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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1929

Page

4

Caulfield Races Melbourne Results Summary

Caulfield meeting results include Arkakinga holding the lead in the Hed this afternoon with Conjurer top choice at 3 to 1 and Not Infallible 2 to 1. Conjurer won by two lengths from Not Infallible. Other events feature Melosus in Chatsworth Plate and Mosstrooper in Australian Sterile Chase with decisive finishes and times around 1.41. Time noted as 2 22 for Galaclava Stakes and Knot details for Knowesley Steeplechase outcomes.

Melbourne Caulfield Vanto Newstom Biost Lanilda Statler Chatsworth Plate Melosus CH. Bodger Varargo A. Dremaley Vo. Thoels W. Eilott Limberto Whuriel Phoeis Australlan Morstrooper Thomp- Boty Warner Sandhurat Seafit Maorgne Namera Mosstrooper George Willinn Weillinjie Uricos Stuft Bandhurst Tal Willonjie Lepernne George Willian Madam Langton Cockpen Knowsley Reynold Hugny Ciaot King Amens Matong Welcome Stranger Padorus Old Court Cooliel

Maiden Hurdle Race Results and Two Other Handicaps

In a mixed card, Garrula won the hurdle race by four lengths with a time of 3.52, the Maiden Handicap went to Vanishing Lady with Attente second, and Prince Verderer led the Three and Four-Year-Old Handicap finishers with a long neck margin and a 1.18 time.

Garrala Garrula Ego Zionhat Kil Peron Nianbah Ras Buttons Tau OC Ryan Threeoa Mrownoo Clasnow Attent Nore Noria Mountebank Petulanes Dragil Merry Monarch Brass Hettons Vantuting Lady AL Mas Magnify Threvos Ninntah Renu Mob Vanishing Lady Attente Glaskow Ninbah Halifax Arak Muttens Threeos Iavidemda Prince Vorderer M'Carten CR Bartle Ky, &Y

Kingston Defeats Acton In Saturday Hockey Clash

Kingston ran to a quick lead at York Park, driving in four goals as Moreton and Hicks teamed with English on the right wing. Acton fought back with Hemming and a late shot, but Kingston held on 4 1 to 1 0 with Moreton and Hicks scoring and umpire Cuntroon presiding.

Acton Kingston Thewa York Park Hemming Trevor-Jones Gordon Whitehill N. Marshall T. Marshall Webber Lindsay Collier Avery Cook Welch Arthur Moreton Hicks English Lucas Monro Crapp Kenna Weale Lee Kingalin Whith Kemming Maly Cuntroon Ainslie Moir Pike Motor Club Goulburn Canberra

The Truth About Science and Its Unifying Aim

Dr. Charles Singer argues in The Tealat that science advances not by accumulating observations alone but by bringing them under general laws. He states science classifies to simplify and unify conceptions, stressing the need to judge a science by its power to unify knowledge.

Charles Singer Poe

Flying Welter Handicap First Olvishon Result Details

Dainty Mick won by a length and a half in the Flying Welter Handicap with Brendon, Catapult, and Dainty Mick leading the field. Starting prices ranged from 7 to 1 for Brendon to 2 to 1 for Dainty Mick, with more distances and dividend figures noted for the second division and other contenders.

Olvishon Dainty Mick Liwyer Chawlry Brendon Guthyy Buarlers Deila G Walatch Pricux Bavaere Kean Dennis The Padre W. Bimpoon Blartees Chryacs Tallaman Hean Dennis Hing Hurst Beau Dennis

Mystery of Mademoiselle Burnham’s Bold Move

Inspector Dountney urges Joy Hutton to confront the mysterious Mr Huruhan to unlock clues about her brother’s disappearance and the poisoned envelope, while Joy pursues Burnham in London and continues experiments with a cryptic letter as Barker and Bentley track Burnham’s movements.

Joy Cecile Aed Ler Hotel of Aragon London Iuperior Murahan Travers

Disappearing Man Case Ties to Fifty-Pound Note

In a tense exchange, Inspector Burthan confronts a suspect about a missing man, Gerald Hutton. An unsealed fifty pound note was sent to Hutton at his father's house and placed in another envelope addressed to Burthan. The suspect declines to assist, speculating the note’s removal by unknown hands, while the inspector notes the motive to discard the note and suggests hotel pagelators may be involved.

Gerald Hutton Ile Wurithai Mr. Hutton War Konoying Burthan

Fractured OCR Mystery Letter Traces Elusive Names

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a wartime or political scene with scattered names and actions. The readable fragments mention a person or group pushing efforts, a location or event, and unclear dates or roles, suggesting a damaged report requiring reconstruction. No clear outcome or precise entities are confirmable.

Brighter Than Sil An Artist’s Year of Fame and Light

An unnamed artist, celebrated for luminous works, is honored with a retrospective. The piece lauds their lasting impact on viewers and hints at a forthcoming display showcasing pivotal pieces, including portraits and luminous abstracts.

Dogtol Indigestion Remedy Mentioned in Text

Fragmentary note describes a dogtol indigestion issue and mentions a remedy containing pepsin. It asserts quick relief and tests for danger, claiming para pepsin is widely used by chemists. No clear date, place, or identifiable people are provided.

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