Although Ron Todd, the leading forward of the Victorian Football League, was present when the committee of the Collingwood ...
Article : 85 wordsErnie Glenister (Armadale) played brilliantly to defeat Percy Tenny (Glenferrie Hill) yesterday in the fourth round of the V.B.A. champion of champions ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 364 wordsHermla gave an excellent performance in winning the Dandenong Stake at Gracedale Park last night Starting favourite, she was in a good position on ...
Article : 399 wordsCecil Stuart, a former interstate player, won the men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles championships in the Country Week ...
Article : 376 wordsBookmakers who are on the rails at Williamstown have drawn the following rails positions for the Williamstown meeting on March 23 and 25 at Flemington:— ...
Article : 246 wordsGhurka was the principal variety of wheat sown in Victoria in the 1039-40 season, occupying more than 47 per cent. of the total area ...
Article : 247 wordsHAMILTON, Tuesday.—The annual convention of the Independent Order of Rechabites, which opened in the Hamilton Town Hall to-day, was attended by ...
Article : 294 wordsSYDNEY, Tuesday.—Fresh evidence has strengthened the opinion of the detectives that Miss Betty van Tonder, 23, strangled herself ...
Article : 232 wordsLeague clubs chose an inauspicious night to begin their training operations yesterday. Footscray players were content with light physical exercises, and ...
Article : 155 wordsFlying Hep., 5f.—Araunah, 12.0; Dame Swift[?] 11.9: Court Crier, 10.12; Black Bob. 10.11; Taylor, 10.0; Marek 9.9; Just Imagine, 9.7; Blankenough, 9.7, Ula, 9.7: Peter Deen, 9.6: King Wimble, 9.3; ...
Article : 276 wordsFollowing the success of the Christmas camp, the Melbourne Boys' Clubs' Association has decided to hold four Easter camps for 80 Melbourne boys. The main ...
Article : 76 wordsFRANKSTON, Tuesday. — The entire stock and refrigerating equipment were damaged beyond repair when a fire occurred in a cafe attached to the ...
Article : 76 wordsThough some trains have had to be cancelled owing to a shortage of coal, caused by the miners' strike, railway services in Victoria at Easter will be ...
Article : 181 wordsThe draw for events at Maribyrnong to-night is:— CIRCLE TRACK SPECIAL HANDICAP.—Commer's Pride, Yarram Drough Grampia (7), Rheola, Swooper's Son ...
Article : 209 wordsPreston will begin training under the captain and coach (Alby Morrison) next Tuesday. It was announced last night that Frank Ackland, a former Northcote player, had been ...
Article : 85 wordsWhen Daniel O'Leary, of E[?]rack, farmer, failed to appear for public examination in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday the Registrar (Mr. C. E. Troyahn) ...
Article : 56 wordsThe council of the Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria decided at its meeting last night to limit its men's A grade winter pennant competition to six teams. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 199 wordsTrial Handicap. 6[?] —Greenock, 9.2; Dark Bianca, 8.9; Nonda, 8.8; Klipspringer, 8.7; E[?] Bianca, 8.6; Parcem, 8.9; Taboret, 7.12; Portamento 7.7; Zanthia, 7.7; Beech Nut, 7.7; ...
Article : 296 wordsNorth expects to have all members of last year's team available with the exception of Ted Morcom, who has joined the Second A.I.F. Offic.als are looking for a half-forward ...
Article : 165 wordsA recommendation by the finance committee to close the library in the town hall buildings in Pascoevale road was adopted by the Essendon Council on Monday night. ...
Article : 143 wordsPolice are seeking two motorists who did not stop after accidents in Highett and South Melbourne on Monday night. One of the motorists, police believe, may ...
Article : 118 wordsAny instances of Red Cross goods being sold would be gladly investigated by the society said the chairman of the Victorian division (Dr. J. Newman Morris). ...
Article : 97 wordsThe draw for the country Easter tournament, to begin on March 22 (Good Friday), was announced yesterday. Sectional play of the fours championship will ...
Article : 1,265 wordsThe draw for events at White City to-night is:— CIRCULAR TRACK SUNSHINE STAKE (1).—Flying Chief Champagne Girl, Joyful Reign, Jade Spider, Velia, ...
Article : 228 wordsC. Canet, a former Carlton wingman, has been appointed coach of the seconds. Canet. has a fine football record. After having completed six seasons with Carlton he coached ...
Article : 82 wordsWith a plentiful supply of margarine at cheap prices, consumption of butter in Great Britain as a result of rationing and higher prices, has declined to small ...
Article : 92 wordsBrush Steeplechase, 2m.—Blliben, 10.7; Stick On, 10.4; Amharic, 10.4; Valimar, 10.0; Shon Latour, 9.7: Trustol, 9.5; EI Vin, 9.3; Hearty Laugh, 9.0; Wimmera Lass, 9.0; Lyell Boy, 9.0. ...
Article : 293 wordsApplications for the position of coach for Yarraville have been extended until to-night. They will be considered by the committee to-morrow night. Training will begin on Monday. ...
Article : 46 wordsResults of the first day's play in the semifinals of the Caulfield-Carrum Tennis Association's tournament were:— A GRADE.—Mixed Doubles.—Parkdale, ...
