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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary notes describe a betting raid with references to local locations and individuals. The scrambled text mentions Kingston, a street scene, and arrest or seizure activity, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Second prize 35 pounds awarded to Dorrie Lor Cathou Parade at Carlton NSW Triad prize 10 pounds to Robert Fred Cropshaw aged 11 months at 17 Madway Street Peterborough NSW.
Robertson of Canberra argues against organised Sunday matches, praising individual sport but condemning Sunday play. He cites crowding, gambling, and edence of professional influence, urging courts open to all and urging sport not to overshadow worship and church duties.
Victoria Park hosts the Maiden Handicap 71 first division with a long list of entrants. Names include Oak, Bytvin Crom, Spanier, Jorann Minater, Princes Maren Vale, Dark Tare, Wipid Magnet, Autocrat, Falconer, Anchor, Juliet Clase, Grey ten, Alianto, Delight, Labour Ole, Treawer, Waursala, Johnnie, Mathalie, Chenr Mag, Henoyla, Matetten A Tartormm, BF Churry Bae, Lennon and Cyinorm among others in this crowded event.
The Capitol show repeats Death Takes a Holiday with Fredric March in a leading role, backed by Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor Gail Patrick and Katherine Alexander. Critics praise the production’s set design and Marshall Leisen direction, noting the film’s Spain Italy recreation and the supporting feature Girl Without a Room with Charles Ruggles and Charisen Farrell.
British automobile exports increased to about £14,800,000 in 1933 with most shipments within the Empire. Analysts expect tax cuts next January to boost demand for higher powered cars in Britain and overseas, prompting manufacturers to expand offerings to maintain export growth.
The page lists Victoria Park selections for Maiden Handicaps and second and other divisions. Names such as Hanttchar, Prince Lisbau, Mountain Horist, Faraday, Haughty Clare Pantheon Girl, and Welter Handicap Elmarows appear among entries. It notes multiple divisions and horses with various race terms and placements.
A court hearing hears a woman's explanation concerning a gift of a motor car from the late Dr Chapman. The testimony seeks to clarify ownership and intent amid questions of the transfer and its implications.
Twoday report of a sensational case details Henry Beore Chapman declaring intent to marry Miss Maude Dunn while others allege a prior wife Avie Spencer, with Dunn receiving a car and other gifts paid by Chapman. Witnesses describe large expenditures, letters, and a planned marriage after Chapman's death, including a rumored season of social engagements and a royal society association.
Melbourne report of eleven year old Ralph Drake Brockman, son of Judge Drake Brockman, spotting burglars at his home. He secured his father’s revolver and faced the intruders, who fled. He kept watch until his mother armed.
Reports indicate a man took poison following the death of his bride in Sewonson. The incident occurred Tuesday at a family home near Wisbourne border. Eyewitnesses described a tense scene as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the double tragedy.
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