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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1936

Page

4

Action loving juveniles shape film tastes in London study

William Farr of the British Film Institute reports that children prefer G-man and adventure films. They dislikeMae West and Greta Garbo due to lack of relatable people and avoid Frankenstein style horror. They favor action with pilots and sailors, dislike love scenes, and enjoy happy endings and clear triumphs.

London William Farr The British Film Institute Mae West Creta Garbo Battersea ‘School

Canberra Bowling Club Practice Pairs Results

Members of the Canberra Bowling Club played practice pairs on Saturday afternoon. Chubb and Beaton won 24 to 23 against Galbraith and Somerville, Murray and Weatherston 273 beat Prust and Monahan 17, Bale and Francis 25 tied with Hodgson and Whiteford, Joyce Willock and Edward 19 defeated Peters Chapman and Menzies 18.

Canberra Chubb Beaton Galbraith Somerville Murray Weatherston Prust Monahan Bale Francis Hodgson Whiteford Joyce Willock Edward Peters Chapman Menzies

Moorefield Races Brush Hurdles and Kogarah Stakes Meet

Racing at Moorefield features The Brush Hurdle Race with Recognise favored at 6-4 and Prince Tercian 88. Other events include The Kogarah Stakes and The Mogarah Stakes divisions with top placings by Cloudy The Darter and Rachid. Multiple divisions report dividends and times, noting disqualification of Watson after weighing in absence and Brown Betty benefiting to third.

C. Trick Recognise C. Black Prince Tercian J) Stewart Fickle Wallace Alleviate Uberous T. Wal- Iace Hwaiking J. Pratt M. Curby Water Waggon Dameitta Earl Sun Matchless Cool Joy Royal Helena Real Fern Million Dollars Bronze Lady Diana la Rasade Te Kanagi Rostrim R. Maxwell Elvius D. Munro Poponaise 8. Jones Orient Orb A. Knox Bim Boy F. Shean Bome Boy Fernacre Goorka Dulcedo Roanhan Sarsign Repere Poponaire Goorks Rose Gem Desale R. James Lady Baeda Braeburn St. Globe Maestro Rado Imbiber Carnival Broccoli Goosalt Perron Br. Globe Confab Garston Prowler David John J. O'Sullivan Brown Betty A. Thomas Bir Joe Ruebens Spear Belle Marocota Watson Zulander Mefcota

Fringed End of Australia Tid

Christopher John publishes for the Federal Capitel Press and offices of the com Fringed end of Australia Tid.

Christopher John Federal Capitel Press Australia Tid

Tennis results mixed and reserve divisions summary

Braddon defeats Ainslie and Griffith in mixed division II. Reid, Fire Brigade, Barton, and Telopea Park post various wins and losses across divisions. Yarralumla and Weetangera split in C grade while Forrest and Reid show multiple victories in reserve and other divisions.

Braddon Ainslie Griffith Reid I Forrest 1 Fire Brigade Barton Telopea Park C Grade Yarralumia GriMth Reid Weetangerra Forrest Ainslie TI Fire Brigade Ony & Forfeit Ainslie TT Griffith II Ainslie I Nets Yarralumia I Griffith T City

Pooley Bridge Wins Flemington Hurdle at 21m Race

Pooley Bridge led the Flemington Doutta Gallia Hurdle over 21m with Cold Spring and Loyola second and third. Trainers, jockeys, betting odds, and dividends listed. multiple races follow including a two year old mile and a Grand National Steeplechase reference with Draconic as a notable runner.

Pooley Bridge Il. Healy Cold Spring W. Foley Loyola R. McInnes W. Elliot Reed Peerage E. Preston Beau Boy High Ideal the Pioneer Illawarra K.c Canandale Mias Stalla Cackle Valour Miss Stalla Conandale Iawarta The K.cc Hard Davanthus Santa Caba Inc J. Regan A. Fullarton Woodlace A Armeden Riawens Pactolus Richmond Tiger Welbeck el Damaroyal Membo Wanconner Wakerife Montargis Manlius Draconic Santa Casa Riavena Montargia Maniius Footscray Steaplechass f. _BABREUR J. McMahon Conde B. Sullivan Philax R. Jennings Rodda Flying Drake Babreur Panax

Novice and Maiden Greyhound Races Detailed Bets

The Greyhound Racing card lists Novice Stakes divided into multiple divisions with placings and times. Notable runners include JOHNNIE'S PAL LIT TLE STAN RED BOOTY and MRS. NICK with betting in the 6/4 to Evens range. The President's Stakes covers 660 yards with LIT TIFLE STAN and Gallant Linda among contenders and various betting odds.

Johnnie's Pal Kathbon Kgan Nell's Best Johnnnie Royal Winnter Montson Govering Lady Nicotine Little Stan Jim's Double Yambira King Flee Bee Coalminer Boy Young Boy Texas Judy Wicks Merns Berth Manuko Speerbon Denny's Pride Mrs. Nick Evens Nick Reta Melba Flying Princess Gay Mary Ugly Duckling Society Gallant Linda Evens Litatan See Bee Glenella Nick Black Kit Gay Betty Gay Petty

Two Challengers Clash Over Massy Cup Entry at Queanbeyan

At Queanbeyan Showground Canberra and Bungendore sent challenger teams for the Massy Cup, sparking protest over Bungendore's right of entry. Bungendore officials claimed prior right and payment of affiliation fees, while the Group secretary noted prior notice. A heated scene led to Bungendore withdrawing under protest before match time, with grievances to be aired at the next Group meeting.

Queanbeyan Canberra Bungendore J. Beiffert Weselox A. C. Bowern Bunwendore Spretators

Royal Canberra Club Silver Spoon vs Par com golf results

A large crowd watched at the Royal Canberra links on Saturday for a two tee Silver Spoon match against Par com. J A Bull with a five handicap won 1 up in A Grade while J O Coote captured B Grade with a three down on a twelve handicap.

Royal Canberra Links J. A. Bull J. O. Coote

Motorist Strikes Two Men in Queanbeyan Street Collision

Samuel H. Whittaker of Sutton drove a car that struck James Cooper 88 of Manuka Arcade Canberra and Robert Ritchie 35 of 19 Westlake Canberra on Monaro Street Queanbeyan. Ritchie was hurled clear while Cooper suffered severe facial and limb lacerations and chest injuries but both were admitted to Queanbeyan Hospital and later allowed home. The accident occurred near Walshs Hotel in a westerly section.

Samuel H. Whittaker Sutton James Cooper Manuka Arcade Canberra Robert Ritchie Westlake Monaro Street Quean Beyan Ritchie Carper Cooper Cuie Cure Brute Queanbeyan Hospital Walsh Whitteler

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