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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
4
A fragmented report details a fatal incident on a bridge near Helattage tow in West Tryde. A 33 year old man died after plunging from the footway into the water following a sudden act, with authorities beginning a formal inquiry.
Mince Pih won the Maiden Handicap by a head with one and a half lengths to the second, in 1.11. Notable runners included Motor, Stanley's Gift, Parfait Amour, Vallala, Mawson, Achieverent, Mount Moby, Chief Harter, Rechabite and Black City among others. Starting prices featured 2 to 1 for Mince Pih and 10 to 1 for several rivals.
In Rouen a judge ruled in favor of a bookmaker who failed to pay a large stake after a race. The decision held that offered odds and pricing could have altered the payout, reflecting the stakes of a 4,800,000 franc debt on a 5,000 franc bet and the bookmaker’s inability to cover the sum.
The Prince of Baxe Coburg Gotha, the first belligerent ex-enemy prince to visit the King and Queen since the war, arrived at Sundringhut on Saturday in London.
The report lists betting odds and outcomes from Ascot races, detailing Gold March, Lyninaki, Carlem, Prince Conceit, Dame Isa, Torado, and other contenders. Winners include Gold March, Dame Isa, and VALMIST with margins, times, and placings noted across divisions and handicaps.
Canberra Club shooters faced rough conditions as the No 1 club competition moved to the 760 yard second stage. Webb finished first in the day’s cash prizes with N Canham close behind, while multiple competitors including Koord, dahrison, Pindaon, Ly McLeod, Keats, Coy, Ramely and others posted varying scores amid gusty winds and rain.
Fragmentary report lists players Joyner Wallace Akakeapeaca Beown Gruluxer Carewang Lott Fawcett UtAary M Kakenpearn Bhaewood Jalfrey Dee Toy with a 27 18 score and unclear referee notes, referencing local practice in Braddon area.
In a tense bowling report from Goulburn the local quartet faced challenges with accuracy and form. Charlton’s line struggled while Water UK delivered limited impact, leaving the team short of expected scores and momentum in the afternoon session.
Ambrose Palmer defended his heavyweight title in Melbourne at Westbourne Stadium. The American Freeman pressured Palmer, landing a left hook to the body and a solid chin shot, but Palmer stayed upright through the ninth round, sustaining an eye injury yet retaining the victory on a clear margin.
A short intense earthquake struck Cuba on Saturday causing great alarm. Inhabitants fear a repeat of the city’s February destruction as tremors ripple through parks and open spaces. Officials warn of ongoing aftershocks and urge calm while assessing damage.
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