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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1935

Page

4

Canbarra Amateur Athletic Club marks annual meet at Manuka Oval

The Canbarra Amateur Athletic Club holds its first annual championship at Manuka Oval starting 10 a.m. Events include 210 yards one mile and broad jump. Senior entrants include B Fryer L Farrell and others. Junior list features G Hill K Gladwin and more. The yarda handicap and final details to be announced on site.

Canbarre 8. Keane M. Millett E. Peterson L. Farrell H. Wilson 0. Fryer B. Fryer R. Millets P. Haydon H. Speering G. Hill K. Gladwin W. de Ont Trowbridge

Food prices show small decline across major states

November figures from the Commonwealth Statistician report a 0.8 percent national drop in food and grocery prices from October. Declines occur in Western Australia 1.8 percent and New South Wales 3 percent, with slight rises in Victoria 0.1 percent and Tasmania 0.9 percent. Prices for apricots rose in Victoria and South Australia, onion prices fell in Victoria and Queensland, butter rose in South Australia, and eggs fell in Victoria and South Australia. Meat prices were steady in several regions with minor variations.

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Talking Dog Sasqueline Claims Vast Vocabulary

A Pringese named Sasqueline, claimed as America's famous talking bulldog, reportedly spoke about twenty words. Dr. Knight Dun dap of Johns Hopkins University reportedly found her vocabulary comparable to humans, beyond normal canine speech, with greetings and farewells noted.

Pringese Sasqueline America Knight Dundap Johns Hopkins University Jacqueline Tore

Bungendore Boxing Day Races Weights Released

Weights declared for Bungendore races on Boxing Day December 26 include Flying Handicap four furlongs Maiden Handicap seven furlongs Bungendore Handicap six furlongs and Members Handicap with entries Culverhero Pugnacious Sir Morton Lord Rowdy Murthly Rodger Luminous Crow Umbarks LumInous Dark Bay Cutalong Lord Magnavox and more listed with weights for each event.

Culverhero Crow Gay Baton Lord Camila Murthly Umberkle Mugnavox Arrowmist Leubrinawa Fernery Moaslip Moraybeon Feewin King Jind Sir Morton Lord Rowdy Murthly Rodger Ronald Umbarks LumInous Dark Bay Cutalong Lord Magnavox

Randwick and Moonee Valley Selections and Trials

Race card style listing for Randwick and Moonee Valley includes acceptances and selections for events such as the MYULE TRIAL HURDLE and JUVENILE HANDICAP. Notable entries include Gay King, Lovola, Tingara, Royal York, and Motions among many horses with varying weights and odds noted. The page presents a dense field of horses, trainers, and provisional results typical of a mid-20th century racing column.

Heroic Faith Domice Glenroy Welter Horeina Hammer Black Mist Taryn QabeNnoy Swine Valley O Air Port Pearlfusher Shere Khan Bauteous Whitford Satmoth Mr. Kerry King Gee Venatian Parquet Moonee Valley Racing Club Java Pairate Vice Royal Enowsere Mesmure Lara Calhita Murvaly Moaslip Monwatane Winons Pallunde

Banyule Trials Selections Highlight Hurdler and Juvenile Results

Racing selections list many winners and placings across divisions. Gay King and Chetowik head the hurdling, with Patra Maid of Perth and Scotch Lassle among juvenile divisions. Easendon and Welter events name top finishers like Plus Fours Wartaby and Light Wind Pearlfinher. Studio

Gay King Chetowik Devoncourt Patra Maid of Perth Karoo Scotch Lassle Remittent Stockyard Cardinal Beau Roi Easendon Wartaby Multado Chelandric Pearlfinher el Bassana

Welter Handicap Card at Cootamundra December 18, 1935

Bir Morion and Renaid Pugnacious head six furlongs race with Dark Star Blacklight Magnavox Lora King Jindy Murthy Mandicspa field. Declared at Cootamun dra on Wednesday December 18 1935 at 12 noon. Handicap per P A Bartley.

Dark Star Blacklight Magnavox Lora King Jindy Murthy Cootamundra P. A. Bartley

Queanbeyan Greyhound Draw Sets Novice and Open Stakes

The Queanbeyan Greyhound meeting this Saturday presents Novice Stakes divisions across 470 yards with names such as Bad Andy Forts Hopes Ring Ring Marble Range Speerbon and others. Open Stakes 470 yards feature Flying Princess Ginger's Hope Star White Bulk and more, while Showground Stakes covers 860 yards with Madeline's Hope Yupples and Buck's Gift among entrants.

Queanbeyan Bad Andy Forts Hopes Ring Ring Marble Rdnge Speerbon Una Black the Viking Annie Laurie Bingbl Gold’ Spot Lombira Quick Delivery Western’ Doll Nel Best Miss Persauston King Silver Lady Fingers Lady Nicoll Proof Blackit Gay Bira Black W Ugly Duckling See Bee Beaupere Gay Betty Delroy Yapples Moarch Queen Usee Gay Wicker Ji Taek Sippery Mac Burndoo Blue Drummock Flying Princess Ginger's Hope Star White Bulk Comerman Flyig Flash Madeline's Hope Yupples Buck's Gift Lady Nicotine Qay Mary

Novice and Open Stakes Recap from Sheltered Meet

Fragmentary race card lists divisions and stakes with several named horses and placements. Notable entries include Lady Nicotine, Neil's Best, Black Neil, Delroy, Burn, Petite Mat, Buck's Gift and other unnamed runners. The fragmentary format shows multiple divisions and prize associations amid unclear details.

Neil

December Nursery and Villers Stakes Results Draft

December Nursery shows Spleita with 1 Paul Jones 2 Korimako 3. Villers Stakes lists Machian 1 Woit stingham 2 Golden Chance 3. Novice Handicap split results First Division Hilexe 1 Gipsy Chief 2 Gold 3. Second Division Domica 1 Heroic DP 1 Celebrate 2 Vellantit 3.

Areyot Gayatock Spleita Paul Jones Korimako Machian Woitstingham Golden Chance Hilexe Gipsy Chief Gold Domica Heroic DP Celebrate Vellantit

Sydney Night Update on Randwick Runners

Spotting Blood recovered from a sore heel and worked seven furlongs in 1 33 at Randwick this morning. The Villiers candidate Gay Blonde returned to three furlongs in 42 seconds as part of training.

Sydney Randwick Gay Blonde

Skeleton discovery at Ailnee bridge shocks archaeologists

Scouts clearing ground near Ailnee bridge uncovered twenty complete skeletons and additional remains suggesting a large burial from revolt times. Some believe the victims died in battle or massacre during the era of William the Conqueror around 1086, while others think victims perished under Norman rule. Dr Gray Hull supervises excavation on Norman Hill land about two miles from Mockbridge on Winchester Road.

Ailnee Bridge Hanta Karl Godwine Clres Baward Mockbridge Winchester Road Woodbury Ring Norman Hill Gray ‘Hull

Cuckoo parasitism and nest intrusions in English birds

Oliver G. Pike describes how cuckoos opportunistically lay eggs in other birds nests. The female gathers, steals an egg in seconds, and drops it into the host nest while the host birds observe the scene. The article notes cuckoo theft and the hawk like responses of small birds to intruders.

England Ataen Oliver G. Pike Umarpur Anuista Attica Layin Abe

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