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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
6
Sydney endures a severe heat wave with lingering high humidity. Weather officials warn conditions will persist as residents cope with oppressive heat in the city and surrounding areas.
The page lists numerous greyhound names across Maiden, Novice, and President’s Stakes events. Divisions include 420 and 480 yard races with entries such as Jim Dandy, Gallant Resrt, Red Novice, Master Johnie, Hilda’s Lady, Rinty, Warp al, and Vailant Major among others.
A chaotic racing page lists results from Victoria Park events including Brash Hurdle Race with Wattle Day and Diva among top finishers, plus multiple divisions and handicaps. The report names horses, jockeys, times, and betting odds across the Day, with Beadon and Gold Digger notable in longer events.
Canberra Highland Society and Burns Club announces the 1st anniversary of Robert Burns birth with a memorial service at 2:45 p.m. at Burns Memorial and an address by A. Bruce. A Burns Anniversary Dinner is set for Monday, January 25 at Albert Hall with Dr. Dunows Buchanan delivering Immortal Memory. A wireless set will be installed for broadcast reception. Tickets are urged to be secured by the coming Saturday for seating and arrangements.
The following have been selected to represent City Club on Saturday January 25 in A Grade rounds against Canberra. Listed players include Peterson Yreene Turner Basnal Maweett Martiny skip Gratien Bastey Baker Drarey skip Lave Mackay Mogria MOA midp and others.
The article cites Sir James Jeans and Professor Milne discussing sunspots impact on Earth's weather, lunar and stellar dynamics, and the origin of planetary spin. It explores whether planets are drawn from stars, the role of angular momentum, and theories to reconcile solar and planetary formation within cosmic time.
A goods train crash toppled three carriages of the Auckland to New Plymouth express as it was leaving the platform, derailing four goods trucks and injuring several. passengers were jolted but mostly escaped injury. The incident rattled travelers and disrupted service, with reports of damage and concern for safety.
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