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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1935
Page
2
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory presided by Mr Justice Lukin opened its criminal jurisdiction in the new quarters at the Patenta Department. The day long hearing marked the start of the court's operations in the refreshed space.
Race details show Warwick Farm Novice Handicap 71 First Division with starting positions 115 and entries including Ib et Ib 9 5 Village 813 Maiden 7 32 1 Tune 71 510 Beachute 1 8 8 ettor 8 5 seco 7 7, 8 4 Dundsr 7 Bredicament 7 8 5 Connie 1 0.
The Commonwealth Royal Commission resumes an inquiry in Melbourne into flour industry pricing and government influence. Chief figures such as Sir Herbert Gepp defend nonpolitical motives while noting past government spending and the industry’s significance. The report weaves in racing results and horse names from the same issue.
The Rosebery and Victoria Park trials drew many Doncaster and Cup candidates today with notable times. Peter Pan and Young Idea impressed at Rosebery, while High defeated Silver King at distance. Dromos, Dark Bay, and Arachne showed solid work at Victoria Park and Moorefield, with detailed pace splits recorded for multiple distances.
KHARTOUM HUFDLE accepted for the 2 mile 65 yard race at Caulfield on Saturday with a field set to run.
Dromos sits as equal favourite with Dark Sky and Sarchelle in the Sydney Cup picture at Rosebery. Journal faces likely easing for the mile rate while Broad Arrow gathers support after recent wins. several contenders including Silver King and Silver Jubilee are noted among a crowded field, with final positions to unfold Thursday.
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