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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1934
Page
4
Director of Social Services Mr Brown said the first regular air mail to Britain would be delayed due to initial hiccups. He noted letters sent in advance were not as large as expected, but anticipated faster service once operations stabilized.
In Sydney on Friday George Allan Hon sought discharge in bankruptcy. An affidavit showed debts were collected by Mrs Bond, the applicant’s wife. Mrs Bond stated she withdrew any claim and offered relief. Judge Lukin granted a discharge suspended until April 14, 1885, pending the five year statutory period for creditor claims.
Queanbeyan Municipality announces a special holiday period starting Thursday December 1 as Christmas holidays are observed in the region. City offices and services will adjust schedules accordingly.
A public meeting in Queanbeyan formed a committee to cooperate with the Municipal Council in launching a diphtheria immunisation campaign. The Mayor presided and emphasized citizens' duty to support vaccination to protect children, with plans to inform residents and coordinate with authorities on treatment for indigent families.
The Librarian asks borrowers to return all books by Saturday December 18 before the library closes for borrowing from that date until Saturday January 12 1935. Any items checked out on December 15 may be retained with the library until reopening.
Peter Potireux led a field including Blankney Pactolus Irony and Purple Cup in the 2 mile race. Final placings and times are not clearly stated in the fragmented OCR.
The Rosehill programme lists Novice Handicap and NWNDAS HANDICAP events with horses such as Tatyocn Double Duten Bikey Bright Ansi a Delight Dangu, and a closing time for the second handicap. Entries include Wests Whiting Regal Son Australian Gatlin Fair no Master Matntaw Batmoth Dark Chief Gladewood Moguiba Notluva and others.
Selections list racing results including Glenferrie Hurdle with Poltrour 4 Wayback 2 and Peter Blankney 3, Glenroy Handicap won by Wormans Romany Faith 2 Casarke, Kensington Handicap with Barracker 2 Nutcracker Arcot Thousand noted as Barren Corn.
A fragmented list of horse race selections and handicaps names speakers include selections such as Star Bilvinle Mayonnaise Frannadale MURGERY GLORY and further races like CORINTHIAN CAR AUusia's Te Right Middlebrook Sky Brightener Australia Fair Whittingham Closing Time Gavin Girl Bello Master Marle Press Gang Gladewood Tingalba Byron Saft Vice Boys Spray Lady Treasurs Raumaran Port Said.
Readable lines show morning draws for maiden stakes novice stakes and hurdles at Queanbeyan. Entries include numerous color coded dogs and drivers with divisions and placements unnamed in a fragmented OCR.
At Gosford a post-race protest overturned a first division result in the Three and Your Year Old, bumping Myahmin to second while an appeal is considered by the AJC Committee. Prize money and bets await the hearing, tote paid on stewards decision. Results list Patusan Lady Castile Charming in maiden division and Valoria Cordova Daleful in Flying Welter, with Myahmin and Bob Cygon among others in subsequent divisions.
Boor, Friday. Will iam Fraser a relief worker was killed when a fall of earth engulfed him. Workmates rushed to aid but he died from his injuries.
Warner Bros spectacle The Desert Song shown at Star Theatre features John Bales as the Red Shadow with full bodied singing. Cast includes Carlotta King Lola Pazenda John Miljan and Johnny Poe. The revised version is described as particularly attractive with vocal prowess and engaging stage moments.
The report lists results and betting odds for multiple races including Grand Duke, Lady Val, and Brainturn in the Second Division with times and positions. Wover Wancicar and Star Mantle appear among the entries with several horses and stakes noted.
Maiden Stakes nd Division lists Bill defeating Dick's Own, Olga Romanoff and Bir Wilstern in other divisions. Novice and Hurdle events note winners or contenders such as Dunts ar Royal Vialtor Mt Wie of Actor Boy and Vampire King of Merne's Preakiont's flakes. Fra Diavolo and Tudor White appear in hurdle entries alongside Oll Romanatl and Montven with other uncertain names.
Thorps McConin presents Wild Australia with exhibitions by Stocky Ned and Australia’s leading rough riders at Queameyan Showground. Two Friday performances feature horsemanship, bucking events, and daring feats. Neonational circus acts, clowns, and animals join the program with popular pricing and half-rate for children.
A report notes commission rates of 5 percent on F C T rents tied to an inquiry directed at the Interior Minister. It alleges commissions were paid from the department, with payments linked to certain routes and territorial allocations.
Friday's 20th Bate Lottery draw yielded a major prize of 2,498 pounds won by Mrs H G Daley of 0 Wreeryife Street Tinder, with other awards including third prize to Mrs F Hinda of 18 Hill Street West Kogarah and fourth prize to Arthur Clayton of Blackheath. The next draw is planned for Friday next.
A Thursday district meeting of the Queanbeyan District Cricket Association decided to exclude the Con Cricket Club for failing to fulfill engagements. All points scored by Orestes team would not count in the competition. A January 1935 meeting was planned to amend the association rules. Sunday matches feature Veterans versus Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan versus Sutton and Michelago.
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