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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

4

Racing Cards at Victoria Park Parade of Hurdles and Handicaps

The program at Victoria Park lists numerous races across divisions including the Flying Handicap Novice Handicap Juvenile Handicap and fourteen-one Handicap. Entries include Bee Irish Bard Lanacan Turbine Giamo etc with weights and start times noted for each race. The card features well known horses such as Flying Handicap division contenders Magic City and Windbird and highlights schedule starts from 1.0 pm through 4.5 pm with Royal Handicap and Sandringham Handicap events closing the day.

Laundry service offers rapid home bag wash by van

Monday Morning advertises a bag wash that cleans all household linens except woollens silks and fugitive colours. Items are washed hygienically and returned semi dry ready for ironing. A motor van can be sent to the home and the service promises return within 24 hours.

Queanbeyan and Acton set for 2 45 p m fixtures

National football action features Queanbeyan versus Acton at Queanbeyan and Manuka hosting Eastlake against Manuka both due to start at 2 45 p m. Acton seeks top premiership position while Queanbeyan aims to win on home ground amid squad adjustments and militia training limiting practice.

Queanbeyan Manuka Acton Studeman Kay Hellier Spencer V.c Barrett Blair Brinkman Byrne Dogan Dorman Fryer Giles Hall Hartley G. Hellier Lee Marriott Moroney Rabl Street Stent Taylor and Ware

Queanbeyan Tigers Poised For Magpies Clash At Home

Queanbeyan eyes a strong showing against Acton Magpies led by Primmer as Netting Kennedy and Rowley return to bolster a deeper lineup. McNamara and Freg strengthen key positions while Prendergast and Walters edge toward action in a practice game and squad for Sunday.

Tigers Magpies Acton Queanbeyan Primmer Netting Kennedy McNamara M. Freg Teddy Rowley Jim Prendergast Walters Schew McCauley Gibbons Kay Mulquinney Smith O'Brien MacNamara Clarke Freebody Campbell Beasley Gorman Rover Denly G. Boni Lowe M. Bund Chesterton

Eastlake Seeks Strong Showing Against Manuka

Eastlake, pleased after beating Aimalie, eyes a solid contest with Manuka. After last Saturday’s game, observers praised Keg Afaloiey for his best display and anticipation builds for today’s matchup.

Eastlake Aimalie Manuka

High Court ruling taxes superannuation income for public servants

Public servants face double taxation on superannuation allowances as State governments may levy income tax on drawn pensions. SA and WA contributions are taxable, retirees pay tax, NSW allowances are deductible up to £100, Victoria £50, Tasmania £100, and incomes from superannuation become salaries under the decision.

High Court New South Wales Victoria Seetmarans Tasmania

Canberra Amateur Athletic Club Meeting and Events

The Canberra Amateur Athletic Club will hold a meeting at the Man Uke Qval at 10 a.m. today. Planned events include 100 yards 880 yards hop step and jump and shot put. A commuter meeting on championship matters will precede the main meeting.

Canberra

Eastlake line strengthens as Wharton leads strong forwards

Wharton played a sound game and helped the Eastlake center line balance with steady back play. McEwan Mauger Gladwins McDonald Drayton Edlington Eyre Trevillian Elliman Jenkins and McGuinness also contributed, with Cottrell a continual worry for opposition ruckmen.

Wharton Eastlake McEwan Mauger Gladwins McDonald Drayton Rover Edlington Eyre Trevillian Elliman Jenkins McGuinne

Weeds' Great Peppermint Cure For Phyjwen'a Raoglig

A lighthearted item highlights a peppermint remedy claimed to ease a stubborn cough. The note reads with playful misspellings and rustic charm, typical of a small-town health tip column.

Selections Rothsay Handicap and Steeplechase Results

Rothsay Handicap first division lists Cleo patra J Carioca Notable. York Hurdle Bridge of Mar Pooley Bridge Strobua. Second division includes Pageant Ortello's Star Winoobra. Hopetoun Steeplechase El Cama royal Santa Cana Character. Oval Handicap Hostile Nam akin Studio. Sandringham Handicap Art Royal Armour Ardashir Buckingham Welter. Gold Streak Lady Mauve Arabian Knight.

