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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
2
A fragmented horse racing note lists horses and riders across divisions with start times from 12.80 and 1.30 racing slots. It mentions names such as Madore Hantengl Wondrous Falrale Ika Boy Lady ain Santelle and Royal Choire with various weights and participants, reflecting a dense meet entry list.
A large Queanbeyan congregation gathered at St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night for the induction of Rev W. L. Armald to the Queanbeyan chair. The Presbytery of Goulburn met beforehand, with a fellowship and welcome to Armald from local officials and church groups.
Keen interest surrounds the resumption of the Australian Rules season as Eastlake faces Manuka at Kingston Oval. Manuka seek to build on recent gains aided by a former coach, while Ainslie’s result could level the league. Umpires named for all fixtures across Eastlake Manuka Amalsie Queanbeyan and other matches.
An improved inquiry prevailed for sheep and lambs at Flemington yard, with tamba firm after last Monday’s rates. Sheep were generally dearer, quality penning 29,000 head, rattle section 2870, good to prime sorts selling at lower rates. Quotes: wethers 14s to 36s, ewes 12s to 4s, lambs 12s to 5s, ewes vary, beef cattle steady with best about 20s, good quality 26s, medium 28s, inferior 20s per 100 lb.
Weather hindered rough wind impacted the rifle Pangea at Boyde range for the H. C. Taylor Cup. Principal scores include Ko Taylor 48, Gregory 72, OC Taylor 40, Lewis 42, and Johnston Pan with a 38.
The Associates of the Queanbeyan Bolt Club held their TB Cup round in connection with the Canal Boards in Golf Association. Profits from the event add about £3 to the fund. Mise P Bhumaok won the competition with 08 93-72, qualifying for the Cup match to be held at Bowral in August. The after landing series were Mine E, Buttes 107 at Mise Mi Worn N37.
Queanbeyan dogs travel to Cootamundra for the opening meeting of the Cootamundra Coursing Club. Heavy track from rain caused postponements, then a big football match between Cootamundra and Young drew 800 fans by special train. Local dogs fare well with champion Wypert winning the Cup amid cautious betting. Malika takes a double and Thin Lady wins the 470 yard event. The Saturday programme lists courses over 470 yards with Maiden Takes as a feature.
Queanbeyan Blues lineup includes Norton McIntyre Lee O Connor Ikay R Swan Rowley Pula Phil Ups L Swan Shumack Brandon Gurney Canberra selects backs H Riley J Grant A Makin H Speering E Hawke Grimes B Hawke with one red and forwards led by captain G Torpy Mc Seton J Boadman O Byrne H Bladen J Boyd H Burke with one omitted The match is set for Queanbeyan Staweroit Sunday next
A Canberra notice reports rearranged stopping places at City Manukin and Kingston. City area now uses a space in front of the central arch of Malhourne Buildings for the Gows service opposite Sydney Buildings. At Mamuka the new stopping place details follow.
Fragmentary OCR notes a transit route change at Kingston with mention of an arcades area and a stop at Olle Brag. The text lacks clear dates, organizations, or personnel but suggests a planned position or stop shift affecting local riders.
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