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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1937
Page
6
Canberra Y W C A launches Girls Week from July 9 to 16 as a finance campaign to fund expansion. Lady Whiskard to open with a reception Friday at 3 pm. Direct giving aims to support new clubs in suburbs and strengthen the Central Club.
Races at Gosford feature the Mallen Handicap with Gold Flight ridden by J Duncan taking first by a length from Gwen nie with J Ward aboard in second. Silver Queen wins the Time Tris division ahead of Jean's Victory and Dame Legion, while Fourteen-two Handicap sees Spasm awarded after protest over Kentucky interference. Orelton and Magician lead the Two Year Old Handicaps with Flying Welter and Marie Belle among other notable finishes.
The 1936/37 wool season closed under different conditions from last year as prices rose 20 to 30 percent with renewed activity, especially on French orders and Yorkshire, while French demand and imports shift with currency devaluations. Trade in mill products fell, France’s yarn exports plunged, and imports of wool and sheepskins fluctuated. outcome hinges on continued French demand and currency stability in a volatile global market.
Canberra and Queanbeyan likely meet Sunday in absence of Cup games. Queanbeyan boasts a long run of wins since losing the Federal XII. Canberra faces changes after last week’s cup display, with guesswork on which players will be affected. The early game is expected between Canberra and Queanbeyan Reserve Grade teams.
Summary of today's Ascot program lists horse names and starting times for races including the Juvenile Stakes, Second Division events, and the Ourteen-One Handicap. Entries feature Impetua, Sir Leigh, Inventor, Breeze, Romiren, Rosaban, Loyal, Bally Gold, Rackerock, Iantheon, All Night, and several other runners with weights and positions noted for the morning card.
Fragmentary advert paragraph describes internal medicine as a cure for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Mentions dosing and usage with unclear brand or preparation, include reference to tubes and possible chemist advice. Text is garbled with names and places not clearly identifiable.
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