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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1939

Page

6

Association Tennis Tournament Finals at Manuka Course

The final rounds of the American tournament will be played this weekend at the Manuka Course starting at 2 pm. Readouts show numerous doubles and mixed matches between Braddon, Reid, Barton, Ainslie, Forrest, Griffith, Eastlake, Northbourne, Yarralumla and other clubs with ties and byes in divisions.

Reid C. Gibbs Lee Mrs. Lee Misas Gibbs Ainslie At City Forrest Moodie Bridgland Miss Piggin Miss Mildenhall Vo Barton ‘Collings Porch Miss Heath Milas Bryan Northbourne Waterman Soog Misses V M. Treweek Braddon McMillan O'Sullivan Mrs. O'Sullivan Miss Shumack Railway Ford Tonta Mra Turton Tums Barnard Miss Verex Minas Crawley NORTH Grace Barton Pearson Miles Collins Quwen Duntroon Abaddon Callander Dixon Savage Aldridge Curran Young Hirsey M. Southwell Forrest Lenehan Gibbons Eckarnley Whyte Griffith Fielding Avidha Gilchrist Israel Kingston Bye Cleaver Sweeney Minox Miss Bryan Wedtan Eastlake Kempson Thompson Sally Mise Fragery Umriffith Praddon F. Southwell Milas T. Southwell Mies Fentiman Railways Payne, Dickinson Mra Sartledge Richardson Austin Ron Toms Fielding Wise Boniwells Osmond Pearce L. Gibbs Mrs. Hogan Brett O’neill Milas Forbes McMaohon HALL Petty G. McDonald H. Curran Rogers Yarralumla Kingston Weetangerra Manuka

THRILLING JUMPS SCHEDULE AT IBIZA TRACK MEET

Tattersall’s hurdle race opens a busy card at Ib. s with a 1.30 start featuring Legionnla Keenong and other contenders. Novice and TRAMWAY events follow with horses such as Mount Downham Reiley’s Dubonnet and Royal Denis in graded handicaps plus a 3.50 Three and Four Year Handicap highlighting Petruchte of Dolber Beau Re- Billposter and Valmiki among others.

Legionnla Keenong Mount Downham Reley Dubonnet Capanous Mag Mort Billy Ace Saratoga Oficer Flight Marlong Cronus Royal Denis Prince Creebung Hyboal Olympus Adios Bonheur Ile Caesar BO Pere Headford Bop Might Not Letruchia Petruchte Dolber Palre Valmiki Astoundin Hugh Aon Pearl of Asia Athiway Owen Daemon Buzzal Bod Lavengre Volpato Hilarious Malagigi AB Red Balla Braidwood Bristol KO Ray Fearless Jann Baz Young Ripley Seder Speardale Cititown Tony Valhathe Nebraska Salazar Ned Thes Gayfred

Northern Suburbs face selection dilemma for Canberra Cup

Norths selector headaches loom with two backs and a forward to omit for the University clash at Telopea Park. Varsity make one change with Trowbridge in for Ki Peterson as Bullock’s status remains doubtful while Southern Monaro meets Eastern Suburbs at Bombala.

Northern Suburbs University Telopea Park MacLean Varsity Trowbridge Ki. Peterson Bullock Southern Monaro Eastern Suburbs Bombala Basta’ XV Norths v. University AL Telopea Park V. A. Griffiths Norths H. C. Seton R. MacLeod FE. Gardiner W. Young J. Reddy W. Hanley H. Robertson D. Pert J. Denehy RK. Moore L. Kirkwood 8. Williams P. Stevens H. Peterson K. Harrison R. Ward E. Dunshes E. Pinkney W Proper L. Casey W. de Salla G. Cordy R. Bullock W. McCue G. Murray G. Watson G. Vincent G. Smith T. Ryley F. Carmody V. Healy H Trowbridge A. Sutherland G. C. Daley Monaro EASTS G. Ela A. Jones J. Callaghan M. Robertson C. Kimber R. Gates J. Johnson Elton J. Dymock T. Vaughan R. South Roberts W. McCoy A. Rumph W. Roberta

