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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1928
Page
2
Final acceptances list for major hurdles and maidens across venues including Pomona Mountroaner Greenray and Migrant with entrants such as Mountain Tagoszo Kensmain and Queen's Vet. Notable names: GODFREY WATHON STREILE HABE, KAMRROGE TRIAL participants, and the Leamington hurdle Migrant event with Mountroaner and Exquisite Malvina.
Canterbury Park listings show final acceptances across Flying and Maiden Handicaps. Notable entrants include Olympian Kia, Shanotle Ree, and Magentic, with multiple divisions and distances noted, including Canterbury Handical and Nursery events. The field features numerous named horses and handicaps, reflecting the meeting’s complex card.
A fragment notes Dr William Crocker proposing a cheap process to produce and enhance synthetic rubber. He suggests fermenting potatoes in a large supply of alcohol to yield a basis for reclaimed rubber and improvements in rubber manufacture.
An experiment observes nineteen-year-old twin girls in Ontario to assess whether heredity or environment shapes individuality. The twins, born in London, were separated last year and reared apart to compare developmental outcomes.
A seven horse field contests the Hurdle Race with Bursary at 104 weight expected to clash closely with Bouveret in the Maldon Welter Handicap. Kho and Tafietion also figure among the leading contenders with Halley and Indian Lovey prominent. Nursery Handicap leaders include Hoorcello top weight 9.7 and Circullne among the main contenders while SMark jdennir aims to repeat last Saturday’s win in heavy going. Can ferra Florin and Mutttia are noted rivals with Nandillyan carrying top weight in the Flying Handicap and Heifern among possible closers. Wirt Acre and other runners are showing form as a soggy track looms.
A tribunal variation increases pay for underground laborers. The ruling affects winchers and others employed in the underground sector, applying to sites including mines and related labs. The decision outlines wage adjustments and affected groups across the industry.
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