Melbourne sport flashes from a foggy race day in 1920s era
A fragmented Melbourne sport page reports on the Hoodoo Spot at Moonee Valley, a fatal fall involving multiple riders and horses, cantankerous canberra greyhound track talks, and notable results from Nebraska in Moorefield, Mukama in Sydney, and Beau Cheval in Sydney racing. It notes a tense mood with boxing, greyhound prospects, and local race features.
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Moonee Valley
Melbourne
Oeema
Melb Voitre
Ores
ramiaraBie
H. Toomer
Eventi Webster
Tam
Bowlers Dominate Slow Dull Day Cricket Grading
Grade matches in the ACT cricket competition resumed after holiday suspension but were hindered by misty conditions. Bowlers led the action with tight bowling and low scores as Rammsiy and Mambiey posted notable figures. Crombie stood out with a six for 16 and others contributed to a damp, uneven contest at Reid Park Seon Ian.
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A.C.T
Mp Am
L Xamn
Foeeenpern
We Aa
Ray
Reid Park Seon
Ian
Miskat
A Grade Amuka Innings Summary
Amuka batsmen show mixed fluency as Lew terrorizes with 3 wickets and Gow claims 3-10. Seaton 3-45 leads visitors while Wharton adds 1-18 and Gowing 3-43. Westcott and Dodona contribute, with Stafford and Good among scorers in a tense early session.
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Booth
Westcott
Wharton
Oarton
Seaton
Gowing
Westsatt
Stafford Ono
J. Good
Subdistrict Ainglie vs Manuka Kingston match notes
In a tight eight-man effort Ainglie defend high targets as Manuka powers through. Wanoadi 41 and Rasway 23 stitched a 109 partnership, while Entwistle and Higginson anchored Manuka to 65 all out then pressed to defend. Moller and Yandell led bowling for Manuka, with solid strokes from Kilgour and Ramsay in the field.
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Manuka
Aialie
Wanoadi
Rasiway
Matuka
Heliter
Ainnie
Af Atumtoa
Entwistle
Yan- Gell
Lynch
Tiverton Cup Rifle Match Goes to Goulburn Casualty
In the Tiverton Cup rifle shooting week end, Goulburn Railway Ambulance Rifle Club beat Canberra by 16 points. Heat and changing light reduced scores with top marks by J Kirkwood 76 H Ros 12 and J Reslam 14 for Cand. F Webb posted the only penal shot at 400 yards. Conditions demanded hot weather and two shooters at 900 and 600 yards. Best eight men counted in scores: 20 it.
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Canberra
J. Kirkwood
H. Ros
GRA
J. Reslam
F. Webb
Royal Canberra Club High Commissioner Ties for Monthly Medal
The British High Commissioner Sir Geoffrey Whiskerd tied with M. Nulty for the Ble monthy medal at Royal Canberra Golf Club. F Gordon won the A grade with 68 on handicap, while Whiskerd and Nutty will play off in the next monthly medal. The day featured extreme heat above 100 degrees, followed by a heavy thunderstorm. Sir Geoffrey Whiskerd posted 85 with 23, and Gordon 88 with 15. L. H. Cole posted the best stroke. Also reported: ten rescues at Wagga, with two in dangerous condition, including a man revived after 20 minutes.
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Royal Canberra Golf Club
M. Nulty
F. Gordon
Geoffrey Whickard
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Ieee
Geoffrey Whicgrousard
L. H. Cole
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J. F. Gordon
Queenslland
Brown
Ridings
Ay Agian
First Speed Test to England Reported
A fragment from a sports page notes an attempt or result labeled first speed test to England. The readable text mentions a match or event, a team or individual from Texas, and a score around twenty four points, with limited surrounding context.
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England
Nazi activity draws protests in Canada and Winnipeg
Fragmentary report notes Nazi activities attracting attention in two centers in Canada. Protests followed a broadcast from Ottawa by the German Consul General praising Hitler. The Winnipeg Archbishop criticized anti Nazi comments in a Christmas sermon and responded firmly.
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Hitler
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Winnipeg
Stone Age Articles Found Near Macon Georgia
The Smitheonian Institute reports flint articles resembling mid European stone ages were uncovered near Macon in the Oc mulgee Basin. Archaeologists led by Dr. A Fo Kelly indicate finds include items used by early European hunting peoples.
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Georgia
Washington
Smitheonian Institute
Europe
Macon
A. Fo. Kelly
Ocmulgee Basin
Local Golf Meet Highlights Record and Top Scores
Advertised his superiority over his opponent on Saturday as Jimmy JeMeel won the monthly spoon with 41 points under trying conditions. Other good cards included E. C. Howard with 3 points and 8 De Vin with 4 points. In an 18 hole event Roy Crombie wrested the course record from Ted Griffiths by one stroke, reclaiming the title.
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Jimmy jeMeel
E. C. Howard
Roy Crombie
Ted Griffiths
Radio and Stage Cast Ties With Early Wireless Era
The article notes Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime cast members with radio experience, including Kathryn Crawford and Bernice Clare, who built careers across stage, radio, and early television in the United States. It highlights names like Lawrence Tibbett, Bill O’Neil, Tuck Arthur, and Jock Ales, tied to radio and performance, reflecting the era’s cross media talent.
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Ply
New York
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Shield cricket in Brisbane as South Australia stalls
SHIELD CRICKET BRISBANE Sunday: Queens in a strong position at 325 for seven as the Shemeld Shield match progresses. A brilliant century by Pon Tallon tops the day, Tafion and Baler contribute with solid batting, while Bube reaches 2 with modest support. Cotton leads SA bowlers with three for 47, Ward delivers 21 overs for 102 runs without a wicket.
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Tafion
Wiis
Baler
Bube
Cotton
Ward
Canterrai Tours Schedule and Booking Details
Cite Tour departs Canterra Mon Thursday at 10:30 am for Canberra Tours via Bat. Return fare 2 pounds 19 shillings. Book at Tourlot Bureau Press 840 Canberra Tours at bureaux phone 840. Travel to Sydney Ingle. Inter-Capital Coach Ltd Pry.
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Bat
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Canberra
Inter-Capital Coach Ltd
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