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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
4
A fragmentary notice describes a film titled Cradle Song shown at Capitol Pali with mention of an adaptation from a play by Erery rongean. It references stage connections, casting, and possible ties to theatrical heritage, though text is garbled and uncertain.
Following the successful concert by the Married Women of the Methodist Church Canberra, plans were made to stage a similar event at Central Methodist Hall Forres on Tuesday July 17. The concert will likely be repeated at Reid Methodist Hall on July a.
The report lists varied races at Ascot including a 1 mile event with Tiger Kelly and Rosehill among contenders and notes paddock prices and lengths. It records results across divisions with winners Zeus Firecello and Greencorn, plus detailed betting and time figures for each division.
The page outlines a greyhound meeting with multiple stakes races at distances between 180 and 480 yards. Notable events include the Malnen Stakes, Maiden Stakes, Novice Stakes, Open Stakes, and the Omaera Stakes. Individual greyhounds named include Noor George, Great Heart, Shilah, Black Tade, and Have Another, with various odds and times reported.
The program lists Tropby and Alt's Trophy events with heats and color codes for entries such as Red Brette Reng Blue Maluk White Widerwork Green Lady Chonelle Yellow Forrest Black Chaperon Brown Alt Guin Pink and others. Notable races include CANBERRA STAKES with Don Emerson Thayeep Eldon Lass Nell Rose Jenny Lee Wyport and Hemewell, plus NOVICE 660 YARDS OPEN HURDLES and PIRATE NOVICE 100 YARDS with listed entrants and colors.
South City edged Molonglo in a hard fought rugby league match as key players from both sides influenced the outcome. Molonglo played with a short lineup yet defended fiercely while South City capitalized on critical moments to secure victory.
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