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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1935

Page

3

Turf racing programme notes three and four year olds handicap

The page lists a detailed turf race programme for today featuring the Three and Four-Year-Olds Handicap over six furlongs with numerous entrants. Names include Gay Hawk vin, Moorang, King's Head, Hammerhead, Launcelot, Medusa, and many others among the field and weights. It also notes the Royal Handicap six furlongs with additional runners and a second division under 4.40.

Gay Hawk Hammerhead Porcia Bulldozer Aday Launcelot the Brewer Elegance T Muscovada Black Abbot

Moorfield racing summaries across divisions and cups

In the Selection d and 4 year old handicap first division King's Head Iriah Porcia placed 1 2 3 respectively. Juvenile Handicap Hearoina Applause Lord Sun took 1 2 8. Moorfield Corinth Plate ro Wawina Winasian 2 4. Moorfield Gold Cup Koda Pen 1 Dromos 2 Impusso 3. Moorfield Handicap Vol Star 2 Myatic Spell 3. Pling Welter Hop First Division Canegrass 1 Dazale 2 Cordova Second Division Morse 1 Musician 2 Heyday 2.

King’s Head Iriah Porcia Witchcraft Hearoina Applause Lord Sun Moorefield Corinth Winasian Moorefield

Found Dead After Chase in Bondi

David Laney aged 45 was found dead in his Bondi home after attempting to pursue fleeing shoplifters who stole jewellery from his employer’s premises. The milkman found Laney unresponsive after failing to rouse him following the pursuit.

Bydney David Laney Bondi Laney

Royal Handicap and Related Races Summary

The card lists multiple races with top placers: Casarka first and Paltresco second in the Royal Handicap. Hil the Deak first in the Trial Hurdle with Peter Blankney second and Lanour fourth. Mas sage first in the Sandringham Handicap with Nutcracker second and Devoncourt third. Herus first in the Ascot Handicap with el rowstead second and Airkloof third. Villiua first in the Commonwealth Handicap with Watchful second and Glideaway fourth. Johannes Last Court wins the Empire Welter with Sinuoma third.

Greyhound Maiden Stakes Draw Summary

In the 470 yard maiden here the field includes Merne's Dall Blues Red Lady Isobel White Yootha Lad Green Flying Spot Green Chrystola Browns Flying Princeas Elk Wickerlack Pins on Kingex Red Willowdene Blue Jame Swell Whitte Actor Boy Green Pivorene Mount Etna Browns Thelma's Boy Black Master Shade Black Red Snow's Own Ble Wickerwork White Green Yellow Brown Miss Persuasion Black Lady Isobel Red Wilson Blue White Green Wickerjack Yellow Autumn's Pride Brown Merne's Doll Red Star White Blue Getaway White Furious Brown Green Portuneola Yellow Burndee Brown Cheeky Pug Black Denny's Pride Blue Western Dall White Nobleman Green Lanny Boy Yellow Moluka Dante Pina Maruca

Isobel Wickerlack Pin'son Kingex Jame Swell Whitte Actor Boy Pivorene Mount Etna Thelma's Boy Master Shade Blackit Snow's Own Wickerwork Miss Persuasion Lady Isobel Getaway Portuneola Burndee Denny's Pride Moluka Maruca

Canberra club leads season point race in swimming

E Dullard and P Peterson top the Canberra Swimming Club aggregates with 161 and 97 points. Don Sheehan 77 points and G Piggin 67 follow. Miss Margaret Dulland leads the duties division with 142 points, Hon Tigort 115, Minkham Birkeley 74. A full official record lists points for many members, with Dullard 182 and H Tillyard 116 among others.

E. Dullard P. Peterson Canberra Dullard Peterson Don Sheehan G. Piggia Lallard Peter Peterson Margaret Dulland Honour Tigort Minkham Birkeley Bers Mr. L. Loveleas E. Dulard BP. Peterson D. Sheehan G. Piggin H Ingram A. Blakeley G. Maplestone E. Peterson A. Clarlton R. Fraser L. Knowles H. Paterson J. Smith D. Boag H. Trevilion I. Ingram J. McMeel W. Campbell D. Blair Mauger J. Davies J. Richards 1. Adams D. Strong

World’s Best Fire Station and Headquarters Opening

Excavations on the Albert Embankment near what will be London’s new fire brigade headquarters proceed for a landmark building in Southwark Bridge Road. The London County Council plans a £290,000 fire station ready by 1876 with top class apartments and offices amid the Lambeth Bridge vicinity.

