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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 30, 1935

Page

3

Greyhound Racing at Quennboyss Meeting Feature Final

The Saturday programme at Quennboyss track produced lively racing with several divisions and the Progressive Stakes final dominated by Bilacard as a hot favourite. Lady Tullera and Rand Wope posted strong finishes with close margins while Jim's Luck and Sim's Luck led other decisive outcomes in a day packed with betting turnover and tense finishes.

Quennboyss Ant Troon Tullera Tima Z Bonlata Wick Casals Rand Wope Bikran Rita Melba WI Azale Laurie Grtte Lanne Howl A Ieiey Tine Aeal Eh Quick Fa Lary Ap Ay. Bweyp Kin Btay U Beat Patricia Lee Atahea Dalray Nilo Ji Hope Jim Boy Pao Brusarbod I Tian Timothy Francese Buackamoor Adwards Star Blaiz- m Sim's Luck Seer Wypart Aoalaine Semwrien Ate Lanet Tinal Ser Artery Marnie Grimm Prince Deware Jene Brena Jim Guy Mimsy Soow

Beliefs and customs in Moslem world noted in 19th century text

The fragment describes Moslem beliefs on creation, world age, jinn, spirits, and anthropological notes about sacred stones, household taboos, polygamy, and marriage customs. It references earthquakes and the earth’s shifting, prophetic events, and touches on historical religious lines and cultural practices.

Morocco Ligne Genewie Mixbomet

Avocets and Curlews Feed On Similar Shoreline Food

A curious contrast between avocet and curlew on the Maglish seashore is noted. Both feed on worms and crustaceans from mud and surf, with the curlew using a downward sweeping bill and the avocet sweeping side to side to capture surface prey.

Maglish Sea Ube Denmark Holland England

Wool growers face new year with bright prospects

Wool growers enter the new year with optimism as four months of stable prices and limited fluctuations bolster confidence. Demand remains strong in Japan for raw fibres and yarns, while European and American markets show mixed signals amid broader geopolitical uncertainty. Continent-wide demand has declined, with France shifting away from certain orders, yet Australian output in the north and western districts supports supply. The wool trade anticipates a moderate rise in March and April as global buyers adjust to trade shifts and local auctions stabilize.

Arase Imr Europe Lim Wasdcompe, Carson Ltd Gene Wal Bo Mls Japan Aiirticgs Lex Chulny New Bant Wales Queeninland Mdi Tovenmiand Australia Weich Ray

Riverina Bowling Members Visit Canberra for Interclub Match

Three Riverina bowlers from Ariah Park Bolton Park and Wagga clubs joined Vinka of the Cie Club for a Saturday match in Canberra. Strong winds and a fast green challenged visitors while Braddon officials welcomed them. details list players and results across singles and pairs with a mock championship and final scores.

Riverina Federal District Bowling Association Vinka Cie Riverina Association Ariah Park Bolton Park Wagge Gerimth Hay Henty Juner Narrandera Tumut Dad W. H. Sharwood Citar Canberra Pacoh Chu Chub

Canberra Club Practice Genres at Forrest Ren Weekend

Canberra Bowlby s Club members played practice genres during the weekend at Forrest ren. Players listed include Figming Holmes Manton Monahan 90 Kent Calbraith Peteryna Cray nd Dee 116 Chalmers Piper May Whiteford ak boos Dichau Eggleston Elliott Sumeeville 33 Chapman Parsons Menry Chase 130 Bent Pevking Kate De Ville 1 Weatherman 27 Belton Pater Cook Davies 427 Prost Barford Bernacle Boren 20 De Ville 31 Chalmere 1291 McWinatry 82 Demi Meith 2H

Canberra Belton Pater Cook Davies Barford

Birthday Stones and the Lore of Birth Months

Fragmentary account describes beliefs in birth month stones affecting destiny and luck. January’s stone is garnet symbolizing fidelity. March ties to a treadstone. April links to diamond representing innocence. text cites various antiquarian sources and notes and hints at related superstitions and ceremonies.

