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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
2
The Moorefield program features juvenile and maiden handicap events over six furlongs and a quarter mile with a wide field of entrants. Notable names such as Lady Doris, Venetian Promara, and Brack Sweet Oration are among the thoroughbreds listed for potential stakes and placings.
Seven men faced charges of conspiracy to defraud the Menisake and Becken Hill Jockey Clubs over a racehorse named Greenie. Prosecution details include W Manning owner of a house on Hoot Street, Smith the trainer, and Denis Noonan testifying on Weedgelite registration. Evidence referenced involved horse dealings at Auburn and Forbes Mall and interviews with Hicks.
Tuesday at Menangle Park hosted a charity meeting with several racing events. Notable winners included Blawting in the 7 Won hiya race and Princess in the Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap, with margins described as necks and lengths. The program featured Ponystake style purses and a brisk pace, as Otis and Flurting price winners dominated the day.
The Canberra Turf Club charity meeting drew the largest entries in its history for four events. Nominations include several riders and horses from Canberra and surrounding regions. The event is scheduled for Saturday with a 12 o clock start, and organizers anticipate farewell ceremonies and division standings.
At Yoss Police Court PT Poord inspector pursued W T Merriman for allegedly aiding rabbit destruction by wde atroy ruluisite. The case was dismissed on a defence objection and the matter may return with further legal steps as directors weigh appealing to higher courts.
The government faces a 50000 pound penalty if the New Vale-Kemidarcollney project is not completed within three years from the agreement with Howkins. The forfeit of four thousand pounds would accrue if the work is not finished by February 24, 1830.
A fragment touts Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts as a health restoring remedy for nerves neuritis and fatigue. It claims thousands have regained strength through the tonic, urging readers to take a few bowls at a price shown, despite garbled wording.
A historical report details experimental work with sheep in pioneering veterinary research. It notes infection rates, treatment responses, and wool quality changes over weeks, with observations on lipase effects and operational outcomes at several farms and clinics.
Fragmented text outlines a schedule with Marie and others, a Breck Kechange event, a children's section, a 180 feature, and a concert program from Conservatorium Mall. It mentions orchestras, choirs, weather, and a news program with various performers and guests.
Markets show gin prices easing as weather updates roll in from Melbourne. The report lists marginal changes for other commodities and notes upcoming trading indicators for Imperial Tussin and related products.
A garbled OCR fragment lists assorted items including music, weather, ads, and a concert by Romane's Danes Orchestra. Names and places are unclear, with scattered phrases such as an hour with an ald nea salt and advertising talks.
Fragmentary notes describe path disruption and displacement as groups face cutoffs and mobility issues near the Mur River. Mentions of temporary conditions and movement suggest a developing crisis affecting residents and transport.
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