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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1935
Page
4
A disrupted Sunday report states the Queen of Denmark, visiting Stockholm with the Crown Prince’s engagement, suddenly grew ill. The incident triggered immediate medical attention and affected planned royal engagements, with travelers and officials adjusting schedules.
A surf plane crash occurred at Narrabeen when one approach failed and the aircraft nose dived into five feet of water. Two occupants escaped as the plane was dragged ashore for repairs at Mascot Aero Drome.
Canberra Rifle Club members completed the Spendelove Trophy at 200 yards on Saturday afternoon. J Dovey topped the event with 143 points and shared daily cash prizes with N Canham. Other scores listed include LE Webb W Webb TM Price Haslam Fisk Tindall and F Webb at various marks. Printed by Christopher John Shakespeare for Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited in Braddon Canberra.
Keen racing featured the Canberra Amateur Athletic Club at Manuka Oval with nearly 100 spectators. Junior star R Kennard claimed a double in 100 yards and 490 yards while H Speering and A Axelby posted fast times in senior events. next meet set for March 30 with 75 and 220 yard handicaps. Membership dues urged for May 6 two mile handicap during football season opener.
Racing at Caulfield featured the Narong Hurdle over two miles and 63 yards with ETYMOLOGY at 10.7, Ras Kasse at 10.13, and 2 My Talisman at 10.6, among others including Sea Castle and Tarra Valley. In two-year-old events St. FERVENT led betting, with Fearless Imp and Beau Ham among contenders. The Kilda Handicap listed PRISMATIC and Roach as top weights, while Gordon Steeplechase saw RICHMOND TIGER prevail over Dramask and Serious. South Yarra Handicap favored VAUNTRY and Polly Speck, and the UBIQUE WELTER featured BAROKOS with Etryman and Spartan as main challengers.
A burglar believed shot by a resident near Rose May vanished after the incident. Police, doctors, and hospitals were alerted but the man remained at large as details about his injuries and identity were still unclear.
A small launch smashed on rocks near Clovelly beach as six people escaped drowning. Occupants were James Deffendahl 48 Coogee and his three relatives Ronald 11 Bernard 6 Rene Way 19 plus John McAlister Coogee and Dan Elan Marrickville. A girl rescued by a life saver. others clung to the winch before reaching shore.
The solemn ceremony consecrating the Most Rev. Dr. Gilroy as Roman Catholic Bishop of Port Augusta South Australia was performed by Archbishop Bernardini during high mass at St Mary's Basilica. A large congregation attended, including many bishops and priests from across Australia.
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