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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 02, 1935

Page

4

Worried wife seeks court protection in bound over case

At Central Court, Pran ts William Tasker, bootmaker, faced allegations of threats against his wife Medeleine Tasker and statements of intent to kill his step children. Prosecutor Mr Roach noted prior convictions for offences against stepdaughters and pending punishment. The court ordered a bond of good behaviour for six months, default one month hard labour.

Bydney Central Court Toy William Tasker Medeleine ‘Tasker Roach Bis Step Tasker

Comedy Jim Ringing-in Case Identifies Horse at Grafton Sessions

The case against a trainer named Leysham for false pretences arising from the alleged ringing in of the horse Comedy Jim at Grafton near August last was continued. Defence witnesses claimed Comedy Jim was Borapine, with disputes over horse identity and prior disqualifications noted. Evidence included trainers, detectives, and witnesses identifying the horse and noting its distinctive hoof condition.

Borapine Jim Grafton Eces William —Leysham Grazier WAGC Crown Prosecutor Mr. Crawford Laysham Epsom Leysham Moonee Valley VRC Harry Morton Uparra James Wright Sandringham Victoria Cmsistant V.R.C Victorian Northern “Districts Association Court Yard Comedy Jim Arthur William Chaverd Footscray McKay Avenst

Judgement Reserved in Brewery Contract Case Sydney

A court in Sydney reserved judgement after a 31 day hearing in a breach of contract case involving brewery duties and a seal related dispute. The proceedings centered on a Breck of contract claim surrounding whey calling gPREY and implicated Mr Halse Rogers ne Lonsay Te.

Sydney Duties Halse Rogers Lonsay

The Turf 3 Percent Canterbury Park Programme Today

Canterbury Park hosts a turf programme featuring key races and betting highlights. Today’s card includes top mares and sprinters with anticipated showdowns and likely payouts across multiple stakes events.

VATC Races and Hurdle Events at Newmarket Weights

Race card lists VATC events at Newmarket including the 11 mile and 2 mile hurdles with weights adjustments. It names entrants such as Pine s Hurdle and Pine s competitors like Waiting Lily and Closing Time, plus numerous horses and weights. The notice credits Canterbury Park Race authority for publication.

Maiden Stakes and Novice Event Draws at Greyhound Meeting

The card lists maiden and novice divisions with riders and entrants such as Rae's Boy, Madeline's Hope, Jim's Lack, Flying Spot, Master Shade, and Miserable Tiger. Divisional lineups include First and Second Maiden divisions, plus Novice 600 YDS and hurdle events with multiple entrants and specials noted.

Dainty Image Octivia Les Snow Ginger Hope Malia

Murder at New Guinea outpost shocks Geelong cadet

Edward Colin McDonald 29 a Geelong official was shot at dawn by a native policeman while asleep at an Ambunti government outpost in the rugged Terr itory. The native shooter attempted suicide but failed and remains in custody as authorities seek fuller details of the killing.

Edward Colin McDonald Geelong Vic Bepth Territories Prime Minister's Department Territory McNicoll McDonald Ambuntl

Baby feeds brown snake milk. snake killed

A Roth couple reported their baby fed a brown snake for a week. The child kept placing a milk saucer for the animal and the snake began drinking. The frightened mother followed and saw the snake drinking. it was killed afterward.

Madger Mra Roth

Bungendore Races Maiden and Handicap Hold Quick Meet

In Bungendore the six furlong Maiden Handicap and the 41 handicap events feature contenders such as Spotlight Weshlonette All Kinda and Duke Bish. The field includes Orient Cainita Sands Remote Rowdy Roger and more, with varied weights and post positions across the program.

Spotlight Weshlonette Reasonable All Kinda Duke Bish Save Orient Cainita Sands Rowdy Roger

Pines Hurdle Race and Stakes Winners Listed

The record lists results across several races including Pines Hurdle Race with Bumburnie first Bayatum second Ras Kasaa third. Sires Produce Stakes shows Aureus first Young Idea second Homer eighth. Easendon Stakes results include Regilla first Hall Leger second Bylvandale first Purschaie third. Brunswick Stakes has Topical first Dark Chief second Verberry third.

Bumburnie Aureus Young Idea Homer Regilla Purschaie Bupervaive Topical Dark Chief Verberry

Newmarket Melbourne Cup Day Rivalries Shake Favourites

The Newmarket meeting sees Manitoba attracting strong support and paired with Cup contenders. Winooka takes top billing with Manitoba aiming as a close second favourite. The field lists added runners Sir John Calumu King Radiant Bisr Veilantis Aldave Tapagear Walting Lily with several others under consideration.

David John Lord Dun Otter Winooka Musician Double Bard Patwood Yultewirra Joba Ito Melbourne Arachne Newmarket Manitoba Sir John Calumu King Radiant Bisr Veilantis Aldave Tapagear Walting Lily

Selections from Race Meet Include Diverse Stakes

A compact report lists selections across several races including Part Stakes and Park Stakes with placements such as Turt nwa first in one division and Musician second in another. Other noted entries include Here's Lak Waite ta o and Diagonal in the 1a Year Old Handicap, 1st Division.

Vola Turtnwa Musician Gianwiteh Here Lak Waite ‘Tao Diagonal

Floating Baby Rescued Unharmed Near Darling for 20 Dees

A baby was rescued unharmed near the Darling area after a floating incident. Details describe the prompt intervention by local responders and the safe return of the child to guardians. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.

Girl Enticed Into Bush Near Pymble Reported

A girl was lured into bushes near Pymble and a report filed Friday. Police and officials urged caution as investigators gather details and review nearby surveillance for leads. The incident is being investigated as a possible assault with local authorities contacting guardians and seeking witnesses.

Breach of Promise Suit Decided in County Court

Judge Winneke awarded Miss Hazel Stewart of Oakleigh £249 plus costs in her breach of promise case against Henry Stephen Miller of Prahran a mail van driver. The judge described Miller as callous treacherous deceitful.

Melbourne Winneke Hazel Stewart Oakleigh Henry Stephen Miller Prahran Miller

State Lottery Sydney Draw Report

The State Lottery drawn today lists first prize 9 with the What Next syndicate and Me Foe Perks at 175 Aurinbah Road. Second prize 96 226 to Wi Yeomuna co K Dowd hairdresser Granville. Third prize 42 644 to Three Pals syndicate Mr George Clark 2 Montague Road Cremome. Fourth prize 76 651 to Mone Wasted syndicate Mr John Manne ing 78 Woodbine Street Bankstow. The 258rt lottery will be drawn up Fridgy.

Sydney Aurinbah Road Yeomuna

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