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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1935
Page
4
London art scene explodes as the Royal Academy rejects two Stanley Spencer works from the 1934 show. Spencer resigns from his associateship alleging improper six exhibit entitlement. Critics cite his protoem style and Modernist supporters urge reversal of the censure.
Daring thieves snatched two trays of diamond rings valued at £900 from Denes jeweller in Little Collins Street city Melbourne shortly after opening. Two men entered with a watch for repair, distracted staff, and escaped with the trays as the attendant examined the watch. This is the shop’s fifth robbery with prior culprits always caught.
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Today's card lists races at A J C with four handicap events including the RolLs Handicap 7f and the Darngar and Fernhill Handicaps over distances from 1m to 11f. Notable entrants include Silver Jubilee Prince Pombal Veilantis and Regular Bachelor, with fields named for each event and weights shown.
Racecard fragment lists events at Mentone including Open Hurdle 2m 20yds with weights and horses Lynden Ramado Full Charge Wallopian Lord Sam Golden erget 6 and Two Year Old Handicap with horses Matinee Sunbather Arran Chief Gay Hop Grand Orator Bir Gordon Cape Race Caveshaw Hardwood Dealer's Luck Niassa. Also Welter Handicap 7f First Division with unclear runners.
Selections list winners by handicap with Cercello winning the Selection ae race and Cereza taking the CG W plate. Dangar and Fernhill handcaps place Broad Arrow and Lord Sun, while final placings announce Dromos Gordon's Leap and Gold Trail leading in respective events.
London reports the famous sire Blandford died from pneumonia following a recent illness. His racing stock earned £75,107 in 1934, surpassing Stockwell's 1866 record, and he cost Mrs. R.G. Dawson 750 guineas in 1920. Though a racecourse failure, he sired three Derby winners and his offspring won 210 races, with a value of 202,000 guineas at death.
Sydney police struggle to identify a severed forearm found after a shark disgorged it at Cooges Aquarium. Authorities consider preservation theory and compare fingerprints and tattoos, while possible ties to a Botany Bay victim are explored. Medical officers review the limb for clues.
At Newtown Court magistrate Mr Flynn fined Phyllis Ethel ODonnell 50 pounds for betting. He declared that sex did not count and that women betting should face equal fines if they claim equality with men.
Hurdle race results Lynden first place Full Charge second Ramado third. Two year old Handicap Dealer's Luck leads Matinee second Sunbather third. Mentone Plate Ticklish wins with Djedda second Neuve Chapelle third. Mentone Purse Critical ahead of Good Shepherd and Gold Chick. Mentone Handicap Brave Boy first Kitty O'Shea second Three Pipa third. Welter Handicap results First Division SWagpur Grenadier Shining Gold. Second Division Beaconsfield first F'plonite second Kinfauns third.
Scratching notes from the AJC reference the Rous Handicap event with Prince Pombal noted as a participant. The brief entry highlights the high level of competition and the prominent horses involved.
The Albert Hall hosts a children's ball on Tuesday with prizes for best dressed boy and girl, most original costume, best poster costume, and more. Dancing starts at 8 p.m with costumes parade at 8.45 p.m. adults dance floor opens 10.30 p.m. judges include Mrs. C. L. A. Abbott and Miss M. Horan.
The Federated Taxpayers Association of Australia led by Mr McKellar White releases a per capita tax table comparing major nations. It shows New South Wales taxation rising from 5/8/8 to 6/19/4 then falling slightly, with a 22 percent Commonwealth reduction and a general global trend of rising or falling tax burdens.
Queanbeyan graziers purchased stock at the Sydney Show Stud Stock Sales. The first truck of stud bulls reached Queanbeyan yesterday with more consignments expected soon. Mr Jack Read will take possession of the Royal Hotel Braidwood early next week after legal formalities. The Queanbeyan Municipal Band will join the Presbyterian Church choir for an Anzac service. The Queanbeyan District Cricket Association final will be played at Burra Sunday with Sutton’s 279 leading Michelago’s chase.
The 203rd State Lottery today announced first prize of 60 091 to Easter Egg syndicate with Mr F Blade and T Griffen in Riverstone Post Office area. Second prize 66 236 to J C P 412 syndicate with J Contello in Shaftsbury Road Burwood. Third prize 88 806 to One More syndicate with A Boyce in Branxton Dubbo. Fourth prize 95 700 to Tom and Jerry syndicate with Miss Reed in Chatswood Victoria Avenue. Next draw Lottery 264 set for next Friday.
The page lists draws for maid en stake and novice races with dog and horse names, box colors and starter boxes. It includes entries like Royal Glen, Blue Tick air imp er, Bon Law, Gold Spot, Lady Taobel, Yambirn King, Amber die T, and many more across numerous races including novice hurdles.
Maiden Stake Exemption 1 Sweetie 2 Ruby Vale Speer bon 2 Headlock Sandy Andy 2 Carolina Forts Simpleton 2 Folly Queen All Blue 2 Quintets and Novice results. Jim'n Luck Captain Jones headlining. Golden Tune wins special and Novices Hurdles top placings noted for Canberra events.
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