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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1939

Page

4

Horse Race Results Amid Dense Card at Ascot

Lord Belmont led early in a tight finish but Big Thrill surged to win by three quarters of a length ahead of Azolando with Fraansdale close, in a crowded program featuring Trimmer and Royal Prince. Time 3.424. In the Adrian Knox Stakes Early Bird edged Talkalot and Diamond Wedding led midway before Diamond Wedding finished strong. Gilded Wings overtook Officer to win by a length. Anniversary Handicap saw Allunga snatch victory from Red Sella in a photo, while The Squire and Nebraska chased in the Haviah Handicap with Cherry Bar prevailing. Time details vary by race.

D8 Inc Robinson Herbie Pride Bet Eadale Big Thrill Lord Belmont Asolando Fraansdale Azolando Fressadale Herbie's Pride Trimmer C. Findlay Hemurat O'Sullivan Roy Prince McMenamin Bourbon Micawber Adios Cassar Ereditor Moonray Stuart M Creditor Royal Prince Caesar Hamureh Diva Gaiah Hamurah Early Bird Bartis Diamond Wedding Davidson D. Munro Bonnie Ley Bonheur de Talkajpt Wee Bonheur de Pere Jim Gilded Wings Lappin Officer Caringe Munro Slanchivar Curiosity Wallace Foote Cable Boy the Brush Billy Moon Mary Calmite Meiress Cradpery Omcer Wings Carinya Yomi Allunga Edible Inc C. Bindlay Red Balls Duncan Young Crusader Kristol Brown Lance Arlenus Desolation Unafraid Tapestry

Thoroughfare of racing odds and results in scattered entries

Summary of disparate race results includes multiple horse names such as Laverton Tris Murdia Beau Placid WINDLITE and WINDLITH, with finishing margins and times. Mentions two year old and three year old handicaps, course records, and betting odds. Entries are fragmentary and inconsistent in formatting.

Laverton Tris Murdia Ke” Varteir Metes Helis Moahan Mir Musiin Bhell Mamburdl Feo Ford Haikara Jackpot Mimaht Dare Bout Packt Beting Namburdl Meles Halkars St Musil Dow Glynt W. Cox Aiden Plate Windlite Baton Hay Gaoler Barrabang Dulla Dulla Bal‘Colome Daxzle Masterton Netheries Happy Pilgrim Windlith Traveet Lanaing Nesle Donabtir A. Feed Busalon Coaday Prince Bion Badger Beaustone Bankshaw Phillipa Carpantier Burgolne Trendal Othersiter Trendel Dame Swift Bureaucrat Salton Eyrphide Kingswear Fae ‘ ‘A.nla Plymouth WOM Bi Law Haven Forthaven Cooper Buver High Commissioner Pata Mulderon Cenor's Hill Princes Beanar Beau Place Plymouth Now Bridge Taw Forthavas Barkath Wigh Park

On the Air Today Variety Radio Schedule Fragment

A dense list of radio program slots across the day includes music talks news weather sports and performances. Entries mention pianoforte recital Vera Bradford cricket commentary and a range of musical features with times and program notes.

The Rule of Saint Benedict Examined

A discussion on Benedictine discipline notes the six hours of sleep seven for labor and two for study within the rule. It emphasizes obedience hospitality and pure diet while warning that excessive overwork harms the community and salvation. The piece critiques idle wealth and stresses work as a path to virtue.

Benedict

Peterson set to swim tomorrow in amateur meet

Harold Peterson, former top Territorian senior swimmer, returns to competition at the midweek survivors meet. Joan Morcombe leads the under 14 girls and Hannah Tillyard contends for the Blakeley Cup as a string of handicapped events reshapes the standings.

Chditerrs Poena Iota Harold’ Peterson Te Out Harold Fetersin Marke Alu Tun Us Honor ‘Tillyard Joan Bale Honor Tillyard Canberra Joan Morcombe Andrey Gray H. Calthorpe Trofor Joan WF. Thomas George Knowles Sacond Mauger Cvente H. Ingram Aecrond Durin

Lightning Dimmed by Dust in Household Lighting

A historical note on how dust reduces lighting efficiency. Westinghouse experts say dirt wastes about 70 million dollars of light annually. Indirect fixtures trap dust and bugs, dimming beams by 30 to 40 percent quickly due to careless housekeeping.

Westinghouse Napless

Nine Thousand Happy Days Scout Fund Note

Lady Baden Powell remarks on the Scouts and Guides fund drive and the value of contributing to youth activities. She emphasizes that the cause is worthwhile and highlights the happiness found in helping others through Scouting and Guiding for boys and girls.

Baden- Powell Scout Fund She Wren Abe Scoutt Fund Cay

Fragmentary Note on Tomato Trade and Federal Action

A garbled excerpt discusses tomato products marketed as ketchup and references a 40 percent content claim. It mentions the Food and Drug Act and an amendment by Congress this year, with unclear details about court action or enforcement.

Federsch Court Mult Sgmlmet

Husband’s Weight Loss Inspires Wife’s Fitness Push

A wife who disliked her overweight husband urged him toward exercise and diet. He started with small steps, using a daily routine and a herbal treatment, gradually losing weight over months. The story notes steady progress, patience, and the need for consistent effort to reach a healthier weight.

Day of Golf Two Rounds at Royal Canberra

The Royal Day Job Club hosted a two round golf event at Royal Canberra with handicap scoring. Morning play produced a handicap winner and the afternoon featured Hoep in the results alongside foursomes teams Morrison Weir Hatfield Whitley and others.

Royal Canberra L. N. Morrison Woodger L. Hatfield Umebet Pulte Maturday

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