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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1932
Page
4
A religious essay argues the church must teach and uphold Christian marriage. It emphasizes three points: marriage only for love, openness to offspring, and the demanding, patient work of both partners. The text laments marriages entered for worldly motives and urges ministers to avoid blessing unions not based on Christian truth.
The Cheltenham Flier ran 77 miles from Swindon to Paddington at average 31.2 mph with peak 92 mph. The train, drawn by the Trenta Castle locomotive, weighed about 400 tons at speed, leaving Swindon at 3 48 pm with six coaches. The run aimed to surpass last year’s unofficial record of 67 minutes and ended with a near seamless, high speed journey.
Race results from Caulfield include Nokila winning a maiden heat by a half length with Majestic Bridge second and Diva in the money. Other events list Headman Trafcar Reformer and Trilacre in featured races with detailed starting prices and times.
Won by three quarters of a length with a two length gap to the pair in second and third. Garrula led at times and Attente and Kerlist followed. early prices favored Garrula and Attente. Time noted as 4.9 in the event with paddock and betting details listed.
Canberra Rifle Club opened the Dovey Trophy at 900 yards with tricky winds and persistent light. Winners earned cash prizes as W Webb L Rowland and F Davis top the day’s results amid a lineup of handicap and maiden races with firms times and close finishes.
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