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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

6

Swedish scientists breed giant rabbits for potential superhumans

STOCKHOLM reports that Dr. Yngve Melander of Lund University and colleagues claim to have bred rabbits enlarged by a substance linked to autumn crocus. They say the mutation doubled chromosome numbers and produced offspring over twice the size of parents, with plans to feed an embryo for fertility and further study.

Stockholm Prem Yngve Melander University of Lund Enlenlelie Metanier Aventa Haegqvist Allanane

More Comfort For Drinkers In Canberra Hotel Plan

Mr. Janpy of Hotel Wellington outlined a plan to install two new features in the Antel including a cocktail bar and a ladies and gents lounging area with a corktail hour from 5 pm to 6 pm daily. A business men’s lounge and smoking room would also be created with a drink tab system and self-service from a designated area. The initiative aims to boost comfort for patrons and is expected to be ready within three weeks.

Canberra Janpy Hotel Wellington Danny Enid

Rim Boy to chase Quality Handicap ride at Rosenin

Jockey A Ward will ride Rim Boy in the Quality Handicap at Rosenin on Saturday, his first start since winning the Spomben Tex Thousand. Regular rider Smith is unavailable due to injury but will ride Rorae Vin in the Epsom. Sure will ride Anthellyn in the Grand Final cap. MAthelion won UAE cup. Anamark out of Epsom, Unlucky Buzmark sidelined, Kenules backed heavily for later ride by Vietariast. W Aches ridden Williamsman in Doncaster.

Tang A. Ward Rim Boy Rosenin Imm Smith Fist Sure Wil Anthellyn Mathelion Weodrth Pitne Anamark Epsom Buzmark Plant

Unclear Sydney Racing Offerings Spark Weekend at Randwick

In Sydney a barby mango incident disrupted racing news. Several offers were reported earlier in the week. Today the event announced mounts for Poitiers and Karangi, both entered for the Randwick stakes on Saturday.

Sydney Wibarby Wwe Karangi Randwick

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