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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1939
Page
6
A militia training call in New Hope district outlines sessions for 3,000 to 4,000 infantry and field engineers. Units will be drawn from various militia groups under the community leadership, with emphasis on mobilization and readiness for upcoming drills.
London reports from Calcutta indicate authorities have arrested many suspects amid price rises in essential goods including salt and chemicals. The police crackdown targets anti government activity and syndicate delays.
Fragmented OCR report describes youths detained by guards at night near Brisbane River. Text is garbled with many misspellings, but indicates a detainment incident and references authorities and potential disturbances. No clear names or dates are recoverable from the readable portions.
The national football preliminary final features Manuka and Acton in a decisive showdown with key players in doubt. Transfers and injuries shape lineups as captains forecast victory in a tight contest between Manuka’s quick attack and Acton’s blend of youth and experience.
The edition lists the draw for the Oxorthbourne Braddon tennis event held this weekend at Braddon and Northbourne with numerous pairings including Hartigan with Boniwell Boag with Bian Waterman Richards Batovon Mise Gamiond O'Sullivan with Mrs Rowan Bell with Mian, and more. Lunches set for 12 noon and 1 pm.
Washington reports President Roosevelt had not decided whether to convene Congress to address American neutrality amid rising global tensions. The article notes discussions among House leaders about potential steps and timing for a neutral stance in the evolving crisis.
Queanbeyan cyclists will run two races on a 41 mile journey with a 40 mile Ally Nish Cup handicap and a 20 mile course for the Chub Cup. Frank Bentley and John Sanda co mark, with riders starting from Joryabomberra Avenue. The Glentoy Cup offers strong competition on a 62 mile extended course. Juniors will race over the al bille course with expected contenders including Gibons.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple handicap times and names for a 40 mile event the ally nish cup and junior 10 mile handicap. Names include Burn J Brill N Robertson B Kelly Martin R McCrorey F Bentley A Thornton J Lana Korey McAlear Koorey Doyle Moule Smina Rogers and others with times from 1 to 8 minutes 30 seconds and mentions of related participants J O Mara B Howe D Duncan R Mason Fr Brumbles R Mealeer R Rogers Ford Fiingibbons.
Canberra faces Goulburn and Queanbeyan in a trilogy of Cup ties tomorrow marking the opening glimpses of the season. Goulburn leads 48 points to Canberra’s 0 in aggregate. a Canberra win could lift the Cup, with a neutral ground possible for the Group final. Canberra coach J. Girrbie leads a squad missing W. Sharman with L. Bade stepping in. J Russell debuts at five-eighth as Canberra aims to upset the Vase holders.
The trainer Hriday Weminer Vo Golinnaait faced a two year suspension over misconduct toward a stable crew. An appeal at the Queensland Turf Club was upheld, with the committee disqualifying Gotlanantt for two years amid allegations of mistreatment and inappropriate behavior toward staff.
Eastern Suburbs Bouthern Monaro Northv Suburba and Uni veeatty vie for final spots. Norths beat Varsity while the Rest defeated Bouh.
Golf Associates’ tourney reports varied foursomes results in the 1.G.t1. championship. Mrs Wyle teamed with Clemenger to win 84-12 1 over Mrs. Praser and Mim Taylor who posted 38. Other pairs included Mrs Sweeteums with Milas BMeelim and Mrs Morgan with Mrs Bevan, with scores and placements listed across multiple matchups.
The Canberra Free Hockey Carnival opens at Manat Oval Geil amid mistyped names and uncertain venues. Three teams RA Mosman Norchurn Districts travel with draws due to members joining the military. Militia teams Fisher Laird Hil Brackeries Sticon Rourke Stevens Marchant Chat Torry Nordavan Shenk contest remaining matches. The event runs until 5 pm with a winner to be announced at the Masonic Hall followed by a ball.
A list of entries for races at Melbourne and Sydney including Keewong Spearbine Nuvlee Windbrrook Toy Tine Binnia Here Tramway deebung Adlon Curae Owen Astounding Petruchio Chalmetord Defaulter High Caste Beau Vito Feaileas Main igi Vestal Welles Speardale Light Pynguon Tony Avon Lanaruz Cortina On Time Wolter Temple Coyn At ford Pure Gold Sunsetwe Man Bathing Beauty Inamba Zonda Mauve Madron Bolndale Welter Jubilee Bridge Liaw Eiletbt Sat Royal.
Brisbane reports Frida and the Queensland Price Fixing Commissioner Mr Lindmay initiated measures today to curb trader practices. He urged removal of certain essential commodities from price rises and warned that costs must not increase.
A chaotic list of entries for Turf events includes Mage and Downham in hurdle races, with notable horses such as Valmiki Roja, Petruchio, and Pannude Anpapelo. Chelmsford Stakes and Spring Handicap names appear amid mixed odds and weights, while other runners like Petruchio and Be Be bat yield scattered form notes.
Fragmentary race card items list for Avon Handicap Stratford Handicap and related events. Includes horse names jockeys times weights and place indications with many unreadable or garbled entries.
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