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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
4
The Canberra Society of Art and Literature plans a Shakespearean Night at Hotel Canhora. Members prepare a solemn evening with a discussion on authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare. Papers will examine the issue and invite input from invited members.
The sympathy medal competition at Catiberrd Golf Club on Saturday drew 41 entrants. Mr. Ry O Lovahlin won the A grade event and Mr. F. Tomfeld captured the W grade. Scores listed for A Grade follow.
Alber Arthur Brennan 28 a motor cyclist from North Mond died after crashing into the Wentworth Speedway fence. He was fatally injured in the first heat of a scratch race when his machine collided after a handlebar hinge locked. He died today at hospital with a fractured skull.
In a London lecture on March 5 Marconi disclosed experiments achieving 16 2 miles over a 67 centimetre wavelength. He spoke of vast potential for ultra short waves and secrecy, noting immunity to fog and hinting at applications in broadcasting and television.
At Moonee Valley the Jandicap Hurdle over two miles saw Quick Reward chase lead rivals and finish a head in front with Vychan and Whurlie close behind. Two year old Handicapped race produced Kiotaua with Bauman in second and Man Wit among notable runners. Welter Plate featured Valmist winning by a neck ahead of Howford and Hunt the Slipper. Mural Crown went to Yathoun with Karomin close, while Pearlwisher and Metallurgy dead-heated before a protest altered finish to Pearlisher securing victory. Time records cited for each event.
Canberra Club members fired ten shots from zero yards in a Saturday match for the Stedman Trophy. Conditions were tough early but eased as the competition progressed. Prizes were awarded to W Webb and J Brock for the Gay segment amid a mix of errors and uncertain scores.
Race card from Rosehill detailing Granville Stakes results with Cherbourg Cordova and Raleigh, prices and placings. Includes Juvenile Handicaps with Byarmier Blue Boy Shaknuns and other runners, plus Maiden Welter, Hunt Cup, Flying Handicap, Club Handicap and Parramatta Mile results with winners Lucre Aurelia Rosendo and Potent among others.
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