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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
3
Queensland defeats Pantinnians as Andrews leads with early dominance and multiple bowlers contributing. Key performers include Tobin Wall, Ryan, Mundries, Palin, and Grint with notable scores and economical bowling shaping the result.
A fragmented report discusses swimmer Gene Farmar of Apullashike, North American and Australian connections, and coach William Pathrech guiding a team through early days of training. It references Ter ore, Feith Johany, Andy and Arne, and the aim to develop technique and endurance for upcoming competitions, with mentions of national and regional links and a focus on recovery and form.
The Victoria Park programme features a Maiden Handicap with first division racing 1 mile and second division at 1:30. Entries include Silvius King of Bonule Tremayoe and Queen Avis in the opening race, with weights and horses listed such as Garave Delmagar Knight Cor Proleut Cage Tommy Boy High Mast and Royal Verde. Second division field includes Shrewd Fox Sinuoma Tiny Lam Bhian M Ol Joan C Bonnie Waly Mavera Little Hilda Gold Honor Explode Lady Caro and more, with weights noted for each horse.
Race card notes from Menangle showing Maiden Welter and Grubh Hurdle events with horse names odds and results. Winners include Telenginn in maiden welter by a neck, Mool Spell in Grubh Hurdle by a length and a quarter, and Opportunities in the highweight handicap. multiple divisions list runners with odds and placements.
A new record price for the season's wool market at Sydney auctions amid strong demand. Buyers and vendors across Mudgervall and surrounding districts reported high quality lots, with numerous bale tallies and varied fleece grades traded privately and publicly.
A plain white base trousers and striped items are offered alongside a fine assortment of Pelaco shirts for boys and youths. Limited stock noted with mentions of navy blue and other shades.
Chinese mourning customs meeting announced for Friday night at Kingston and a CANTERRA LODGE No 201 session for Wednesday night. Invitations extended to members for business, election of officers, and a forthcoming meeting change communicated by officers including GILLAHAM RODGERS.
Race card brief lists Maiden Handicap Firet Division winners Gilvius King Knight Corban and High Music with Second Division placements Limitation Bbkley M2 Tolaus. Firet Division Bir Bed Tall Simuoms Viying Handicap. First Division Ralsigh Some Hero nation aire with Hathalle King Bega in Second. Brush Hurdle Underwood Master Colle Hustiar Nursery Handicap Romania Tip Tee Turbulent Ramp Witchr craft Pantheas Gir Handicap Broad Victoria Parke Barow Aussies De
The condition of jockey C Lay sack after a severe neck bone break at Warwick Farm on Saturday shows improvement today. He will be in a plaster for some time while recovery proceeds.
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