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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1930
Page
2
The report outlines proposed enhancements to Mascot Aerodrome including navigation and safety upgrades. It mentions government oversight and expected timeline while noting ongoing discussions with officials and contractors. Further details await final approval and funding decisions.
A noted actress, Sequestered by the Bankruptcy Court, cites financial losses from film work. She states her assets fell under 50 and accuses talkies of causing her ruin.
In Melbourne on Friday an official from the Victorian athletics club alleges misconduct by J. W. Hehuse at an athletic meeting. The secretary of the club, Henderawm, reportedly expressed strong concern, saying ninety percent of runners did not report any joy from the event and questioned moral behavior.
Mrs LR Gardner unveils a new venture at Potte Point an exclusive auction nearby. The transformed Volnt home becomes a stylish guest residence near the city, highlighting an upscale board and lodging initiative.
The card lists races at Canterbury including Maiden Handicap for one mile and juveniles with entrants such as Cool Dun Prince Ver or Fucker, Greenacora, Celebrity, Bowtie, Moola Faye, Eve Pudilim Mack Ding ton, Bien Vai Heuu, Flying Wandicap, and Canterbury Handicap entries like Epito me, Chittquianes Eden Hatt, Happy Kew, Encroach, and October. It records weights, order of running, and horse names across multiple divisions with start times from 12:40 to 4:18.
London reports preparations for five attempts to surpass the Manudron-felder Orlevar'n Kebneler Cup pace record of 337 miles per hour on a freshwater course near Fellzstone. A Gloucester Napler wearing petrol feet is among the participants, with HL the probable pilot, and the first night is expected for October.
The minister for home affairs will present the Canberra timer trophies at the venture game in Vienna. Officials from the federal government will propose toasts led by the ex- president of the treasure and other ministers. The chief commissioner and joint toasts will follow with responses from prominent dignitaries. An interval shows performances by the Kindred Associations for trophy prevention.
President McNamara outlines details of the New South Wales Mugby League Shield and Walsh Cup presentation to St Christopher’s premier team for 182 percent. He notes attendance rules and school participation issues, proposing a six station junior competition for under seventeens and a youths division for those not yet 17.
The Canterbury program features nine races with no raven, Malden and Muphe set for eight handicaps. Dravenie is expected to excel in the rat race, while Handwick shows a promising start. Matthow and Rowdy Roger are tipped to win, with Valentina and Volcane opposing in the second division. Rainin’s win at Randwick is noted, and Gam Club and Cobl Dun target places. Other divisions predict Rouinet, Lalwre Hour, and Coed Nows in contention. Punish is favored in The Juvenile Handicap, with Renendo and Prime Ton among contenders, plus a strong showing expected for Amounts in the weights. Atomber claims Handi honors after a close third.
In New Jersey a fight between New Jersey and a rival, Twurntay Tarnera and Cowioy Owen, ended in the second round after a single left hand jaw blow. The bout, scheduled for ten rounds, lasted only 18 seconds as Owens was knocked unconscious and had to be attended by medical staff. The shortening of the contest shocked the crowd at the arena.
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