garbled update lists a sequence of numbers and phrases including 70 Afuair, 9.5, Pennion, Sewn 9.16, F Record.80 New Ree ineeats 1000 and an orchestra programme. Readable facts are limited. core items include a recital or program listing with dates or values that remain unclear.

Wee Bar Nalon Orchestra

Australian visit fuels blunt views on local beauty

The Hanes of Burawak visiting Australia said she had not yet seen a pretty girl in the country and was surprised by the hard faces. The men were the biggest surprise of her visit. She also commented strongly on a hotel closing time of five o clock, calling it ridiculous.

Sydney Burawak UW Australia Australia

Strike at Lithgow bydn ey continues with stand down

A disrupted Lithgow strike follows a decision by workers to refuse returning to work until a Commonwealth Government tribunal is established to address wage disputes. Amid formal notices, readers are presented with a dense schedule of radio programming and cultural events, reflecting the era's public notices and entertainment listings.

Bydney Bangid Commonwealth

R M C Carnival Championship Tie at Dunbre n Oval

Dunbven Oval hosted the RMC Carnival youth athletic meet despite gusty winds. Fagg and Eddle tied for the championship as records fell across events including 200 yards 100 yards and hurdles with top performers from AG Wag, PH Biol, and others earning podiums and noting a damp but productive program.

Dunbren Dunbven Oval Pucca Wola Gallard Tiena Gyngell Fyt Helt Gordon Eady Edole Avaens Gellert Paton Edo Porbes Eptont Belgte Mila Meswouecy Keane Gore Time & Mina Cee Whale Dyce &Avern Brelera Koat- Jing Calquhoun Gailord Fase Riga Murray Forde Binui Milae Feee Eads Mina Sinkkin Guihrie Wellina Hols Avorn Li Col Richardsont Maer CF Connor Inter Claas

Wall Collapse Kills Old Man near Melbourne School

A wall collapsed in Melbourne injuring and killing an elderly man near a state school where about 100 children attended. The event occurred as wind drove sheltering students from the yard while local youths played ball nearby.

Melbourne Daly Boyn Hla Sherwell

Cricket Umpires Encounter Unclear Historic Message

A garbled OCR fragment references cricket umpires, a movement or association, and scorers or players. The legible parts suggest a historic context with mentions of officials and arenas, but the text is largely incomprehensible. Further readable material is required for a precise summary.

A.C.T Wangara Arenas Kner Rene Cempeinons

High Caste Scratched From Caulfield Cup Card

In a late addition the high rated horse High Caste was scratched from the Caulfield Cup field this afternoon while El Parile remains in contention. Rimvell is also mentioned as a possible starter. The decision shifts the race lineup and betting expectations ahead of Frid.

Melbourne Frid ‘Ax

Fast Gallop by Evergreen in Melbourne Cup trial

Evergreen set a fast time on the Flemington grass track, beating the wind to cover five furlongs in strong form. Mentone reports Frill Prince running 11-40 for four furlongs while Damalis posted a fast four furlongs in 46 seconds outside the tan track.

Melbourne Flemington Evergreen Mentone Frill Prince Met Damalis

SPECIAL CUP FORECAST

Cloudy at times with scattered showers and generally cooler conditions. The forecast calls for light to moderate precipitation in bursts, with cooler temperatures and a modest breeze shaping the day. Localized showers may develop inland, with wetter pockets near coastal areas.

Ambiguous Racing Odds Phrase Makers Highlight Top Picks

The fragment lists several names and terms such as Everaten Gaillard Reading and Beau Vite. It appears to note favored horses or entrants and includes vague references to lucrativeness and demand, without clear event, place, or outcome details.

Everaten Gaillard Reading Beau Vite Rimwell Trhagerman Evergrven Vatley Hivette Trenquil Star Saul I Gola Carlton Geliard Rainbar Contact Palencia Deiialls Frill King Rethana

Canberra Associates AS Towed inquest into death of Francis Ball

Inquest directions report the death of Francis Ball a wealthy Puoibla resident found in night attire at a city venue. Sergeant Jardine notes Ball reportedly held a plate and fired a rifle before the fatal shot during a monthly medal golf event on Thursday. Scores listed include Doran Bergsza 101-86-65 and Davidson 101-86-65. Ball’s total was 138.000 in the event attended by associates and officers. investigation continues.

Francis Ball Puoibla Bergeant Jardine Futuoe Solent Thurs Ax Follon Doran Bergsza Anid Saturn Davidson Orig Ryan Devideon Hans Slami Apetown Rida

Queanbeyan Greyhound Entries for Evening Meeting

Listed are greyhound runners for Queanbeyan’s upcoming evening meeting with Canberra Stakes South Division 487 yards names such as Bind Arbour Mame Needa Silverelda Iant Tonis Ginger Robin Nancy’s Daughter and numerous others including Cashaway Wren Pam’s Choice Long Manis and Monarch. Reserve and yard names like Aqual Constant Giver Remains Bocure Gash Lochbriclyn appear among the entries.

Queanbeyan Ida Bind Arbour Mame Ic Needa Silverelda Iant Tonis Ginger Robin Nancy Eran Foung Canhanna Renebe’s Pride of Canherna

ALF. GUNNERS BACK BATTERY SLAM ENEMY AIR FORCES

Lieut Roy McCartney reports ALLE light anti aircraft battery FLak has shot down four enemy planes and probably destroyed fourteen more. Sixty aircraft damaged and one hundred hit, according to despatches to the Army Minister. The battery began action in March and is praised for its increasingly magnificent work.

Melbourne Roy McCartney Forde

Learn to Do It Yourself with Elizabeth Arden Beauty Class

Canberra ladies are advised that Mrs J Bray will represent Elizabeth Arden at Davies Pharmacy Kingston. From October 2 for one week she will give skin preparation advice and teach modern makeup techniques. Appointments available by calling Davies Pharmacy or calling in Store.

Canberra Elizaneth Arden J. [Bray Davies’ Pharmacy Wn Kingston Tein Wa Bray Joli

War Prisoners On Farms Opposed By Australians

The minister indicated opposition to using war prisoners as labor. He warned that if prisoners of war were employed in harvesting or other tasks, strong rules would apply. Government figures show 140,085 unemployed in New South Wales.

Tiewanatsapuaian Petore Forde Uty Ward New Bouth

Noxious Weeds Notice Highlights Weed Control

The notice references the Noxious Weed Act and its sections, urging local authorities and residents to address weed problems this year. It notes the Interior Department’s involvement and directs attention to compliance requirements and enforcement actions.

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