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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1934

Page

4

Turf 25 Tarwick Farm Brush Hurdle Race Stakes Report

Turf results from Tarwick Farm show Grey Sea winning the Brush Hurdle over Havaspal and Underwood with time 3.204. Firet Imelon tops Farm Novice Handicap ahead of Barak and Popularity. Silver King leads the three-year-olds in a seven-furlong test, with Cubtodian and Duke Caledon close behind and Fashion Star among the contenders.

Jim Greensea E.mcmenamin Underwood McNamara Jayson L. du- Wen Havaspal Playground My Plane Mineola Clangor Sir Marion Jason Sir Morton Firet Imelon Barcherie D. Lightfoot Barak J. O'Sullivan C. Findlay Operapie Rado Newsham Barter Achievement Sonny Jap Silk Thaddeus Sweet Harmony Rarcherie Sohny Popularity Diva Time Momartville D. Webb A. Russell Duke Caledon A. Koon Fashion Star Pandlon Bubsidy Heritor the Raider Gladawood Kort Wave Bunbur Marcus Cicero Pasha Rustier Ian's Cup Hope Lynford Silver King AAI the Marne Bylvandale

V.R.C. Races Hurdle and Steeplechase Cards at Tarra Valley

Race card notes in the Tarra Valley meeting list hurdles with Purple Cap winner and Peter Blankeney, plus Titanum and Worthing in three year old handicap. Steeplechase results show Chatham, Chatham Stakes, and various place payments. Starting prices and times recorded with multiple horses and divisions across Campbelltown and Topical farm events.

Purple Cap Trin Tarra Valley Mi Cahill Butting Peter Blankeney J. Dans Fels H. Badger Worthing A. Breanley Tritelela &7 Inc A. Carr Equerry R. Bailey Shadow H. Bastian Redray W. Willot Spokesman F. Dempacy Hunting Morn

Wheat from tomb grain shown at Holme Wood farm

At the farm of Mr. Harry Beachell in Holme Wood East Yorkshire wheat from a tomb in India is described. The report notes a quantity of wheat per ear compared with good Eugats wheat and mentions Mr Baschell a Yorkshire Agricultural Society council member.

Harry Beachell Holme Wood Yorkshire India Baschell The Yorkshire Agricultural Society

UNDERWOOD STAKES AND AUQUET HANDICAP RESULTS

In a feature day of racing, Waltzing Lily led early with betting 9/4 behind Shadow King and Picatus in the AUQUET HANDICAP, but finished behind Diva Win by a neck with Great Legend and Break Up also prominent. Shadow King and Ben's Fort showed strong form in the shadows, with Oot Bit and Lancegay among notable placers across the card.

Breasley I. ‘Ekidmore Murphy Brave Boy Inc R. Kerr W. Cook de Valle Chief Light Tc. T. Wilson Mystic Peak H. Badger H. Moran Bourke Olean Ben's Fort

Road conference plan for Munich highway network

A world meeting at Munich discusses a seven year plan to build a motor highway network estimated at 160 million pounds. The plan aims to connect major routes across regions, part of a broader public works initiative.

Renlipen Tha Ie Od & ‘Shyeyear-Plan

Yassians Triumph Over Queanbeyan In Rough Rugby Clash

In a tough Massy Cup match Queanbeyan pressed the Blues early before Yass built a lead with smart kicking and decisive moves. Shumack kicked a long penalty, Smith converted a late try, and the Blues held on despite Queanbeyan attacks.

Yassman Shomack Fars Queanbeyan York Hazen Waters Norton Greared Bluew Ynew Tne Griffth Swan Fort Possession Tewae Whcere Shumuck Lathoringr Bisaabunra Freestone Saveral Infeld Faxt Braasel Smith Forcs Awan FrGonnor Royel Oconnor Hives Blowmack Croel Eld Lek Lees Kay Aurpkiae Aak Blues Fens Formune Thiet Jofencs Yaas Far- Varda Clout Lawrency Breestone Pase Yaw Chance Leen Mr. Clark Sydney

Wireless as a Necessity Carded as Thinnest Ruling

A fragment notes wireless reliance as a necessity with mentions of thin ruling. The unreadable OCR leaves ambiguity on scope, date, or involved parties, but signals emphasis on wireless needs in a civic or policy context. No clear resolution or named entities are identifiable from the readable text.

Policemen for Hire Draws London Notice

An advertisement in a Bigpom Whitehall London venue offers police services for hire from constable to superintendent. Rates range from £1 0s 8d for a constable to £8 8s 6d for a superintendent with horse, with options in evening clothes. The notice hints at employing the entire force to influence outcomes, under the Commissioner’s authority.

Whitehall London Nikarm Scotland Yard

Empress Eugenie Diamonds Auctioned at Covent Garden Night

A fragmentary report notes Empress Eugenie’s diamonds, once in Napoleon I’s crown jewels, moved through Norberto-Ficher to royalty. The gems reportedly passed to Princess Letitia Napal’s niece after a request, with details obscured by damage.

Euugenie Fiassi Mme Norberto Pehen Covent Garden Cruwn Cal Norberto-Ficher Letitiu Napal Napoleon 1

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