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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1934
Page
3
Weeklong racing card features Handicaps for two and three year olds at 12 20 pm 1 0 pm and 1 30 pm with divisions including First and Second and a Flying Handicap at 2 0 pm plus Rosebery Handicap and Encourage Stakes. Liners list horses and weights and note Emile Dacey Vila in afternoon races with several notable entries across multiple divisions.
At Caulfield the racehorse Hostile suffered a fractured nasal bone after an attack during exercise. Trainer W. Wood expects a chance of recovery. Rider J. Maher was thrown but unharmed.
Fragmentary report notes a horse once bearing royal colours is destined for the Gynthurst Stud in Queensland. The piece mentions Port Chalmers to Sydney travel and a performer in England, with scant details about the race or owner.
A trotting meeting in Sydney has been postponed to Monday due to weather. Officials say Victoria Park event will resume after a late room hold, with decision pending on rescheduling details.
The text notes that changes in living conditions and food disrupt the system and cause temporary constipation. It recommends carrying Dr. More's Tadian Root Pillas and taking doses to ease bowel action during travel or when away from home.
In a rugged June meeting Eastlake defeated Ainslie with strong defense and timely marking led by Morcombe Gowing and Lancaster. Ainslie's McNamara and C Moore stood out, while Manuka and Acton strove hard in a developing Magpie contest with notable kickers and reliable backs.
Attention of persons interested is invited to the following regulations recently brought into force. The motor traffic regulations cover registration of trailers parking of motor vehicles display of registration labels and prohibition of advertising private vehicles for public passenger carrying use. Included are omnibus hire car regulations licensing and conduct of drivers and fare regulation. Signed Co Brown secretary department of the interior. Neck bands for shirts sixpence each.
In the L G U Championship at Rose Bay today the first stage of match play produced several results. J Hammond defeated G Taylor 4 and 2, Wray beat Fraser 5 and 4, Green beat Bear 5 and 4, Clive Robinson defeated Hipsley, Clements beat Goodall 3 and 4, Kuweett beat McMaster, and Gawing defeated Corry 2 up.
A Canberra advertisement announces E. R. Snows Ltd and the new firm succeeding Snows Canberra Ltd at Civic Centre. It touts a fourteen day sale to clear winter stock and make room for imports, promising bigger savings the earlier you buy.
The second eighteen match between East Lake and Manuka was won by Manuka by three points. Upcoming games on Saturday include Goulburn vs Ainalle in Goulburn and Acton hosting Eastlake.
For stubborn skin conditions, Rexona Ointment provides invaluable relief after washing with Rexona Seaweed water. Applied gently after thorough drying, it soothes and smooths the skin, reducing scarring and speeding recovery beyond ordinary Rexona soap care.
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