Albert Embankment London County Connell London Fire Brigade Southwark Bridge Road Laanheth

Eclipse Schedule for 1935 Across Australia

The year 1935 features seven eclipses six solar and lunar. A total lunar eclipse occurs January 19 20 visible in Australia with the moon in shadow from 11 53 p m January 19 to 3 41 p m January 20. Several solar eclipses are partial and invisible in Australia including February 4 July 1 and July 30. An annular solar eclipse on December 26 is also listed as invisible there.

Australia

Canberra Stakes field cards revealed for 47yds sprint

The Canberra Stakes lineup shows six entrants including Red and Wypori Blue in a 47 yard dash. Speedway White Ginger's Hope Old Bloomy Storm Brown Burndoo complete the field.

Speedway Burndoo

Maiden Stakes and Novice Stakes race results summary

The record lists multiple 470 yard races with winners and runners up. Chrystola won Maiden Stakes. iWillowdene and Snow's Own led First and Second Novice Stakes. Bunda topped Maiden Hurdles. Star White and Noble Man won respective events. Ginger's Hoge led Canberra Stakes with Wyport second. A suspected double win features Fortuneola and Bunda.

Chrystola Merne's Doll Atoyds iWillowdene Blackit Snow's Own Myra Dawn Bunda Anbeyanes Fortuneola Star White Nobleman Ee Ee Canberra Ginger's Hoge Wyport

Wheat Raid at Winnipeg Market Foiled by McFarland Stance

Revelations describe a plan by foreign speculators to corner markets by pressuring the Government Wheat Agency and futures positions. John J. McFarland, head of the agency, resisted, prompting Ottawa to launch investigations and frame new controls to curb speculative manipulation.

Winnipeg Canada Ileal Lut John J. McFarland Government McFarland Ottawa Winnipeg Exchange London Buenos

Oldest Wheat Sample Attracts Farmers In West Wyalong

A shop window in West Wyalong displays a sample of what is claimed to be the world’s oldest wheat provoking farmer interest. Historical digs at Mohenjo Daro yielded a 5000 year old ear later reproduced by the 3.P.G. School Amerpur United Provinces. Captain C. B. S. Rickets from India cultivated seed brought from India and harvested a bag of wheat. The specimen shows thick heads with as many as five branches, averaging 140 to 180 grains per head.

West Wyalong Mohenjo Daro Bind India 3.P.G Amerpur United Provinces C. B Hillingbone Weja Wrat

Police search fails in family murder in Adelaide

Inquest jury heard the police investigation into the murder of Mrs Dora Figg and four children at Mylor last month produced no results. Police have been unable to locate Mrs Figg, the husband.

Adelaide Mra Dora Figg Mylor Mra. Figg

Australian Championships Tennis Results in Melbourne

Crawford defeats Temple in straight sets and Bromwich over Kirby highlight the Melbourne Australian championships results. Other matches feature Clemenger topping Brugnon and several local players prevailing against Victorian opponents with scores across the board.

Melbourne Crawford Temple Kirby Bromwich Clemenger Vic Brugnon France

Cricket selections for today with multiple teams listed

The report lists selected players for Northbourne Carnall Northbourne Toms Duntroon Manuka Kappler and other teams for today’s matches. Transport arrangements mention Mr Leaper. A Barton team to play Printers Quarters at Kingston Oval starts at 2 pm.

Northbourne Yoxon M. Crombie R. Crombie Graham W. Hall Joyner Jenkins Flewellyn Leaper Roberta R. Crawley Mr. Leaper Duntroon W. Hurley C. de Smet A. de Smet L. Bonner T Robbie W. Edlington J. Pola Vfrger 3. O'Brier E. McCulloch T. Byrne Gribble Manuka—Kappler Keatel Garrett Durie Welch G. Hellier Jackson Israel Hilder Dorman J. A Burling L. Temby Barton Printers Kingston Oval Peters Brinkman Gray McCullough McDonald J. Robinson E. Whelan Barnes T. McNamee A. Freeman P. Thirbon J. Beadman

Funeral For Belshaw Victim As Police Seek Youth Witnesses

Police note several women saw a girl resembling Ethel Belshaw with a 20 year old youth near the body site. The funeral was held this afternoon with classmates paying last respects as flowers cover the coffin.

Melbourne Ethel Belshaw

Boland Vacancies At Meade Street Glenferrie

Boland of Montagu Manly N W notifies vacancies for old and new patrone at Meade Mary Street Glenferrie Melbourne. Spacious and convenient comfortable noted for cuisine and service. Write or ring Hawthorn 1420.

Boland Montagu Manly Meade, Mary St Glenferrie Melbourne

Skeleton found in Mona Vale sand near old burial ground

A skeleton was dug up in the sand at Mona Vale on Friday. It is believed to be that of an aboriginal person due to its proximity to the old native burial ground.

McFarland Sydney Mona Vale

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