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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1934
Page
3
Ainslie defeated Acton 44 to 2 in a National Football first semi final, with Ainslie leading from the start and stretching a clear second half lead. Acton showed sporadic attack but failed to convert chances as Ainslie extended their advantage in a wet, messy surface.
Ainslie Juniors secured their thirteenth win this season in a junior competition, extending a record run for all grades in local football. The team dominated Baptists, led 1-22 to nil at quarter time, with notable forwards breaking through. Baptists struggled with weak forward play and undisciplined defense as Tricolours won easily 109 to 7.
The Royal Canberra Golf Club held its annual open meeting in showery weather. Winners included O Halpin in the medal handicap and C R Sweetnam with N Green Cup in the Pou-ball Westball. Four-ball results feature Sweetnam and Green on top, with multiple pairs posting up and downs.
South City overwhelmed North City 18 to 5 at Duntroon, with strong forward play and key tries by Reilly and Sheen after solid work from Byan, O’Brien, and Byrne. Norths fought back in patches but failed to convert pressure, while Matthews, Gladwin, and Hawke led their side’s efforts.
Federal Golf Club hosted the Mach Championship second round with players such as Newman and Ryan advancing. Results include Newman 2 up to win the par handicap and several matches decided by margins like 4 and 3, with mixed scores for Baxer and Te W. Baxer. A friendly nine hole match with the Tavaz Golf Club visitors ended in a draw.
The Victoria Park event lists a brush hurdle race and a four year old handicap, with a mix of horses and runners such as Underwood 41, Nyan's Celwaud, Big Thrill, Soldier, and Trevieps. A general note offers application details for domestic labor, and several entries show weights and entries like Princess Lee, Chain Shot, Silky Oak, and Outback among others.
A short note records selections involving Arubee, formerly Delwood, and a four year old participant. Details are fragmentary but indicate a group or event with young entrants and a genealogical note. The item preserves names and a numeric age reference.
Queanbeyan Distrust Coursing Club's meeting saw most events decided by small margins with several withdrawals. Maiden stakes and open stakes produced tight finishes as Entered dogs competed at Canberra and Monaro courses, led by Miss Persuasion and Nell B Bust Wri, while the Canberran sweepstakes saw They Sweep prevail by a head.
Pratt scored twelve for Footscray in a Melbourne league clash as Melbourne teams battled through high scoring games. Port Melbourne and Williamstown featured strong totals, with North Melbourne and Camberwell also posting notable scores as the season progresses.
In a tense Reid Park semi final for the Duntroon Cup Manuka defeated Kingston after extra time with a 70 minute scoreless draw and late goals by Ingram and another to seal the win amid tough conditions. Postponement planned for next Saturday to allow prep for Carnival. players listed for attendance at Reid Park.
Incidental music for the historical play Queen of Boots includes a duet with Mary Stuart’s words and music by Rissio, a favorite of the Queen. The discovery came by chance in an old French song collection, inscribed Lax! Bu mas taux printempa.
The page lists multiple handicap events across divisions with horse names such as Poroia Wee Jock Rane Valley and Brewer King of Dismonda. It includes Flying Handicap entries Pam Lough Neigh As We and divisions featuring Irvings Anchor Auaneles Delight Greenland Ira Morn and others with various placing notes.
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