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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

6

Electric Hare Racing Draws Massive Female Interest Abroad

A report from Manchester details the second Greyhound race meeting where electric hare demonstrations drew over 20,000 spectators, including many women who backed the sport with evident enthusiasm. The event showcased electrically operated hare devices and sparked feverish excitement among attendees and owners from Manchester and beyond.

Roy Hhovnd Austral Manchester Greyhound Room Roarte Huratmalasas Greyhound Munchonte Cutnunss Amd Rain SnShounde

Widow Financier Downfalls Shake Global Power Structures

A murky report describes upheaval surrounding Mme Mugurkt and the cabinet collapse. Mentions include Jay ve Cabinet, Driv. Wounell, and a failed loan of 120 million to a Taiwan bank. notes on aviation, Japan tensions, and a 15 million public inflation risk amid political turmoil.

Mme. Mugurkt Taiwan Buxaki Bank of Talwar Aucukh Miboplag Japan Ramyang

White fox captured near Downing prompts police inquiry

A white fox was captured at Downing and brought to the police at Bowning. The owner reported the animal as a pet but concerns about its escape and the presence of a crowd led to police attention. Separate notes mention an upcoming Austrade conference in Sydney from June 1 to 11, focusing on prohibition and temperance, with church and temperance delegates to attend.

Downing Comets Sydney Fongrem Hell Leo Wilkinson England Folkestone Chiurchen Cain Adele Mr Carey Jack Min Willetron London Tieiden Ali Armin Fey Weld Liem Winange Putris Ywara Chen Enirand Inine Manson Moun Dick Whittington Harry Punts Wien Beck Baulon Dad India China Japan Butt Mike Tim Trexcoon Ares Walt

Fragmented wartime diary notes shipboard yet not lost

The narrator recalls the morning arrival of news about Navy events after years since the last coronation. He notes the sinking of the Orlow and the fate of two ships, one torpedoed near the center and the other a minesweeper, with later papers echoing the same reports and vivid, bittersweet scenes of loss and memory.

Witkinqoh Val van Thewt Orlow Mtymurit i England Theor Witelia Hema Adaroms

Devil's Brew Poisonous Liquor Causes Public Menace

A British-era report condemns cheap wine and fortified drinks flooding West End shops. It notes rising consumption, unsafe adulterants, and cheaper labels endangering public welfare. Officials question duty policies and enforcement, calling for inquiry into wine practices and retailer accountability.

Famous Russian General Power to Poverty in Paris Slums

An aged Russian general once led forces in the Caucasus. Now 74, he lives in Paris slums amid a chaotic scene of revolution memories and wartime glory. The piece recalls Archangel and surrounding figures, the church, and a distant railway station as it sketches his faded past and current hardship.

Ammon Kalluine Tamoox Rivesian Caucasus Diarmunda Wentle Opbringtix Saluhter Marine Pauly Ld Muldier

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