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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1937
Page
3
Melbourne reports B. Brokes was killed instantly when a large circular saw disintegrated at a Kerang woodyard. A fragment of the blade was found yards away, investigators said.
A Modkey beauty specialist promotes a cheap at home mix to darken grey or faded hair. The recipe uses water bay hum or a similar product, Orlex Compound, glycerine, and an alkali to create a lustrous finish. Applied twice weekly, it allegedly removes years from the appearance of grey hair without staining or greasiness.
Nominations for the Yass P A Association Coursing Club meet on Saturday include Flying Brakes and Malden Stakes contenders at 264 and 480 yards with dogs such as Petit Joan Wallingford Lad and Marabou. Novice Stakes divisions feature Val's Luck Major Heritage Gay Mary and Pacific Wallingford Lad among others.
A relief worker W. Somers drowned in the Yarra at Abbotsford this afternoon despite a diver in full dress attempting rescue. He was pulled to the river bank but artificial respiration failed.
The A Grade final pits Barton against Forrest on Saturday with Barton’s second pair expected to overpower Forrest. Finalists depend on results from the last preliminary rounds across all grades and mixed divisions, with draws to be completed by Mr. Hundt at Manuka pavilion after scores are reported by telephone.
A list of race entries shows Cinchon Princess White Beau and others in a 480 yard hurdle race. In the 2nd division of the President's Stakes at 660 yards the field includes Gallant Heart Clare Marabou Flying Merne Cornya Lass Gold Mac and Southern Boy among others.
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