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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1935
Page
2
An ordinance changed magistrates authority, enabling juvenile offenders to be sent to state facilities such as Mittagong or Varco. Previously under Commonwealth control, the system lacked adequate punishment options. The reform directs custodial care for children to state institutions via agreement with state authorities.
Canterbury Park posts weights for two Saturday races the Brush Hurdle and Park Stakes with listed runners including Beyda Loch Garry Hust Mineola Delwaoa Roiwala Bernard Lorn Tobago Ben Lui Snow Boy Bouyeo Voigt Paragon Choice Beulzone Absolute Main Val and Bonnie among others, entries show varied weights and starting times 12 45 and 12 50.
Commonwealth fuel adviser L J Rogers plans return from America and Britain after studying US crude oil separation methods and Britain’s new Billingham hydrogen plant. The Billingham plant, costing vast sums, aims at 30 million gallons annually and should reach peak output by January. Rogers will also review shale processing in other UK areas.
Inquest at Queanbeyan yielded a verdict of death by own action for Charles Henry Hannaford, 31, found dead at his home near Queanbeyan on February 21. Evidence included a rifle nearby, a note signed with his wife Linda’s name, and a self-inflicted wound described by Dr. Hart as a heart wound with powder residue.
The tenth annual general meeting of the TCT Paworal and Agricultural Association was held on a Wednesday night. President J C Acker reported gate takings for the October Show of £135 with donations £98, £30 in entrance fees and £48 in subscriptions. £230 spent on prime money and £163 on improvements. A new exhibition hall project secured a £150 overdraft. The President praised progress and voluntary labor, noting the show ground would become second to none in the Southern district. The balance sheet was questioned for comparability. a capital and show account was urged. Auditors O Dixon and C H Hannaford noted health issues among members and thanked supporters including the press and government officials.
The Canterbury meeting features two year old handicap races in First and Second Divisions with horses such as Here's Luck, Scabbin's Fist, Dark Takes, and Canadian Prince listed in the field alongside others. Officials report road surveys near the Ukement roads program, pending grant applications and potential relief works, while noting staffing and logistics constraints for early starts.
A list of names including Southwell and Cavanagh appears as committee nominees. The first committee meeting is set for next Monday evening to elect president treasurer and secretary and to decide the date of the next gathering.
The Canberra Amateur Athletic Club plans a 100 yards race to be held after the Canberra-NBW cricket match at Manuka Oval tomorrow. The event features three heats with a final, prizes donated by Lt. Col. Jones, Mr. Keene, and Mr. C. McFadyen. Winners to be announced at a presentation at the Albert Hall on Saturday night.
Ten year old Ruben Molt died after a fall from a motor lorry loaded with timber near Whingham. Eyewitnesses recalled the boy playing near the vehicle when he tumbled from the moving lorry.
The fragment lists multiple runners with various colored dashes and yards in a hazy tally. Names include J Colwell L Parrett A Holiday A Mochung JC Both K Gindwin T Cameron and others, with color codes and small yard distances, but the full context is unclear.
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