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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1934
Page
3
Rosebery meeting features the Wear Pourteen One Handicap and the She Furor event with a 12 30 start. The programme lists race times and entries for today’s card at Rosebery.
Calcutta card results show Kun 79th Lady defeating Madras Second in the Division event with weights listed 141. The program names several competitors and horses across divisions including Puna, Pantera, Willowyn, and King Crow, with multiple riders and horses noted in a fast moving race card style.
An article describes a Fiji fire walking ceremony and related pageant practices. It notes plans for a demonstration in April, with a crowd observing an elaborate ritual including a novice runner and ritual stones. Details emphasize cultural display and forthcoming public event.
The Sydney eisteddfod runs March 16 to March 21 at Marrickville Town Hall with competitions for youths and adults in violin dancing and other arts. Officials outline entry rules and the contest committee, including the Marrickville Ammbubuiee Slaton, will supervise events.
A former employee was sentenced to two years imprisonment for embezzling about £828 from Archue Vatu and Co. The case noted the trust placed in the worker and that the theft spanned over years, with the judge emphasizing the need for restorative measures and the long rehabilitation period ahead.
An old advertisement extols a cough remedy named HRENZO as a universal solution for chest and throat ailments. It claims high purity and suitability for babies, touting cost efficiency and large quantities, with references to the product and its supposed efficacy.
Firat Olvinion is listed among selections for today’s 141 handicap flying handicap race. The note highlights handicapping and entry details for bettors and race fans.
In a crowded card from the racing meet, Red Shadow castle and Dreamdale led decisive runs across divisions. Willowyn and Palatal posted strong placings, with Flying Welter and Bleepmond close behind as three other entrants vied for top honors.
The Alexander Cup meets in Wien feature top swimmers including Talay Knowles and rival Vir Veterkon. Large crowds expected as athletes compete across venues with notable performances and strategic pacing.
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions Felna Davey and Joven Cover from England, and Lacey from Western Australia. Notes an Australian carnival event with times and placements, but many words are garbled. Core idea references a swimming record attempt and several named individuals from Australia and England.
Petition filed in a divorce case names a co respondent and references prior names and locale obscured by damaged text. The fragmentary material mentions a party linked to a nine taunt and various misread terms, with locations and names unclear.
A chaotic Richmond card features a maiden welter with unclear finish details. Divas and Calor hosts claim victories amid close separations while multiple horses show near ties and varying odds. Pianoed notes hint at preliminary times and a mix of jockeys and placements.
Rogilla recovers for Newcastle meeting as Toguin's eye injury heals. The Worms are working steadily on the wall. They covered Ave furlongs today and are even.
The fragment references Deane as secretary in an accommodation matter dated February 1, with unclear context and no further readable details.
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