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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1929
Page
4
A chaotic race summary from Rowebilton notes hive favorites prevailing, led by notable entries such as King Crow and Wall Heal. The event featured multiple contenders, with distant runners like Monkey, King Conrad, and Golden Music among the starters, and drew emphasis on close finishes and betting odds presented in the tense card.
V. R. C. wins for Sandhurst VTC as a Saturday meet yields a remittal in Follon. Local clubs and riders shared the track, with Sandhurst timing a strong victory despite a near repeat performance by rivals.
A letter from Archdraron J. Dike forwarded for discussion outlines a proposal to shift the cemetery from its current location near the Queanbeyan river to a new site along Tharwa road at Queanbeyan. The plan, debated by local clergy and officials, seeks to establish a more suitable, accessible final resting place while addressing concerns over terrain and safety.
In a fragmented report, players named unclear compete for a cup prize. The text mentions Valiaraiby and Hupal Plavne with scattered terms such as Himcraft, Kaw lye, and Fume. No clear results or dates are present.
Printed and published by CJ for the Paderal Capital Press of Auureim Lad of Bereg. Beret cca of the Company, sinstin Conterme.
A crowded program lists multiple handicapped races with numerous entrants. Results highlight close finishes as winners like Limber Pp and others claim top spots amid a field of names including Margaux Hawlek and North Sage Want. Throughout the page, times and margins appear, with several athletes earning fractions of seconds or lengths in varied distances.
A fragmented ad like line claims a quick method to stop indigestion. The readable text hints at a product or remedy and a shop or distribution point in a rough, garbled catalog snippet. No clear dates or organizations are readable.
Quancebeyan and Commock mayor led an appeal to aid destitute miners families in the Northern coalfields. Funds were raised locally with £6 10s subscribed and a decision to continue collecting at a meeting to be held in Coplell Chambers on Tuesday evening.
A well attended euchre event hosted by a local club raised funds for North Canberra cricket. Winners included Mr. Mendes for the gentlemen's prize and Mr. Porter with Mr. Gilliant receiving a consolation award. A special prize went to Mr. Bruni, with future club events planned in Suzsiet.
In a fragmented serialized scene, Witton and companions Sam Joy and Harker explore a richly furnished room filled with art and artifacts. The group debates clues and suspects hidden secrets as Joy and Marker's tension grows while a masked chamber hints at a deeper mystery yet to unfold.
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