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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1939

Page

4

Randwick Race Details From A Fragmented Sydney Meet

Fragmentary notes outline Randwick racing events with horses such as Royal, Keswick, and Eastern Maid. Mentions include betting figures, times around 3.9, and various classifications like handicap and sweeps. The garbled text lists horses, riders, and placings, preserving names like Bonny Loch and Climax amid partial results.

Sydney Royland Gollap Keewick Brees Owig Verdoc Bethinie Rotland Keswick Lady Curia Moavall Bilp Fely Joy Jan Res Lady Curl Moaveil D. Munro Dollar C. Findlay Climax A. Knox Cleveland Beott Crom Pater Cardinal Puff Dolar Dens Gymshona Batta Tongth Bria Pog McMeoacain

Britz Likely Moved in January Magisterial Shuffle

In a broad reshuffle of magisterial roles at the end of January, Police Magistrate W. F. Britz, currently serving in the Goulburn circuit including Canberra and Queanbeyan, is unlikely to be transferred. Britz has been Police Magistrate at Canberra for over two years and is well regarded across the circuit from Crookwell to Bombala.

W. F. Britz Pre~nent Goulbam Canberra Queanbeyan Itr Britz Haw

Racing Odds and Entries From a Turbulent Card

A fragmented racing note lists horses and bettors including Bristol Bringa and Desert King with prices like £8/0/8 and 10/9. NamEs such as J. Duncan, M. Watterson, K. Bartle appear amid odds, handicaps, and distances. It mentions Alfred Hill Handicap results and race times described as two lengths and a head, with jockeys unnamed and multiple stables involved.

Ay M. Watterson J. Duncan Othera L'Atglon Brown Lance Porlmond Highbors Rodborough Hedonic Woodaman Wombiebenk Bristol A_Nend D. Auby J. Tyan Taunt Timeah Lief Radiogram Igh Rewart the World Leander Diya Alfred Hill Gill Town K. Bartle Braidwood Boy M. Watterson Jones Cid Hammar Hand Grand Boy Tayewiry Leeds Bonnie L Eclogue Feminkat Mink Linbul Botting GILL TOWN Hiwidwood Toy

Wool Revival Signals End of 1988 Trade Upturn

The year’s close shows signs of renewed wool trade activity led by major buyer America and Belgium. Trade in raw wool, rolls, and yarns rose as imports to the United States and Europe recovered, with cheaper American wool potentially expanding consumption and stabilizing prices for mills.

Rent Britale Bent Gulde Winehcombs Carson Lia France Beiiah Wal Arligh America Germany Belgium Pries

Flemington Race Day Brings Narrow Finish and Tragic End

Patrone in the paddock joined protests against jockey R Sweetnam as Arun edged Heroic's Pride to victory in a Flemington hurdle. Avenger, a noted winner, was destroyed after breaking a fetlock during the Bagot Handicap. Races featured Limerick Lace and Manrico with close margins and changing lead positions.

Melbourne Patrone Reger Ant ‘Mat Doatile R. Sweetnam Herioc Pride Flemington Merige Eure Sweetnam Arun A.C Denny Jack Holt Mr. P. Miller Sm. Rua Bracken Hervie Bweetham Pooley Bridge F. Jennings Bridge of Mar F Erua Herole Pooley Briday Pines Langit Limerick Lace Dewhurst Lamson H. Skidmore Pure Gold H. Morrin Cairnamore Ettle Burallum Grand Pa- Tirol Manrico Iach Master Motley Silent Bentry Landiaw Bolling Royal Demon Muslin Maynard Te WU Fulhath Montargis Royal Fire Kingagrove Mandicap Braystone Morris Donaster Badger Bumlong Menevitt Avengar Brutable Kingdom Jakio Call Buoy Rockville Brauftont Dovester Busebmg Welter Mandieap Darelam

On the Air Today A Hazy Radio Schedule Fragment

A dense OCR list outlines a long broadcast day with numerous program titles and times. It reads like a fragmented station schedule featuring music interludes, news bulletins, talk segments, weather reports, and special features across multiple hours and channels.

Record Fire Calls Mine Workers At Geneva Conference

A World Silico tnia Conference in Geneva heard Dr L G Irvine of Johannesburg describe three anthropological body types and their suitability for mining work. The muscular type, about 50 percent of the population, was linked to higher tuberculosis risk but strong stamina. the asthenic type was noted for wiry constitution and endurance. Data from 1088 shows varying susceptibility to respiratory disease, with many miners affected by tuberculosis and other illnesses.

Geneva L. G. Irvine dfinera”’ Phthals +Medical Bureau Johannesburg South Africa Irvine

International Trade and World Prosperity Debate

The Year Book at Geneva argues that international trade raises prosperity when mutual advantage exists and negates when price differences hinder exchange. It claims trade can improve living standards, enable production focus, and reduce exploitation, urging international control of trade cycles to avoid global downturns.

International Labour Office Geneva Falda Wales A.D. H. Robertson Ecotors

Thunderstorm Fireball Reveals Townwide Blackout in Cowes

In Cowes during a recent thunderstorm a fireball lit the countryside and an explosion followed. The town's electric light system went out for about half an hour. A wager of seventy pounds saw Ryan of Texas carry a heavy wheat bag over two miles. Spectators cheered as Ryatt performed a feat amid a crowd. Residents warned of water contamination in Billabong Creek with fears of thousand dead fish, prompting plans to divert flow to Yanco River. The mayor warned unruly bathgoers will be removed and council action is forthcoming.

Cowes Ryan Texas Queensland Evensha Ryatt Billabong Yanco

Cootamundra Gift Won By Woods Of Enfield

D W Woods of Enfield won the Cootamundra Gift prize of £100 last week. A E Robinson of Carlton finished second and G Day of Queanbeyan third after a nine heat event final, with the 110 yards run in 10.0 seconds. Mervyn Collins, 17, of Wogga was badly injured when struck by a horse’s swing bar, rushed to hospital by ambulance where stitches were inserted.

Cootamundra D. W. Woods Enfield A. E. Robinson Carlton Queanbeyan Unuswel Tnjery Mervyn Collins Wogre Waggn Atitches

Rheumatism Relief Claim From Keumhen Salts

A letter describes years of rheumatic pain worsened in wet weather and credits Keumhen Salts with dramatic improvement. The writer says pain subsided and peace returned, endorsing the remedy for rheumatic conditions thought linked to excess acid. The note mentions ingredients in Shuseben Balle aiding acid dissolution.

Keumhen

Cycle Bandits Patrol Earlwood Roadway

Police search for a new type of bandits after a cyclist was mowed down by a motorcycle and robbed. Joseph Henry Chelle reports the assailants in a sidecar outfit struck him at Earlwood, wrecking his bike and forcing a bag containing cash from his grasp.

Sydney Joseph Henry Chelle Earlwood Sunshane Grouns Ruahed Zaane Kusay

Publication note from Federal Capital Press Australia

Printed and published by Carktopher John for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at Mort Bureet Braddon Canberra.

Carktopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd Mort Bureet Braddon Canberra Federal Capital Press of Australia

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