Jan Nemurasew Casaalall

Mayal Couberts Cult Chub's To Atapteturd Ar Javatem

Fragmentary sports score list shows players and points with several names unclear. The fragment references par scores and point totals, with multiple pairs of names such as Hatfield, Jarmat, Davidson, Pogarty, Whyte, Filable, Prentwood, and Makinson.

He Romans FX. Badpelaer Iteny Waring Te Hatfield C. Jarmat Cthaon Wie Fogerty J. Pogarty W. ©. Davidson C. T. You

Tattersall Maiden Handicap racing card chaos

A scrambled era racing entry list shows Tattersall's Club Maiden Handicap with numerous horses and odds, including Blim McCarton Stalwart Gluska and Royal Promise among many others. Betting terms appear muddled with prices like 9/2 and 8/1, while other names such as Midinettes Barramul Diva and Spear Gal surface amid the garbled data.

Edmont BLIM McCarton Stalwart Gluska Royal Promise Polywin Gipsy Chief Royerig Silver Jone Linkiot Tuckiar Haile Belasale Authentic Little Vamp Clonmel Golden Gi Aver Dawe Pucklar I Ugm

Tips to Tourists Fight Fatigue On Long Drives In Summer

Advice for drivers on reducing in car fatigue and heat strain. Tips cover posture, clutch and brake use, gear choices on inclines, cooling ventilation, fan and heater handling, tire pressure changes with temperature, regular breaks every two hours, and using adjustable visors and tinted glasses to cut glare.

Hatigue Cauwe Din Comfort Din Cofort Nso Joe Dnong

Mentone Races Handicap Highlights at Purse Meeting

In a bustling Mentone card, Patra leads Patra, Mercir’s Frida Dive, and several favorites across multiple events. Key finishes show Patra narrowly ahead with 3 lengths to the next, while other runners such as Jean thrice and Quarto attract bets and race-day notes.

Hereto Pride Re, Inc Idevale Patra Sac Traut Arabrap Golabe Ctl Granine Friveley Patsleem Stockyard Don Dewan Gey Lot Mercir Frida Wierr Lamuth Bt Ohherr Brightswind Aen Mgeman Btveemiiae Ancems Foren Dell Surplex Mekal Pet Marter Motley Tela Handican Kanual UF O'Brien Pevenwoy Altehengen Bobtire Gold Fox Bayou Boum Ans Minohattan Gleatonun Atwands Betton Kamual Pevensey Bonfire Altehenged Hult Talgaene Walter Aaimant Biridmoret Polly Mrwok Bite Awain Birymon Beave Coles Hert Lakevier Astor Atimby Stunbina Hwlting Polly Speck Bidswin Tirpada Jim Moser Ine Preston Gullibrook Ronen Shadow Xing Areer Grayintoen Chrysonna Hilly O'Shea Betis Breer Mubatth Munch Gattibigak Divas Wale beriuLh Somerset O'Brian Whitnpart Othuys Charward Mentone Direston Warlaly Kb Cape Morn Othe Hansena SunBeones Cnalno Viney Kirrewur Lareahee Fe' Boto Waittays Amvacal Warlaty H Wongtn P Wentons Pinte Jean Dowhurat Ty Belle Ailous Tau Decane Othore Lady Priminis Meroe Riod

Mystery Light Seen Off Watling Island by Columbus Era

A 15th century observation by the Santa Maria crew near Watling Island is described as a candlelike glow seen at dusk and fading quickly. Scholars debate whether the light was a luminous marine creature display or a misrecorded celestial signal, with hypotheses tying it to bioluminescent organisms or a surface light seen during a voyage.

Columbua L. R Wahay Marine Biological Association Laboratory Plymouth Columba Santa Maria Watling's Island Auch Watling’s Markbent Mackenele Cat Island Mt Watllog Columnbus Murdoch

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