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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1932
Page
4
In Ottawa on Saturday Mr J H L Thomas stated in an interview that while the Old Country may face pushback over concessions, he supports laying foundations for a broader Imperial policy. He argued recovery of Australia and New Zealand benefits Britain, calling for a strenuous but hopeful effort to unite the empire.
60 net score victory by Major H. FE. Jones at Canberra Golf Links by one stroke over N. Parbery. Event drew 70 entries. Scores include Jones 90 86, Parbery 31 24, Burrsa cay 70, Blomneld 97 27, Lucas 97 27, Anderson 91 20, Finlayson 94 12, Wentcott 72, Fletcher 92 20, Mildenhall 83 10, Gell 91 38, Magennia BT 18, Pitsblo WB 14 74, Hibberson 12, Maxennis 96 31, Dwyer 75, Lucan 88 15.
Parib, Saturday. The appeal of Gougoulom against the sentence of death for the assassination of M. Doumer has been dismissed. The Russian Consul has lodged a complaint for perjury against Las toff, one of the witnesses of the trial, in hopes of delaying the execution.
Report of Flemington races with multiple hurdles events led by Poidale and Kedale in the August Hurdle. Farlure and The Cracksman headlining later sprints with notable finishes and a protest over the win. Various other contenders and betting outcomes noted, time around 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 minutes.
The program lists the Canterbury Murdrle Race and Park Stakes with numerous contenders such as Gerrula Sun Buro and Chry sovella. Bets favored rowan berry and Salorio, with results noting Diva winning by over three lengths in a Flying Handicap. Other events include the Canterbury Handicap and Parsian, with results and times recorded alongside betting odds and field details.
The Park ground hosted a Park versus Grammar match in breezy conditions with Harton and Grammar trading goals. Harton struck twice after halftime while Grammar fought back with determined pressure, ending in a 4 4 draw as Ainslie and others starred for Barton and Harton in a high tempo contest.
Betting favored High Molly and MIGHT with several rivals in the Ashbury Handicap. New King, at 9.2, shows in the field along with Hampton Pinne and Aorangi. New King wins by two and a half lengths, with a nose between second and third.
A two mile sliver muda race organized by the C A C C on the Federal Eight featured a large, steady pack finishing together. AL Lawrence from scratch took the lead, with M Dade and K Moore close behind in a tight field.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a 1940s era political scene with references to Hoovers administration era, campaign dynamics, and policy debates. Readable names or clear events are limited. the fragment mentions responsibility and mining themes tangentially tied to tuberculosis and mineral sectors, with unclear actors.
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