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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1938
Page
4
A historical note describes a patent medicine campaign that flooded markets worldwide with aggressive ads for a pill called Holos way. The firm tested reader recall by omitting the final letter of a founder’s name, Glidamine, provoking attention before ending the product line. The pills vanished from shelves as the market collapsed.
The First Division carried Bulga Boy ridden by Hanley to victory in a tight Novice Handicap at Ascot. Gothera, Dover, Kow Tow and British Eight Folly ran strong showings while close behind, with a neck separating Cadmus and Gold Pan in the Salazar division. Multiple horses across divisions posted competitive times and close finishes, including Molly's Frill and Lady WarraMara in later sprints.
The report covers a complex Flemington program with Maiden Hurdle at 2 miles and the Eight lengths, Time 2b, noting winners Shure Khan and DAK WOOD among a field including Bright fll, Celtic Wing, Giant Killer, Wallace Drake, Pooley Bridge and others. It recounts race dynamics, positions at mile marker, and final placings with key challengers and breakdowns of notable contenders in a period-styled racing summary.
Kingston led 21 with a fast start but University staged a late surge after halftime, as Kingston extended their lead with five quick goals to win 6 3. Grammar defeated RM C by one goal in a tight B Grade match while Staff beat RM 1 by penalties. Western Suburbs prepare for a weekend rep to Canberra on July 1 with selections to be announced.
The UK Hockey Ax executive plans a carnival on September 10 at Manuka. A Newcastle team has shown intent to attend, four teams from Warvongha and ex-students from Goulhinm are expected, with a defense of a cup won from Crookwell last year. Ten other clubs have already inquired.
A fragmented racing rundown lists horses and handlers including Othello, Poldean, Beau Spear, Shining Star, and Lady Kooringal with odds and times such as 1:38 for a Winter Handicap. Entries span multiple stables, noting distances, betting terms, and finish gaps in terse form.
A damaged OCR fragment notes printed publication details including names and titles, with unclear organization and location. The legible elements mention Christopoet ohn Shakespeare or Australian federal office, Mort Errest Braddon, Canberra, and an officer of a company, but specifics are unreadable.
Canberra card reports many greyhound races with Master Johnny and Wai Waikarke among winners. Notable finishes include Master Johnny first in 473 yards, Wai Waikarke second, and Coppa winningCoppa, with times and placements across Fourth Division events and Canberra Stakes.
Royal Canberra Golf Club hosted a tense A Grade match with Wi J Ware and W 3 Perry delivering strong showings. Spiteful conditions tested players as By Grade competitors also displayed quality strokes, marking an unusual yet spirited round.
A tram conductor, Richara Taylor, 30, was beaten by youths after stopping a young woman for alleged actions toward a man. The assailants dragged him, then fled. he received abrasions and a bruised shoulder.
In Rome test results, out of 60 participants only Signor Starace and seven others passed a demanding athletic event. The yesterday’s evaluation by Signor appraiser listed diagonals and upraised points toward a challenging sequence. Two entrants were injured, and several failed, with MOB n tranta completing four of seven tests while thirteen failed entirely.
Ken Anderman leads Meld to victory on Setun lay golf course winning the monthly spoon with eight points. The club's strong play over rivals highlighted a tight competition and a notable performance by Anderman in a tight league showing.
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