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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
2
Listings for races including August Hurdle Race at 1 mile 140 yards, Camphel Town Handicap over six furlongs, Marmartville Stakes for three year olds, Warwick Stakes at 1 mile 4 furlongs, Warwick Farm Spring Handicap over 1 mile 3 furlongs, and Glenler Handicap. Names of horses and weights appear for each event with multiple entries such as Paganell, Dreamdate, Princeheus, The Banker, Lady Clara, Stormy, Kavalli, and Counter March among others.
Improved sheep supplies and steady demand supported a firm market at home yard sales. Buyers moved quickly on a small yarding with generally fine values, quoting beef at 48 to 2 shillings per pound and cows priced from £7 to £14 amid mixed interior notes and limited consignments.
The Canberra boys were tendered reception at Hotel Kurajon by local officials including Commissioner Crom We Godid who praised their conduct on the tour. Guests offered congratulations as the team received a dinner and outstanding support from residents of Canberra.
Homlush Sales notes 33,000 sheep sold at driver prices. About 2,400 cattle were marketed and were wealth dears.
A Canberra national football appointment arose at a meeting with Leanne and others discussing amendments and Melbourne visit outcomes. The Portponing amendment delay drew praise for weather committee action while the Canberra junior team prepares to host South Sydney next weekend with Arrangements and lineup including Lotton as captain and Ware and Davis among players.
Benny Boy prevailed by three-quarters of a length in the Ebor Handicap at York over one mile and three quarters with King's Oven second and Covenden third. The winning odds were heavy at 1006/4, reflecting a strong outsider victory.
The New Zealand performer Paganella was withdrawn from the A.J.C and Epsom handicaps this morning.
Radio schedules reveal a day’s lineup from 10.33 to 13.89 including weather, stock reports, music, and talks. Programs feature 3LO Melbourne material, German talk, children’s topics, concerts, and various talk shows with names like National Broadcasting Orchestra and Peterai Capital From of Austra. Ltd.
The Australian rugby league team arrived in Southampton for a British admiration tour. Co-manager Harry Sunderland praised the squad’s balance and fitness, noting extensive pre-tour training and optimism about matching England’s strength.
The Brooklyn tournament continued with Bell and Whity beating Van Ryn and Allison in mixed doubles, while Davis Cup pair Tilden and Hunter defeated Mun and Farquharson in a tight set. Lott and Shields beat Strachan, Conn and Cogeleahill topped Austin and Oli, and Hotty Nuthall with Lott won against Valley and Avery in mixed doubles with several close scores.
An application to the Pall Court sought attachment of the Liabbo Dispatch newspaper over alleged contempt relating to a Pallmore Hotel incident report. The court granted a rule nisi against Frank Andersen, printer and publisher, returnable at the next term to show cause why he should not be committed for contempt.
London police deny Croydon poisoning case has been dropped. The matter remains in the hands of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Scotland Yard confirms.
Illness handicaps and illness handicaps and he avoids childhood ailments that hinder growth. He builds sturdy limbs, strong bones, and a healthy body through resilience and care.
Sydney coroner begins inquiry into the Woy Woy cottage deaths of George Allsop Abel Johanna Hite and Michael Grant Hite. Evidence describes multiple gunshot wounds in a family setting with a woman’s suicide suspected and the butler’s findings and timings reviewed.
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