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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1935
Page
3
Contents list Victoria Park events for today with the Flying Handicap and Bridge hurdles. Names such as Master Bapill and Grierly appear among horses like Brackato and Lady Vere. Weights and numbers mix with entries across a crowded program.
The Queanbeyan youth Al vin Doyle, lightweight champion of the Southern Tablelands, heads to Sydney for sparring with Jack Carroll's trainer Bill O'Brien and to debut at Leichhardt Stadium. Vic Sneagly funds the trip, eyeing a future opening bout. events include Maiden Nursery Handicap details and local bidding for new Queanbeyan High School buildings.
The Newcastle event schedule lists a balloon, ice racing, and a novice handicap. Notable horses include Prince Bir Morion Thaddow Almond Glenwitch Pakula and Wuirume Anilatity. The program runs Tuesday with entries from Dewar and North East districts amid a regional racing program.
About 600 subscribers have joined the voluntary hospital fund launched by Queanbeyan District Hospital Directors. Estimated 2,400 persons may qualify for free treatment if the town canvass reaches two thirds. Mr Ix. G. Foenander, who started the scheme, will travel to Orange then Parkes to reorganise the insurance scheme before proceeding to Parkes for sanitary work.
Department of the Interior invites tenders for registration for employment in the Federal Capital Territory. Penders addressed to the Secretary Canberra must arrive by 2 pm on Tuesday March 18 1935. Details from Assistant Secretary Property and Survey Branch.
A deputation from the Northern Suburbs Progress Association including Advisory Council members and a Public Service Welfare Association representative will ask Minister T Paterson to include funds in the 1989-0 estimates for an Olympic swimming pool on the River’s edge. The motion, moved by Mr J Mulrooney, notes Australia’s growing swimming interest and suggests a pool could be built for about £6,000, with unanimous support at the association’s last meeting.
Auction notice for furnished rooms and a large furniture sale at Kingston on Friday next with items including Oak Bedroom Suite Bedding Pillows Bedsteads Dining Chairs Lounge Suit Dining Room Cabinet Kitchen Table and various household goods. Sale starts 2 pm sharp with items from Ars Walters Reid and others.
Gibba and Co report 2,000 sheep at the Queanbeyan Municipal Yards with good clearances at satisfactory prices. Quotations vary by breed and age from rams to ewes, with entries from Maple Brows and Dunn’s and Murryong noted. Gibbs and Co yard 3,000 sheep at Canberra Sale on March 26 and further entries are in hand.
Race card style recap lists multiple divisions and selections at Victoria Park. Names such as Bernard Lora Porcia Mineola Wiying Myatle Bpell Dovubeg Mavile Btnecato Glenwite Kowane Nike's Malden Nursery Liviston Rummage The Darter Gapalre Charlie Guy Dina 42 Handicap and various divisions.
Sydney report says Manus Parke races at Manus Parke scheduled today postponed due to heavy rain, now moved to Thursday. Officials cite unsafe track conditions and scheduling adjustments to complete the program.
Pupils of Miss Yetty Landa and Miss Kleen Tovell presented an elocution and dance program at W.C.A. Hall Canberra under Miss Tapley Short. Attendees wore attractive frocks as the youngsters delivered Fairy Fantasy and other items with clear voice and first rate dancing. Highlights included Shirley Ransom as Fairy Queen and Myrna Doig with a piano solo, while other young performers and mothers contributed to a polished evening despite a makeshift stage.
F Kaye of Queanbeyan reports to The Rugby Tongue that he was elected Group 4 secretary at a Goulburn meeting on February 24 but says he was informed of the appointment without his consent and that one year in the role is sufficient He notes the proposed 1934 season and hints at a possible vacancy with a successor to be appointed chaired by current league officials
Fragmentary ad style text promotes a cough remedy named Botts offering strange weight claims and elicit claims of benefits for both adults and children. The excerpt appears as a garbled promotion with dubious dosing and price references.
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