Article : 258 wordsWhen Judge Macindoe resumed the hearing of a case in General Sessions yesterday morning he found that one juror was missing. The absentee had ...
Article : 106 wordsCharged with "the unlawful sale of a certain newspaper" under the Police Offences Act, which forbids such sales on Sundays, Charles Francis Shaunessy, ...
Article : 105 wordsIn addition to Les Jones, who has been cleared to Terang, Ken Truscott, Jack Furniss, and Jack Maher will almost certainly be absentees from the team this season. ...
Article : 142 wordsCANBERRA, Tuesday.—A second advance of 1/ a bushel, less freight to terminal points, will be made to growers with respect to barley delivered to ...
Article : 93 wordsSelections for White City to-night are:— CIRCULAR TRACK.—Sunshine stake (1).—Chantilly, 1; Jovfnl Reign, 2; Ginger Mac, 3. Sunshine Stake (2).—Never Surrender, 1; Miss Dutt. ...
Article : 102 wordsEASTER HANDICAP. 1 Mile.—Deant Derby. James McElwyn, Biue Hills, Royal Bronce, Tennessee Lad, Phantom Ribbon, Peggy Realm, Bazil's Fortune, Prairie Moon, scr.; Stylish Noble, 13 yds.: ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 167 wordsAn assurance that the Victorian Football League would not allow any organisation to take the place of the League second 18's on League grounds when the seniors were ...
Article : 173 wordsTRAFALGAR, Tuesday. — A man aged about 50 years, who so far has not been identified, collapsed and died about midday to-day in a passenger ...
Article : 52 wordsJim Ferrier the Australian open and amateur golf champion showed improved form in the two rounds of the 54-holes open tournament which ended ...
Article : 182 wordsSelections for Maribyrnong to-night are:— CIRCULAR TRACK.—Special Handicap. — Commer's Pride, 1; Yarram Drough, 2; Rheola, 3. Maribyrnong [?]rdle.—Big Swell, 1; Loch Reagh, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 153 wordsHandicap, 1m.—Raright, 9.0; Redvers 8.11; Treasure, 8.7; Thandar, 8.6; Golden Thests, 8.6; Weston, 8.6; Mrs. Wlggs, 8.6; Beeamma, 8.4; Mainbrace, 8.4; Sycess, not eligible. ...
Article : 225 wordsECHUCA, Tuesday.—Owing to lack of support, the Echuca Football League has decided to abandon competition matches this season An endeavour will be made to revive interest early next year. ...
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Advertising : 66 wordsThe Essendon committee decided last night to give financial assistance to the extent of £10 to any club in the district which enters an under 17 competition to be run under the ...
Article : 78 wordsHeat waves do not trouble the American negro lightweight Johnny Hutchinson, who will fight "Clever Henry" Burdette at West Melbourne Stadium on Saturday night "I will weigh not ...
Article : 159 wordsVICTORIA.—Stroke Foursomes (9 holes).—Mrs. Dickson-Mrs. Shannan, 32[?] Mrs. Lewis-Mrs. Hingeley, Mrs. Prichard-Miss Donovan, 37½; Mrs. Phillips-Mrs. Hartley 38½; Mrs. J. Cook-Miss L. ...
Article : 68 wordsBradford Malden Hurdle, 3m.—Brimboal, Castla Gay, Corowa Lad, Dark Idol, Davena, Destas, Fils Power, Margaret B., Reef Ringford. Royal Jane, Sachem, Strathkellar, Tongue Oil, ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 448 wordsA record entry from more than 400 professional athletes has been received for the sports meeting of the St. Patrick's Sports Club at Dandenong on Saturday. The meeting will be the ...
Article : 128 wordsIn the second series of bouts in the Victorian Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Association's annual beginners' tournament at the Postal Institute gymnasium to night the draw is as follows:— ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 177 wordsTaylor House (171 points) won the inter-house swimming sports of the Camberwell C.E.G.G.S. at Camberwell baths, Schofield House scored 145 points, and Lawrence 70 points. Results:— ...
Article : 135 wordsJoe Parmley (Sth, Melb.). the fireman-cyclist, has been placed on scratch for the first time this season in open board track competition for the McKinnon Handicap (professional, five laps and ...
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Advertising : 95 wordsPERTH, Tuesday.—Miss Pat Hawkins, the brilliant young West Australian cyclist, who is attacking the record for one week's continuous riding, has travelled 554 miles in 58 hours 40 ...
Article : 61 wordsEast Malvern 3rd Troop won the swimming carnival of the East Malvern and Glen Iris District Girl Guides at the Malvern Baths. East Malvern 3nd Troop was second and East Malvern 4th Troop ...
Article : 123 wordsThe most important speedcar race of the year —the World's Speedcar Derby—will be decided at Olympic Park on Saturday night. The race has attracted an imposing array of drivers from all ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 67 wordsBRISBANE.—The Australian two-mile cycling teams pursuit race championship was won by Victoria (W. Doggett, K. Stewart, F. Ashby, K. Barclay) from Queensland. The time was 4min. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Wed 13 Mar 1940, Page 21
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