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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1933
Page
4
Fragmentary report details a sufferer describing intense pain ascending stairs and referencing alleged medical products. The text cites remedies and warnings against certain substances, mentioning Bruschen Maite as a product at a price of 2 per bottle.
The Dinket Cricket Association failed to assemble enough players for a Canberra Easter tour to face a team of state cricketers. Two matches are planned between Canberra Queanbeyan youth sides and the visiting team, with lists showing players for Saturday and Monday fixtures and a 12th man role.
AJC selections dominate the card with favoured contenders in the Cup and Doncaster meetings. Notable names include Dermid, ducko, Lady Linden, Gallantic, Johnny Jason, Parkwood, Tom Pinch, and Cynics Pine Carrington. Bets highlight Autapay and several others in a crowded field with multiple entries streamlining the day’s fancied lineup.
Sydney report says the Aud. inquiry into the Cabenamats Handicap at War Farm found rider D Lightfoot of Bin Wedgewood did not cause the interference between Ephiatton and Trish Sant at the turn. The inquiry concluded no blame attached to Lightfoot for the accident.
Winehrambe Carson reports volatile sheep skin trading with merino, Lincoln, and cranebred wools varying in price. Hides and calfskins show irregular demand, prices per ton and per unit listed, while tallow sales see little change. Autumn sales yield mixed rates across grades and regions.
Acceptances listed for Rosebery Club racing on Wednesday inclines Rosebery Welter Mile and Mandicap events with entries such as Flying Mandicam, Jolly Wonns, Rosebery Mandicap entrants like Tangible and Lovely Negrada, plus Flying Welter Handicap divisions and Second Division venues with multiple horses named across divisions.
Sydney officials report Gain Carrington was scratched from both the St Leger and the Sydney Cup at Randwick. It is expected the Donvanter will be his only engagement at the Randwick meeting.
In Melbourne this morning Comic Prince fell while schooling over hurdles at Mentone and had to be destroyed. The rider T Lynch escaped with minor injuries.
A meeting of the City Recreation Reserve Committee in Win discussed constructing two tennis courts at City and the formal inauguration of the City Tennis Club. The committee agreed to act as guarantor pending the club’s constitution and a general meeting, with Secy. Shakespeare elected to lead. Unsolicited subscriptions begin arriving, signaling public support.
The article notes Lindrum marries Alli Hoakin at a registry office after a late-night football tournament. Witnesses Clark and Gerhy attended. the couple plans a quiet summer and continue training in swimming and tennis.
Atondy Sydney and Lightning Maren were withdrawn from the Doncaster race at 3 55 pm today. Trainer Frank McGrath said the chestnut mare would also be removed from further racing after reports of the horse being unsettled.
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