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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
2
Weights listed for Canterbury Park entries on Monday include a long roster of horses and riders with listed weights and connections. Notable names span multiple stables and courses, with the page enumerating weights and entries across many mares and thoroughbreds.
A garbled race summary from Hawkesbury lists numerous horse names and results though many words are corrupted. Included are references to Goodstead, Wesling, Renee Town seyret, and others with unclear placings and times. The fragmentary notes mention 220 yard or meter events and several horses such as HANDHEAL, GOO DETRAD, and CAMIRE, with inconsistent formatting and illegible terms.
An obscure note reports Thrillier White being brought ashore from the Diana today in Sydney. The trainer declares the event a success while mentions Teaune and Nelda Mene Ley as figures connected to the timeline of arrival from New Tea Tan.
The fragmentary report covers Melbourne Hunt Club proceedings with notes on races and prices. It mentions the Hallam hurdle rack, Bendanong handicap, and others with scattered references to outcomes and starting prices. The text is garbled but preserves names of venues and events typical of a Melbourne racing meeting.
The report portrays Nortin’s victory over West WW Miron with key plays and players noted. It highlights tries, defensive stops, and the pace of the game, naming several participants and moments that defined the bout. The account emphasizes team actions, standout runs, and scoring chances shaping the outcome.
An early health ad touts Hean's Tonic Nerve Nics as a nerve refresher. It claims sufferers of nerves neNritivy can gain relief through a convenient tonic produced at Jhabiet farm. The ad promises affordable treatment at around one shilling per dose.
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