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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
6
Readable parts show a busy program at the Canberra Turf Club with numerous horses and handlers listed for a forthcoming meeting. Names such as Green Tos, King Mow, Miss Kisie, and Farewell Handcoat appear among entries, jockeys and trainers linked to sprints and mile events.
Jockeys report tight finishes across divisions with won by lengths and times. Flying Janda MAID OF FASHION and SPENBER catch the eye in sibling divisions, while Kensington Handicap headlines with Light Heartie and Sundial contending.
Report notes Mr. White and his brother herd in New South Wales as owners and racers linked to Giggle and other horses. The piece mentions a large turnout and expectations around heavy weights in a race as part of their operations.
Sydney wool buyers showed steady demand with strong competition for good descriptions. Total sale offered 1 200 bales with 922 sold at auction and 1 200 privately, while Yorkshires and Canadians showed active bidding and prices held firm through the day.
The report notes strong demand for crossbred lambs from Chirk Brown and others, with wool in good order and prices firm for merino fleece and skirtings. Continentals show good quality, with several sellers and buyers listed among bidders and consignors in the March sales.
The Wagga Gold Cup faced a close finish as Mali Aorta edged the field by a head in 3.41.3. The Celtapr... carnival opened in fine weather with prize money and a trophy valued at Don miipeen noted among the day’s events.
A jumble of broadcast and market references, naming theatres, weather talk, and local spots. Mentions Colindale, Weather, and a range of scattered names, times, and places with uncertain connections.
Melbourne market events highlight tipper contests and guitar recital plans. Warham Cathedral schedule noted with a 31 date. Local notices mention Harmilnen Ware and Wilson in related coverage.
In a fragmented note about meat facilities, a group of butchers pushes for abattoirs under private control. A proposal from Traction Piskat Harnessers would seize part of the Yanen property and related facilities, affecting dairy farmers and local workers.
The Queanbeyan Mersion and Dramatic Society presents a minis revue on April 26 featuring lively songs like A Garden Party and Gay Opera numbers. The program includes a ladies glee company and a male voice segment with variety as the theme. Local conductor Mor Bee leads the musical portion at the Plunment Caopers Muede Slop where seats are preserved without extra charge.
Cooma buyers and Sydney agents Willingen and Lawderer with Montague report a successful auction at Carlominda Station Kerr Coon. Riverina wethers and yearling flocks sold strongly with high demand and top quotes around 20/6 to 28 shillings per head.
An old advertisement extols Clement’s Tonic as a remedy against lassitude and tired feeling in Australian summer. It touts improved resistance to disease and energy for work or play, urging readers to take the tonic during hot months.
A fragment discusses telegram use for congratulatory messages and a German post office system. It notes risks of misdirected greetings, the potential for decorative form attachments, and the embarrassment of officials handling mixed celebrations and mail.
Text appears as garbled OCR about rabbit skin sales and warehouse stock. Mentions volume figures like 39 ton and 11 tons and references to buyers, sellers, and a market catalogue. Content is unreadable in places but indicates trade activity and pricing context.
Officials surveyed the track after concerns over the length set by the AAC for the eight mile Canberra event. Details emerged about the required distance and plans for the Friday before the meeting to finalize information. Competitors from the Terriers Wel and others are expected to contest the race, with strong interest in the outcome and possible adjustments.
A fragmentary report from Canberra mentions derelict clinic sites near Tharwa and Queanbeyan with references to local figures A. Drewn and A. Rucrll. Details are sparse and OCR garbled, but locations include Welle and Queeniewan with dates showing late June. Further clarification needed for full facts.
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