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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1935
Page
4
The record lists multiple 470 yd greyhound races across divisions with dogs such as Culver Hero My Aye Balt engin and Tima, plus names like Belle of the Ball Maluka Flying Princess and Matting. Betting details and times appear. results indicate margins and scores for several included performances.
In Canberra today the wind altered quickly during the No 2 club trophy event, affecting scores. Winners were Le McLaod, C Price and C Atetting as the top cash prize recipients.
A citywide drive aims to have every man and woman record their fingerprints for rapid identification after disasters like the Morro Castle fire. The appeal mirrors a earlier mass recording effort that included about 60,000 people, mostly men, with prints kept by police for potential identification in emergencies.
The Easter Show reports record entries across all sections, with horses 4000 and cattle 1824 leading the tally. Exhibitors from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and within New South Wales will present exhibits before Sydney Royal Judges for the first time. The total entries exceed 14 302 with several international stock expected and diverse events including horse classes, wood chopping, sewing and horticulture contests.
The Canberra Football League explores appointing field boundary and goal umpires based on science and written examinations. Training begins, clubs discuss interdistrict games, and plans include seeking permission to play in Queanbeyan Park while contingents from Goulburn and Kingston prepare for the season.
The Shakespearean Evening, a highlight of the Arts Society, is postponed to Monday April 18 to feature Hamlet with readings from newer scenes and a paper on the story by Dr A L Jen plus an interpretation by Mr Datey. The event will be held at the Hotel Canherm.
Arachne led the home run to win by two lengths in the Rosehill Opening Handicap for three year olds at Thurston. Regular Bachelor and First Son followed in close pursuit as the field featured Firat Son Myra Tip and Pavarti among others. Betting favored Arachne at 10/9 with Bombus and Myra Tip among longer shots.
A German Tussauds exhibit in Berlin aims to present notable figures from German history and culture without a Chamber of Horrors. The display will spotlight foreign notables and prominent German personalities, with careful attention to heads of state and cultural leaders, though some names and inclusions remained undecided.
A Maori choir performance in Melbourne featured vivid costumes and energetic dances. The review notes strong Maori rhythms, unornamented chant, and skilled soloists like Mire and Kalara with a polished overall harmony. The program included waiata, haka and war dances, praised for authenticity and vitality. The choir plans another show at the Alert Hall with a revised lineup.
The Ascot card lists a two year old handicap with Valiant Chief and Sunbather among contenders. Races include a first division with Bonitrice and Crow notable, a second division led by Double Form, and mentions of Betting odds and other runners like Nagpur and Par Cost. Time plates show fast times and close finishes across divisions.
Texan scientist Frank Bryan, a geology expert, reports discovering an ancient village buried by an earthquake and now submerged in a lakebed near Braxo River. He notes 14,000 years of flooding could have occurred since the site formed, but cautions the figure marks multiple events rather than a single year.
A German inventor claims a new engine doubles submarine speed by replacing heavy electric batteries with a large fuel system. The design allows normal engines to run on the surface and submerged, boosting range and weight efficiency while reducing battery weight. Potential hazards include gas buildup and oxygen needs.
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