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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
2
A dense, fragmented racing card lists many races and handicaps with horse names, owners, and odds. It mentions Maiden Handicaps, Two-Year-Old events, Flying Welter, and Moorefinld meetings, including multiple divisions and timings. The text reflects a period newspaper betting page with extensive race entries and prices, plus a promotional sale at Snow's Solit Value Sale.
Racing program lists events at Lingaringa including a hurdle race over one mile and 8 furlongs start 1.30 pm with horses such as Lanilda, Bainarca, Limber Up, and Hard Steel. A 2 mile 83 furlongs steeplechase at 2 pm features Mosstrooper and George Epergio among others. Also prominent are the Knowesley Steeplechase and the St Aubin Welter over one mile and a furlong at 4.40 pm with entries like Bonny Rob, Goldie, and El Castor.
Turf notes from the Brisbane Queensland meeting highlight J Munro riding for Yal Treralao in the King's Cun. Limerick’s winnings near 5,129 of Gloaming’s Australian record 43,100, with 69,071 total career funds. Discussion covers Sandhurst, Sandringham, Derby money, Warwick Stakes prospects, and Lord Axtor’s racing ethics and finances.
Sydney report: Florence Regina Heath, 34, charged at Liverpool Court with shooting at John Maskell at Winfield Railway Station on July 16 with intent to murder. A second charge of possessing an unlicensed revolver. Heath described Maskell as a foe or enemy, claiming he had tormented her for years. Maskell testified of a five year acquaintance, love letters, and later refusal of marriage. Heath remanded for trial on the shooting charge. revolver possession case adjourned. Bail set at £100.
In Homebush saleyards Sydney a firm market prevailed. Lambs were scarcely dearer amid total sheep and lamb offerings of 46 000, with cattle steady at late rates. Prime cows and bulls showed demand. other classes weaker. About 2 700 head yarded. Wethers 16s to 20s, ewes 14s to 2s 3d, lambs 10s to 27s, bulls £8 to £10, cows £6 to £13.
Crucis was snatched from the Metropolitan today as Snow's Sovereign Sale features Curtain Nets and Shadow Tissues. The sale advertises fabric by the yard with prices like 6/11 for Towels and 4/11 for De Chene Scarves, plus Reversible Hepp and Skirt Lengths.
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