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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1931

Page

4

Victoria Park Races at Hunt Meet

At Victoria Park races the program features winners in the Maiden and Flying Handicaps with Willowyn, Trille, and Night Love among the top performers. The Novice Handicap, second division, and Trial Stakes highlight close finishes, with Eden Vale and Runny Wit among notable entrants. Time figures show fast sprints and noted times for each event.

Wolvers Micky Anivans Willowyn Eden Vale Victoria Park Atone Diets O. W

Scratchings from Sydney show uncratched today

The list notes harven entries unscathed today including A C Chotlenge luke Tamar wood Miner Verderer and an Anniversary Hannay with Adrian's March Nightmarch Derrivuie Rowan Berry and Kite inwk.

Sydney A.C. Chotlenge Tamarwood Miner Verderer Hannay Adrian Nightmarch Derrivuie Rowan Berry Kite

Rydney Racing Affairs Prompt Curb on Betting Tax

In Wyong racing circles officials proposed to close betting tax loopholes as they address new taxation laws under the Holden government. The committee concluded the tax burden is unsustainable and recommended discontinuing radio broadcasts of race results to avoid further financial strain.

Rydney Qwington van Wank Committee

Road money. How shall it be spent

NSW debate over diverting motor taxation to local roads. Circulars cite rising 15 year spending and motor vehicle growth, arguing main roads bear most mileage and state funding should offset shire costs. Officials show contributions from motorists and state funds, with councils paying for purely local roads.

Bta Shiren Armoda Nistor Uwnere N.S.W Main Roads Board Board NR WA Stata Imford Shirt

Rugby Player Bby Signs Three Year English Club Deal

A rugby player named Shanialane agrees to a three year contract with an English club in Sydney. The deal grants him a salary in pounds and a potential post playing or coaching role, with a return arrangement for future opportunities.

Sydney Shanialane Bydna Wivan Luk Lacashire

Japanese Rail Disaster Brings Heavy Loss of Life

Early reports from Tokio describe a catastrophic railway accident near Harashinakon where a locomotive and train workers fell into the river. Many bodies recovered and rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.

West Indies versus Queensland match in Brisbane described

A chaotic cricket report details a low scoring West Indies vs Queensland clash in Brisbane. The article lists numerous players and scores with unclear phrasing, noting modest totals and several batsmen out or out of form while mentioning names such as Constantine and Thurlow amid a disrupted, weather-affected game.

Brisbane West Indies Guensland Wen Ian Goodwin

Escapees Caught Transfer To Goulburn Gaol

William Tansey and James Jeffrey, who escaped from Tuscurry yesterday, were rearrested today at Cape Hawk and are being transferred to Goulburn Gaol. Two men called at Frawers farm this morning and the police were notified.

Homeshop Stock Sales at Flemington Yard

Market for cattle and sheep at Flemington yards shows small yarding and uneven demand. Prices quoted for beef cattle and lambs varied, with prime stock scarce and general activity modest. Cattle numbers around 3,200 and sheep 40,000 were listed with mixed quality and prices.

Bydnet Flemington Mieyards Inez Thuredsy Wethers Owen

Broadcast Radio Listings and Music Programs Schedule

Australian radio guide outlines a dense roster of broadcasts. It lists orchestras, bands, musical programs, talks, weather updates, and market notes airing from Melbourne and Warrnambool areas with times, performers, and topics including health, weather, and sailings on a bustling broadcast day.

3LU Melbourne Nowy Apmarketn C. Rusz Pulse Taylor Eohost Life Frayam A.msc Mirian Woariatte Madotine Knicht Bernard Cr

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