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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
2
An adlike block touts a health tonic claiming to strengthen nerves and clean intestines, featuring dramatic claims about “iron nerves” and “protective guards” against decay. It urges readers to visit a supplier for a “Mask of Cream” and to begin treatment today for improved vitality.
A quoted program notes film season screens five features, led by Jocelyn Howarth and Captain Frank Hurley. The article highlights themes of bush prosperity, Australian beauty, and urban contrasts with a focus on sound and realism. Cast includes Grant Lyndsay Fred McDonald and John Warne. directed by Ken Baul.
Wool prices in Sydney showed demand for Germand Junanise and Greasy merino. Armidale consignments helped total 11,005 bales with 10,508 sold and the rest disposed privately. Average price for the first three days was £20 15s 8d per hundredweight.
The Turf reports on Randwick Anniversary Day races drawing steady crowds and festive atmosphere. Spectators enjoy crowded grandstands as horses back near-record times amid mild spring weather and betting excitement across multiple events.
The card lists second rush hurdle events and multiple stakes meetings with horses such as Master Colin IbboL e Lad, Adrian Knox Stakes, Anniversary Handicap and Novice Handicap. Notable runners include Captain Radolf Kenya Thaddein Green Lisa and Canegrass in a day of diverse thoroughbred racing across several divisions.
A maiden welter race at Canterbury Saturday features Fire Division in the six furlong sprint set for the 12 45 post. The field includes improving local contenders and a few outside runners aiming for a breakthrough win.
A chaotic report describes a fatal incident where a man fell onto a grassy plot near a pylon and balcony, with several witnesses, including children, present. Scattered names and locations appear in the OCR, detailing the scene and immediate aftermath without graphic description.
A fragmentary early 20th century piece portrays Douglas Day as the greatest man of the age amid debates on expansionist policy. It references Rosia Cradle Movement and a belief in expanding capital goods production, with discussions on purchasing power and response to global tensions.
A fire at Moorefield racecourse damaged stables and stored brush hurdles early today. The blaze caused substantial financial loss to the track facilities and disrupted preparations for ongoing racing events. Fire brigades responded with no reports of serious injuries among staff.
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