Ern Prairie Fear- Moon T Nought Governor W Affinity Cleopatra Alhambra Damalis T Gladness Winoobra Pangolin Teutonica Our Boy Son of Sachem Aureus L'Alglon A Pageant Ortello Miss Devlin Star Santa Casa Montargis Tegpur Cape Lilock Wakerife Laniroi Elegance Kennamon Royal Dilparra Philax David Houette Brudis Namakia Ogwell Fire King Marion Great Feast Melton Apoko Ariki Tresanton Lord Car Orford Rington Ardashir Royal Ar- Brilliant Moor Son Irving Sailmaker Nissa Plectrum Windmar Buckingham Welter Jev- Mauve Ington Silver Edge Arabian Suliman Knight Cade K.C Victoria Racing Club York Bridge of Mar Pooley Bridge Strobua Ortello's Star Hopetoun Character Hostile Namakin Studio Sandringham Art Royal Armour Lady Mauve Arabian Knight

Draw for Medal Round In Golf Associates Event

Teams listed for the Medal Round draw include pairs such as Mrs Johnston with Mrs Dixon and Mrs Rolfe with Mrs Wigan. Other pairings feature Miss Baird with Mrs Greenwood and Mrs Clayton with Mrs Balls as methodical matchups compile the field.

Taday Johnston Dixon Rolfe Wigan Senior Asplin Miss Baird Greenwood Clayton Balls Waring Downes

Brush Hurdle Australian Bee and Flying Handicap Results

Winners and placings across divisions include Windbird first with Bull dozer second and Poponaise third in the Bowthorne and Tuxedo Flying Handicap. Other divisions list High Speed Casiasada Hastate and Quizzical Hed Clover Tickle, plus juvenile and Victoria Park handicaps with multiple 1st 2nd and 3rd places.

Bowthorne Windbird Hed Clover Tickle Sir Ryon Marrence Kirrang Pickmar Torch Picture Welcome Blue Devon Paclodal Digland Victoria Park Magnilla

Local Gazette Entry From Mixed Historical Source

Fragmentary OCR notes show a printed announcement attributed to an editor in a capital publication with references to a centralized office and morning hours. The lines resemble a period newspaper notice with mis-spellings and partial names. The exact event, date, or entity remains unclear from the readable text.

Empire air service plan eyed for Sydney to Auckland

Representatives of the British Commonwealth and New Zealand governments met to debate extending the empire flying boat service by Qantas Empire Airways Ltd and Imperial Airways Ltd from Sydney to Auckland.

Melbourne British, Commonwealth and New Zealand Qantas Empire Airways Ltd Imperial Airways Ltd Sydney Auckland

Queanbeyan Meeting Draws Set for Special Stakes and Maiden Events

The program lists greyhound races and associated stakes at Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club, including Special Stakes at 473 and 478 yards, Maiden Stakes, Showground Stakes in multiple divisions, Canberra Stakes, Maiden Hurdles, and President Stakes with numerous entrants and finalists such as Thanks Million, Johnny's Pal, Lady Nicotine, Muntard Buoy, All Speed, Queenola, and Safe ty Girl among others.

Queanbeyan and District Johnny's Pal Lady Nicotine Madonna Bluy Patrician Lee My Dinky Snow's Own Peter Dawson Myra Tip Sidey’s Choice Montoon Society Tangcoo Master Muntard Buoy Goreen Starlight Capua Yde Miss Clare John Dewars Corinya Lass Expression Lanorgure Marabou Reddage Wageanoy Lonnie Mulga Bushland King Queensia Climbing Lily Wogelea

Zone Hockey Carnival Near: June 26

The NSW hockey zones announce June 26 carnivals with teams to be decided. Veterans unavailable due to militia exams shape lineups as selectors seek players for the representative side. Several matches set for College Oval Griffith Bel Park and RMC Oval with delays for U14 Talopa B at Queanbeyan.

Measra McGregory Cumming Northbourne Nordavan Studman Tallow Butterfield Whyte Marshall Leary afcMillan Tampaon Prowse Dean Trowbridge Barton Vy Telopha Curth M. McGre Gor Nordswan Barton West Weatherly Fairhall Gray Temby Millett Bourke Dwyer McCullough

Canine Stakes Series Results Across Divisions

The day featured multiple stakes divisions with winners including Thanks Million and Mun tard Boy in separate stakes, Corinya Lass and Bonnie Mulgan securing divisions, and All Speed leading Canberra Stakes contenders. Special notes list MUSTARD BOY and QUEENOLA among notable entries.

Diggers Mortality Higher Than General Pop In Australia

Figures from the Commonwealth Superannuation Board show returned soldiers have mortality about 13 percent higher than the general population of the same age and constitution. The actuary is Mr Barford. The report notes ongoing health concerns for veterans.

Sydney The Commonwealth Superannuation Board Barford

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