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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1929

Page

2

Veterans of Zulu War attend regimental dinner in Portsmouth

Twenty five veterans including J. Williams of Cwmbran and J. Jobbing of Pontypool joined the Regimental Association of the Twenty fourth Regiment at a dinner in Victoria Market Portsmouth. Williams aged 72 received a token of appreciation. he said he would gladly enlist again if younger.

Veterai Rorke'a Portsmouth South Wales Williams Morke Tie Ormey

World motor speed record reported via wireless dispatch

An excited report describes a 41 mile per hour motor record set by Major Bi fruve. The message travels by wireless from Buenos Aires to London and on to New York and Buenos Aires, reaching Paperomon who reads the news that moonlights as the precious reel of reeves.

Bures Aires Bifruve Laumelot London New York Gerosseland Sen Reain Huenos Paperomon Hoohaedl

Londoners and their bread supply in bustling docks

The article describes London's grain intake and storage capacity at Victoria and Surrey Commercial Docks with pneumatic elevators, pneumatic tubes, and electrical machinery moving thousands of tons per hour. It notes two docks with ample storage for tens of thousands of tons and a control granary by the quay.

Turk

Pony races at Ascot produce swift sprint winners

Toreday results show ERCOMIAQE BTAKES in first division with Wen by two lengths and Time 12h. Second division winner Apple Ruud takes lead by a beatin, Time 128. Third division sees Flying Wand aloft by four lengths, Time 129. First division Lady Woo wins by a length and three quarters, Time 40g. Handicap race Newmarket winner Bodros dominates with a long lead.

Ercomiaqe Runapealies Sigs Sea Cessaves Aera Market GU

Derby Order of Favouritism Update

The latest Derby favouritism order lists Jinki Orabelo Hunters Moon RKipo May Day Le Voleur Theedanonnt in sequence as noted for the event.

London Mr. Jinki Orabelo Hunters Moon Rkipo le Voleur

Murray King May Not Race Again

Murray King, injured in a recent race, is unlikely to compete again this season. Doctors weigh long term effects while team officials assess next steps for the troubled athlete.

Byvyoniey Tuckey Murray King

Prince Arion Inquiry Not Yet Completed

An inquiry involving Prince Arion is underway in Toowlay. Officials state the process is ongoing with no final ruling or date set.

Walking Pillar Boxes Recall Bellman of Old City

The article recalls the perambulating bellman who delivered letters from a tall bell tower box in late afternoons. Citizens once rushed to give letters and pennies, as the bell rang through city offices and residential areas, a practice linked to the early half-penny post and local postal history.

Chick Povey Deckraw

Camel Born at London Zoo Marks Historic First

A Bactrian camel, imported from Central Asia, has given birth at the London Zoo for the first time in 172 years. The calf, about the size of a newborn, weighs two bumps and will grow to carry two children. The birth signifies the zoo’s sole three-humped camel era and showcases the camel’s two humps.

London Noo Asia Africa Berna

Seventy Years At The Ferry For Mrs Maw At Castle Donington

The article recalls Mrs Hannah Maw who ran a ferry at Castle Donington on the Trent for seventy years. A hand pulled chain ferry carried over twenty passengers across a swift river with a long current. The piece notes the Prince of Wales recently stressing transport importance and suggests he would take interest in Mrs Lawhot.

Hannah Maw Trent Castle Donington Baelwomterhine Rhoda Ter Hollon Han Bee Merons Helix Lawhot Tom

New York Bus Firm Claims Puncture Problem Solution

A New York motor-bus company reports a breakthrough addressing the puncture problem. A test trailer equipped with staraze batteries and a large four nit electric Marnet ran along the route in the morning. The vehicle allegedly collected dozens of nails screws bolts and other road debris within three miles of travel.

New York

Goulburn Tournament Recap Amid Golf Club Play

A Canberra region golf event saw mixed results with several players from the Can berra Gell Chit club competing in Collim Horing. Notable performances included a trio leading the field and a late surge by multiple players, while others finished behind with varied card totals and placements.

Canberra Coullirn Triom Saint Romans Willian W. M. Mange Min Weed Whit Eotman Wits Mirireark Deyelmes d Cmd Woliesake Nike Teoma Cauley Teohwell Vite Guernp

New Way to Brighten Off Colour Teeth

Old dentifrices failed to remove stubborn stains. A new method absorbs discolorations from food and tobacco to reveal whiter teeth beneath. Brushing alone has not solved the problem. this approach aims to restore the look you envy.

Randiaw

Samphire on the Tracks headline fragment

Samphire on the tracks presents a fragmented report from Sydney with early favorites in the AE and remarks on Mandwiew ties amid unclear details and dates.

Samphire Sydney Tuesadius Sorimilne The

Tressady Rock at Randwick

Sydney reports the incident at Randwick where Tressady Rock fell during the Hepetoin Steeplerhase. Toeseliay and Treesaaly Tock are mentioned alongside the event, with ceredea jay Sydney noted in connection to the AJL Stooplootumee.

Tressady Randwick Sydney Toeseliay Treesaaly Tock Wlesingston Ceredea

Scratched from Allo engagements linked to Vail and Grace

Scratching notes show Sydoney, Turediy, Murray Ring removed from ALLO with Vail engagements withdrawn and Grace also pulled from all VIG engagements.

Syduney Turediy Murray Ring ALLO

Health Restoring Tonic Promises Nerve Relief

Sufferers from nerve trouble insomnia anemia and overwork are urged to take Hans Tostc Nerve Nitts a famous nerve tonic sold in tablet form for convenience and dose accuracy For health value shoppers the tonic costs 3 shillings per box and is touted as restoring vitality and strength through consistent use.

Duritur Hans Tostc Hean

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