Mentone Acceptances For Saturday MEWBURN HURDLE 2m

The list of acceptances for Saturday racing includes horses such as Dornford, Maritime, Kialla, Whernside, Mystery Newauzada, Cald Fire and others for the Meburn Hurdle at 1.45, with entries across Avon Handicap and related events. Notable runners include Cortina, Robeson, Windleton, Ba Blanes, Donor's Hill, Grand Hero, and Olympus in a full card spanning several handicaps and divisions. The program features major races at 2.15, 2.45, 3.45, and 4.15 with a second Boisdale Welter division.

Dornford Maritime Coster Lad Kialla Inte Whernside Mystery Newauzada Man of Ayr Roy Uo Matariki Gay Park Astur Kent Anes Cortina BO Caruana Mamitinus Raiding Noetherlen Merridale Jon Busan Boisdale Welter Danasgter Tinndel Tenple Coyn & &R Mate Oo Abd Ia Foo Benedict Bod Argrontes Lady Sykes Border Lass Olympus Cavante Wanderer A Manurere Duralium Glentins Taa Tauly Tolaga Bay Phil Wirth Marr Flight Suenire Bathing Temple _ Beauty Oyn Caragona Marianne Somerset BR Karoo Qty

Gold hits new price record in Commonwealth Bank sale

Gold futures reach a record high as the Commonwealth Bank announces a payment of 12 1 per fine ounce in Australian currency during weekend judging at Melbourne and Perth. The peak price marks a new all time high.

Tootals Sydney Melbourne iPerth Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth

Death of Club Secretary in Sydney

The death of Jack Hugo, longtime member and secretary of the Kembla Grange Club, reported in Sydney today. Hugo served with the club for over 25 years and was secretary for about two years.

Sydney Thurmday Ofter Jack Iugo Kembla Grange Teelub Hughes A.C Rkembla Grange Club

Women’s hockey reserve and B grade finals set for tomorrow

The A grade reserve final invites Ex-Students Red v Boronia with Kingaton v Tgh School at 2 pm. In B grade St Christopher’s meets YAW with a 2 pm start.

Mi Fulluwe Kingaton v. Tgh St. Christopher's

Order of Favouritism at Sydney Races

In Sydney on Thursday the market after Batiday’s races shows favourites across EPSOM and METROPOLITAN lists. Listed top contenders include Adios Micawber BL Constant Te Here Deehung Gilltown Milner Nightyuesad Bratford Selunum Apowrdyte and Chovidien Boencenat Premel Respirator Mohieied Royal Ch Moanin Maniler.

Sydney Batiday’s Epsom Adios Micawber BL Constant Te Here Deehung Gilltown Milner Nightyuesad Bratford Selunum Apowrdyte Chovidien Boencenat Premel Mohieied Royal Ch

Rugby Tours Canceled Costs for England War Outbreak

The cancellation of the Australian and New Zealand tours of England due to war is estimated to cost authorities £13,000. The British Rugby Union will cover the Australian team’s loss. The Australian team had played only one match, versus South Wales, on Saturday.

Sydney Cancalla.ion New Zealand England British Rugby Union South Wales

Australian Davis Cup Team Plans March Departure

Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman of New York announced the Australian team will stay for the National Bingies Championship and then proceed to Australia in the Mariposa month. He said they received a cable from the Lawn Tennis Association of Austen approving the trip despite wartime conditions.

New York Harry Hopman Australia Pew Montthy Hopman Lawn Tennis Association Austen Permlasion Oy Tig

Queanbeyan Motor Club Plans Social Run to Yass

The Queanbeyan Motor Cycle and Light Car Club schedules its first social run for Sunday to Yass. Members depart Queanbeyan at 9 a.m. and return from Voss at 4 p.m. Points are awarded for skill and punctual departure with an invitation extended to all members and prospective members.

Queanbeyan Yass Voss

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