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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1934

Page

4

Randwick Races Reported Results and Bets

A fragmented Randwick page records race results and bets led by Maser’s Cotta and Abbot’s Lad. Laila Vale and Air Queen top the Adrian Knox Stakes with close finishes. Tote payouts show win and place amounts. The Anniversary Handicap favors Clever Fox with Wicklow and Broad Arrow as contenders. final times include 2.34 and 2.64, with Randwick records noted.

Abbot's Lad Grven Wea Colin Laila Vale Air Queen Leila Vale Tote

DROWNING MAN FALLS INTO DEEP HOLE

SYDNEY Friday. Harry Herbert Gay born 1924 drowned in the Wororera River at Rutherford today after slipping into a deep hole while wading to reach a tennis ball. Members of the party could not swim and tried to assist. Divers recovered the body within minutes but attempts at resuscitation failed.

Sydney Harry Herbert Gay Rutherland Gay

Four Men Arrested in Gaha Drapery Fire Case

Four men were assisted following a December 14 fire at Gaha drapery. Nicholas Gabi, a businessman, faced charges of intent to defraud a £800 insurance claim. William Blue charged with burglary and theft of goods valued at £300. Stanton Hayek and Arthur Hayek were charged with maliciously setting fire to Gaha's premises. The inquiry and related case were adjourned to February 6.

Forbes Gaha'e Nicholas Gabi Tyre The Homes Insurance Co. Ltd William Blue Gata Stanton Hayek Arthur Hayek Gaha

Phillip Handicap Result And Time Details

The report notes standings from the Phillip Handicap with seven turf units and racing times. Winner secured by a length and a half ahead of the runner up, with a three quarters length margin to third. Time recorded at 1.24. The stake shows £1 14s 6d and placements £21 5s 64d and £1 126.

Randwck Phillip turionKsive

Queanbeyan Dogs Meet Opens With Five Races and Nominations

At Queanbeyan show ground the district club begins its holiday programme with five races and a hurdle event. A feature is nine new nominations including Master Calm Pennant Girl and Slim Dick as well as Open Brakes. First races start at 2.25 pm today and Monday with box drawings and nominations listed for Malden Stakes and Open Brakes.

Queanbeyan and District Comming Club Jay Atia Kanondy Sun, To-Miehl

Conference on Entry Fees Causes Billiards Debate

Walter Lifidrum the world billiards champion will enter the Trent Championship after his entry was accepted with a 60 sovereign fee. The chairman of the Indian Control Council said the main point was Lifidrum’s entry, and meetings were held with Lindrum and McConnell to seek a reasonable solution. Newman, Davie, and others were invited to discuss the matter.

Thuyadac Walter Lifidrum My Hivwett Counell Ansiowe Jim Lindrum McConnell Newman Davie

Motors Week Sydney to Highlight Petrol Tax Protest

According to the Australian Automobile Association Motors Week will run from March to March 16 featuring an extensive programme. The main aim is to call attention to the tax of Tid per gallon imposed by the Federal Government. The Week is proving popular with motorists.

Sydney

Increased Prizes for Caulfield Races Announced

The secretary of the V.A.T.C. Mr Hiskens said today that prize money for the autumn meeting at Caulfield had been increased by £1450. The Futurity Stakes would rise by £500 to £2600.

Malden Stakes and Open Stakes Results

Selections show Peasant Girl Y Maluka winning first division of Malden Stakes with Larry Dooley in second. Second division sees Black Mist beating Master Burt. Open Stakes first division wins Bugie's Hero with June's Pick second. Western Dull and AIL Blue also noted. Third division lists Gay Star with More's IMope and Fonmio. Hurdle Race results feature Hugle'a Hero first, Ligarneo second, and June's Pick third.

Larry Dooley Master Burt Actor Boy Gay Star Fonmio

Bradman and Brown Stir Saloon of Cricket at Sydney

Bradman scores a ton and Brown near centuries as Shield Cricket showcases explosive boundary hitting. Fleetwood-Smith and McCormick threaten. Darling and Kippax contribute, while crowds relish a dramatic pitch duel at the Gympie Ground with NSW 445 in sight.

Brown Tronmonier Bradman Darling Firadman Agua Fleetwood-Smith Haradman Hower Gydnay Crieix Kippax Beteman Kiger McCormick Rowsbie Lad Hingieton Emith Barnett Rowe Jay Bridnes Beel Ironmonger Firstwood Smith Bromley

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