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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1935

Page

4

Patrick’s Race Club meeting at Acton racecourse

Nominations closed for St Patrick’s Race at Acton on January 31 with six events listed. Entries include Flying Handicap Welders and Welter Handicap fields with a mix of likely contenders such as Duke Blair, My Lady Aye, Renard, Bronze Gift, Walla’s Image, June Richmond, and Dismal Desmond.

Bt. Patrick's Race Club Acton Keetaner Mall Weiler Giunegad Walla Afro Jasntonett My Lady Aye Duke Blair Western Nolepa Western Nolepa 'Voleus, Ale Green William Dix Bodefeld George Talto Richmond Tfra Bouarite Bronze Gift Remote Gadetever Laurie Mac Cashild Filthy Lucre Nellie Barr Murthes Canberra Tira Renard Fauhionette Nolens Valens Pale Green Rowdy Rodger

Perry Returns After Sudden NZ Departure

Perry plans unknown future trips after leaving for New Zealand aboard the Farry idet. He spoke with Crewford and another contact, indicating he might travel to America next. The interview notes uncertainty about his exact plans and timing.

Bydney New Tesched Ereiock Farry Australie America Mmontha Peole Perry

Queanbeyan P and A Show Promising Opening Day

Readable notes from Queanbeyan show committee indicate strong support from agriculturists and pastoralists for the Queanbeyan P and A Association event. Governor-General Isaac Isaacs is expected to open the final day on March 8, with organizers meeting Tuesday evening to finalize plans.

Queanbeyan P. and A Hix Isaac Joacs

Queanbeyan Brass Band seeks funds for instruments and uniforms

The Queanbeyan Brass Band outlines a chequered three year history and announces an upcoming appeal to raise money for new instruments and band uniforms. Citizens’ support is urged as the band prepares a musical program in Monaro Street on Saturday evening and a sacred concert at Triumph Hall on Sunday at 8 30 p.m featuring vocal items by leading artists.

Queanbeyan Monaro Street Triumph Hall

Queanbeyan Stock Sales Report First Sale Of Year

W J Gibbs & Co report a successful clearance of 1400 fat and store sheep and 100 head of cattle at the first sale of the year on January 17. Buyers were many and bidding was spirited with improvements in the district. Prices ranged for aged merino wethers to 11/6 12/2, full mouth ewes to 7/11 8/6, store merino ewes and lambs to 9/1, fat cows to £4 10d, Hereford heifers to £4 1s and £4 0d for various ages.

W. J. Gibbs & Co Hereford

Soundproofing Cabinet Room At Parliament House

The cabinet room is to be completely soundproofed with a special lining similar to that used in Washington to guard Roosevelt era plans. Work began last Thursday and should finish within four weeks, with fitting messages passage blocked by sawdust. Renovation of Parliament House includes interior alterations and new rooms for party leaders.

Parliament House Washington Roosevelt Ita Walla Parliament’ House Commonwealth K. Binns J. Beasley F. Forde Senate Binns

Canberra yards set to yard 4000 local sheep on Feb 7

The firm announces the next sale will be at Canberra yards on February 7 with 4000 good local sheep to be yarded and further entries invited.

Canberra

Greyhound Racing Draws From Queanbeyan Programs

A list of race divisions and dog names outlines the Queanbeyan greyhound racing draws for today across maiden, novice, and hurdle events. Notable entries include Precine, Flying Spot, Gay Bira, Lady Tribelle, and Royal Visitor in various divisions, with color-coded descriptions and multiple entries per race.

Maiden Tur Precine Flying Spot Sir Simper Gay Bira Flying Prince

January Flower Show Opens Canberry Horticultural Society

The Horticultural Society of Canberra resumes its 1945 programme with a January monthly show on Monday in the Albert Hall ante-room. A full schedule lists entries from roses to hydrangea and a vegetable collection, with prizes of 3/6 for classes 1 to 12, and notes future shows including the summer and autumn exhibitions.

Horticultural Society of Canberra Albert Hall Hoa

Racing selections list for multiple divisions and races

Selection list shows results and placements for horse races across divisions including Maiden Novice and Stakes events. Notable entries include Flying Princess Crystala Lady Teabelle Royal Visi tor Simpletort Mt Btn Dante Dainty Boy Ginger's Star White Maluka Snow's Own Oiga Romanoff Ginger's Hope Ma Extra Special and related horses and placements.

Sir Simiper Flying Princess Crystala Lady Teabelle

Spanish Rebel Leader Sentenced to Death in Madrid

To day in Madrid Sergeant Vasques ringleader of the revolt was sentenced to death and fined 1 400 000 pesetas. This is the heaviest sentence ever passed on a single soldier.

Madrid Vasques

American Tournament Postponed Due to Pain

The American Tournament, postponed from the weekend, will be held this week-end. Any slayers unable to compete should inform the sports dypots as early as possible.

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Perry Returning Queanbeyan Stock Sales Red Buck's Gift the Viking Cristatina Bonnlaw C. Brown Lady Tribelle Comat’s Cash & Pink Cheeky Pug Edna Lady Nicotina Glory’s Chanos Denny's Pride Btares Bnow's Own Thelma's Maluka Rerg King Silver Boy Butson Monaro Yooth Tin Hare Ee Eese Uilt Wechsler Barnet Glass Ainslie Johnny Walker Dewar Grants McCallumb King George White Horse Logan's Liquor E. & E. Spandelove Resch
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