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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
3
Emergency regulations extending a quarantine against possible Infantile paralysis contacts from Victoria to January 31. The rules, first set in June for three months, are now enforced month to month. They require notification to health officers of all persons under 21 from Victoria, with a three week quarantine on arrival.
Thorough summary of the Newcastle meeting shows HUNTSMAN winning the Maiden Handicap with Gaydbuzz ard and Chicola in close pursuit. Other race results include SOME BOY triumphing in the Flying Handicap, SILOREST and MOUNTAIN ROSE divisions winning novice heats, and AUNTSMAN securing the Mid Handicap. Details cover times, distances, and betting in a dense list of placings.
The Queanbeyan Coursing Club announces the Monday night meeting draw at Queanbeyan Koowgrouds. Listed are showground stakes divisions with named greyhounds such as Kiowground Suedes Sth Division Vinyu Oded Stocking Coralingo and others for 613 yds 473 yds 660 yds and 640 yds events.
Racing card from Bungendore lists Opening Handicap and Welter events with horses Segovia Cesarion Calverhero Prince Volvo Luminous Sky Bright Art Crow Vand etc, plus entries for March Air Bojangtes Alma Gout Glen Buchan Rich mond and more. Skim shows combinations of horses and handicaps across multiple races and divisions at the Bungendore meeting.
Chatham a renowned dance pianist available for engagements including Wednesday dinners and parties. Fees described as moderate. Contact via phone B24 for bookings.
Four men face charges after a Bond Street jeweller was attacked in a London hotel and ten diamond rings worth about £16,000 were stolen and later recovered. The case tracks a high value jewellery theft with multiple suspects and police investigation.
Cattle and sheep sale results show buyers steady but cautious on lambs and ewes while quality beef commands firm prices. Petitions favored marine cattle, with ranges listed for different weights and grades. Prices include ewes 10 to 20 shillings, lambs 15 to 28, wallocks 6 to 15, cows 5 to 11, and beef quality notes with perchasing curves.
By royal command several tons of goods from indoor forests were given to the poor in Windsor for Christmas. Earlier in the week the borough distributed assistance to elderly residents over sixty years old.
Public notice invites applications for the post of valuer to assess the entire Yard in the Shire. Suitable endorsements required. expected date of receipt by January 1688. Details from the undersigned office in Frombghla. clerk G D Langley.
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