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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
4
Folio of cryptic notes from Canterbury races at Worlana with scatter of names and figures. Text shows scattered times and placements, unclear details, and partial names. No clear winner or full race results available.
A wartime relief note says penicillin production is improving with American mold strains, allowing larger quantities than earlier. Ric Florey indicated penicillin could meet more needs if scalable production continues.
Sydney reports detail sheep dog trials with the Gewrle Cup and a fruit bowl as trophies. The event, printed under Prime Minister Curtin’s Prime credit, includes prize money of 4180 and a schedule with luncheon, afternoon tea and a liquor booth.
A 300 delegate meeting discussed militia membership with Beales volunteering to serve in Australia or abroad. The plan included extending membership to YALCA, the Salvation Army, the Comforts Fund, war correspondents, and photographers not yet returned from active service.
The monthly media contest results show Mrs Mette 415 49 winning, with Mrs Kilmartin 104-31-78 and Mrs Partury 101473 2 listed among top entries. The weekend ball event was won by Miss Fountain BL 287.
The Queanbeyan draw lists sections for Chicbirra Stakes with divisions for 980 and 1170 yards and Canberra Stakes events. Names include Joss Player Later Mods Malden Btakes Tate Postage Manjo Gay and others across divisions with teams such as Brighty Gay Doughboy and Pride of Canberra.
Lottery No. 301 drawn on Thursday lists first prize No. TH Our Last Chance Syndicate P J Murry 312 Riley Street Sydney first prize. Second prize No 8a Weeks 84 Harbor Street Sydney. Third prize No MOT On the Move Syndicate FFL King Albion Park. Fourth prize No 0082 Congratulations Syndicate I. allies Waddington's Berry Forest Cryne. Unitery No 1008 to be drawn Monday morning.
The State Full Court today upheld an appeal by John Pairfax and Sons and their general manager Rupert Henderson against damages awarded for libel by the Sapeecae Court. The case involved allegations connected to a circular circulated to Australian Newspaper Proprietors Association members and tied to former ALA president George Fuller Godfrey.
A Melbourne protest outlines plans for a Sport Men's League to unify trainers and force action on racing policy. Leaders warn that removing levies and restricting activities could ruin racing, deprive the public of recreation, and hit Melbourne's coal and related industries hard.
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